Search

New Cairns food and beverage options to get excited about

04 Feb 2020, 17:20

The ever-changing Cairns hospitality industry is delivering plenty of new foodie treats in 2020.

The best luxury, romantic escapes within a two hour drive from Cairns

13 Feb 2019, 17:23

From secluded tropical beaches to rainforest tree houses, there are plenty of amazing places to indulge in a little romance.

Tropic Now's Guide to Melbourne Cup in FNQ

20 Sep 2022, 15:03

After years of doing the rounds, we at Tropic have compiled a list of Melbourne Cup events that we're most looking forward to in FNQ.

New Tablelands-grown agave spirit takes out international award just weeks after release

21 Mar 2022, 10:00

Globally renowned for its Australian take on rum and gin, Mt. Uncle Distillery now has a blue agave spirit among its suite of award-winning spirits.

Tropic's guide to Valentine's Day events, dinners and things to do

10 Feb 2022, 15:30

Whether you’re shacked up this Valentine’s, or single and ready to mingle with your friends, there's plenty on in Cairns come Cupid's favourite day.

Tropic Weekender: The best events and things to do in Cairns

01 Feb 2022, 16:00

Tropic Weekender is back, and it's a special one with Chinese New Year events taking place right across the week in Cairns.

Tropic Weekender: The best events and things to do in Cairns

01 Dec 2021, 17:00

Cairns has Christmas markets galore this weekend, alongside food events, outdoor parties, and exhibition openings.

Five new cafes and bars coming to Cairns this summer

11 Dec 2020, 12:15

Tropic's list of great coffee and cocktail haunts is long for a city of our size, and it's about to get longer with five new cafes and bars soon opening.

Here's cheers to Tropic Now's guide to the best bars in Cairns

02 Jan 2019, 16:17

Vibrant, quirky, laid-back and sophisticated. Here's all you need to know about the Cairns bar scene.

Here are 5 reasons to get excited about small bars in Cairns

15 Aug 2017, 16:02

Just some of the reasons you should treat yourself to a cocktail in the Cairns CBD...

Martinelli Pizza Bar takes the Tropic Food Challenge

06 Jul 2017, 07:14

Trinity Beach chef Peter Martinelli talks local produce and serves up his favourite pasta recipe.

Seven bits of delicious news for Cairns food lovers

19 Apr 2017, 22:21

New menus, lunch specials and pop-up nights: TropicNow rounds up the latest local foodie news

Review: Perrotta's At The Gallery

16 Mar 2016, 10:00

Local culinary critic Food Vixen takes a new look at an old favourite.

Tropic Now’s list of the best hikes around Cairns

29 Jul 2022, 10:00

Ready to traverse our region's quieter corners and scale its highest peaks? We've curated the ultimate guide to hiking around Cairns. Let's go.

Woman walks again after horror crash in Cape York

04 Nov 2020, 12:15

… a horror crash in Cape York has walked again after three major surgeries…