JCU Cairns The Ideas Lab at JCU Cairns. Students in Cairns have access to modern teaching facilities and resources in a Darwin tranquil, rainforest location. CAIRNS Townsville Brisbane Cairns is the only place in Australia where A nature lover’s wonderland Climate Perth Sydney two UNESCO World Heritage Sites are The 100 million-year-old UNESCO World Wet season (November–May) Adelaide Canberra located side-by-side. The gateway to the Heritage-listed Wet Tropics Rainforest is 24°–32°C/75°–90°F Great Barrier Reef and Daintree and Wet right on the doorstep of Cairns. Take an easy Hot, rainy and humid Melbourne The Laura Quinkan Dance Festival highlights the diverse communities, Tropics Rainforest - Cairns is an inspiring walk or long hike and explore the rich and Dry season (June–October) language, song, dance and stories and showcases the strength, pride and place for students who want to make a unique biodiversity within this 894,420 17°–26°C/63°–79°F Hobart uniqueness of Aboriginal peoples. difference and spend time with like-minded hectare wonder. The Cairns Regional Council Mild and dry eco-aware people. provide residents with a great range of The city centre sits on the waterfront, with sports grounds, walking and cycling tracks Population parks, restaurants, bars, sport and recreation and free exercise classes. City: 240,190 areas and a 4800m² lagoon along the JCU Campus: 3,309 students Esplanade. A region buzzing with arts and culture Cairns is world renowned for its reef and Transport Close to the main JCU campus are a chain rainforest but if you scratch the surface you Bus, drive or cycle between campus and of relaxed seaside suburbs including Trinity will also discover a region buzzing with arts home. Cairns also has an international Beach and Palm Cove. Picture sandy beaches and culture. Take in a show at the Cairns airport. dotted with palm trees, and lifeguard Performing Arts Centre, Munro Martin Places of worship patrolled swimming areas. Parklands or Tanks Arts Centre, explore the JCU’s Multifaith Chaplaincy Centre. various bars and restaurants, check out one Cairns is a clean, green city and its residents of the ocean-side markets, or explore the Medical are passionate about protecting and rich history of the world’s oldest living JCU students can access local healthcare advancing the understanding of the region’s cultures. services including dental, medical and outstanding natural environment. Industries psychological services. The Cairns Hospital that drive Cairns are diverse, ranging from Campuses provides 24 hour acute care. tourism and health through to agriculture JCU Cairns, Nguma-bada campus, and education. Smithfield, is located near the popular On-campus sport northern beaches and approximately a Gymnasium, basketball courts, sport fields 20-minute drive from the city centre. Study and a world-class mountain bike track. The Cairns Esplanade is a great place to enjoy a walk and grab a bite facilities can also be accessed at the JCU to eat. Photo credit: Tourism and Events Qld and Andrew Watson. Cairns, Bada-jali campus, Cairns City. 8 | jcu.edu.au CRICOS Provider Code 00117J CRICOS Provider Code 00117J jcu.edu.au | 9