In Cairns we drive on the left hand side of the road. This can take a bit of getting used to. The traffic is generally light with heavy traffic generally confined to the hours of 8am to 9.30am and 4pm to 5.30pm. However this nothing compared to the capital cities.
Cairns has lots of Roundabouts – which can be challenging if you are unused to them.
- If a driver intends to turn left, then a left signal must be given as the vehicle enters and exits the roundabout
- If a driver intends to continue straight ahead, then no signal is required on the approach or entry. A left signal must be given as the vehicle exits the roundabout
- If a driver intends to turn right, then a right signal must be given as the vehicle enters. A left signal must then be given as the vehicle exits from the roundabout
- The signal must be cancelled once the roundabout is cleared.
Parking in Cairns
In the City Centre parking is metered and charged at $2.20 per hour. Parking charges apply from 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday, however it is charged until 10pm 7 days a week at the Esplanade/Lagoon Car Park. It is usually fairly easy to find a car space in Cairns.
Can I drive in Queensland with my foreign driver licence?
You are only allowed to drive in Queensland on your foreign driver licence if you:
- Only drive the class of motor vehicle authorised on that licence
- Comply with the conditions (if any) of your licence
- Carry your licence with you at all times when driving and immediately show the licence and a recognised English translation (if required) to a police office when asked to do so.
Here’s a link to Qld Transport for anything else you’d like to know
