LocationQueensland, Australia.
Dialling code61.
Time zoneGMT + 10 (GMT + 11 from last Sunday in October to Saturday before last Sunday in March).
Electricity220-240 volts AC, 50Hz; flat three-pin plugs.
Average January temperatures28°C (82°F).
Average July temperatures22°C (72°F).
Annual rainfall1,992mm (78.4 inches).
Cost of Living:1 Australian Dollar (A$1) = £0.49; US$0.72; C$0.85; €0.53
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rates as of January 2009Special Events:Cairns Tropical Garden Show, mid May, showcases the best of North Queensland’s horticulture and garden design (website:
www.cairnsgardenshow.com)
The Cairns Show, mid Jul, is the largest regional show in Australia, with a fun park and numerous competitions (website:
www.cairns-show.com)
Festival Cairns, lat Aug-mid Sep, is a celebration involving performing and visual arts, music and sport (website:
www.festivalcairns.com.au)
Carnival on Collins, early Sep, is a day of family fun in Edgehill, with the Botanic Gardens and the Tanks Arts Center as two of the venues
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