Places of Interest

Great Barrier Reef 

A Great Barrier Reef Tour is ideal for most visitors, a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit one of the Natural Wonders of the World.

The Port of Cairns has a variety of day tours for all ages and swimming ability.

For more information on tours available click here.


Rainforestation

Rainforestation Nature Park is located in Far North Queensland, amidst the Kuranda rainforest.

Home to the Army Duck Rainforest tours on land and water, the Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience and the iconic Australian animals in the Koala & Wildlife Park.

For more information click here.


Daintree Rainforest

Explore the world heritage listed Cape Tribulation Daintree Rainforest which expands over 1200 square kilometres and is the largest area of continuous tropical rainforest in Australia. Discover this spectacular region where the reef meets the rainforest.

For more information on tours available click here.

Restaurants and Bars

Below are just a few of our favourite bars and restaurants around Cairns. We definitely recommend extending your time in Cairns pre or post the Conference to experience some of Cairns' culinary delights.

Click on the name of the restaurant or bar to visit their website.

C'est Bon Restaurant Francais
Mon - Sun: 6:30am to late
20 Lake Street, Cairns City

Three Wolves
Mon - Sun: 4pm to late
32 Abbott Street, Cairns City

Vitalia's Italian Restaurant
Wed - Sun: 5:30pm - 9:30pm
22-24 Palm Street, Holloways Beach

Prawn Star
Mon - Sun: 10am - 8:30pm
Marlin Marina, E31 Berth, Cairns

Salthouse
Mon - Sun: 6:30am to late
Marina Point, Cairns City

Fusion Art Bar and Tapas
Tue - Thur: 3pm - 10pm
Fri - Sat: 11am - 11pm 
12 Spence Street, Cairns




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