🇦🇺 Cairns, Australia

Northshore Tower

📍 Cairns

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Your Perfect Room

✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026

Before you check in to Northshore Tower, here's what to know about choosing the right room.

Best rooms to request

Request a room on a higher floor (above 10) to minimize potential street noise from the nearby main road. Consider rooms on the south or west side of the building for a more pleasant view of the surrounding area.

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Rooms to avoid

Rooms on lower floors (1-3) may be noisier due to the hotel's proximity to the main road.

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Best views

Rooms on the north side of the building may have a view of the surrounding cityscape, while rooms on the south or west side may have a view of the nearby park or residential area.

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Quietest floors

Floors 10 and above

🔊 Noise notes

Be aware that the hotel's location near the main road may result in street noise, especially during peak hours.

Insider tips

1. Arrive early to secure parking, as the hotel's car park can fill up quickly. 2. Request a room near the lift for easier access to the hotel's amenities.

How to request your preferred room:
  1. Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
  2. Add a note in your booking comments field
  3. Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available

Instalações do hotel — Northshore Tower

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Wi-Fi

free Wi-Fi throughout with speeds up to 100 Mbps; login via hotel app or room key card

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Lift / Elevator

serves all floors and wings, with some stairs-only sections in the heritage-listed original building

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Media & Newspapers

complimentary digital newsstand and physical newspapers in lobby; no quirky building features to note

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Check-in / Check-out

check-in from 2 PM, check-out by 11 AM; early bag-drop from 7 AM; late check-out until 2 PM for $50

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Baggage Storage

available 24/7, $10 per bag per night

Accessibility

step-free access to main entrance, wheelchair-accessible rooms available, but some rooms have structural limitations due to original building design

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Parking

on-site parking available for $25 per night, valet parking also available; nearest public car park is Cairns Central Shopping Centre car park ($10 per day); no EV charging on site

Taxas, Taxas e Depósitos

City / tourist tax: $3.50 per room per night

Deposit & card hold: $200 advance deposit, $50 incidental card hold at check-in

Faith & Dietary nas proximidades

  • Church: St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church (461 m · ~6 min walk)
  • Mosque: Cairns Mosque (811 m · ~10 min walk)
  • Church: Cairns Presbyterian Church (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)

Estilo de vida e recreação local

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Shopping

Cairns Central — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk

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Walking & Running

Les Davie Park — 656 m · ~8 min walk

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Museums & Galleries

Cairns Museum — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk

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Theatres & Concerts

Cairns Performing Arts Center — 944 m · ~12 min walk

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Kids & Family

Muddys Playground — 547 m · ~7 min walk

5 minutos de rádio essencial

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Nearest ATM

Nearest — 601 m · ~8 min walk

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Nearest Pharmacy

Chemist Warehouse — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk

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Convenience Store

NightOwl — 629 m · ~8 min walk

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Nearest Transit

Cairns City bus station — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk

Dinheiro e moeda

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Local currency

Australian Dollar, AUD

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Where to exchange

Travellers can exchange currency at banks or currency exchange offices in the city centre, but be aware that rates may be poor at the airport or tourist bureaux. It's often better to withdraw cash from an ATM with a debit/credit card.

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Cards & contactless

Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in Cairns, including contactless payments and mobile pay. However, some smaller shops and markets may only accept cash.

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Tipping etiquette

Tipping is not expected, but rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% in restaurants and bars is considered polite. You can also tip taxi drivers and hotel staff with small change.

Comer, Comprar e Viajar em um Orçamento

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Cheap coffee

A flat white or coffee can cost around $4-$5 at a café or bakery.

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Best-value lunch

A budget lunch option is a pie or sandwich from a bakery or deli, costing around $8-$10.

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Affordable dinner

A affordable dinner option is a pub meal or a plate of fish and chips from a takeaway, costing around $15-$20 for a main course.

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Street food & cheap eats

The Esplanade and the Cairns Night Markets are good places to find street food and affordable eats.

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Budget groceries

Major supermarket chains such as Woolworths and Coles have stores in Cairns, as well as smaller independent grocers.

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Affordable clothes

You can find affordable high-street shopping at the Cairns Night Markets or at stores like Target and Kmart.

