Cairns, Coastal city in Far North Queensland, Australia
Cairns extends along the northeastern coast of Australia, with green mountains to the west and the Coral Sea to the east, spanning 52 kilometers north to south.
The settlement began in 1876 following the discovery of gold in the Hodgkinson River, leading to its naming after Sir William Wellington Cairns, the Governor of Queensland.
The Gimuy Walubara Yidinji people maintain their traditional connections to the land, incorporating their heritage into local experiences and community activities.
The international airport, situated 5.5 kilometers from downtown, connects travelers to both domestic and international destinations through regular flights throughout the year.
The city provides direct access to two UNESCO World Heritage sites: the ancient Daintree Rainforest and the marine ecosystem of the Great Barrier Reef.
Location: Cairns Region
Inception: 1876
Elevation above the sea: 7 m
Part of: Far North Queensland
Address: Cairns QLD, Australia 4870 Cairns
Website: https://cairns.qld.gov.au
GPS coordinates: -16.92067,145.77219
Latest update: July 28, 2025 09:32
Cairns Convention Centre
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St Monica's Old Cathedral, Cairns
397 m
St Monica's War Memorial Cathedral
399 m
Floriana, Cairns
1.2 km
Cairns Aquarium
278 m
Cairns Wharf Complex
1.1 km
Bolands Centre
613 m
Barrier Reef Hotel
910 m
Cairns War Memorial
502 m
Cairns City Council Chambers
322 m
Cairns Masonic Temple
410 m
Cairns Court House Complex
592 m
Bishop's House, Cairns
431 m
St Joseph's Convent, Cairns
382 m
McLeod Street Pioneer Cemetery
1 km
Cairns School of Arts
363 m
Cairns Technical College and High School Building
651 m
Herries Private Hospital
991 m
Hides Hotel
432 m
Central Hotel
588 m
Cairns Chinatown Building
429 m
Dr EA Koch Memorial
741 m
Cairns Customs House
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Cairns Control Room
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Jack and Newell Building
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St Monica's High School Administration Building
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Mulgrave Shire Council Chambers
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