Living in Cairns Australia
Life in Cairns
Life in Cairns
Welcome to Cairns. We know you are going to love living in Cairns and have a great time if you are passing through.
Life in Cairns
Is Cairns a good place to live?
Yes, Cairns is a great place to live or visit. Below our guide to Cairns will give you all the information you need to make moving here easier or make your trip a more informed and enjoyable one.
Visas required to live in Cairns
If you happen to be a citizen from a country other than Australia and are looking to move to Cairns, you are going to need a visa to do so. Australia has many visas on offer that could allow you to live and work in Cairns. Due to there being many different visas, each with it’s own rights and obligations, it is best to take our Free Visa Assessment so we can provide accurate advice on the visa options available to you in your specific circumstances.
If you are moving to Cairns and want to find a job in Cairns we have a guide specifically on how to find and apply for jobs in Cairns for new arrivals. Always make sure you have secured a visa that allows you to work before starting your new job.
Map of Cairns
Weather in Cairns
Cairns
Cairns (, locally /ˈkænz/ (
listen)) is a city in Queensland, Australia, on the tropical north east coast of Far North Queensland. The population in June 2019 was 153,952, having grown on average 1.02% annually over the preceding five years. The city is the 5th-most-populous in Queensland, and 15th in Australia.[citation needed]
The city was founded in 1876 and named after Sir William Wellington Cairns, following the discovery of gold in the Hodgkinson river. Throughout the late 19th century, Cairns prospered from the settlement of Chinese immigrants who helped develop the regions agriculture. Cairns also served as a port for blackbirding ships, bringing slaves and indentured labourers to the sugar plantations of Innisfail. During World War II, the city became a staging ground for the Allied Forces in the Battle of the Coral Sea. By the late 20th century the city had become a centre of international tourism, and in the early 21st century has developed into a major metropolitan city.
Cairns is a popular tourist destination because of its tropical climate and access to tropical rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
Hotels and Accommodation in Cairns
There are all types of accommodation available in Cairns. The best place to find Hotels, serviced apartments or holiday lets is via Book Direct and Save Bookdirectandsave.com
This website lists the exact same properties as Airbnb and booking.com but does not charge the high commissions so their nightly accommodation rates are cheaper.
Or contact any of these great local hotels, apartments or holiday accommodation businesses.
Cairns Harbour Lights
Hotels
+61740570800
1 Marlin Parade, Cairns Queensland 4870, Australia
Travellers Oasis
Hotels, Hostels
+61740521377
8 Scott St, Cairns Queensland 4870, Australia
Cairns Aquarius
Hotels
+61740518444
107 Esplanade, Unit 3, Cairns Queensland 4870, Australia
Paradise Village Resort
Hotels, Resorts
+61740553300
Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove Queensland 4879, Australia
The Lakes Cairns Resort & Spa
Hotels, Resorts
+61740539400
2 Greenslopes St, Cairns Queensland 4870, Australia
Cairns is full of great businesses and helpful services. Below are a selection of our best.
Accountants in Cairns
Banks in Cairns
Cafes in Cairns
Caffiend
Cafes
+61740515522
5/72-74 Grafton St, Cairns Queensland 4870, Australia
Bang and Grind
Australian, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
+61740517770
8/14 Spence St, Cairns Queensland 4870, Australia
Chill Cafe
Cafes
2 Veivers Rd, Palm Cove Queensland 4879, Australia
Cafe Mandala
Cafes
20 Coondoo St, Shop 1, Kuranda Queensland 4881, Australia
Coffee Haven
Coffee & Tea
Palm Cove Queensland 4879, Australia
Carpet Cleaners in Cairns
Dentists in Cairns
Doctors and Medical clinics in Cairns
You can make an appointment at any of these local doctors or clinics.
Cairns Base Hospital
Hospitals
235 Lake St, Cairns North Queensland 4870, Australia
Innate Natural Health Clinic
Naturopathic/Holistic
+61740411005
Level 1, Cairns North Queensland 4870, Australia
Contact one of the Cairns Electricians below
Hospitals in Cairns
Cairns Base Hospital
Hospitals
235 Lake St, Cairns North Queensland 4870, Australia
Mechanics in Cairns
Federation Automotive
Auto Repair
+61740516870
111-113 Draper St, Portsmith Queensland 4870, Australia
Cairns Brake & Clutch Centre
Auto Repair
+61740414874
184 Scott St, Cairns Queensland 4870, Australia
South Pacific BnB Clifton Beach
Hotels, Auto Repair
+61740590381
18 Gibson Cl, Clifton Beach Queensland 4879, Australia
Newspapers in Cairns
Pest Control in Cairns
Plumbers in Cairns
Real Estate Agents in Cairns
Restaurants in Cairns
Piato
Mediterranean, Seafood, Australian
+61740414284
Shop G4A, The Pier Marina, 1 Pier Point Rd, Cairns City Queensland 4870, Australia
Tha Fish
Seafood
+61740415350
On The Boardwalk, Pier Shopping, Cairns Queensland 4870, Australia
Ganbaranba
Ramen
+61740312522
Shop 8, 14 Spence St, Cairns Queensland 4870, Australia
Prawn Star
Seafood
+61456421172
Pier Point Rd, E Finger – Berth 31, Cairns Queensland 4870, Australia
Blue Moon Grill
Restaurants
+61740578957
22-24 Trinity Beach Rd, Shop 6, Trinity Beach Queensland 4879, Australia
Schools in Cairns
Solicitors in Cairns
Supermarkets in Cairns
The Source
Specialty Food, Grocery
+61740315698
85 Lake St, Shop 10, Cairns City Queensland 4870, Australia
Rusty’s Markets
Grocery
+61740515100
44 Spence St, Cairns Queensland 4870, Australia
Kuranda Markets
Grocery
+61740938772
5 Therwine St, Kowrowa Queensland 4872, Australia
Mareeba Butchery
Specialty Food
+61740922566
241 Byrnes St, Mareeba Queensland 4880, Australia
Vets in Cairns
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