Cairns HospitalEmergency department

We treat patients in order of urgency.

Open: 24 hours, 365 days/year

Address: 165-171 Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870

Updates every 15-30 mins. Last Updated: 27 April 2025 4:00:08 PM

Median waiting time - all patients

18 minutes

Wait times may differ depending on the severity of your condition

In an emergency call Triple Zero (000)

Don’t wait if you have chest pain, difficulty breathing or severe bleeding.

Call 000

Number of patients currently waiting

3

Triaged and waiting to receive treatment

Permanent treatment spaces

46

Waiting time at nearby reporting facilities

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Closest reporting facilities to Cairns City, 4870

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Cairns Hospital
18 min median wait
1.3 km away
Townsville University Hospital
58 min median wait
286.4 km away
Mackay Base Hospital
29 min median wait
588.8 km away
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Patients currently waiting compared to average for Sundays

This chart displays historical number of average patients waiting per hour on Sundays. 3.8 at 12am, 3 at 1am, 2.3 at 2am, 2.1 at 3am, 1.6 at 4am, 2.1 at 5am, 1.7 at 6am, 2.1 at 7am, 2.8 at 8am, 5.7 at 9am, 6.5 at 10am, 6.2 at 11am, 7 at 12pm, 7 at 1pm, 6 at 2pm, 4.3 at 3pm, 4.8 at 4pm, 4.6 at 5pm, 6.5 at 6pm, 5.4 at 7pm, 6.7 at 8pm, 6.9 at 9pm, 5.1 at 10pm, 4.1 at 11pm

Disclaimer

Information provided on this website, including wait times is intended to be used as a general guide only and should not be relied on in an emergency or life-threatening situation. While the information is as accurate and up-to-date as possible, Queensland Health does not warrant or represent that any patient will be seen in a particular order or timeframe.

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Contact information

Hospital websiteCall 07 4226 0000

13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84)

Registered nurses will assess your symptoms and provide advice on what to do and what healthcare service to go to if required.

Available 24/7

Call 13 HEALTH (1343 2584)