Explore Cairns
Cairns is situated in the State of Queensland in Australia. It is on the east coast of Far North Queensland in the tranquil waters of Trinity Bay.
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Language Spoken
The national language is English.
Currency & Time Zone
Australian Dollar
UTC+10:00
Cuisine
Meals
A meal for two people at an inexpensive restaurant will be around 18$ (R215). For an exclusive three-course meal dining experience you expect to pay around 98$ (R1170).Drinks
Beer range between 7$ (R84) and 8$ (R95).
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis have an initial fee of around 3$ (R36) and 2$ (R24) for every kilometer thereafter.General Transport
A daily bus pass is 8$ (R95) and a weekly pass is around 32$ (R382).Things to do in Cairns
The top tourist attractions to visit in Cairns are Cairns Esplanade Lagoon, Cairns Botanical Gardens, Cairns Aquarium, The Esplanade Boardwalk, and Kuranda Scenic Railway.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Hepatis A
- Hepatis B
- Polio
- Meningitis
- Pneumonia
- Shingles
- Chicken pox
- Measles
- Rabies
- Typhoid
- Japanese Encephalitis
- Yellow Fever
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito repellent
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable Shoes
- Universal adapter
- Power bank
- First Aid Kit
- Hand Sanitizer
- Camera
Passports & Visa Information
South African passport holders require a Visitors Visa to enter Australia for holidaying.