Share House Cairns is located right in the heart of Cairns next to the major shopping Centre of Cairns
Getting around in Cairns
Cairns Share House is 10 min walk to the Cairns Foreshore Promenade where you can soak up the city’s relaxed, tropical ambience. Cairns has a 4,800 square metre saltwater lagoon which is always surrounded by more beautiful bodies than an episode of Baywatch. You can Cycle, Walk, Jog or Rollerblade along the three kilometre Esplanade Walking Trail. Or get your steps up wandering between the restaurants and bars with beautiful waterfront views.
Cairns Share House located 10min from a transit mall in the CBD from where a public transport network is operated throughout the city by Marlin Coast Sunbus. Services include North and South of the city, from Palm Cove in the north, to Gordonvale in the south. Bus services are also operated by Whitecar Coaches and run to Kuranda and the Atherton Tableland. A smaller minibus service, Jon's Kuranda Bus runs between Cairns and Kuranda. Cairns also has one major taxi company, Black and White Cabs, which services the Cairns region.
There are also numerous Car Hire facilities in Cairns and Cairns Share House will be able to give you more detailed information if required.
Cairns, the numbers
The city is now rapidly expanding, with a population of 135,856 (as of 2008). Tourism is the largest income producer for the region, followed closely by the sugar industry.
Cairns is located about 1,700km (1,056 mi) from Brisbane and about 2,420 km (1,504 mi) from Sydney by road. It is a popular travel destination for foreign tourists because of its tropical climate and proximity to many attractions. The Great Barrier Reef can be reached in less than an hour by boat. Daintree National Park and Cape Tribulation, about 130km (81 mi) north of Cairns, are popular areas for experiencing a tropical rainforest. It is also a starting point for people wanting to explore Cooktown, Cape York Peninsula, and the Atherton Tableland.
Climate
Cairns experiences a warm tropical climate. A wet season with tropical monsoons runs from December to April, with a relatively dry season from May to November.
| Max Temp | Min Temp | Rainfall | |
| JAN | 31°C/88°F | 24°C/76°F | 413mm |
| FEB | 31°C/88°F | 24°C/76°F | 435mm |
| MAR | 30°C/86°F | 23°C/74°F | 442mm |
| APR | 29°C/85°F | 22°C/72°F | 191mm |
| MAY | 28°C/83°F | 20°C/68°F | 94mm |
| JUN | 26°C/79°F | 18°C/65°F | 49mm |
| JUL | 26°C/79°F | 17°C/63°F | 28mm |
| AUG | 27°C/80°F | 18°C/65°F | 27mm |
| SEP | 28°C/83°F | 19°C/67°F | 36mm |
| OCT | 29°C/85°F | 21°C/70°F | 38mm |
| NOV | 31°C/88°F | 22°C/72°F | 90mm |
| DEC | 32°C/89°F | 23°C/74°F | 175mm |
Cairns Marine Stinger Season
Stingers are of particular concern in waters between November to May/June. In Cairns, we call this period 'stinger season'.
North Queensland's marine and estuarine environment is home to many interesting animals, including some harmful jellyfish collectively known as marine stingers. These small marine stingers are easy to avoid but can cause discomfort if you are stung, and some of the tropical species, such as the Irukandji and Chironex fleckeri (the Box Jellyfish) can be lethal. So, to ensure you enjoy your day at the beach or Great Barrier Reef, always remember to swim at a patrolled beach and look out for the safety signs. if visiting the Great Barrier Reef always use the lycra "stinger suits" offered. Sometimes there is a small fee charged as these suits are very lightweight and need to be replaced often.
Prevention
- Always swim at patrolled beaches, between the red and yellow flags.
- Look for and obey safety signs.
- Don't enter the water when beaches are closed.
- Ask a lifesaver or lifeguard for help and advice if you need it.
- Don't touch marine stingers washed up on the beach, they can still sting you.
- In tropical waters it is also recommended that you take these additional measures.
- Swim in the stinger nets where provided.
- It is recommended that a full-body lycra suit, or equivalent, be worn to provide a good measure of protection against marine stings, particularly during the stinger season, which generally runs from November to March.
- Enter the water slowly - this gives marine stingers time to move away.
Personal Safety Rules
Some simple rules for safe swimming apply to help reduce the risk of incidents involving marine stingers:
- Lifesavers and Lifeguards patrol the beaches for your safety and enjoyment. Please swim only at patrolled beaches and between the red and yellow flags.
- Look for, and observe, warning signs.
- Where provided - swim in stinger resistant enclosures.
- Do not interfere with stinger-resistant enclosures (nets), or sit on floating pontoons.
- Swimming enclosures afford a high degree of protection, however, they are stinger resistant not stinger proof. To avoid Irukandji stings check with Lifeguard/Lifesavers.
- Wear protective clothing (wet suit or lycra body suit).
- Don't swim when beaches are closed.
- Enter water slowly (Chironex Box Jellyfish will often swim away from people given the opportunity and time).
- Symptoms for Irukandji stings may take 20-40 minutes to develop, if in doubt seek medical aid.
Share House Cairns has got this information from government information websites – no responsibility is taken or accepted for errors or omissions.
