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Public Transport

Cairns

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Public Transport

Sunbus is the public transport that 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 Card can be bought online, 7-Eleven store 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.

Tourist Information

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Cairns Airport (CNS)
Cairns Airport is located 7 km 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
Sunbus is the public transport that 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, …
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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 McLeod …
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Pharmacy
Pharmacy Cairns Apothecary 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
230V / 50Hz Plug type I (Used in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Argentina and …
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Bicycles & Scooters
Cairns is covered with over 450 km of off-road paths, making the city pedestrian- and cycle-friendly. Bicycles and scooters can be hired from Cairns Scooter & Bicycle …
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