Flights To Cairns Guide

Cairns Airport (CNS) makes it easy to get there by air to this region of Queensland, Australia. You will find the airport just 7 kilometres north of the Cairns CBD, which has domestic and international flights commencing from there. Free Wi-Fi, shopping centres, and restaurants, besides ready access to various means of ground transport like taxis, car hire services, shuttle buses, and so forth, are some of the contemporary facilities that travellers can enjoy. On-time travelling from the airport to your hotel, Woking Travel offers beyond doubt that its clients will not face any challenges on landing.

Mareeba Airport (MRG) is another regional alternative to Cairns Airport. Mareeba provides “alternatives” such as Innisfail Airport (IFL), a tropical climate, and nearby attractions such as the Great Barrier Reef or Daintree Rainforest. These transfer services also make Woking Travel an ideal choice for visitors wanting to explore all corners of Cairns in style. For further details concerning this package, you can browse through our transfers page and book yours now at Transfers-Woking Travel.

Woking Travel has good options for you if you want a hotel in Cairns. For our hotel choices, look at Woking Travel Centre or visit Woking Travel Holidays for a glimpse of our holiday packages available. Everyone is covered regardless of whether it is luxury and comfort someone wants or accommodation they are looking for:

1. The Marina Shangri-La Hotel: The Marina Shangri-La Hotel is on a beautiful waterfront and offers views of Trinity Bay and Marlin Harbor. It also offers luxurious facilities. 
   
   
2. Pullman Reef Hotel Casino: An excellent 5-star ambience with exquisite accommodations, a rooftop swimming pool, and a busy casino for night entertainment.
   
   
3. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort: Located in central Cairns, this tropical getaway features a lagoon-style pool, landscaped gardens, and comfortable, elegant rooms.
   
   
4. DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns: Situated along the Esplanade in Cairns, this hotel provides breathtaking sea views, a 24-hour gymnasium facility, and modern accommodation.
   
   
5. Cairns Queens Court: This option is clean, comfortable, and affordable; its peace will not cost much.
   
   
6. Jack Backpackers: This hostel is suitable for individuals or groups travelling alone or backpacking. It consists of dormitories and private rooms, creating a lively atmosphere.
   
   
7. Crystalbrook Flynn: Crystalbrook Flynn offers socialising, and one evidence of this is the exquisite glass swimming pools that front the Esplanade and invite splashing. There is plenty to see and do when visiting Crystalbrook Flynn.
   
   
8. Park Regis City Quays: When you’re ready to explore Cairns and its surroundings, Park Regis City Quays offers the best base for your trip.
   
   
9. Pacific Hotel Cairns: The Pacific Hotel Cairns, which is situated on the Esplanade with a view of Trinity Harbour, gives visitors breathtaking views from their own balconies and convenient access to the Reef Fleet Terminal, a retail centre, a casino, and the Esplanade Lagoon.
   
   
10. Mad Monkey Village: They provide reasonably priced, Flashpacker-style lodging in a recently refurbished hostel in Cairns at Mad Monkey Village.

Travelling around Cairns and exploring its numerous attractions is easy since different transport is available to suit any traveller’s preference. Here is a list of the primary means of transportation: 

1. Cairns Public Buses: Sun Bus operates public buses that serve almost all areas of the city, including the suburbs, making them cheap ways to get around.
2. Taxis and Rideshare: You can always find taxis and rideshare services like Uber if you need them since they provide door-to-door convenience and are ideal for individuals who want to go straight without stopping.
3. Bicycle Hire: Cairns is a cyclist-friendly city with many bike paths and lanes. People can rent bicycles at different places to explore the town at their own pace.
4. Car Rental: If one wishes to escape from the city boundaries or desires flexibility concerning his itinerary, several car rental agencies are based at the airport and in town.
5. Cairns Esplanade Ferry Terminal: This terminal can be used by people who would like to go on day trips or even longer ones, taking ferries to islands off Cairns, such as Fitzroy Island or Green Island.

Cairns is teeming with attractions. Here are the top ten places that make Cairns a sought-after travel destination: 

1. Great Barrier Reef: The Great Barrier Reef is one of the world’s most diverse ecosystems, where you can scuba dive and snorkel.
   
   
2. Atherton Tablelands: Atherton Tablelands is a fertile plateau with lush farmlands and waterfalls.
   
   
3. Kuranda: Kuranda is a village in the rainforest, accessible by scenic, historic railway journey. It has local markets and indigenous culture, which you can explore.
   
   
4. Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park: Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park is where you can understand life before colonisation through dance, art, craft making, etc.
   
   
5. Fitzroy Island: Fitzroy Island is a natural paradise with peaceful surroundings because of its white sandy beaches and clear waters.
   
   
6. The Cairns Esplanade: This vibrant waterfront is where you can relax, swim and taste local cuisine.
   
   
7. Skyrail Rainforest Cableway: A bird’s eye view of this natural wonder as you glide above the rain forest on a gondola.
   
   
8. Wildlife Dome: located at the heart of Cairns, Wildlife Dome provides a 360° wildlife immersion experience.
   
   
9.  Paronella Park: This Spanish-style castle set amidst rainforest has a similarly fascinating history.
   
   
10.  Crystal Cascades: Redlynch Valley contains freshwater swimming holes and waterfalls, perfect for a day of tranquillity.

1. Snoogies: The Snoogies is a well-liked café known for its healthy and delicious food. They have vegan and vegetarian options, but everyone must try their nachos. Many non-vegans claim that the food here is good.
   
