• Airport Transfers: The journey from Cairns to Port Douglas along the Capt Cook Highway is arguable the most beautiful journey in Australia. One that should be made as a passenger to fully appreciate the breathtaking scenery.

• Quicksilver Helicopters: What a fabulous way to start your stay in Port Douglas, take a 20-minute scenic flight from Cairns Airport to Port Douglas where a Limousine will be waiting to whisk you to your holiday destination. $1000.00 for 4 people including scenic flight.

• Car Hire: For the ultimate freedom consider a hire car for just a day or maybe a week. We can arrange a vehicle to suit all tastes, choose from the very popular Mini Moke a family car or just a run about, why not the latest model BMW, Mercedes or Porsche. Please ask our team for details.

Buses

Scheduled local and interstate services operate from (and between) Cairns and Port Douglas:

• Coral Coaches. Ph: +61 7 4031 7577
• White Car Coaches. Ph: +61 7 4051 9533
• McCafferty's. Ph: +61 7 4051 5899
• Greyhound Australia. Ph: +61 7 4051 3511
• Pioneer. Ph: +61 7 4051 2411
• Cairns Red Explorer, City Centre Bus Terminal. Ph: +61 7 4033 5244
• Marlin Sunbus, City Centre Bus Terminal. Ph: +61 7 4057 7411

Rail

Queensland Railways provide rail services from Cairns as follows:

• The Sunlander departs 0800 hours Monday, Thursday and Saturday
• The Queenslander departs 0800 hours Tuesday
• Kuranda Scenic Railway providing services to Kuranda
• Savannahlander providing services between Mt Surprise and Forsayth
• Gulflander providing services between Normanton and Croydon

All rail services depart from the Cairns Railway Station in Bunda Street Phone: +61 7 4036 9249. For more information visit the Queensland Rail web site at www.qr.com.au.

Airlines

Regional, domestic and international airlines operate out of the Cairns Airport. Cairns Airport also has a General Aviation Terminal servicing light aircrafts and helicopters.

• Sunstate Airlines. Ph: +61 7 4086 0457
• Cape York Air Services. Ph: +61 7 4035 9399. Fax: +61 7 4035 9108
• Qantas Domestic. Ph: +61 7 4013 1313
• Qantas International. Ph: 1800 177 767 (in Australia only)
• Air New Zealand. Ph: 1800 221 111 (in Australia only)
• Air Nuigini. Ph: 1800 221 742 (in Australia only)
• Japan Airlines. Ph: 1800 177 884 (in Australia only)
• Garuda. Ph: +61 7 4031 2288
• Cathay Pacific. Ph: +61 7 4013 1747
• Malaysian Airlines. Ph: +61 7 4013 1627
• Singapore Airlines. Ph: +61 7 4013 1011
• Asiana Airlines. Ph: +61 7 4013 3001

Sea

Cairns Seaport is a terminal for many major cruise ships. It is also home to a fleet of local cruise ships, charter boats, game fishing craft and Great Barrier Reef day tour and dive boats.

Road Safety

If you are planning on a self-drive holiday, here are a few tips about driving in Australia:

• In Australia, all vehicles travel on the left side of the road. This may be different to the side on which you normally drive. Ask passengers to remind you to drive on the left side of the road each
• If you wish to drive in Australia you must hold a current, valid driving licence issued in the country in which you live. Carry it with you at all times when driving.
• All occupants of a vehicle must wear seatbelts at all times, as required by Australian laws.
• Always travel no faster than the signed maximum speed limit.
• Avoid drinking alcohol before driving. Australia has strict laws on ‘drink-driving’ and police actively enforce them.
• When planning a long drive have a good night’s sleep before the trip, share the driving with your companions and stop for a rest at least every two hours.
• The driver of the vehicle is not permitted to use a hand-held mobile telephone whilst driving in Australia.
• In country areas road conditions can vary from bitumen surfaces to gravel and dirt. Be careful of potholes, soft road edges, narrow bridges and dusty roads. Be careful of crossing over a road covered in water - cross slowly only if the road surface is firm, and stay in the middle of the road.
• Allow plenty of room before you overtake road trains (large vehicles that can be more than the length of 10 cars!) and be prepared for them to sway a little as you overtake. Also be prepared for the ‘windrush’ when passing as it can pull you towards the road train.
• Do not hitchhike or pick up hitchhikers.

Please contact us for all bookings and enquiries.