Attractions

  • Atherton Tablelands

    Address:
    Atherton QLD, Australia .

    Starting just south-west of Cairns and rising more than 700m above sea level, the Atherton Tablelands is a lush, fertile region of rainforest, wetland and savannah. An ancient coral reef has eroded over centuries to form rugged limestone caves in Chillagoe and nearby volcanic crater lakes sit amongst a series of tumbling waterfalls.

  • Daintree Rainforest

    Address:
    2333 Cape Tribulation Rd, Cape Tribulation QLD 4873, Australia .

    The Daintree Rainforest is a region on the northeast coast of Queensland, Australia, north of Mossman and Cairns. At around 1,200 square kilometres, the Daintree is a part of the largest continuous area of tropical rainforest on the Australian continent.

  • CPAC

    Address:
    Cairns Performing Arts Centre, Florence Street, Cairns City QLD, Australia .

     

    CPAC's proscenium arch theatre spans a full size stage and includes an orchestra pit able to accommodate an entire symphony orchestra. With 941 seats in the house, the theatre offers premium viewing regardless of whether you are seated in the stalls, balcony or balcony boxes. The auditorium is lined with locally sourced timbers to provide acoustic benefits while enriching the atmosphere.

  • Ocean Free & Ocean Freedom

    Address:
    Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns City QLD, Australia .

    HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

    Enjoy truly personalised service. Our crew will connect with you to ensure you have the best reef experience possible. Ocean Freedom is the only boat in Cairns offering a full 6 hours on the reef, meaning there’s absolutely no rush in the day. You get to enjoy all the complimentary water activities, whilst still having time to relax and enjoy a long lazy lunch. Experience an adventure drift snorkel tour with our attentive crew and jump on board for an informative glass bottom boat tour.

  • Munro Martin Park

    Address:
    Munro Martin Parklands, Sheridan Street, Cairns City QLD, Australia .

    Since the redevelopment and re-opening in August 2016, Munro Martin Parklands has quickly become a locals favourite to experience ballet, contemporary music, new circus and Christmas pantomimes. The green proscenium stage is the largest of its kind in Australia and creates a perfect place to experience the arts under a tropical sky.

    The Parklands also boast tropical plantings, vine covered pergolas and arbours and an open-air plaza to encourage passive, casual use of the facility.

    As Munro Martin Parklands is an outdoor venue shows will proceed rain or shine.

    View the event page here: https://www.cairns.qld.gov.au/CPAC

  • Kuranda Village

    Address:
    Kuranda QLD, Australia .

    Kuranda has been Tropical North Queensland’s favourite retreat since the early 1900s. Just 27km from Cairns and at an altitude of about 330m, Kuranda’s cool mountain climate makes for an ideal escape from the heat of the coast.

  • Cairns Aquarium

    Address:
    5 Florence St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia .

    Cairns Aquarium, the first public aquarium built in Australia in 18 years, is home to more than 16,000 specimens and 10 ecosystems.

  • Palm Cove

    Address:
    Palm Cove QLD, Australia .

    About 30 minutes north of Cairns, Palm Cove is a tiny beachside village centred around an esplanade lined with 500-year-old melaleuca trees. Walk around barefoot, choose a bike instead of a car and buy fresh seafood for a sunset barbecue on the beach. You can hire a kayak and paddle right off the beach or take a tour to nearby Double Island. The Palm Cove jetty is a great fishing spot, with plenty of Spanish mackerel, cod, whiting, stripeys and flathead to be caught.

  • Port Douglas

    Address:
    Port Douglas QLD, Australia .

    When the Sheraton Mirage resort opened in 1987, it transformed Port Douglas from a sleepy village into a tropical playground for the rich and famous. In three decades, the town has become the region’s high-end resort hub. But even with all that luxury, Port Douglas hasn’t lost its classic Queensland charm and it’s still the kind of place where you’ll be more at home in board shorts than a ball gown.

  • Cairns Hospital

    Address:
    165 Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia .

    Cairns Hospital, formerly known as the Cairns Base Hospital between 1932 and 2013, is the largest major hospital in Far North Queensland, Australia. Located a mere 1.5km from the Hotel.

  • Cairns Private Hospital

    Address:
    Cairns Private Hospital, Upward Street, Cairns City QLD, Australia .

    Cairns Private Hospital in tropical Cairns in far north Queensland, Australia, is a modern, well-equipped facility which offers a comprehensive range of medical and allied services. Situated only 800 metres away from the Hotel, the Hospital is easy walking distance from the heart of the tourist mecca of Cairns. Owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, Cairns Private Hospital is committed to the provision of first class medical care for the people of the region and the thousands of tourists who visit the area.

  • Cairns Convention Centre

    Address:
    Wharf Street & Sheridan Street, Cairns City QLD, Australia .

    Located just a 15 minute walk from Heritage Cairns, the world class Cairns Convention Centre is everything you would expect from an international purpose-built venue located amidst natures pristine playground. 

    Cairns is the only place in the world where the ‘rainforest meets the reef’. Home to two of the world’s greatest wonders – the world-heritage listed Great Barrier Reef and the world’s oldest rainforest, the Daintree.

    At Cairns Convention Centre your event will be hosted by a team of collaborative and passionate industry professionals with experience across a broad range of disciplines including event management, AV, food & beverages, IT and administration.

    But what truly sets us apart is our ability to bring together the people of Cairns (industry leaders, academics, hospitality providers, tour operators and service providers) to join us in staging a truly memorable experience for you and your delegates with the warmest of welcomes.

    At the Cairns Convention Centre you’ll never feel like a small part of something bigger. On the contrary, you’ll feel the passion of a whole city behind your event.