CAIRNS
Location
Cairns is located about 1,700km from Brisbane, and about 2,420km from Sydney. Cairns is approximately an 18 hour drive to Brisbane and only a 2 hour flight.
The Region
Cairns is a very tourist-activity orientated city. The activities on offer range from high adrenalin white water rafting, to relaxing with nature, snorkelling on the reef. The ‘Esplanade’ is the place to be. It offers the beach, fine cuisine, family parks and it delivers an atmosphere of a relaxed community. Various parks and attractions take advantage of the city's natural surroundings. Among them are Rainforestation Nature Park, Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, and Kuranda Skyrail Rainforest Cableway which extends for 7.5km over World Heritage rainforest.
A notable feature of the Cairns esplanade is a swimming lagoon with adjoining barbecue areas. A boardwalk allows pedestrians and cyclists to move along the foreshore from the lagoon.
Transport
Cairns International Airport is located 7kms north of the city. It is the seventh busiest airport in Australia, serving international, domestic and general aviation flights including a number of helicopter operators.
Cairns’ public transport system consists of bus services operated by Sunbus. Sunbus provides regular services to and from many parts of the city, and also operates several express routes.
In addition to the bus system, Taxis operate 24 hours a day and service all parts of the metropolitan area.
Population and Climate
Cairns has a population of approximately 150,000.
Cairns has a tropical climate with average temperatures ranging from 20°C to 29°C.
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Accommodation
Average rental price range from $200- $400 per week for a unit or townhouse, and $350 to $500 for a house.
Median purchase price approximately $317,000 for a house.
Median purchase price approximately $300,000 for a unit.
Short Term accommodation options include Caravans parks, hotels and serviced apartments for example;
- Harbor Lights Apartments
- Jack and Newell Cairns Holiday Apartments
- The Hotel Cairns
- Granadila Villa
- Tropical Queenslander Holiday Village
Practice Information
Cairns has 2 practices.
Shop 3, Ground Floor Cairns Central Shopping Centre, Crn Spence and McLeod Streets, Cairns, QLD
- 5 Surgeries located in the practice
- Located in The Cairns Central Shopping Centre in the City of Cairns. Major retailers such as Myer, Coles and specialty shops located in the shopping centre
- Shopping Centre Parking available
- Approx 7km from the Cairns City Centre and 2km from the Cairns International Airport
- Situated near St Augustines College, St Joseph’s School , Just Kids Child Care Centre, Cairns Central Medical Centre and Southern Cross Atrium Apartments.
Shop 62, Smithfield Shopping Centre, Crn Cook and Kennedy Highway, Smithfield, Cairns, QLD
- 5 Surgeries located in the practice
- Located in The Smithfield Shopping Centre, Smithfield, Major retailers such as Kmart, Woolworths and specialty shops located in the shopping centre
- Shopping Centre parking available
- Approx 7km from Cairns City and 7km from the Cairns International Airport
- Situated near, Smithfield State High School, Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Smithfield Child Care Centre, and Apple Tree Medical.
Useful Links
Cairns City Council - www.cairns.qld.gov.au
Local Transport - www.sunbus.com.au/sit_cairns.htm