About us

AquaLunaCairns began as the name of a waterfront dining spot in Cairns, Far North Queensland. Today it is an independent review desk for Australian pokies players, run from the same tropical corner of the country.

We judge pokies sites the way a good kitchen judges a dish: by trying it. We deposit real AUD, play the pokies lobby, read every line of the bonus terms, test PayID and crypto withdrawals and message live chat at night, Queensland time. Only one site makes our featured slot each year.

We never accept payment for a higher score, and we point every reader to Gambling Help Online (1800 858 858) and BetStop. Online pokies are offered to Australians only by offshore operators, so we explain the Interactive Gambling Act and ACMA's role in plain English.

Reviews are written by Lachlan Pryce. Last editorial update: 12 October 2026.

Editorial contact: info@aqualunacairns.com