Our flight to Cairns took around 7 and a half hours. Cairns, in Queensland, is one hour ahead of Japan. It actually felt much quicker than I expected(^^)/ Security at Cairns Airport felt fairly strict, but all the staff we met were very friendly. From Cairns Airport to the City by Uber From Cairns Airport, we took an Uber to Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns, where we were staying. At the time of our visit, the fare was AUD24.27. Because we arrived early in the morning, it was a little more expensive than I expected. (On the way back, we used DiDi and paid AUD11.34.) For us, DiDi was cheaper, so if you're travelling from Cairns Airport into the city, it may be worth comparing Uber and DiDi before booking. Rideshare fares can vary depending on the time of day, demand and traffic conditions. Cairns Airport currently has designated rideshare pickup areas. When we arrived at Shangri-La, it was still too early to check in, so we left our luggage at the hotel and headed out into Cairns. This tree was near the hotel. So big～～!! Cairns Weather and Pedestrian Crossings One thing we noticed in Cairns was how quickly the weather could change. It could be sunny, then suddenly turn cloudy and start raining. During our stay, some showers only lasted a few minutes. We saw local people walking or running in the rain without using umbrellas, but if you prefer to stay dry, a small folding umbrella is useful. Even when the forecast showed ...