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From fun outdoor cinemas to New Year's Eve extravaganzas, we've curated must-attend celebrations that will make your stay in Cairns unforgettable....
Cairns is northern Queensland's tropical crown jewel. This vibrant and modern city is home to the state's rich indigenous heritage and played an outsized role in Australia's World War II legacy. Today, it's one of the state's bustling tourism hubs. It's t...
You can spend the entirety of your holiday in Tropical North Queensland, lying on one of the stunning beaches. But you will want to take advantage of all the fantastic activities available. For active travellers, opportunities abound, from snorkelling or...
You'll find the holiday experience you've dreamed of in lively and tropical Cairns, from sumptuous shopping and dining to outdoor adventures. And if you book a room at Tropic Towers, you'll have access to a plethora of things to see and do in Cairns. Trop...
Have you ever wanted to visit Tropical North Queensland? Tropical North Queensland is a lovely place to enjoy sun-drenched beaches, island retreats, snorkelling, or simply the chance to relax and unwind in one of the tropics' most beautiful locations. Cai...
Cairns Festival, the most important and fastest-growing community event in regional Queensland, has gone a long way since the Cairns Regional Council established it on May 26, 1962. Back then, the headline event is the grand opening of a new jetty on Gree...
The most extensive regional agricultural exhibition in Australia has returned. Prepare for the 2023 Cairns Show, held at the Cairns Showgrounds from July 19 to 21. The first Cairns Agricultural, Pastoral, and Mining Association show was in 1891. The Hall...
Are you an art enthusiast? If you intend to travel, pick Cairns. In this relaxed city, which is the location of the well-known Great Barrier Reef, you can unwind. It is home to stunning natural attractions and the Cairns Performing Arts Centre. The Cairns...
This May, Cairns is jam-packed with activities. If you intend to attend the Great Barrier Reef Masters Games, Cairns Expo, Crankworx, or Cairns Children's Festival, you should start making travel arrangements and reservations for accommodations in Cairns....
Are all of your preparations for the Easter holiday complete? If not, you must plan your holiday now. It is always best to know the activities your family can do on your visit to Cairns, not to mention booking suitable accommodation. Why? Because it will...
The laid-back city of Cairns is your entryway to Queensland's tropical north. The well-known Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics World Heritage Rainforest are in the Cairns area as well as many brilliant caf s, bustling markets, and beaches. Are you intere...
Visit Cairns on January 26, Australia Day. The Cairns Regional Council celebrates Australia Day with various free events all over the region as Australians reflect, respect and celebrate. Join the Cairns' Family Fun Day Poolside with your entire family. F...
This summer, why not relax in a lush tropical setting? Because it is just 2 kilometres north of the heart of Cairns, Tropic Towers is the ideal home away from home. The lively Cairns Esplanade, marina, and lagoon are a few streets away. The magnificent Gr...
Why not have a wonderful family summer holiday in Tropical North Queensland, a stunningly beautiful area where the rainforest and reef converge? And because of its convenient location, Tropic Towers Cairns accommodation can give you easy access. You can e...
So you want to relax in a beautiful setting close to the excitement? We've got your back. Spend your holiday at Tropic Towers, your gateway to a tropical holiday in Far North Queensland. Tropic Towers is on Sheridan Street, which connects the airport to t...
Do you want to spend the school holidays with your family in tropical Far North Queensland? That's a great choice! Cairns is an excellent starting point for your adventure in Tropical North Queensland. Cairns is a vibrant city with a relaxed outdoor lifes...
Would you like to visit the tropical north of Queensland? Your entryway to an ideal getaway is the laid-back city of Cairns. Cairns' surrounding area is a fantastic place to explore. There are many beautiful restaurants and bars in Cairns. Spectacular fis...
Discover Italy while it's tropical! Don't miss the first-ever Cairns Italian Festival, which will take place from July 28 to August 6 during QLD's Multicultural Month in renowned locations throughout North Queensland, including Cairns, Atherton, Dimbulah,...
Are you looking for some family fun but don't know where to go this winter school holiday? There's no need to be extremely worried, mum and dad. Cairns has a plethora of school holiday activities. Cairns is your gateway to the tropical north of Queensland...
Cairns serves as the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, the world's most extensive reef system, with over 2,900 distinct reefs. People from different countries travel to Carins to swim, snorkel, and dive with the reef's more than 1,500 marine species. Cai...
Less than a 15-minute drive from our Cairns City apartments, discover paradise on Far North Queensland's breath-taking Cairns beaches! Switching the vibrant city environment for sand and sea is as easy as hopping in a car, where beaches such as Machans Be...
Trucking Australia 2020 In the trucking industry and hoping to network and learn from the best? Trucking Australia by Australian Trucking Association comes to Cairns this April - Australia's number-one conference for truckers, businesses and stakeholders...
Don't Miss Out on Cairns During its Best Season This 2020, don't miss the dry holiday season in Cairns, lasting from May to October and bringing the absolute best conditions for soaking up the Tropical North Queensland region and its most sought-after thi...
