🇦🇺 Cairns, Australia
Tropic Days
📍 28, Bunting Street, Cairns, 4870
Your stay — Tropic Days
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Tropic Days, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on a higher floor, ideally above the 5th floor, to minimize street noise from Bunting Street. Given the hotel's 7-floor layout, rooms on floors 6 or 7 should be quieter. Additionally, consider requesting a room at the rear of the hotel to avoid potential noise from the service entrance.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms on the lower floors (1-3) may be noisier due to proximity to Bunting Street, which can be busy, especially during peak tourist season. Additionally, rooms near the lift or service entrance on lower floors may experience more noise.
Best views
Rooms on the higher floors (6-7) may offer views of the surrounding cityscape, although the hotel's location on Bunting Street is not directly adjacent to the waterfront or major attractions.
Quietest floors
6-7
🔊 Noise notes
Bunting Street is a relatively busy street in Cairns, with potential noise from traffic and pedestrians. However, the hotel's higher floors and rear rooms should minimize street noise.
Insider tips
Park in the nearby public car park on Sheridan Street, which is a short walk from the hotel, to avoid the limited on-site parking options. Consider requesting a room with a balcony, as the higher floors offer a pleasant view of the surrounding area.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Tropic Days
Free standard tier; 100MB/10 devices; limited login to 3 devices
Serves all floors; historic section has stairs-only access to upper wings
Complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) on lobby tablets
14:00-22:00; 07:00 early bag-drop; late check-out before 12:00: AUD 50
Limited availability; AUD 10/bag/24 hours
Step-free access; wheelchair entries; restricted access to some rooms due to heritage building constraints
Limited on-site parking; AUD 20/night; nearest public car park: Cairns Central Shopping Centre (AUD 10/2 hours); no EV charging available
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: AUD 50 advance deposit + AUD 100 incidental card hold at check-in
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Australian Dollar, AUD
Use ATMs for cash; avoid currency-exchange bureaux at Cairns Airport and tourist-heavy spots like the Esplanade — they give poor rates.
Card and contactless (tap-and-go) are accepted almost everywhere, including taxis and markets; mobile pay works fine.
Not expected in Australia; round up for good service in restaurants, leave small change for hotel staff, but it's purely optional.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A flat white or long black from a takeaway spot costs around $4.50–$5.00 AUD.
A sandwich or poke bowl from a cafe or food van is about $12–$15 AUD.
A main at a pub or casual Asian eatery runs $18–$25 AUD.
Head to the night markets on the Esplanade or Rusty's Markets for affordable food stalls with Asian and Australian street eats.
Coles and Woolworths are the main budget supermarkets; Aldi is cheaper but less common in Cairns.
Target and Kmart at Cairns Central Shopping Centre offer cheap basics; markets have resort wear but aren't budget-friendly.
Sunbus single fare is $2.20–$4 AUD (zone-dependent); a day pass costs about $7.50 AUD. From the airport, take the 110 bus ($2.20–$4) instead of a taxi.
Cook at your Airbnb or hostel kitchen using groceries. Walk or cycle the Esplanade — it's flat and free. Book tours online ahead of time, not through hotel desks.
Good to know — Cairns
Type I · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ A$1.44 · AUD
Emergency Contacts
CairnsFor non-urgent police matters, call 131 444. For health advice (not emergency), call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84). In Cairns, the police station is at 5 Sheridan St, open 24/7. Keep your phone charged; mobile reception can be patchy on trails or out on the reef.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Cairns, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Tropic Days
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Cairns Airport (CNS) → Cairns Queens Court Accommodation
💡 Uber pickup is just outside arrivals. Surge pricing rare in Cairns except during cruise ship departures (mid-afternoon). Cash-free, so have card or phone ready.
Cairns Airport (CNS) → Cairns Queens Court Accommodation (167 Sheridan St, Cairns City)
💡 Taxis queue outside arrivals. No booking needed, but it's a short ride—a flat-rate taxi costs around $20. Uber sometimes cheaper, but wait times can be 5-10 mins.
Cairns Airport (CNS) Bus Stop → Stop A Lake St (5-min walk to hotel via Sheridan St)
💡 Buy a Go Card from convenience stores or use contactless debit/credit on board. Luggage racks are small—backpacks fine, suitcases tricky. The walk from Lake St to the hotel passes a 7-Eleven for snacks.
Cairns Central Shopping Centre Bus Interchange (just behind hotel) → Palm Cove, Port Douglas, Kuranda (via Smithfield)
💡 Route 110 is best for northern beaches. Buy a day pass ($7.70) if you're doing multiple trips. The interchange is a 3-min walk from the hotel entrance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Tropic Days?
Request a room on a higher floor, ideally above the 5th floor, to minimize street noise from Bunting Street. Given the hotel's 7-floor layout, rooms on floors 6 or 7 should be quieter. Additionally, consider requesting a room at the rear of the hotel to avoid potential noise from the service entrance.
Which rooms should I avoid at Tropic Days?
Rooms on the lower floors (1-3) may be noisier due to proximity to Bunting Street, which can be busy, especially during peak tourist season. Additionally, rooms near the lift or service entrance on lower floors may experience more noise.
Is Tropic Days noisy?
Bunting Street is a relatively busy street in Cairns, with potential noise from traffic and pedestrians. However, the hotel's higher floors and rear rooms should minimize street noise.
Which rooms have the best views at Tropic Days?
Rooms on the higher floors (6-7) may offer views of the surrounding cityscape, although the hotel's location on Bunting Street is not directly adjacent to the waterfront or major attractions.
What are insider tips for staying at Tropic Days?
Park in the nearby public car park on Sheridan Street, which is a short walk from the hotel, to avoid the limited on-site parking options. Consider requesting a room with a balcony, as the higher floors offer a pleasant view of the surrounding area.
What time is check-in at Tropic Days?
Check-in at Tropic Days is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Tropic Days have Wi-Fi?
Free standard tier; 100MB/10 devices; limited login to 3 devices
Is there a city or tourist tax at Tropic Days?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Tropic Days?
A sandwich or poke bowl from a cafe or food van is about $12–$15 AUD.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Tropic Days?
Sunbus single fare is $2.20–$4 AUD (zone-dependent); a day pass costs about $7.50 AUD. From the airport, take the 110 bus ($2.20–$4) instead of a taxi.
Top Attractions in Cairns
💡 Arrive before 9am on weekends to get a good spot. The pool opens at 6am, so early swimmers have it nearly empty.
💡 Go Friday morning to avoid Saturday's crowds. Try the fresh sugarcane juice and the free samples of exotic fruit like dragonfruit or rambutan.
💡 Take the free guided walk at 10am on Tuesdays and Thursdays (meet by the visitor centre). Also, the nearby Centenary Lakes has a natural swimming hole.
💡 You don't need to pay for the national park walks—just tell the ferry staff you're only going to the beach and lookout. Bring reef shoes for the rocky path.
💡 Ask at the desk about the self-guided walk map of the city's historic buildings (free with entry). Allow 90 minutes minimum.