Once you’ve picked up your luxury car hire in Cairns, it’s time to explore the area. There’s so much to do in Cairns and north Queensland that it’s difficult to know where to start! There’s the glistening beaches with their cobalt blue waters, fabulous reef trips, rainforest excursions, adventure tours, reef fishing, restaurants, cafes, first class shopping and so much more.
Talking about more - did you know that we have some of the best outdoor markets in Australia? So why not hop into your fabulous car rental cairns, head out from Cairns car rentaland explore the markets around Cairns? You won’t regret it!
A 60 minute drive in your luxury car hire cairns from Cairns car hire to Port Douglas will take you much longer than anticipated! That’s because this is 70km of sheer bliss! There’s so many beautiful sandy beaches with crystal clear ocean waters and swaying palm trees that you just can’t help but pull over to enjoy your surroundings.
When you eventually arrive at Port Douglas, it’s time to check out their markets located in Wharf Street, overlooking the scenic Dickson Inlet and Daintree Rainforest. These markets are only open until 1.30pm, so if you arrive too late, why not check into one of their first class resorts for an overnight stay?
Also known as a Cotter’s Market, all items sold at the Port Douglas Markets are created by Australian artisans, so it’s easy to spend a few hours idling away the morning and wandering through the stalls. Then there’s all the fresh produce sourced straight from local farmers, organic produce, handcrafted gifts and a wonderful array of street food.
Located on Foxton Avenue in Mossman, these markets are only open on a Saturday from 7am to 1pm, but they are worth the visit! The drive in your Cairns car rental from Port Douglas to Mossman takes less than 20 minutes along a sealed road that meanders through beautiful tropical scenery. It’s an area that’s rich in Indigenous history, so a guided tour of the Daintree Rainforest with its breathtaking beauty is a must!
Then, of course, there’s the Mossman Markets that are definitely worth a visit. This is a genuine country market that’s held underneath the towering rainforest trees where you can expect an abundance of fresh local produce, exotic fruits, herbs and spices. There’s also arts & crafts, home-made cakes, pre-loved clothes and much more.
If you’re already in Port Douglas, hop in your luxury cairns car rental and head south for just over 30 minutes to the Palm Cove Markets. From Cairns car rental, it’s a similar drive north along the coastal road. Whichever way you approach Palm Cove, the drive is stunning!
Palm Cove is a lovely coastal village with a fabulous tropical esplanade lined with tropical palm trees and is the perfect place to stop and wander around the markets. It’s normally open on the first Sunday of the month on the Williams Esplanade that runs along the beach and is one of the prettiest spots for a market. Check out their arts & crafts, fashion & beauty, crystals clairvoyants, home and garden, and their street food.
The scenic trip to Kuranda takes about 35 minutes, so there’s plenty of time to indulge yourself in a leisurely drive up the mountains and into the fabulous rainforest in your luxury car hire cairns from Cairns car hire. The road twists and turns, providing breathtaking views of rocky waterfalls and giant rainforest trees as you head closer to Kuranda.
The Kuranda Markets are nestled in the rainforest with plenty of cover if it rains. Held for the past 30 years, these markets offer a variety of fresh organic produce that’s sourced locally, as well as spices and healthy snacks. There’s also Aboriginal artifacts, handmade leather goods, jewellery, hand carved timber and a delicious variety of food. It’s open from Thursday to Sunday from 10am to 3pm.
Located on Collins Avenue, just north of Cairns car hire
and quite near the airport, it’s just a short drive in your car rental cairns to the Tanks Markets. These Sunday markets are held once a month between April and November from 9am to 3pm and showcase local arts, crafts, produce, natural health products, pre-loved clothing and collectables. There’s also live entertainment and plenty of delicious food.
Just a short, but pleasant 25 minute drive south of Cairns brings you to the Gordonvale Markets, held on the first Saturday of every month from February to December. It’s at Norman Park in the heart of the town and offers a wide range of fresh local produce, clothes and jewellery, gifts, doggy treats and tasty food. There’s live music and a great vibe at Gordonvale Markets!
To find out more about luxury car hire in Cairns, contact us today on 0447 809 899.
