After Dinner Entertainment Suggestions

To make the most of an evening in Cairns, you need several ingredients. Eating at a restaurant is just one part of the picture, albeit a major part.

Let's say you get to your restaurant at 6:30pm. If you have an entrée and main, you could be out of there by 8:30pm, possibly 9:00pm. If you are really enjoying yourself, you could even stay longer.

But the question is what do you do then? Do you go home? Perhaps, if you've consumed wine beyond your threshold or are in prime romantic positioning. But if not, there are plenty of other activities and attractions in Tropical North Queensland to take advantage of.

If you're in the mood to do something else while the night is still young, here are some suggestions. And if the fine food you've just consumed has given you a surge of energy, check out the ideas at www.canz.com.au. If you recommend any other additions, please email us so we can build a comprehensive list.

Activities after dark:

• Explore the Cairns Night Markets
• Take a romantic stroll along any of the Cairns northern beaches
• Walk hand-in-hand along the Cairns' new Esplanade
• Dance the night away in one of Cairns' nightclubs
• If you're feeling lucky have a flutter at the Casino
• Lounge around in the lobby bar at the Cairns International Hotel
• Relax at a coffee shop, and watch the myriad faces of Cairns walk by
• Lick an ice cream: try The Great Australian Icecreamery
• Be entertained by a movie at Cairns City, Cairns Central or Earlville
• See a play or live production at the Cairns Civic Centre, or Cairns Convention Centre
• Check into one of Cairns accommodation properties and have an evening without the kids
• Get online and email Cairns Dining about your dining experience

If none of these capture your fancy, try investigating one of the many Cairns Attractions in and around the city.