Tours and day trips
Sightseeing by coach in and around Cairns and Queensland, with day trips to Port Douglas.
Charter coach rental in Cairns
Charter coaches with professional drivers in Cairns, Queensland, Australia.
Coach hire with driver in Cairns
Charter a coach in Cairns for tour groups, conferences, concerts, sports fixtures, school trips and incentive travel. Full-size coaches carry roughly 45 to 57 passengers (approximate), midi coaches about 25 to 35.
Popular coach day trips from Cairns: Port Douglas (≈60 km), Townsville (≈285 km), Airlie Beach (≈485 km) and Mackay (≈590 km).
Cairns cruise terminal transfers and shore excursions
Arriving or leaving by ship? We arrange cruise transfers in Cairns by minibus or coach with driver — port to airport (Cairns International Airport (CNS)), port to hotel, or a shore excursion bus that collects your group at the cruise terminal and brings it back before departure. One quote by email covers luggage, waiting time and the route.
Coach hire in Cairns for
Events and conferences
Shuttle coaches between hotels and venues in Cairns, timed to your agenda.
Airport groups
Coach transfers from Cairns International Airport (CNS) for large arrivals and departures.
Multi-day bus tours
Round trips from Cairns through Australia, with one point of contact.
Which bus is right for your group?
| Vehicle | Seats (approx.) | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Minibus / passenger van | about 8–19 | small groups, families, VIP and business travel, airport runs |
| Midi coach | about 20–35 | mid-size groups, school classes, wedding guests |
| Full-size coach | about 45–57 | large groups, tours, conferences, events |
| Several buses | 100+ | congresses, festivals, big shuttles |
More bus services in Cairns
Coach hire near Cairns
- Coach hire in Port Douglas ≈60 km
- Coach hire in Townsville ≈285 km
- Coach hire in Airlie Beach ≈485 km
- Coach hire in Mackay ≈590 km
- Coach hire in Mount Isa ≈785 km
- Coach hire in Rockhampton ≈870 km
- Coach hire in Gladstone ≈960 km
- Coach hire in Bundaberg ≈1115 km
Distances are approximate straight-line distances. All coach hire pages in Australia.
Frequently asked questions
How many passengers fit in a coach in Cairns?
A full-size coach typically seats about 45 to 57 passengers and a midi coach about 25 to 35 (approximate).
Can we take the coach on a day trip from Cairns?
Yes. Coach day trips from Cairns to Port Douglas, Townsville and Airlie Beach are easy to arrange.
Do you run shore excursion coaches from the Cairns cruise port?
Yes. Send the ship, arrival and all-aboard times, and the passenger count — we quote a shore excursion coach with driver from the cruise terminal.
Is the driver included in coach hire?
Yes. Coaches always come with a professional driver; driving-time rules are respected in the planning.
Breakdown? Stranded group?
Emergency replacement bus near Cairns.
If your coach or bus breaks down in or near Cairns, contact us, weekends included. Tell us where the group is, how many passengers there are and where they need to go, and we will search for an available coach and driver in the area.
Tell us where.
We'll bring the bus.
Group size, dates, route. We reply with a quote by email.
Prefer email? Write to transport@kweili.com.