Rusty's Markets

Rusty's Markets Rusty’s Market is one of the most successful and well-known markets in Australia and abroad. When in Cairns why not drop in any Friday to Sunday.
(1949)

From an insignificant beginning of some 6 stall holders Rusty’s has grown into an enormous three day event with over 180 stall holders. It has become renown for its carnival atmosphere, colourful stall holders, sumptuous displays of exotic fruit, vegetables, exotic flowers, bric-a-brac, delicatessens, specialty products & an excellent selection of food & beverage stalls. Rusty’s is named after the

late Emrys “Rusty” Rees, who developed & expanded the market into the mega event it is today. The new owners, Gilligan’s Backpacker Hotel & Resort, have faithfully carried on the tradition & Rusty’s continues to offer it’s weekly delights to shoppers & tourists alike. Rusty’s Market is now an established Cairns tourist icon & certainly worth a visit. We are easily located in the CBD between Grafton & Sheridan Streets, just ask any local.

📸 / Thanks for being part of the community, just for visiting! .hobden 👏😍
08/06/2026

📸 / Thanks for being part of the community, just for visiting! .hobden 👏😍

Toasted Melt Bar at Rusty’s is serving up a Smashed Avo special on Sunday ~ and for only ten bucks?! 🥑😯Sign us up! 🙌
06/06/2026

Toasted Melt Bar at Rusty’s is serving up a Smashed Avo special on Sunday ~ and for only ten bucks?! 🥑😯

Sign us up! 🙌

Was anyone out there lucky enough to have had a slice of this classic Apple Pie by Baked On Red Hill? And did you save u...
31/05/2026

Was anyone out there lucky enough to have had a slice of this classic Apple Pie by Baked On Red Hill? And did you save us any? 😋🤞

Restaurant Quality; Market Prices 😋📸 / Love having you to visit ! 👏😍
28/05/2026

Restaurant Quality; Market Prices 😋

📸 / Love having you to visit ! 👏😍

🥑 FUN FACTS 🥑 🥑 It’s a Berry: Botanically, the avocado is a giant, single-seeded berry rather than a vegetable.🥑 Superio...
26/05/2026

🥑 FUN FACTS 🥑

🥑 It’s a Berry: Botanically, the avocado is a giant, single-seeded berry rather than a vegetable.

🥑 Superior Potassium: A single avocado contains roughly 975mg potassium, which is more than double the potassium found in a large banana.

🥑 Meaning: The word "avocado" comes from the Aztec (Nahuatl) word ahuacatl, which literally translates to…. Well, actually…. Maybe we’ll just let you google that one! 🤭

24/05/2026

Come for a stroll through the markets with us…… 💚

Becoming a stallholder is as easy as sending an email! ➡️ rustysmarkets@gilligans.com.au💚 Join our friendly community 💚
20/05/2026

Becoming a stallholder is as easy as sending an email! ➡️ [email protected]

💚 Join our friendly community 💚

📸 / was here! 🙌😋
18/05/2026

📸 / was here! 🙌😋

Address

Sheridan & Grafton Street
Cairns, QLD
4870

Opening Hours

Friday 5am - 4pm
Saturday 5am - 5pm
Sunday 5am - 3pm

Telephone

+61740402705

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