Plan - Destination Guide

A tourist boomtown bursting with tropical goodness.

Cairns shines with the carnival atmosphere of travellers all year round and the city is positively booming. In 2003 the foreshore was given a Hollywood makeover, with lagoons and the spanking Pier Marketplace, equipping Cairns to be a truly international tourist destination.

Fast Facts

area sqkm: 1670
population: 125000
timezones: + 10
daylight savings start: not in use
daylight savings end: not in use
currency name: Australian Dollar
currency symbol: A$
electricity voltage: 220-240V
electricity hz: 50
electrical plugs: Australian-style plug with two flat angled blades and one vertical grounding blade,
areacodes:

07

Language Spoken: English official

Climate

The temperature in Cairns averages out to 24-28°C (75-82°F) for most of the year, pushing up to 30-35°C (86-95°F) averages in summer. Summer also brings a jump in humidity and a higher likelihood of rain. When it does rain it is usually early in the morning, late in the afternoon or during the night.

Perfect weather at Nudey Beach, on Fitzroy Island, just southeast of Cairns

3 Day Forecast

Transport

overview

If you're here for a while bike hire is a great way to see the city. Sunbus operates regular bus services in and around Cairns, from the Lake St Transit Centre at City Place. Buses run from early morning to late evening. All are served by the (almost) round-the-clock night service (N) on Friday and Saturday. Black & White Taxis has a rank on the corner of Lake and Shields Sts and one outside Cairns Central.