Book a Cairns Holiday During Chinese New Year Festival! If you're looking to experience Cairns like no other time in the year, book your Cairns holiday during Great Barrier Reef Chinese New Year Festival 2020 - a 15-day celebration that takes over Cairns...
Stay at Tropic Towers for New Year's Eve 2019 in Cairns If you're thinking about celebrating New Year's Eve 2019 in an exciting new location, look no further than Cairns in Tropical North Queensland. Cairns offers an incredible New Year's Eve atmosphere w...
Enjoy a Christmas Holiday in Cairns with Tropic Towers Start looking forward to December by booking a memorable Christmas holiday in Cairns, which offers a whole host of exciting things to see and do from the end of November to Christmas Day! Cairns Chris...
Escape to Cairns for These November Events This November, Cairns has a full lineup of unmissable events, providing your perfect excuse to book an exciting spring escape next to the Great Barrier Reef! From a number of world-class shows at Cairns Performin...
Don't Miss This Explosive Music Festival Weekend in Cairns! If you're on the hunt for the perfect excuse to head to Cairns, set your sights on spring for The Grass is Greener and Scene Heard Festival 2019. Set to take over the Cairns city centre for one m...
Discover Cairns This Spring with Tropic Towers Apartments Visit Cairns this spring with Tropic Towers Cairns Holiday Apartments. As spring makes its way around the corner this 2019, there isn't a better reason to head to Cairns to discover Far North Queen...
How does taking a lovely swim at a resort-style swimming pool surrounded by a lush tropical garden sound? Relaxing, right? That could be you on your next trip to Cairns. That is if you book a stay at Tropic Towers Cairns Holiday Apartments. The Accommodat...
Have you been to the Cairns Aquarium? If you are heading to Cairns, do not pass up the chance to visit the only aquarium in the world that is dedicated to tropical North Queensland habitats and species. Interested? Below are the things you can do at Cairn...
Cairns is known for its natural attractions like the rainforest, beaches, nature parks and many more. Would you like to know what other beautiful attractions you can visit in the city? Here are a few. Cairns Chinese Friendship Garden Cairns is a seaside l...
Cairns has a lot of exciting attractions for daredevils to enjoy. Book these attractions and push yourself to the limits. Bungy Jump and Giant Jungle Swing Take a leap of faith and bungy jump. The Giant Jungle Swing might be your thing as well. The Cairns...
Go on a shopping spree and enjoy these delightful shopping destinations in Cairns. Cairns Night Markets Cairns Night Markets are very popular among tourists and locals. Browse through 130 stalls and a food court. The air-conditioned centre has a diversity...
Don't miss the Harmony Day Festival on Sunday 28 April at Tanks Arts Centre. Harmony Day Festival is a free community event to commemorate Harmony Day 2019. Cairns Regional Council in collaboration with the Multicultural Service Providers Network bring yo...
Dead Letter Circus are top of mind as one of Australia's favourite modern rock acts. Brisbane fans love them. They are taking their electric live set to Tanks. Among their achievements which include opening for Muse, DLC have ridden the tide and consisten...
Catch the Flame.Music - The Ironing Maidens Tegan Koster Project on Friday 08 March at Tanks Arts Centre. Electronic duo, The Ironing Maidens, innovatively adapt real irons and ironing boards into electronic instruments to make techno bangers that pay tri...
Catch Brian Cadd on Friday 22 March at Tanks Arts Centre. Award-winning singer, songwriter, and talented producer Brian Cadd is a music icon. This legendary singer and piano player still has it even when compared to today's retro-pumped music business. He...
Catch Wicked at CPAC Theatre on January 18. CPAC Theatre is located at Sheridan Florence Streets. The story of Wicked focus on the events that happened in Oz before Dorothy arrived. Elphaba is the headstrong, feisty and misunderstood emerald-green coloure...
Catch The Bamboos on Friday 17 May at Tanks Arts Centre. The Bamboos continue to reinvent Australian Soul music and solidify their place as purveyors of musical evolution. Founded in Melbourne in 2000 by Lance Ferguson, The Bamboos have been honoured with...
Catch the exhibition Lynette Shaw - Scenes From My Youth from Friday 14 December - Sunday 20 January at Tanks Arts Centre. Lynette Shaw's debut solo exhibition of works on paper and paintings features her familial heritage. Generations of her family have...
Catch Calexico at Tanks Arts Centre on Saturday 19 January at Tanks Arts Centre. If you're traveling to Cairns this January, don't miss Calexico live in concert. Calexico finally makes their way to Cairns. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the pan...
Enjoy the music of 'Keb 'Mo on Saturday 13 April at Tanks Arts Centre. Keb' Mo' is a modern master of American roots music. His stellar live and studio performances have gained him fans from all over. His career breakthrough was in 1994 when he came out w...
Make the most of your trip in Cairns. Explore the Sunshine Coast with your family and friends. Whether you're traveling solo or with your loved ones, you'll have a blast in Cairns. Our Cairns Holiday Accommodation has a great range of apartments for you t...
