Bana Yirriji Art Centre

Top choice in Cairns & Far North Queensland


Local Indigenous artists representing the Yalanji, Nyungkul and Jalunji clans produce highly-regarded paintings, jewellery and screen-printed clothing for sale at this Wujal Wujal cultural centre. You'll often see artists at work and there's a cafe offering sandwiches, burgers, snacks and drinks.


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