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Cairns Wharf Complex
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The Cairns Wharf Complex is the bustling heart of the city's port, where heritage sheds now house seafood restaurants, souvenir shops, and tour operators. Visitors stroll along the boardwalk past moored yachts and fishing trawlers, watching reef boats load passengers for day trips. The complex's timber and corrugated iron buildings recall its 19th-century origins as a sugar and gold export hub. It's the primary gateway for snorkeling and diving excursions to the reef and islands.
Don't miss
- Watch reef tour boats depart from the floating pontoons at dawn
- Browse local art and crafts in the historic wharf sheds
- Dine on fresh barramundi at a waterfront restaurant overlooking Trinity Inlet
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