Cairns Australia is situated in the Northern end of Tropical
North Queensland Australia. It's a modern City with a great location to explore
some of Australia's vast array of flora and fauna. The
international gateway into Tropical North Queensland, and carries with
pride the mantle of safest tropical city in the world.
Cairns Australia offers a varied range of accommodation choices.
Cairns hotels, cairns accommodation.
For those on a tight budget, there are backpacker hostels, caravan parks,
camping reserves. You may also like to choose from, Bed and Breakfast
accommodation, Self contained holiday apartments, or maybe a luxury 5 star
hotel is more to your liking. What ever you prefer you will find it
here.
Cairns Australia provides a holiday / vacation
destination second to none. The locals will welcome you and love
to share their piece of paradise with those who choose to visit.
Positioned to take advantage of the great barrier reef and rainforest
areas of the far north, it is perfect for that once in a life time
holiday.
Just an hour north lies the vibrant township of Port
Douglas. Sharing a tropical latitude with Tahiti, the village is small
and personal and boasts a destination chosen by movie stars and
Presidents.
If you are looking for accommodation and or tour
options that are available, well this is the web site to find them.
Use our easy to follow navigation structure on the left or use the
site map.
You may like to discover the reef by taking a day trip
to the islands and enjoy a bout of snorkeling or view the marine life
from the
comfort of a glass bottom boat.
Cairns City
Cairns is the sunny garden city where The Great Barrier Reef meets the
Wet Tropics Rainforest, mountains and the gulf savannah not too far
away.
The City's water front boasts a world class marina and wharf used by
visiting cruise liners, yachts and tour vessels.
With a magnificent Casino. Cairns is alive with more activities
than you will ever have time for.
Night life in Cairns is brimming with excitement. There is something
for everyone:- from intimate piano bars, karaoke lounges, thumping
night clubs that party till the wee hours of the morning and of course
a magnificent boutique Casino. Cairns is alive with more
activities than you will ever have time for. Cairns City offers a
range of modern accommodation
options to suit all different tastes. Hotels, motels, bed and
breakfast, backpackers, apartments, resorts and caravan parks, villas
and camping. View a map of
the City Centre
Essential Service Info.
Banks
Monday to Thursday
Open 9.30am to 4.00pm
Friday 9.30am to 5.00pm.
Bureau de Change facilities operate at more flexible hours.
Post Offices
Monday to Friday
9.00am to 5.00pm
Most of the major post offices have banking facilities.
Shopping
Commonly accepted credit cards are Visa and
MasterCard, Amex, Diners Club, These cards can be used to purchase a
wide range of goods and services.
Tipping is not obligatory in Australia and there are normally no
service charges at hotels and restaurants. , A tip of 10 percent is
acceptable for waiters. Tipping is your choice.
Emergency
For a serious emergency in Australia the number to call is 000 for
Ambulance, Fire and Police. This number is free from private and
public telephones.
Medical
Cairns base hospital, Cairns Private Hospital,
Chemists , Doctors and After Hours Medical Services are listed in the
Yellow Pages Directory.
Cairns - Queensland
Australia
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Visitor Information.
Cairns is situated in the
Northern end of Tropical Queensland Australia. It's a modern City with a
great location to explore some of Australia's vast array of flora and fauna.
Cairns City is the international gateway into Tropical North Queensland, and
carries with pride the mantle of safest tropical city in the world.
Residents of the area are
also proud to be custodians of two of the world’s greatest natural
treasures - the Great
Barrier Reef and the Wet
Tropics Rainforests. Both of these wonderful attractions are World
Heritage listed, and there are very few places in the world where two such
treasures rest side by side. Visit
Cairns Australia
Cairns International Airport is the nation’s fifth busiest in terms of
international and domestic passenger movements, and the city also is rated
the third most popular tourist destination in the country after Sydney and
Brisbane. The city is a vibrant cosmopolitan centre and its residents enjoy
an enviable lifestyle. The city is fringed by lush rainforests and, to the
north and south, are miles of sandy beaches and turquoise oceans teeming
with marine life. From Cairns,
daily
cruise boats and sail boats travel to Green Island, Fitzroy Island and
the outer reef. Charter seaplanes and helicopters are also available. The
World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef is as diverse as it is beautiful.
Many visitors flock to the reef to experience what is arguably the best
diving in the world. Others choose a glass bottomed boat, or a
semi-submersible to view the myriad species of coral and marine life.
Thinking of staying in Cairns? You'll find a comprehensive listing of all
styles of accommodation
choices right here.
