About Cairns Main Driving around Cairns is a great way to get a real feel for the City and the surrounding areas. North Queensland is an extremely attractive place with winding drives through dense rainforest and along coastal roads that have often been rated some of the best in the world. The drive from Cairns to Port Douglas is approximately 70 kilometres and without a doubt it is a truly memorable experience.
Parking is easy in Cairns.
It is a good idea not to leave any valuables in the car if you are leaving it for any extended period of time. In the hot summer months from November to March the interior of a car can become incredibly hot, to the point where CD's and tapes will melt so take this into consideration. Cars of all shapes and sizes can be hired in Cairns. Once again it is definitely recommended that you prebook a vehicle especially if travelling in the peak tourism season from July to December. Cairns like the rest of Australia has right hand drive cars and all vehicles must drive on the left hand side of the road.