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Welcome to the Webpage and blog for Handmade Gifts - Based in Cairns, Queensland delivered all over Australia! Handmade Gifts, based in Gimuy Cairns Queensland Australia. My craft hobby has become next level so I am now sharing it with you all. I have a regular permanent market stall at The Pier Cairns as well as online ordering availability for smaller items. If you need some personalisation contact me to discuss your needs. Please CLICK TO SHOP  for all Order Enquiries. CLICK TO SHOP • Handmade Gifts • Souvenirs • Keepsakes • Cards • Magnets • Momentos • Pins • Stickers • Decorated Frames • Earrings • Keychains • Pens • Jewellery & Money Boxes • Wall Hangings • Phone Charms •  Kawaii • Vintage •  Fantasy • Ocean • Fairytale • Designer • Cottage • Boho • Weddings • Birthdays • Congratulations • Thank You • Gender Reveal • Engagement • Bon Voyage • All Occasions • Personalised • Australia  Acknowledgement of Country I acknowledge the Gimuy Walaburra Yidinji and Y...
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February Markets 2026

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I am exclusively at The Pier Cairns this month. While Trinity Beach is a famous "Slow Down Town" the indoor Markets at The Pier offer that same relaxed, artisan vibe right at the Marina.  In a world that’s always rushing, we invite you to experience the slower side of Cairns. Wander through our stalls, chat with the creators, and take home a piece of the tropics that was made with heart, not in a factory.  Cruise Ship Markets 🛳 Cairns Cruise Ship Markets: A Slow Travel Gem in the Heart of the Tropics. Monday 9th February- Welcome Holland America Cruise line  Wednesday 11th February- Welcome Carnival Cruises and Viking Cruises Regular Monthly Market 🌸 The Pier Cairns Markets: Breathe, Browse, and Belong: Finding the Artisan Vibe at the Marlin Marina. Sunday 15th February -  Includes free Chinese New Year themed performances. See You There! Thrifty Upcycled Gifts Acknowledgement of Country I acknowledge the Gimuy Walaburra Yidinji and Yirrganydji as the Traditiona...
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More Than Just Cairns: Discovering Gimuy

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"Excuse me. What's Gimuy?" Visitors to my stall are often curious as to why I put "Gimuy" on many of my handmade and/or decorated souvenir items. In fact, sadly, some locals don't even understand it! I put the word Gimuy (pronounced ghee-moy) on my souvenir magnets , because I want to acknowledge the full history of the place we now call Cairns. Using this name isn't about being political, it’s about truth-telling and showing respect to the 60,000+ years of culture. When you land in Cairns, you aren’t just visiting a tropical gateway, you’re stepping onto Gimuy Walubara Yidinji Country. For thousands of years before the modern name "Cairns" existed, this land was known as Gimuy. What’s in a Name? The name comes from the Yidinji language. Gimuy is the name for the Slippery Blue Fig Tree (Ficus albipila). These massive trees once lined the Cairns inlet, providing shade and fruit for the "Walubara" people, the people belonging to the ...
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