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About Cairns
Cairns, known as the gateway to northern Queensland, Australia, is renowned for attractions like the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, and Atherton. Exploring the city typically requires 3 to 4 days, offering accommodations for all budgets and a variety of entertainment and dining options. The Great Barrier Reef, a major attraction, is famous for its stunning underwater beauty, recognized as one of the world's best diving locations. Diving tours, occasionally organized, cost around 180 Australian Dollars, but variations for different budgets are also available.
The rainforest to the north of Cairns is one of the planet's oldest rainforests, dating back to prehistoric times. Heading towards Cape Tribulation, you'll encounter breathtaking views along the way. Beyond the Daintree River, proceed to Cooktown and Cape York, reaching the relaxing and beautiful Cape Tribulation, ideal for activities like hiking, diving, swimming, and bungee jumping.
Cairns offers numerous adventurous activities, and the unforgettable Millaa Millaa Falls can be explored on a day tour. At the Cairns Wildlife Dome, surrounded by a 20-meter glass dome atop the Reef Hotel Casino, you can observe native animals like lorikeets, rosellas, frogmouths, and kookaburras.
Cairns is also popular for white-water rafting, with prices ranging around 100 AUD. The region, home to many Aborigines, excels in eco-tourism. You can take guided tours, converse with Aborigines, learn about their culture and history, and even join them in traditional spearfishing.
Cairns Botanic Gardens, only a 5-minute drive from the airport, is open from 07.30 to 15.30. Cairns City Esplanade, in the south, is a favorite spot for families with children, featuring picnic areas, a water park for kids, swimming pools, and walking paths. Close to The Pier, housing over 100 dining options, the Esplanade is an ideal location.
Cairns offers a wide range of accommodation options, from hostels favored by backpackers to family-friendly resorts, with nightly rates ranging from 50 to 85 AUD.
Transportation to Cairns City Center from Airport
Cairns Airport
After arriving at Cairns Airport located approximately 7 kilometers north of the city of Cairns within the region of Queensland, Australia, you can prefer airport shuttles or reach the city with a taxi quickly. Another option is to rent a car from the airport. It is possible to reach the city center of Cairns from Cairns Airport within maximum 10-15 minutes.
Bus
The shuttles leaving right in front of the arrival terminal of Cairns Airport have different lines with the routes such as the city center of Cairns, Northern Beaches, Palm Cove, Port Douglas and Cape Tribulation. Besides, it is possible for you to arrive in the city center of Cairns by the Line 110 Buses, which are operated by the company of TRANSLink QLD and drive off every 20 minutes. With the single-use ticket prices varying between 4- and 6 Australian Dollars, these buses leave from the arrival terminal of Cairns Airport and go by the stops of McKenzie St, Smith Street, Lily St (Tobruk Pool), Rutherford St and the city center of Cairns, respectively.
Taxi
As soon as you come out of the arrival terminal of Cairns Airport, you will see the airport taxis which deliver services of transportation for 24/7. You can reach the city center of Cairns quickly and comfortably with the airport taxis by paying 20-25 Australian Dollars on average. If you do not want to prefer the airport taxis, you can call a taxi to the airport by calling the company of Cairns Taxi (+61 13 10 08).
Car Rental
If you consider renting a car at Cairns Airport, you should be early and definitely make your reservation in advance. Some of the car rental companies at Cairns Airport are Avis (07 4033 9555), Budget (07 4033 9777), Europcar (07 4034 9088), Hertz (07 4035 9299), Redspot (07 4034 9052) and Thrifty (07 4033 9800).
