North Queensland - Cairns, 4870 - Tropical North Queensland 

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Cairns, 4870 North Queensland

Cairns is the best known of the north Queensland cities. It is a popular tourist destination and international gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest. Both are listed as World Heritage sites.

Popular activities in Cairns include snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef, riding the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway through the Kuranda range, swimming in the Cairns Esplanade saltwater lagoon, visiting the nearby islands which include Green Island, Dunk Island, Hinchinbrook, Fitzroy and more, and bushwalking through the national parks.

Dangerous stinger season is generally from November to May, however this varies. Swimming enclosures are provided at most beaches to keep swimmers safe from poisonous jellyfish. The climate in Cairns is tropical with hot and humid summers and dry winters.

• See Australian Bureau of Meteorology Cairns for information about Cairns weather and climate.

 Getting to Cairns

• Many airlines service Cairns Airport, including Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Blue, Macair Airlines.  Queensland Traveltrain runs high speed train services along the coast from Brisbane to Cairns.
   
• Airport parking - Cairns - get a quote and book online for airport parking near the following Australia airports. You'll find a map and faq giving information on opening hours, transfer to airport, facilities for disabilities etc for each location.
   
• Airport transfers from Viator

 
• Cairns Arrival Transfer: Airport to Hotel, Varies (from Viator)
  Transfers & Ground Transport : Commences at Cairns, Australia
  Welcome to Cairns Airport. Don't arrive and wonder what to do next and how to get to your hotel - book now and let a pre scheduled airport transfer take all that worry away for you! Operated with regular transfers from Cairns Airport to most Cairns city hotels, Northern Beaches hotels, Port Douglas hotels and Silky Oaks Lodge. more info and booking details from Viator...

 
• Cairns Departure Transfer: Hotel to Airport, Varies (from Viator)
  Transfers & Ground Transport : Commences at Cairns, Northern Beaches, Palm Cove or Port Douglas, Australia
  Transfer from your Cairns, Northern Beaches, Port Douglas or Silky Oaks Lodge. For assured top quality timely service, make sure you arrive at Cairns Airport on time for your outward flight. Eliminate the end of vacation hassle of organizing your airport transfer now by pre booking this regular pre scheduled transfer service from your hotel to Cairns Airport. more info and booking details from Viator...

Cairns Accommodation

• Cairns hotels, apartments, units and motels - 5 star, 4 star, and 3 star
• Cairns backpackers hostels
• Last minute hotel & motel bookings

Cairns Restaurants

•  Menulog restaurant directory. You can book online and get some great specials.

Things to do in Cairns

• Cairns package tours
• Cairns adventure tours
• Cairns day cruises
• Cairns dinner tours
• Cairns diving tours
• Cairns extended cruises
• Cairns helicopter tours
• Cairns hot air balloon tours
• Cairns rainforest tours
• Cairns sightseeing tours
• Cairns skyrail tours
• Tours from Cairns to other destinations
• Free and cheap things to do in Cairns

Daytrips from Cairns

There's much more to North Queensland than Cairns. You can enjoy a variety of landscapes and activities at Green Island, Kuranda, Daintree, Mission Beach, Palm Cove and Port Douglas

Cairns Real Estate

• Search property listings in the Cairns region or browse popular locations below
  • Cairns
  • Cairns City
  • Cairns North
  • Bayview Heights
  • Bentley Park
  • Miallo (close to Port Douglas)
  • Mossman
  • Palm Cove
  • Port Douglas
  • Trinity Beach

Cairns Facts and Community Links

• The Postcode of Cairns is 4870
• Latitude: 16 55' S (Decimal Degrees -16.922)
• Longitude: 145 46' E (Decimal Degrees 145.776)
• Schools
  • Balaclava State School
  • Cairns College of English
  • Saint Augustine's College
  • Woree High School
     
• Cairns Esplanade and CBD
   
• Cairns Regional Council
   
• Cairns Regional Gallery - Cnr Abbott & Shields Streets, Cairns.
   
• The Cairns Show
   
• Festival Cairns
   
• Tanks Arts Centre - A multi-purpose arts centre situated in the Botanic Gardens precinct.