Welcome to Makin’ Whoopee Gift Shop – Our Colourful little shop full of happiness! 🌈🎁

We’re a small independent gift shop in tropical Cairns, packed with fun, stylish, and one-of-a-kind treasures — all handmade or designed in Australia.

From unique gifts and homewares to quirky art and accessories, everything is made by talented local makers and small Aussie businesses.

Pop in for a visit or shop online anytime — every purchase supports creativity, community, and most importantly... small Aussie businesses!

Shop small, shop local, shop happy!

THERE'S ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW TO SEE AT MAKIN' WHOOPEE!


Our stock is always changing, with new arrivals from amazing Aussie suppliers, talented artists, and surprise deliveries from our local makers. You never know what you’ll find — and sometimes, neither do we! But you can be sure it’s ALWAYS something great!

ERSTWILDER- "THRILLS & CHILLS" HALLOWEEN COLLECTION!

RELEASES AT 12:00 & 12:30PM TUESDAY 16/9/25

Get ready to be haunted (in the best way) because Erstwilder is bringing you a frightfully fun officially licensed Halloween collection inspired by a selection of your all-time favourite film cult classics. 🎬🖤


GET HAUNTED!

IN THE ROUNDHOUSE

Unique, modern and memorable homewares that will be loved for years (and meals) to come.

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THE PERFUME OIL CO.

    Designer Inspired Perfume Collection, formulated with 'A Grade' Fine Fragrance Oils, includes fragrances that draw inspiration from some of the world's top fashion and cosmetic houses. 

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    DAYMAKER STATIONERY

    Stunning Australian Made designer cards, from Newcastle, NSW

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    NEW CONTEMPORARY ART

    Raewyn Biggs- Dust Bunnies
    These small wall-mounted rabbits are carved from discarded pink marine floats, collected on and around the artist’s island home.

    Once considered rubbish, the material is reimagined into playful “dust bunnies” & is adorned with traditionally woven fibres, creating a dialogue between waste and craft!

    Raewyn Biggs is a mixed media artist working across sculpture, painting, and assemblage. Her Polynesian heritage strongly informs her practice, which explores cultural change, identity, and the interplay between natural and man-made materials.

    Born in New Zealand, raised in Australia, and studied in Cairns, Raewyn’s art is shaped by her cross-cultural experiences across the Pacific. She is part of the artist collective Sixfold, which started here in Cairns!

    Raewyn currently lives on Penrhyn Island, in the Cook Islands.

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    FRANKIE PRESS 2026 CALENDARS & DIARIES

    BEST SELLERS EVERY SINGLE YEAR, THE 2026 FRANKIE CALENDARS AND DIARIES ARE AS COLOURFUL, PRETTY, FUN & FUNKY AS EVER, STOCK IS LIMITED, DON'T MISS OUT!

    EXTENDED OPENING HOURS!

    We are back to our regular shopping hours... now open 6 days a week!

    AND... while we say we shut at 3.00pm on Tuesdays & Wednesdays, if there are plenty of you around, we will stay open longer!

    WHAT WHOOPSTERS LOVE...

    • Cooking & Eating!

      Homemade food & beautiful handmade homewares have their own kind of charm, & exploring Australian cookbooks is one of our loves! Makin' Whoopee is a wonderful place for food enthusiasts to discover fantastic cookbooks, some stunning pottery, our Whoopee Made Aprons and more, to pair up perfectly with them... not to mention some unique local & Australian food products too!

    • Crafting & Activities

      Love a creative "crafternoon" or doing an activity to wind down & relax!? Well so do we! Grab a warm cuppa, pick a podcast & start your next activity! DIY kits, puzzles, & art and craft books are all waiting for you at Makin' Whoopee! You know our love of crafting, DIY & our backgrounds in the arts is where Makin' Whoopee began! AND, best of all these activities are for any skill level, kids, beginners and pros are all covered!

    • Earrings & Bling

      WE LOVE EARRINGS! Fall in love with our collection of handmade & Australian made earrings. Each pair is sourced with care and passion, reflecting the unique artistry and vibrant spirit of a bunch of amazing designers. Whether you're looking for a bold statement piece or a subtle touch of elegance, our earrings are perfect for any occasion. Wear them to express your individuality and style, and share the love by gifting them to someone special!

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    FIND US ON LOCAL SEARCH!

    Help more locals to find us! Reviews from awesome locals help more locals and visitors find us, and it's our locals we need when times are quiet, or in Cairns... hot & wet! We truly appreciate you helping to spread the Whoopee love!

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