Cairns. . City of Australia , officially proclaimed on October 12 , 1923
Summary
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- 1 History
- 2 Geography
- 1 Location
- 2 Brotherhood
- 3 Transportation
- 1 Airports
- 2Taxi
- 3Car
- 4Train
- 5Bicycle
- 6 Public transport
- 4 Sources
History
Before the settlement of the British , numerous aboriginal tribes already lived in the territory that now occupies the city of Cairns , the birth of the city is dated in 1876 .
Its name comes from the then governor of the state of Queensland , Australia , William Wellington Cairns .
At the beginning of the 20th century , the community began to receive a supply of water and electricity .
The December as October as 1923 was officially proclaimed city.
Cairns occupies an area of 1670 m 2 , is one of the most important tourist centers in its region and its population grows above the average for the country .
Geography
Location
It is located in the northeast of Australia . Its proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and its attractions have made it a tropical paradise.
It has a great variety of flora and fauna and the surroundings full of unique natural landscapes ( Palm Cove , Kuranda , Kewarra ). Its climate is hot .
Cairns enjoys a tropical climate with two distinct seasons: the dry season ( winter , from May to October ), with mild temperatures and little rainfall, and the wet season (from November to April , with tropical storms and high temperatures. Between December and April the area may suffer from the presence of cyclones .
Brotherhood
The city is twinned with others from different parts of the world: with the Japanese Oyama and Minami ; with the capital of Latvia , Riga ; with Sidney , from Canadian British Columbia; with Lae , a town in Papua New Guinea ; with the American Scottsdale , from the state of Arizona ; and with Zhanjiang , from China .
Transport
Airports
The Cairns International Airport operates both domestic and international flights. Some of the direct destinations it offers are the main Australian cities ( Sydney , Brisbane , Melbourne ), Tokyo , Nagoya , Osaka , Singapore , Hong Kong and Auckland . During the year, this airport supports a movement of more than 100,000 aircraft.
Cab
You can travel by taxi from the airport , at train stations and elsewhere in the city .
Car
Cars can be hired to get from other cities to Cairns. As it is not a very big city, there are not many traffic problems. You can also rent a car at the airport or at a branch within the city center.
Train
Train journeys are long because the distances between cities in Australia are great. In Cairns, you can use the Sunlander and the Tilt Train . The journey between Brisbane and Cairns takes just over 24 hours with the pendulum, while the Sunlander takes about 31 hours.
Bike
The city has cycle lanes
Public transport
For public transport there are daily, weekly and monthly vouchers.
