Stayed in an apartment on Wharf Street with 2 other couples. We went to Kuranda via train and come back on the sky rail, you really need to book if you want to go up and back a certain way, the map of the town wasn’t very good and I missed one of markets as I didn’t walk all the way up the street. Most places food shops shut at 2pm. We also did Green Island, half of us did the glass bottom boat and the others did the snorkelling, you need to go near the jetty to see a lot of fish, food and drinks are expensive. We found that the restaurant food was very expensive, it was hard to find a coffee shop that sold cakes and most cafes shut at 2pm. The night markets are okay. We also drove up to Port Douglas, which was lovely, you can swim at the beach but not after November as there are stingers in the water. We had 3 full days which wasn’t enough as there was more we could have seen and done. Also would have been good to be there on a Sunday when there are markets at Port Douglas and other places. The weather was lovely, starting to get humid, it was about 30 degrees very day.

Great place to get for fresh fruits and veggies direct for farmers in very reasonable price. I noted less food stalls compared from our last visit 10 years ago. Still highly recommended when you visit Cairns. Open Friday to Sunday only.

Nice market for fruit and vegetables. Biggest variety we have seen in a long time. Lots of stalls offer tastings. Huge variety of fruits we had never seen before. There are other stalls offering a variety of different nick nacks and souvenirs etc but not as many as the night markets offer. Lots of parking available although we walked there.

This is a great fresh produce market and has a good variety of stalls. After picking up the few items we needed for the next few days our next stop ws a Vietnamese Street food stall where we picked up a duck wrap. Our last stop was a French Patisserie where we came away with a croissant and some macarons.

What a special place! Loved the relaxed vibes and all the food and drinks options they had. So much fresh fruit and products to try. Had a delicious vietnamese meal that was so good we went back again the next day. Highly recommend a day at Rusty's Markets.

If you're in Cairns, you can't miss Rusty's Market! This bustling spot is packed with fresh produce from local farmers and artisans. You'll love the colourful and multicultural vibe, with tropical fruits, flowers, and a fantastic variety of eateries from different cultures. Quick tip: bring cash, as some stalls don't take cards, and don't forget your reusable bags. Rusty's Market is a true highlight and one of the best markets in Australia. Open Fri, Sat & Sun … Enjoy!