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	Getting to Cairns Tip Rating:

By sue_stone on June 1, 2007

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It's always warm in
Cairns

by sue_stone

Cairns is located in Far North Queensland and is a long away drive from any of the major cities, hence most people arrive by plane. The airport has been expanded recently and is now the 5th busiest airport in the country for international arrivals and the 6th busiest airport overall in Australia.

There are several domestic flights a day to Cairns from each of Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, with fewer from other centres such as Perth and Darwin. International flights arrive directly into Cairns from places like Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong and Papua New Guinea.

Once you arrive in Cairns, you can catch an airport shuttle bus into town, or up to one of the northern beaches (including Port Douglas). Many people hire a car from the airport, as you will really need one to explore this part of Queensland.

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Website: http://www.cairnsairport.com/

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	Cairns International Airport Tip Rating:

By ATXtraveler on April 16, 2006

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by ATXtraveler

The first entry point on your trip to Cairns will most likely be the airport. As Cairns is located in Tropical North Queensland, you must be ready for a couple day drive if you are not going to arrive via airplane.

Cairns International Airport has two terminals, one for domestic and one for international. The domestic terminal includes Qantas, Virgin Blue, and Jetstar. The international terminal services Qantas, Australian Airlines, JAL, Air Nuigini, Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, and continental Micronesia.

One thing to watch out for is that since Qantas services both domestic and international itineraries, that you make sure you find out which one you are departing from, as you may be in the wrong place with all your baggage otherwise!

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Website: www.cairnsport.com.au/airport

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By xuessium on May 14, 2006

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The easiest way to get from Cairns International Airport into Cairns is to grab an airport transfer from the airport coach booth.

I bought a 2-way transfer for about A$20, I think (circa Jun 2003)

You can book the airport transfer through its Internet website.

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Phone: 61-7-40488355 (24 hrs hotline)

Website: http://www.australiacoach.com.au/airport_transfers.html

Other Contact: Fax: 61-7-40488398

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By ATXtraveler on April 16, 2006

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Avis Rental 4x4

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If you are travelling with more than 2 people, your best bet is to rent a vehicle. Since most of the attractions are a large distance from the central business district of Cairns, then you have two options, rent a vehicle or take an organized tour.

We had three people on the trek this week, so it was worth it to rent the vehicle. The rough cost of this was 600 dollars for the week, and this was a 4 wheel drive vehicle. You will definitely want to get the 4 wheel drive if you are headed anywhere other than the main roads of Cairns, and if you are headed up in the wet season.

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Website: http://www.avis.com.au

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By bijo69 on May 3, 2007

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by bijo69

I arrived in Cairns by Greyhound from Cardwell. There are 4 daily buses travelling all the way up from Brisbane and an additional one from Mackay. The buses they use aren't the newest ones, but they are still quite comfy.
The bus terminal for long distance buses in Cairns is at the Reef Fleet building on the Esplanade.

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Phone: 13 14 99

Website: http://www.greyhound.com.au

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Updated By vtveen on November 28, 2006

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by vtveen

Having an accommodation about 5 km’s outside the city centre we had to use the local bus in Cairns. Sunbus is servicing all parts of the city and specially during weekdays they are running frequently. We also used the bus for visiting Cairns Zoo and you could easily do the same for the Sky rail Terminal and Tjapukai Aboriginal Park or the beaches north of Cairns.

Depending on the destination (3 zones) there are day tickets for the use of all Sunbuses. We paid AUD 6,30 for ours to the city and AUD 10,20 for Cairns Tropical Zoo.

Buses leave to all suburbs from the Transit Centre, in the midlle of the city centre of Cairns.

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Updated By Sharrie on September 19, 2002

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GREAT BARRIER REEF VISITOR BUREAU: GreatBarrierReef.aus.net.
MAP OF CAIRNS: GreatBarrierReef.
MAP FROM CAIRNS TO PORT DOUGLAS:
GreatBarrierReef.aus.net.
AUSTRALIAN RAIL MAPS: People.enternet com.au.

Quicksilver Cruises: Quicksilver-Cruises.com.
Quicksilver Helicopters: QuicksilverHeli.com.au.

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	Cruising Car Rentals - around Cairns Tip Rating:

By vtveen on November 27, 2006

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drop off the car

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When on holiday we love our freedom and if possible we try to travel by (rental) car. We feel it is much more convenient and flexible. We drive and stop when and how long we want and not when a tour guide does. And self driving allows to take minor roads and to visit ‘off the beaten path’ sights.
And often it is not more expensive (with 2 persons) than visiting sights by guided tours.

We rented our (small) car from Cruising Car Rentals; this company offered a free pick up and delivery from our accommodation. And indeed they were exactly on time to bring us to their office to pick up the car. When we dropped off our car we got a free transportation to the airport.

Friendly and helpful staff; no problems with the car during our 400 km’s around Cairns.
Office: 196A Sheridan St, Cairns

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Phone: + 61 7 4041 4666

Website: www.cruisingcarrental.com.au

Other Contact: carrentalcairns@cairnscarrental.

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	Daintree River Ferry Fees Tip Rating:

Updated By tropicrd on June 6, 2009

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Please be aware that the Daintree River Ferry fees will increase and take effect as of 1st July 2009.
Motor car for private use=$11 one way or $20 return.
Buses 6 to 8 seaters=$12 one way or $23 return.
Passenger,Bicycles and pedestrians=$1 one way or $2 return.
Motor Bikes=$5 one way or $9 return.
Or you can purchase a multi Day Pass (5 return car/ute trips =$40.

All Australian dollars.

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Other Contact: Cairns Regional Council Mossman

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	Walking in Cairns Tip Rating:

By picknick on April 10, 2005

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Cairns is a small city, traffic is not heavy, and it is possible to walk everywhere in the city.

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Cairns Hotels

Beachfront Apartments On Trinity Beach
89 - 91 Vasey Esplanade, Cairns
Cairns Reef Apartment & Motel
670-678 Bruce Hwy, Cairns
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
18 - 26 Cannon St, Cairns
Angsana Resort & Spa Great Barrier Reef
1 Veivers Road, Cairns
Rydges Tradewinds Cairns
137 The Esplanade (formerly Tradewinds Esplanade), Cairns
Reef Palms
41-47 Digger Street corner McKenzie Street, Cairns
Country Comfort Sunlodge
Cnr Grafton and Florence St, Cairns
Cairns Beach House
239 Sheridan St, Cairns
Mercure Hotel Harbourside
209-217 The Esplanade, Cairns
181 The Esplanade
181 The Esplanade, Cairns
All Seasons Esplanade Hotel
Corner Esplanade & Alpin Streets, Cairns
Cascade Gardens
175 Lake Street, Cairns
Oasis Palm Cove Hotel
McDonald Close - PO Box 180, Cairns
Sanctuary Palm Cove
6 Cedar Road, Cairns
Hotel Cairns
Cnr Abbott & Florence Sts, Cairns

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