About Cairns

Aerial view of Cairns, a city nestled between the Wet Tropics Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. The image shows a sprawling urban area with numerous buildings, roads, and green spaces. The coastline features a marina with several boats docked and others sailing in the water. In the heart of the city is the Cairns Convention Centre, highlighted as a central hub for business events and conferences. The surrounding landscape includes lush greenery from the rainforest and distant mountain ranges under a clear blue sky. This image beautifully captures Cairns' unique position between natural wonders and its role as a significant destination for business events.

It’s only in Cairns, you’ll find a world-class, internationally recognised convention centre uniquely situated between two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, making it one of the most desirable locations globally.

Cairns is an easily navigable city with most amenities within walking distance. Its modern conference precinct, anchored by the Cairns Convention Centre, offers state-of-the-art facilities, cutting-edge technology, and a sustainable design. Most hotels, restaurants, and attractions are within a 10-minute walk, ensuring convenience

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 of the greatest natural treasures meet, the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest, so there’s a new adventure to be had every day.

Aerial view of Cairns, Australia, with labeled landmarks including the Cairns Botanical Gardens, International Airport, Esplanade, Lagoon, Marina, Reef Trips, Casino, Hotel Precinct, Arts Gallery, Night Markets, Rusty's Markets, Aquarium, and Shopping Centre. A large cruise ship is docked at the port, and the phrase 'A COMPACT CITY' is displayed in the bottom right corner.

Climate

Cairns has a tropical climate, with generally warm summers and mild, dry winters. The majority of Cairns’ 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.

diving in the Great Barrier Reef
Cairns Lagoon at sunset
Milla Milla falls

Explore Cairns

cairns city panorama

Cairns has world-class business events infrastructure to suit your every requirement and achieve the very best outcomes for clients planning an event.

accommodation bedroom with ocean view

There is an extensive choice of world-class accommodation in the heart of the City, within minutes walking distance of the Cairns Convention Centre. 

Indigenous dancers

From the utterly relaxing to the downright breathtaking, Cairns offers diverse activity options for delegates to mix business with pleasure.

Aviation industry in Cairns

From Agribusiness to Aviation, Marine Services and Tourism, learn more about the key industries that Cairns is proud to support.

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