On foot
On foot
The center of Cairns is small enough to cover on foot.
By car
By car
Apart from the town centre, a car is useful to see the surrounding attractions if you are not taking a tour.
Numerous car rental agencies are available from the airport.
By bus
By bus
Frequent Sunbus buses depart from the market square to the suburbs and Northern Beaches. You can buy a bus ticket that lasts for 24 hr. The bus driver stamps the time of purchase and it valid for the next 24 hr.