Cairns Introduction Walking Tour (Self Guided), Cairns

Cairns City Library is an extraordinary library because it helps strengthen family bonds. It offers huge collections of information about the Australian population. It keeps records of births and marriages, plus there are several archives of daily life and events. Books, microfilm, even guides about cultural groups are all available for visitors' use. The library is easy to find due to its location close to the Cairns Regional Gallery.

The Night Market is a market with a rich history. Situated not far from the main attractions of Cairns, it is believed to be an ideal place for a visitor to find original souvenirs. Initially, The Night Market was a small project planned for a period of six months, but years passed and it continued to flourish. The result was a contemporary center, which today brings joy to thousands of tourists. It also has a great economic and cultural importance, because it supports local tradespeople. Visit this great marketplace and you'll surely find a unique gift for yourself and for others.

Hours: Monday-Sunday: 5 pm- 11 pm.

If you are most interested in art, then The Cairns Regional Gallery is a must see. Situated in a two-level building, the gallery has a rapidly growing collection. Most of the works are historically or culturally related to the people of Cairns. The gallery opened to visitors in 1995, and since then it's enjoyed a lot of success. It has gained a lot of international acclaim, due to tourists. The gallery has a shop and many other facilities, plus a space for meetings.

Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sunday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

The Cairns Historical Society Museum is a structure of national value. It offers visitors an opportunity to view several collections that help illustrate the city’s development. There is a lot on display, which reflects the social life of the population touched by the Chinese and European influence. Currently, the museum occupies the School of Arts building, which is placed not too far from the main galleries. If you're interested in history, visit this tourist attraction.

Hours: Monday- Friday: 10 am - 3 pm.

The Wildlife Dome opened to visitors in 2003, and today it offers a memorable wildlife experience. Birds, crocodiles, koalas, lizards, turtles, snakes and many other animals live peacefully on the roof of the Cairns Reef Hotel Casino, where the Dome is located. It's made up of 3000 plants, 120 tons of earth and around 50,000 gallons of water. It's a pocket zoo in the heart of the city, where you can bring your children..

Calypso Reef Imagery offers children and adults an opportunity to study the fascinating underwater world of Cairns.

Well-trained and skilled videographers work seven days a week, 365 days a year, to capture the most impressive rain-forest and reef scenery, and showcase these treasures for all to see. The Calypso team tries to provide general interest information about the Great Barrier Reef, which is off the coast of Northeastern Australia.

Hours: Mon-Sun 7am-11am and 2:30pm-6:30pm

Do you want to have some fun in Cairns? You can do it with your entire family! Leisure Island is the center of games for all ages. Located on Pier Point Road, it's a clean and safe place, with a modern interior. You and your children can have a great time playing the newest games, like Deal or No Deal, Feeding Time, or Squid Spies.

In 1956, Cairns was a host city to the start of the 1956 Olympic Torch Relay. A club was created for the 1956 runners, by the Torchbearers Club Inc. Today, the granite monument commemorates this Torch Relay Run, which symbolizes an important moment in the area's international history.

Cairns Sailors and Soldiers Memorial is a statue of an infantry soldier standing on a high clock tower, and looking out to sea. The monument is 41 feet high and it once served as a clock tower. Until 1972, it was located at the intersection of Abbott and Shields Streets. Today, it can be found on the Esplanade, but with the clock missing. The clock dials have been painted to show the time as 4:28 am, the time when ANZAC troops landed at Gallipoli. The names of the locals fallen in World War I are listed on a marble plaque.

The Catalina Flying Boat Memorial in Cairns is dedicated to Squadron 11–20, which was based in Cairns during the Second World War. It commemorates the 320 airmen who failed to return from their mission. The memorial represents the exceptional bravery of veterans, their love for their country, and their willingness to defend it. At the front of the monument there is a Plaque, where you can find more information.

The RAAF Memorial is one of the few war monuments located on the Esplanade. It consists of a stone boulder supported by a concrete platform. The memorial is dedicated to the members of the Royal Australian Air Force, which was formed on the 31st of March, 1921. It is also a reminder of the 75th Anniversary of the founding of the RAAF and conflicts, such as WWII,

the Malayan Emergency, the Vietnam War, and the Korean War.