Location
CAIRNS
LOCATION
Cairns is located in the northern part of the northeast coast of the Australian state of Queensland (Figure XI-1). The Port of Cairns is situated along the western shore of Trinity Inlet on the south end of Cairns Harbor. The mouth of Trinity Inlet is located at approximately 16°55'24"S 145°46'55"E (Figure XI-23).
Source: http://www.nrlmry.navy.mil/port_studies/thh-nc/australi/cairns/text/sect1.htm