Yarrabah Arts Centre

Cairns


This small centre houses the works of artists from Yarrabah, a small, scenic Aboriginal coastal community about 50km from Cairns city. Ogle everything from local ceramics to traditional weaving; all pieces are for sale. Depending on the day, you might get to meet the artists-in-residence.


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