CAIRNS CONVENTION CENTRE
Cairns is situated on the shores of the Great Barrier Reef and surrounded by the oldest rainforest on earth, the only place where two World-Heritage listed areas meet.
Cairns Convention Centre is an award- winning venue located on the shores of the Great Barrier Reef and only a 10-minute drive from the International airport.
Bathed in natural light and surrounded by the lush embrace of the tropics, this venue redefines what a convention centre can be.
Convention centres are often cloistered indoors, but not this one. The Cairns Convention Centre breaks the mould, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor spaces to capitalise on its breath-taking surroundings.
The Trinity Terrace, is perched on the top level – offering panoramic views of the Trinity Inlet and the Exhibition area, while the Plenary room opens to majestic mountain vistas across the water.
Cairns is fortunate to be surrounds by the Atherton Tablelands, where there is an abundance of premium fresh local produce, ensuring your culinary experience will be amazing.
The Cairns Convention Centre is everything you would expect from an international convention venue located in one of the world’s most desirable destinations.
Location
Cnr Wharf & Sheridan Street
Cairns 4870 Queensland Australia
CAIRNS, QUEENSLAND
Cairns is the heart of Tropical North Queensland, a vibrant city that blends a laid-back tropical sensibility with a buzzing multicultural lifestyle.
Cairns is the only business events destination in Australia where you can be at your hotel within 10 minutes of leaving the airport. The city has accommodation, shopping, dining and nightlife all within easy walking distance.
With its close proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest it is a Mecca for scuba divers, snorkelers', reef cruises, all types of fishing, rainforest walks, outback "bush" adventures, native bird and wildlife watching and tours of all shapes and sizes.
Hit the morning markets, have a drink in a hip bar, swim in the sparkling Esplanade Lagoon or escape the heat in one of the city’s shady parks and gardens. Cairns is where two greatest natural treasures meet, the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest, so there’s a new adventure to be had every day.
CLIMATE
Cairns has a tropical climate, with generally warm summers and mild dry winters. The majority of Cairn’s rainfall occurs during summer between January and March.
The tropics have uniform temperatures throughout the year. Dress is informal and relaxed and smart casual clothes are acceptable almost universally with possibly a light jacket for evening wear.
GETTING TO CAIRNS
Cairns is in Far North Queensland, so flying is the most convenient way of travelling especially if you are coming from a major city within Australia or from overseas. The Cairns airport is the main gateway to the region and is only 7km (approx 4 miles) from the city centre. The airport serves both domestic and international flights.
Driving to Cairns can be a scenic and adventurous way to experience the beauty of Queensland, especially if you are travelling from nearby regions. The Bruce Highway is the main route connecting Brisbane to Cairns. The drive is approximately 1,700 m (approx 1,056 miles) and can take around 20 - 24 hours. Stops could include the Sunshine Coast, Fraser Island, Airlie Beach and Townsville.
