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Directions
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns and Holiday Apartments are only a short distance from the domestic and international airports by car or taxi.
From the airport (just north of the city) turn left at the first set of traffic lights onto Lake Street. Continue to the first roundabout and turn left onto Lily Street. This street will turn right and intercept the Esplanade.
Continue along the Esplanade to Rydges Esplanade Cairns, located just past Cairns Hospital and opposite the tennis courts. Â You will turn right into our main driveway, where you can park while you check in.
D R I V OÂ P A R K I N G
Link here and QR code below:

1. Open your camera app and hold over QR code
2. Enter your Licence Plate number, Name and Email
3. Enter Credit Card details
4. Confirm booking
Please note:
Parking spaces are subject to availability on arrival and cannot be
reserved in advance.
The $20 overnight parking fee applies up to 12 noon the following day.
A $5.00 per hour fee applies for each hour overstay – payable at exit.
The hotel does not accept liability for parking in the DRIVO carpark.
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