Wright's Creek
in Cairns of Queensland, Australia

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
  • Mareeba Golf Club (Golf course, 24 mi)
  • Millaa Millaa Golf Club (Golf course, 26 mi)
  • Cairns Tropical Zoo (zoo, (20 mi)
  • Henry Ross Lookout (observation point, (15 mi)
  • Yorkey's Knob Boating Club (marina, (16 mi)
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-17.034 and 145.771 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -17° 2' 1" and E 145° 46' 16"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - AUD
Spoken languages:
English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 01:32 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
UTC/GMT offset: 9.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:28 am and 6:00 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
17.050 and -25.333 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Botija
References
This place on Geonames.org

Explore Wright's Creek

Wright's Creek in Cairns (Queensland) is located in Australia about 1,278 mi (or 2,056 km) north of Canberra, the country's capital.

Local time in Wright's Creek is now 01:32 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Australia / Brisbane with an UTC offset of 10 hours. We know of 8 airports in the wider vicinity of Wright's Creek. The closest airport in Australia is Cairns International Airport in a distance of 10 mi (or 17 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance. We found 3 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

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Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 28°C / 82 °F

Morning Temperature 21°C / 70 °F
Evening Temperature 23°C / 73 °F
Night Temperature 22°C / 71 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 57%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 89% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

26°C (78 °F)
22°C (72 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

26°C (79 °F)
23°C (73 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

25°C (78 °F)
22°C (72 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Cairns Reef Apartments & Motel

Address
5,6 mi
670-678 Bruce Hwy
4868 CAIRNS
Australia

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Cairns Gateway Resort

Address
4,9 mi
1-21 Anderson Road
4868 CAIRNS
Australia

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Cairns New Chalon

Address
5,4 mi
702 Bruce Highway
4868 Cairns
Australia

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


White Rock Leisure Park

Address
4,7 mi
2 Skull Road
4870 White Rock
Australia

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Bel Air Plantation

Address
3,9 mi
St Davids Harbor
St Davids Point
Australia

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Cathay Pacific A330-300 Landing in Cairns CX103

Published: July 22, 2010
Length: 19:37 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: BrisbaneAir

Stop in Cairns on route to Brisbane from HK.


Cairns One Apartment

Published: November 29, 2009
Length: 11:09 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Trevor I'Anson

Chris's Mum June explores the grounds of Trevor and Chris's new apartment at "Cairns One". This luxury apartment block on the edge of the Cairns CBD has 9 swimming pools, communal BBQs, gyms.


Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort - BIG4 Cairns

Published: August 28, 2014
Length: 15:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: This Is Our Australia

Have you heard of Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort? it is one of the best caravan parks we have ever stayed at! Here is a bird's eye view of the park, playgrounds and the new ensuite cabins....


Sunlander crossing Anderson Road, Cairns

Published: August 25, 2008
Length: 24:14 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: VicRail99

The Sunlander (Brisbane - Cairns) train crossing the Anderson Road, Woree, Cairns at 9:15am after departing Cairns Central on Saturday 16th August, 2008.


South Pacific Discovery: Days 3, 4, & 5

Published: July 23, 2007
Length: 08:53 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: txpup55

Follow a group of friends on their adventure to The Land Down Under for 20 days and 20 nights. Short series. Day 3: St. Neri's Catholic School, a trip to the Opal Shop, and a cruise around...


South Pacific Discovery: Day 6

Published: August 07, 2007
Length: 36:44 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: txpup55

Follow a group of friends on their adventure to The Land Down Under for 20 days and 20 nights. Short series. Day 6: First stop: Royal Flying Doctors Service, the medical care for the people...


51 Things In My Room

Published: January 15, 2010
Length: 44:10 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: xoxotashxoxo

51 things... found in and around my room. 1. Natasha's room plaque 2. A drawing I did 3. Melorose Place 4. Beverly HIlls 90210 boxsets 5. Piggy bank 6. Oxford University jumper 7....


Great Barrier Reef diving video: Spirit of Freedom. Cairns liveaboard to the Coral Sea Australia

Published: September 13, 2010
Length: 47:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DiveTheWorldVids

Great Barrier Reef scuba diving Australia, from the Spirit of Freedom. Step on board this excellent Cairns liveaboard boat and check out its facilities, food and cabins. Then sample some of...


Whip Fight in Cairns, Queensland

Published: June 22, 2007
Length: 42:57 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: mholden4

Two Aussies duel with whips to each others' face.


Hot Air Balloon Take Off ....Cairns

Published: July 10, 2009
Length: 42:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: darbellia

Early morning take off in hot air balloons...Cairns 2009.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Edmonton, Queensland

Edmonton used to be an independent township supporting a sugar mill, but in recent times has become a suburb of Cairns, Queensland, Australia. It is located approximately 10 km south of the centre of Cairns on the Bruce Highway and within the Cairns Region local government area. At the 2006 census, Edmonton had a population of 8,035. In 1911 a railway station was built in the location and named Edmonton, probably after Edmonton, London, England. The town then took this name.

Located at -17.0167, 145.75 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Cairns, Far North Queensland

Bentley Park College

Bentley Park College is a co-educational, state run school located in Edmonton, Queensland, Australia. The school educates students from preschool to 12th grade and first opened in 1997. The school first opened its doors to preschool age students in 1997, followed by the primary school in 1998. In 2001, the school began accepting middle school students (grades 6-9) and senior school students (grades 10-12) in 2002.

Located at -17.0092, 145.741 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Public schools in Queensland, High schools in Queensland, Educational institutions established in 1997, Schools in Cairns

Bentley Park, Queensland

Bentley Park is a suburb of Cairns, Queensland, Australia, and is located approximately 9km south of the Cairns CBD (Central Business District). At the 2006 census, Bentley Park had a population of 5,378.

Located at -17.004, 145.738 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Cairns

St Therese's School

The first Catholic School in Edmonton, Edmonton Convent School – was established on the 29th April, 1929, with an enrolment of 30 students. In 1965, Edmonton was established as a separate Parish – St Therese’s Parish, and the school was renamed St Therese's School, Edmonton. The community initially received the services of priests from St Monica's Cathedral Parish, then from St Joseph's Parish, Cairns. The new school was opened by Bishop Torpie in July, 1969.

Located at -17.0069, 145.731 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1929, Private schools in Queensland, Roman Catholic schools in Australia, Schools in Cairns

Fretwell Park

Fretwell Park is a cricket ground in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. The ground held a first-class match in 2006 when New Zealand Whites played Pakistan A as part of the 2006 Top End series. The match was abandoned due to rain, as a result it was decided to replace the match with two List A games between the sides. Soccer is also played on the ground.

Located at -17.0049, 145.737 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cricket grounds in Australia, Sports venues in Queensland

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