On foot
On foot
The center of Cairns is small enough to cover on foot.
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.
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.