By Bus
Sunbus ( tel. 07/4057 7411; www.sunbus.com.au) buses depart Cairns City Mall at the intersection of Lake and Shields streets. Buy all tickets and passes on board and try to have correct change. Bus nos. 110 and 111 travel to Trinity Beach and Palm Cove. Routes and timetables change, so check with the driver. Most buses run from around 7am until almost midnight.
By Car
Avis ( tel. 07/4048 0522), Budget ( tel. 07/4048 8166), Europcar ( tel. 13 13 90 in Australia or 07/4034 9088), Hertz ( tel. 07/4051 6399), and Thrifty ( tel. 1300/367 227 in Australia or 07/4051 8099) have offices in Cairns city and at the airport. Redspot Car Rentals ( tel. 07/4034 9045) has an airport office. One long-established local outfit, Sugarland Car Rentals ( tel. 07/4052 1300), has reasonable rates. Britz Campervan Rentals ( tel. 1800/331 454 in Australia or 07/4032 2611) and Maui Rentals ( tel. 1300/363 800 in Australia) rent motor homes.
By Taxi
Call Cairns Taxis ( tel. 13 10 08).
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.