Cairns (/ ˈkɛərnz / ⓘ KAIRNZ; Yidiny: Gimuy) is a city in the Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia, [3] on the tropical northeast coast of Far North Queensland. In the 2021 census, …

The city took its name from the State Governor of the day, Sir William Cairns. The initial site for Cairns was a sandy bank lined with dense rainforest and mangroves.

Dec 24, 2025 · Council's library service offers an extensive suite of tools and databases to assist you in researching local and regional heritage as well as your own family history. This page …

Gimuy Cairns Gimuy is a coastal city in northern Australia. The name derives from the Traditional Owners of the land, the Yidinji people. In colonial history, the area was documented by the …

Cairns is a vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage and a strong tourism industry. The city is home to various museums and cultural institutions, which offer a glimpse into the area’s history and …

Origin of Name In 1876 Cairns was named after the Governor of Queensland, Sir William Cairns (1875-77).

This is a history of Cairns and district from Cook’s visit in 1770 to the end of the twentieth century and the amalgamation of City and Shire (1995). Its aim is to provide a balanced and inclusive …

Stories, history and culture of the many First Peoples language groups that called the Cairns region home for thousands of years.

Since then, Cairns has grown in leaps and bounds. Did you know? • Cairns was named after Sir William Wellington Cairns, the Queensland governor at the time of the city’s foundation. • …

History of Cairns The history of Cairns in Queensland, Australia, is a transition of a port from a shanty town to a modern city, following an uncertain start because of competition from the …