The Cairns Convention Centre is an award‑winning venue located where the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest meet. This remarkable setting provides an inspiring backdrop for conferences, offering delegates a genuine connection to one of the world’s most extraordinary natural environments. Designed for conferences of up to 2,500 delegates, the Centre features versatile contemporary spaces tailored to a wide range of program formats.

The 2,300‑seat Auditorium is ideal for major plenary sessions and can be divided into smaller configurations to suit varied program requirements. The Arena, accommodating up to 5,000 guests, is suited to exhibitions, large plenaries and gala dinners. Additional plenary capacity is provided by the 440‑seat flat‑floor Plenary on the Mezzanine level, supported by naturally lit meeting rooms and flexible exhibition area for breakout sessions, workshops and concurrent streams. The Trinity Room, hosting up to 500 guests with an adjoining terrace overlooking Trinity Inlet, provides an impressive setting for dinners, presentations and networking events.

The Centre’s sustainability practices, recognised through EarthCheck certification, demonstrate a commitment to energy‑efficient systems, water‑saving initiatives and responsible waste management.

Conveniently located within walking distance of a wide selection of 4‑ and 5‑star accommodation and just 7 kilometres from Cairns International Airport, the region offers excellent connectivity for delegates. Combined with the Centre’s warm hospitality, state-of-the-art facilities and stunning natural surroundings, it provides an exceptional environment for international and national conferences.