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Cheapest way around

The cheapest way to get around Cairns is by using the Sunbus bus service, which costs $2.50 for a single ticket. A day pass costs $6.50.

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Money-saving tips

Buy groceries from the local markets or independent grocers for better prices, use public transport instead of taxis, and take advantage of happy hour deals at bars and restaurants.

É bom saber — Cairns

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Plugs & power

Type I · 230V

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Tap water

safe

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Currency

$1 ≈ A$1.44 · AUD

Emergency Contacts

Cairns
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Police
000
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Ambulance / Medical
000
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Fire Department
000

For 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

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Shangri-La Local
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Villa Romana italian
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Edge Hill Tavern Local
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Bayleaf balinese
££
🚶 12 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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The Crown Local
££
🚶 15 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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The Grand Hotel Local
££
🚶 18 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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The Pier Bar Local
££
🚶 21 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Howlin' Jay's Local
££
🚶 24 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Cairns, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.

Your arrival at Northshore Tower

🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 601 m · ~8 min walkpharmacy · Chemist Warehouse — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk

🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →

Vindo ao redor

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Uber / Rideshare $15

Cairns Airport (CNS) → Cairns Queens Court Accommodation

10 min · On demand · 24/7

💡 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.

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Cairns Taxi $20

Cairns Airport (CNS) → Cairns Queens Court Accommodation (167 Sheridan St, Cairns City)

10 min · On demand · 24/7

💡 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.

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Sunbus Route 110 or 111 (Airport Shuttle) $3.80

Cairns Airport (CNS) Bus Stop → Stop A Lake St (5-min walk to hotel via Sheridan St)

20 min · Every 30-60 mins · 05:00–21:30 (weekdays; weekends start 06:00)

💡 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.

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Sunbus Local Routes $5.30

Cairns Central Shopping Centre Bus Interchange (just behind hotel) → Palm Cove, Port Douglas, Kuranda (via Smithfield)

30 min · Every 30–60 mins · 06:00–20:00 (varies by route)

💡 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.

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Perguntas frequentes

What are the best rooms at Northshore Tower?

Request a room on a higher floor (above 10) to minimize potential street noise from the nearby main road. Consider rooms on the south or west side of the building for a more pleasant view of the surrounding area.

Which rooms should I avoid at Northshore Tower?

Rooms on lower floors (1-3) may be noisier due to the hotel's proximity to the main road.

Is Northshore Tower noisy?

Be aware that the hotel's location near the main road may result in street noise, especially during peak hours.

Which rooms have the best views at Northshore Tower?

Rooms on the north side of the building may have a view of the surrounding cityscape, while rooms on the south or west side may have a view of the nearby park or residential area.

What are insider tips for staying at Northshore Tower?

1. Arrive early to secure parking, as the hotel's car park can fill up quickly. 2. Request a room near the lift for easier access to the hotel's amenities.

What time is check-in at Northshore Tower?

Check-in at Northshore Tower is from null. Check-out is by null.

Does Northshore Tower have Wi-Fi?

free Wi-Fi throughout with speeds up to 100 Mbps; login via hotel app or room key card

Is there a city or tourist tax at Northshore Tower?

$3.50 per room per night

Where can I eat cheaply near Northshore Tower?

A budget lunch option is a pie or sandwich from a bakery or deli, costing around $8-$10.

What is the cheapest way to get around from Northshore Tower?

The cheapest way to get around Cairns is by using the Sunbus bus service, which costs $2.50 for a single ticket. A day pass costs $6.50.

Principais atrações em Cairns

Cairns Esplanade Lagoon Free

💡 Arrive before 9am on weekends to get a good spot. The pool opens at 6am, so early swimmers have it nearly empty.

Rusty's Market Free

💡 Go Friday morning to avoid Saturday's crowds. Try the fresh sugarcane juice and the free samples of exotic fruit like dragonfruit or rambutan.

Cairns Botanic Gardens Free

💡 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.

Fitzroy Island Lookout Free

💡 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.

Cairns Museum

💡 Ask at the desk about the self-guided walk map of the city's historic buildings (free with entry). Allow 90 minutes minimum.

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