Hipster & Street Art Tour: A Local’s Guide to the City’s Colourful Creative Side
Discover the colourful backstreets of Cairns on the Hipster & Street Art Tour.
Explore murals, hidden laneways, and local creative culture with a friendly Cairns guide.
Looking for something fun, surprising, and a little bit quirky to do in Cairns?
My Hipster & Street Art Tour takes you beyond the reef brochures and straight into Cairns’ vibrant laneways, bold murals, and hidden creative corners. This is the side of Cairns most visitors never see — and that’s exactly why people love it.
What the Hipster & Street Art Tour Shows You
Cairns has a growing street art scene, packed with massive murals, tiny hidden artworks, and colourful stories. On this walking tour, we explore backstreets, local cafés, indie shops, and creative spaces that give Cairns its playful personality.
Every wall has a voice.
Every artwork has a story.
And every stop feels like a little “ahh, now this is real Cairns” moment.
We walk through cosy hipster pockets of the city, visit murals by well-known local and international artists, and chat about how Cairns blends tropical life, First Nations culture, and modern creativity into a style that’s completely its own.
The Artists Behind the Colour
One of the highlights of the tour is learning about the artists shaping Cairns’ street art scene. You’ll meet big, colourful pieces by people like Caroline Mudge, who creates dreamy, flowing works inspired by nature and place. Once you hear the stories behind these artists, you’ll start seeing Cairns’ walls in a whole new light.
Why This Tour Is So Popular
Guests love this walking tour because it’s relaxed, friendly, and full of small surprises. There’s no rushing and no art jargon — just simple explanations, good laughs, and a chance to enjoy Cairns at a slower pace. It’s perfect for travellers who want to explore more than the usual tourist spots and discover the creative culture happening right under their feet.
Who the Tour Is For
This experience suits anyone curious, creative, or just looking for a cool activity in Cairns. You don’t need to know anything about street art. You just need a bit of wonder and a taste for colourful backstreets. It’s also a great choice for photographers, café-lovers, and travellers who enjoy seeing a city through the eyes of a local guide.
Why Cairns Is a Great City for Street Art
Cairns’ warm climate, big tropical skies, and mix of cultures make it the perfect canvas for outdoor art. Many travellers don’t realise how much creativity lives here — from giant murals to tiny artworks hiding between shopfronts. This tour connects all those pieces, giving you a deeper sense of what makes Cairns such a unique and lively place.
Ready to Explore the Colourful Side of Cairns?
If you want a walking tour that blends art, culture, storytelling, and a few fun hipster surprises, the Hipster & Street Art Tour is the perfect way to explore Cairns. It’s relaxed, bright, and full of the kind of stories you only hear from a local.
Come wander the backstreets with me.
See the murals.
Feel the energy.
Discover a Cairns that most people walk right past.
