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Tropical North Queensland Institute of TAFE is located in Cairns, North Queensland. Read about Cairns and learn about what it is like to study here. Find out about your accommodation options.
About tropical North Queensland
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About tropical North Queensland
Tropical North Queensland is Australia's natural wonderland. A tropical paradise positioned between the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef and the Australian Outback, the region is home to World Heritage listed rainforests, an abundance of unique flora and fauna and some of the most spectacular scenery in the world.
Palm-fringed beaches, rainforest-clad mountains and crystal clear streams and rivers combine to make tropical North Queensland the destination of choice for millions of visitors every year. The capital of the region is Cairns, one of Australia's fastest-growing regional centres.
A cosmopolitan, tropical city of 130,000 people, Cairns is famous worldwide as a tourist destination. Every year millions of visitors flock to the city to visit the magnificent Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage listed wet tropics rainforests, including the internationally-famous Daintree National Park.
No other place in Australia offers such a wonderful mix of sophisticated city life combined with the untouched natural wonders of the rainforest and reef.
Cairns offers all the cultural advantages of life in the big city (concerts, cinemas, theatre, the arts) combined with the perfect environment and climate for outdoor activities and adventures.
The city also boasts excellent sporting and public facilities, including the world-renowned Esplanade swimming lagoon on the edge of the Coral Sea. Cairns is serviced by an international airport which accommodates direct flights to and from many overseas cities.
Cairns is famous for its tropical climate. Located midway between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Equator, Cairns experiences two distinct seasons - a winter period of mild temperatures and low rainfall and a summer period of warmer temperatures and high rainfall.
Winter, known locally as the dry season, typically begins in May and runs through to October. The tropical summer extends from November to April, and is known as the wet season. Cairns' average annual temperature ranges from a maximum of 31.4C down to a minimum of 17C.
Most of the TAFE academic year falls within the pleasant dry season, when the daily temperature averages around 26C.
Cairns has an annual rainfall of 2010 mm. Seawater temperatures vary from a minimum 23.2C in July to a maximum of 28.7C in February. Summer clothes are worn all year round in Cairns.
Loose comfortable clothing is best, and hats and sunscreen should be worn at all times.
The Tropical North Queensland Institute of TAFE campus in Cairns is a great environment for study. The campus is Tropical North Queensland Institute of TAFE's largest with over 500 courses offered to service 80 per cent of the Institute's 13,000 students.
A fast-growing yet small and friendly city, students find it easy to move around and adjust to the relaxed pace of life. Cairns is ideal for students who can easily visit friends or find casual work without the need for a car.
The Tropical North Queensland Institute of TAFE campus is located only five minutes from the Cairns central business district and the esplanade waterfront lagoon.
Travellers from every country visit Cairns, offering further opportunities for TAFE students to interact in a truly multicultural environment.
Students have access to a range of accommodation in and close to Cairns.
Our Student Services Unit can provide lists of potential private and commercial accommodation providers to help you find accommodation that suits your budget and lifestyle. Options include:
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rental properties and share accommodation
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units and apartments
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the Cairns Student Lodge, which provides private rooms with housekeeping and meals
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hotels, motels, backpackers and budget accommodation.
For more information email Student Services or phone (07) 4042 2345 or 1300 656 959.