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Cairns Markets

Want to find great bargains, holiday souvenirs and the cheapest fruits and vegetables your money could buy? Or maybe just wander around looking for different cuisines while immersing yourself in Australian culture? Whatever your reason is, you have got to shop around and explore the wonders of Cairns markets. Here you can find all that you need without spending too much.

Here are three must-see markets in Cairns:

1.       Yungaburra Markets

 

Yungaburra is located at the centre of Atherton Tablelands which is just an hour drive if you are coming from Cairns and travel via the Gilles Highway. Markets are open on the 4th Saturday of each month around 7:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. It is highly recommended to come and visit the markets early since the opening hours will be around 5 hours only.

 

Yungaburra, a quiet and considered to be a sleepy town will eventually be transformed into a much alive town on market day with different vendors coming from the Atherton Tablelands gathering together into one location in order to sell their products.

 

There are a lot of products to choose from which include but not limited to crafts, tools, ornaments, poultry, tools, plants, cakes, scones and biscuits. Everything you need is all right here at Yungaburra Markets. No wonder this market has been dubbed as the largest market in Far North Queensland.

 

2.       Rusty's Markets Cairns

 

Rusty’s Markets are situated right at the centre of City of Cairns, right on the Sheridan Street. The markets are open on Fridays around 5:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Saturdays around 6:00 a.m. until 3:00p.m., and on Sundays around 6:00 a.m. until 2:00p.m.

 

At Rusty’s Markets you will find only but the freshest and locally grown and harvest produce that will make your mouth water. Fresh fruits and vegetables are grown and sold by the farmers. Here you can find mixed of nationalities from Australian, Indian, Italian to Chinese and a lot more!

 

Rusty’s markets are more than the usual farmers’ market. It is even considered as one of the most popular attractions here in Cairns. Much so, the markets are even converted to a meeting place for some people.

 

Some of the products you may find at Rusty’s markets are nuts, oils, cheeses, handmade sauces, Indian foods, wood oven breads, Thai foods, jewellery and even clothing.

 

For sure, you will have a fun day exploring the markets for the great deals and bargains in town.

 

3.       Port Douglas Markets

 

If you happen to pass by Port Douglas, it is a must that you should come and visit the markets. They are located right on the waterfront, situated on a grassy park and overlooking the beautiful Coral Sea.

 

Vendors coming from the Far North come and sell their products to tourists and to the locals. There are many products available such as vegetables, arts and crafts, boats, glassware, fruits, jewellery and many more.