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Hospitals in Cairns 2026, Emergency Departments, Major Hospitals and Healthcare Guide

Cairns hospitals guide 2026: major public hospitals, emergency departments and private hospital options in Cairns and Far North Queensland, where to go in a medical emergency.

By Cairns Daily · Published 20 July 2026

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Hospitals in Cairns 2026, Overview

Cairns is served by the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, with Cairns Hospital as the regional centre for all of Far North Queensland. For emergencies, call 000. cairnshhs.health.qld.gov.au

Emergency, Call 000

Call 000 for any life-threatening emergency. Queensland Ambulance Service will dispatch. For health advice, call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) for 24-hour nurse-led advice.

Major Public Hospital

Cairns Hospital, 165 The Esplanade, Cairns. Far North Queensland's principal public hospital, adult and paediatric emergency, cardiology, oncology, maternity. Level 2 trauma. (07) 4226 0000. cairnshhs.health.qld.gov.au

Private Hospitals

Cairns Private Hospital, Upward Street, Cairns. Major private hospital, surgery, cardiology, oncology, maternity. (07) 4052 5200. cairnsprivate.com.au

Tropical Emergency Conditions

Cairns Hospital is experienced in tropical emergency presentations, marine stings, crocodile trauma (rare), dengue fever, scrub typhus, snake and other venomous bites, and drowning. The hospital maintains antivenom stocks for local species. Always tell emergency staff if you have been in a tropical environment. health.qld.gov.au

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