Monograms provides travelers access to a Local Host®, so you will have someone on hand to answer those vacation questions pertaining to Cairns, Australia. No waiting in line at the concierge desk or trying to ask your waitress at breakfast directions to the shopping district. Simply ask your Local Host about Cairns and you'll be on your way in no time. Plus, your Local Host will share local Cairns insights and share suggestions for getting off the beaten path, leaving you more time to create lasting vacation memories that are yours alone.
Meet a Local Host®
Alice has worked in the tourism industry for the past 8 years. She is proud to call Cairns home—where The Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics Rainforest exist side by side—and is excited to share her experience, love, and knowledge of this region.

Barnacle Bills
Why not try one of their specialty plates, ‘Taste of Australia’, consisting of a Trio of grilled Australian Crocodile and Kangaroo meat? One of the best seafood restaurants in Cairns, they have been serving the finest quality seafood dishes to satisfied customers for over two decades.
Bang Espresso
Fresh and funky cafe with baristas trained professionally to produce the perfect espresso. A must visit for coffee connoisseurs.
Bella Vista at the Marina
Bella Vista at the Marina Overlooking Cairns’ Trinity Bay brings a new dimension to the Cairns entertainment scene! Dine, Drink & Dance whilst enjoying the beautiful views, friendly service, and delightful aspect.
Met Bar
A cigar only seems fitting after a hearty meal of kangaroo. The sophisticated cigar lounge here offers the perfect setting.
Wait-a-While Rainforest Tours
Many rainforest animals are nocturnal and difficult to spot during the day. If you’re a little nocturnal yourself, consider one of these tours designed to maximize wildlife encounters. They start at 3:00 pm and end around 11:00 pm.
Fishing Cairns
Cairns is the black marlin capital of the world. Whether you want to reel in one of these giant fish or try your skill against a barracuda or a tiger shark, this outfit can get you to the secret spots.
Cairns Esplanade
Get a taste of local life as well as a little exercise at this Cairns focal point. Go for a morning jog, join families flying kites, or take a swim in the lagoon.
Reef House Day Spa
Visit this spa in the Sebel Reef House Hotel for a little rejuvenation. The Kodo Body Massage—a rhythmic massage using ancient Aboriginal techniques—should do the trick.