   
2. Falafellicious: Falafellicious is loved by people who enjoy Lebanese cuisine, particularly for their falafel wraps. Their falafel always receives the highest customer praise as it is the best in town. It’s a fantastic venue to grab something quick, tasty, and cheap.
   
   
3. Cairns Burger Café: If you want a burger, Cairns Burger Café is your place. The cafe offers visitors a choice of recommended burgers, including vegan options. It also serves very tasty meals that are also filling.
   
   
4. Waterbar & Grill Steakhouse: Waterbar & Grill Steakhouse has built a reputation for steaks and ribs; many consider them the best in town. Other great tastes on the menu, like salmon, add more value to this place’s reputation. When looking for an Australian steakhouse experience that leaves one fulfilled, it’s hard to top Waterbar & Grill Steakhouse.
   
   
5. Yaya’s Hellenic Kitchen & Bar: Yaya’s Hellenic Kitchen & Bar serves some of the town’s most palatable Mediterranean and Greek foods. Diners leave feeling stuffed and contented most of the time. Their lamb dishes are highly reputed because they have great taste.
   
   
6. The Fish: The Fish provides contemporary seafood dishes that are mainly fresh and flavourful. The list includes Queenfish and King Prawn, among others, which are too many to mention here, while desserts like roasted rhubarb find pride in their culinary world and satisfy patrons.
   
   
7. Piato: Piato offers only seafood, international, and Mediterranean cuisines on one menu card! Moreton mudbugs, tiger prawns, and beef cheeks are among the most popular dishes. The restaurant is famous for its multiple tasty dishes.
   
   
8. Bombay Kitchen Cairns City: Bombay Kitchen Cairns City is an authentic Indian food destination. Its delicious food has always appeased all palates. It’s one of those places where people can go for good Indian food.
   
   
9. Dundee’s At The Cairns Aquarium: Dundee’s At The Cairns Aquarium offers a unique dining experience with its Australian Sampler featuring lobster, yabby, and crocodile. They provide high-quality service, and location-wise, they are an unforgettable eating place.
   
   
10. C’est Bon Restaurant Francais: The French cuisine at the C’est Bon Restaurant Francais is fantastic and perfect for special dining moments. Many regular patrons prefer the 48-hour cooked Beef Cheeks lunch or dinner fares. The restaurant’s standard of quality and taste has remained consistently high throughout the years.

Cairns has more than just famous attractions; there’s much to experience.

1. Swim with Sea Turtles: At Fitzroy Island, you can swim alongside these creatures peacefully in the middle of coral gardens.
   
   
2. Night Diving: Explore another oceanic world at night.
   
   
3. Learn to Salsa: Rumba Latina at Bar36 is the finest place to learn salsa or meringue beneath twinkling lights.
   
   
4. Savour Cairns Cuisine on a Food Tour: The city has plenty of international flavours and fresh seafood for anyone who wants to sample its local cuisine.
   
   
5. Horseback Riding Along the Beaches: For an exceptional experience, ride horses along some beaches during dawn or dusk.
   
   
6. Kayak through Mangroves: Kayaking through tranquil mangroves unveils the splendours of this unique ecosystem.
   
   
7. Fossick for Gems: Feel like a geologist at Old Rubyvale Station, where one can fossick sapphires, rubies, and other gems too.
   
   
8. Experience a Wildlife Interactive Show: Come close and personal with wildlife, including Crocs, at Hartley’s Crocodile Adventure Park.
   
   
9. Attend a Local Festival: The Cairns Festival in August is one of many local festivals that take place up here throughout the year.
   
   
10. Marvel at the Cathedral Fig Tree: The giant tree species known as the Cathedral Fig Tree is an awe-inspiring wonder of nature that has survived since ancient times.

Summer (December to February) 

• During summer, temperatures range between 24°C and 31°C.
• These are hot months of the year with heavy showers, especially in tropical areas.
• The rain is heavy during this time, but the water remains warm enough for beach activities like swimming and snorkelling.
  
  

Winter (June to August)

• It’s not so moist in winter here, and the average temperature fluctuates between 17°C to 26 °C.
• This is the best tourist season because it suits people who love hiking and exploring Daintree Rainforest.
• It doesn’t rain much here, making adventure trips or sightseeing idyllic.
  
  

Check out this local weather guide for more detailed and up-to-date weather information.

• GMT to Cairns: GMT plus ten hours is the time difference between GMT and Cairns.
• BST to Cairns: British Summer Time adds nine hours onto BST when calculating time differences with Cairns.

Currency:

• The currency used locally is the Australian dollar (AUD), which can also be paid through credit cards, but most prefer using cards instead of cash.
  
  

Language:

• English is the primary spoken language here, making communication easy for English speakers visiting Cairn.

Local Customs:

Cairns is very laid back and friendly, but one must be cautious about indigenous culture. T-shirts and board shorts are popular, while bikinis should be exclusive to the pool or beach areas. Australians say “Hello” or “Hi” and typically shake hands as a greeting for the first time. Gratuity is not mandatory but is recommended at around 10% in restaurants for excellent services. Moreover, visitors are expected to respect nature, including their protection, by avoiding littering on the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest.

Laws:

Check local laws and customs to ensure a respectful and legal visit. For UK travellers, links to the latest travel advisories and requirements are essential.

• UK Government’s Travel Advisory
• Australian Government Department of Health

Cairns is a destination that encapsulates the beauty and thrill of Australia’s tropical north. With its blend of natural wonder, cultural richness, and adventure, it promises an immersive experience that leaves a mark on every traveller’s heart. No matter your travel style, Cairns offers a slice of paradise that resonates with memories you’ll treasure for a lifetime.

Book your flights to Cairns today with Woking Travel and set course for an adventure that’s waiting to unfold!