Cairns, Queensland — City Information
City Facts
- Location
- Queensland, Australia.
- Time Zone
- GMT + 10.
- Electricity
- 220-240 volts AC, 50Hz; flat three-pin plugs.
- Average January Temperatures
- 31.4°C (88.5°F).
- Average July Temperatures
- 25.7°C (78.2°F).
- Average Annual Rainfall
- 2,223mm (87.5 inches).
Cost of Living
| 1.00 GBP = 1.51 AUD |
| 1.00 USD = 0.94 AUD |
| 1.00 EUR = 1.32 AUD |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
Special Events
Cairns Tropical Garden Show
Mid May
The best of North Queensland's horticulture and garden design is showcased.
Cairns Showgrounds
The Cairns Show
July
The largest regional show in Australia, with a fun park and numerous competitions.
Cairns Showgrounds
Website: www.cairnsshow.com.au
Cairns Street Buskers Festival
End August
This festival brightens up the main streets of Cairns with local and international buskers vying for the main prize.
Cairns' main streets
Website: www.cairnsstreetbuskersfestival.com
Festival Cairns
Late August-mid September
A celebration involving performing and visual arts, music and sport.
Various locations around Cairns
Website: www.festivalcairns.com.au
Carnival on Collins
Early September
A day of family fun in Edge Hill.
Botanic Gardens and the Tanks Arts Center are two of the venues
