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Public Transport

Cairns

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Public Transport

TransLink operates throughout the city, running from the northern beaches to the southern suburbs via the CBD. Daily, weekly and monthly passes are available as a series of zonal tickets, allowing unlimited travel in defined areas. There are also private bus lines that operate in areas like Port Douglas, Mossman, Kuranda, the Atherton Tablelands and Mission Beach. You can either buy a Go Card or just paper tickets. Go Cards can be bought online, at 7-Eleven stores and selected retailers including busway stations. The paper tickets can be purchased on the bus, from a ticket office at train stations or from fare machines.

Useful Information

Tourist Information

Cairns Airport (CNS) Copyright: Eduardo Velazco Guart/unsplash
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Cairns Airport is located 7 kilometres from Cairns CBD. There are Uber and 1300 Ride Share pickup points outside both terminals. Free taxi telephones are located in the arrival halls or just head over to the taxi ranks that are immediately outside the terminal. Pre-book or just turn up, the taxis and shuttles are always …
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Passport/Visa
Unless you are a New Zealand citizen granted visa exemption on arrival (in most cases), you will need to obtain a visa prior to visiting Australia. Citizens of all European Union countries, as well as Andorra, Norway, Iceland, San Marino, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, and Vatican City are eligible for an eVisitor visa, which can …
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Best Time To Visit
The best time to visit Cairns is during the winter months of June to August. You will experience pleasant temperatures, calm winds and a low chance of rain. Experience the abundance of outdoor activities Cairns has to offer and explore the city on foot or by …
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Public Transport Copyright: Annie Spratt/unsplash
Public Transport
TransLink operates throughout the city, running from the northern beaches to the southern suburbs via the CBD. Daily, weekly and monthly passes are available as a series of zonal tickets, allowing unlimited travel in defined areas. There are also private bus lines that operate in areas like Port Douglas, Mossman, Kuranda, the Atherton Tablelands and …
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Taxi
Uber, Didi and the local 1300 Rideshare apps operate in Cairns. Alternatively, you can just hail a taxi or head over to a taxi …
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Post
There are several Australia Post offices located all over the town, where you can buy stamps and send mail and packages. Cairns Central Post Office is located on Sheridan …
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Pharmacy
Ramsay Pharmacy is located next door to the 24hr Medical Centre in the city centre. Open seven days a week all year …
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Telephone
Country code: +61 Area code: …
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Electricity
Australia operates on a 230/240V supply voltage and 50Hz frequency. The country uses Type I power plugs, which feature two flat pins forming a 'V' shape, along with a grounding pin. This standard is also commonly used in New Zealand, Argentina, China, and several Pacific island nations. Remember to pack a universal adapter if …
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