Contact Details
Hospital is open 24/7 but for general enquiries office hours are:
8 am to 5 pm
Street address
165 The Esplanade
Cairns North QLD 4870
Postal address
PO Box 902
Cairns North QLD 4870
Visiting hours
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Every day between:
- 10 am to 1 pm
- 3 pm to 8 pm
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Every day between:
- 8 am to 5 pm
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Open 24 hours a day
- One visitor per bedside is allowed.
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Every day between:
- 10 am to 1 pm
- 4 pm to 8 pm
Every day between:
- 10 am to 8 pm
Every day between:
- 8 am to 8 pm
Allows parents only to visit at any time. We have consent forms available for parents to fill that give permssion for other people to visit their baby with them.
Every day between:
- 10 am to 8 pm
- Rest time: 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Visiting outside of hours
If you can't get to the hospital during visiting hours, we may be able to arrange another time for you to visit. Talk to the staff in charge of the ward to see what we can do.
Read more about visiting someone in hospital.
Plan your visit
Information to help you plan your visit to Cairns Hospital.
Parking and maps
Cafes and shops
dCafé
dCafé is on the ground floor of D Block, opposite the Esplanade. We sell hot meals, wraps, rolls, salads, smoothies, juices, organic coffee and tea. There is an outdoor eating area.
Check the dCafé Facebook page for current opening hours.
Sea Breeze Café
Sea Breeze Café is on the ground floor of B Block, next to the main hospital entrance and opposite the Esplanade. We sell hot meals, fresh salads, snacks and drinks. There are indoor and outdoor eating areas. You can buy toiletries and gifts at the Café.
Check the Sea Breeze Café Facebook page for current opening hours.
News
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14 May 2024
The top 3 things you should pack for the emergency department
Need to go to the ED and time is short? Emergency department staff share their top recommendations for what you should cram into a bag before heading out the door. -
10 May 2024
Patient subsidised travel between Douglas Shire and Cairns
Patients’ access to their specialist appointments will not be impacted by the closure of a private bus company that provided patient travel from the Douglas Shire to Cairns. -
07 May 2024
Genetic testing a lifesaver for heart patients
A heart condition a Cairns woman shared with her late brother has been revealed via genetic testing to be a trait her entire bloodline has been at risk of inheriting.
Last updated: November 2023