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Cairns, Australia Hotels and City Guide
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Cairns - Airports
Cairns International Airport (CNS)
Cairns International Airport (CNS) is an Australian domestic and international airport managed by the Cairns Port Authority. The airport is located 7 km (10 miles) north of the Cairns CBD in the suburb of Aeroglen.
The Cairns airport serves international, domestic and general aviation flights including a number of helicopter operators. The airport serves many international carriers such as Qantas, Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, Thai International, Malaysia Airlines and Cathay Pacific. The airport is also a base for the Royal Flying Doctor Service and the Queensland Emergency Service search and rescue helicopters.
Cairns Airport is one of Australia's most technologically advanced airports. Records for the year ending June 2005 indicate that passenger movement was: 2,619,322 domestic and 107,202 international.
Cairns International Airport Terminals
CNS boasts a domestic terminal, separate international passenger terminal and a general aviation area. The airport handles international flights and flights to major Australian cities, tourist destinations and regional destinations throughout North Queensland. It is an important base for general aviation serving the Cape York Peninsula and Gulf of Carpentaria Communities.
Both the International and domestic terminals offer many traveller facilities. This includes baggage trolleys, child care facilities, ATM machines, IDD telephone facilities, currency exchange, post office, and facilities for travellers with physical disabilities. The departure lounge at the domestic terminal features 13 retail stores and restaurants while the international departure lounge features 18 different shops and restaurants.
Transportation
Taxis and Cabs
Taxis are readily available outside both the domestic and international terminals of the Cairns Airport. Free taxi telephones are also located in the arrival halls along with taxi ranks charts.
Limousines
Several limousine companies offer pickup and drop-off services at the Cairns International Airport.
Shuttle Bus
A shuttle bus service is available to all luxury Cairns hotels and the city centre. Children under the age of 14 are entitled to travel without charge. Booking counters are at either end of the domestic terminal and at the international arrivals hall.
Courtesy Coaches
Several renowned Cairns hotels, backpacker hostels, tour groups and small Cairns accommodations operate courtesy coaches to and from the airport terminals.
Car Rentals
The international and domestic terminals house several car rental company desks such as Avis, Budget, Hertz and Thrifty.
Parking
Both short-term and long-term parking are available adjacent to both terminals that cater to cars, taxis and large coaches. The car parks are fully automated and pay stations accept notes or coins and will even dispense change.
Hotels in Cairns, Australia
 |  | Best Western Acacia Court Htl223-227 The Esplanade, Cairns, 9870, Australia   The Best Western Acacia Court Hotel complex is located on the Esplanade and close to the city, within easy reach of all attractions. In house tour desk to assist with day and extended tours. Hotel rooms have queen size beds bath and shower and balconies. Adjoining motel... More » |    |  |
|  | Holiday Inn CairnsCnr The Esplanade&Florence Street PO Box 121 CAIRNS QLD 4870 AUSTRALIA Holiday Inn Cairns provides a professional meeting service giving you, the conference organiser, unique benefits and services to enable you to plan and organise your conference with ease and confidence. We provide a guaranteed message delivery service which can... More » |  | |
|  | Cairns Hilton34 The Esplanade Cairns Queensland, Cairns, Australia Nestled in the heart of Cairns, the recently refurbished 263-room Hilton Cairns is the perfect base from which to explore the world's most diversely beautiful tropical region. Experience the magical underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef and the fascinating Daintree... More » |  | |
|  | Angsana Resort & Spa, Great Barrier Reef1 Veivers Road (PO Box 202) Palm Cove, Cairns QLD 4879 Australia The lure of the Great Barrier Reef, virgin rainforest, unrivalled wildlife and adventure make Cairns a fascinating destination. Just to the north of the town is another - Angsana Resort & Spa. The hotel stands on the shore of the Coral Sea, discreetly hidden among palms... More » |  | |
 | 35-41 Wharf Street, Po Box 6545, 4870 Cairns, Australia |
| Best Western Central Plaza Apartments Cairns 255-257 Lake Street, Cairns, 4870, Australia |
 | 209-217 The Esplanade, 4870 Cairns, Australia |
 | Quality Hotel Pacific International Cairns Cnr Esplanade & Spence St.,Cairns,Australia |
| Quality Hotel Sheridan Plaza Cairns 295 Sheridan Street Cairns Australia |
| Quality Inn Rainbow Southside Cairns 446-452 Mulgrave Rd. Cairns Australia |
 | Comfort Inn & Suites Cairns Queenslander Cairns 20-26 Digger St. Cairns Australia |
| Comfort Inn Tropical Queenslander Cairns 287 Lake Street,Cairns,Australia |
 | Comfort Suites City Terraces Cairns 63-65 McLeod Street,Cairns,Australia |
| Comfort Suites Trinity Beach Club Cairns 19-23 Trinity Beach Road,Cairns,Australia |
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