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Where is Cairns, Australia?

Written and Fact-checked by Whereig Web Team | Updated On: December 10, 2025, 14:10 ET

Cairns is located on the northeast coast of Queensland, about 1,700 kilometres north of Brisbane. It lies between the Coral Sea and the rainforest-clad mountains of the Great Dividing Range. It is famous for being the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, its tropical climate, and its proximity to lush World Heritage–listed rainforests.

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Facts about Cairns, Australia

Country	Australia
State	Queensland
Region	Far North Queensland
Location	On the northeast coast of Australia, along Trinity Bay, near the Great Barrier Reef
Coordinates	16.92° S, 145.77° E
Local Government Area	Cairns Regional Council
Founded	1876
Original Name	Cairns (named after Governor William Wellington Cairns)
Elevation	~5 m above sea level
Population	Approx. 170,000 (Cairns urban area)
Area	Approx. 1,689 sq km (regional council)
Time Zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Postcode	4870–4879
Major Waterways	Trinity Inlet, Barron River (nearby)
Top Attractions	Great Barrier Reef, Kuranda Scenic Railway, Cairns Esplanade Lagoon, Daintree Rainforest (nearby), Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Crystal Cascades.
Demonym	Cairns residents
Main Industries	Tourism, aviation, marine services, agriculture, education
Nearest Airport	Cairns Airport (CNS)
Website	https://www.cairns.qld.gov.au

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