Catch The Rubens - Lo La Ru Album Tour from Thursday December 13 Friday December 14 at Tanks Arts Centre. The Rubens are taking centerstage and headed for a run of their own. After supporting P!NK on her mammoth Australian tour, The Rubens are going on th...
Enjoy Tanks Round Cinema Her Sound, Her Story on Wednesday, November 28 at Tanks Arts Centre. Film buffs will enjoy Tanks Round Cinema. Tanks Arts Centre and End Credits Film Club present a bold cinema series on the edge in the cool comfort of climate-con...
Catch the Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase on Friday 26 October at Tanks Arts Centre. The Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase Tour is back to delight crowds and dazzle audiences. For the sixth year in a row, the Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase will bring the f...
Catch The Superjesus - 20 Years of Sumo on Saturday 17 November at Tanks Arts Centre. Following the re-release of their platinum selling album Sumo (1998), The Superjesus are itching to celebrate, hitting the road with a massive national tour and the expe...
Take some time off and enjoy a trip to Cairns. Whether you're travelling on your own or going with a group, Cairns is something to experience. Enjoy the Sunshine Coast and book your stay at our Cairns Apartments. Choose from a great selection of apartment...
Get rid of stress and go on a well-deserved break. Head over to Cairns and experience the sun-drenched beaches, lush natural surroundings, rainforest, World-Heritage sites and so much more. Pack your bags and enjoy a holiday to remember. Our accommodation...
If you were lucky enough to catch this juggernaut ensemble as part of Cairns Festival in 2016 then you already know this is an orchestra with a difference. Formed in 2003 and touring with over 20 members, Melbourne Ska Orchestra (MSO) contains some of Aus...
Join Kasey Chambers by the "Campfire" for a musical journey through the stories of places, people, cultures and sounds that have inspired one of Australia's most revered performers. Be part of this intimate acoustic experience enjoying songs new and old t...
Catch The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show on Tuesday 31 July at Tanks Arts Centre. One of the most-read and famous children's books of all time, 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' emerges off the page in a masterful theatrical experience for the whole family. Jou...
Yemen Blues' original sound and world-renowned live performances have invented a new language in contemporary music, provoking joy wherever they play. Catch Yemen Blues on June 9 at Tanks Arts Centre. With musicians hailing from New York City, Uruguay and...
Catch Cosmic Psychos on Friday 01 June at Tanks Arts Centre. Formed in Victoria 1983, the Psychos had the likes of Seattle grunge legends Pearl Jam, Mudhoney and The Melvins all singing their praises in the 2013 documentary about the band, Blokes You Can...
Don't miss the Dan Sultan Killer Solo Tour on Saturday 02 June at Tanks Arts Centre. Leaving his incredible band at home, the Killer Solo Tour will see the Melbourne musician strip things back to basics just Dan Sultan, his piano and guitar. This intimate...
The GBROC (Great Barrier Reef Ocean Challenge) is Australia's longest distance outrigger race (45 km), starting at Yorkeys Knob and ending at Port Douglas. In 2018, the National OC6 (6 person outrigger canoe) Changeover Titles will run in conjunction with...
Catch Flickerfest 2018 on Saturday 12 May. FlickerFest, celebrating 27 years of bringing you the Best of Australian shorts! 'Now That's a Short Film'. Flickerfest is considered in international circles as the leading Australian competitive short film fest...
As part of Tanks' 17th annual International Women's Day series Clairy Browne, Rochelle Pitt and Sue Ray will help us celebrate the achievements of women through music and song. In 2018 we welcome the divine and whip-smart Clairy Browne. With a deep affect...
Catch The Vampires on Friday 23 March at Tanks Arts Centre. The Sydney based world-roots-jazz quartet have developed a style all their own that effortlessly combines influences from all corners of the world. They will be joined by bassist Alex Boneham for...
Andy and Terry's treehouse just keeps on growing. With yet another 13 levels, it's now got a Scribbletorium, a high-security potato chip storage facility (guarded by one very angry duck!) and even an open-air movie theatre. Speaking of movies, our friends...
Designed to mesmerise and enthrall, the Ocean Film Festival Australia showcases more than two hours of sublime footage taken above and below the water's surface. The films document the beauty and power of the ocean, and celebrate the divers, surfers, sail...
Bring your family along and enjoy Operation Ouch Live! Learn about science in a fun way. Don't miss Operation Ouch Live! coming this January 17 at Cairns Convention Centre. Following their sold out Australian tour in January 2017, Dr Chris and Dr Xand, th...
A man who has devoted his life to crafting perfect jokes and has left a trail of laughter in his wake, Jimmy Carr's new tour will distill everything we love to laugh at and be shocked by, into one incredible, unparalleled night of entertainment. Jimmy Car...
BY POPULAR DEMAND ANH RETURNS WITH HIS SMASH HIT SHOW!! Comedian Anh Do brings his best-selling memoir, The Happiest Refugee, to life in a ground-breaking stand-up show. Anh Do travelled to Australia in 1980 on an eight metre fishing boat with 47 other Vi...
Catch Jimmy Barnes Working Class Man Tour at Tanks Arts Centre from Tuesday 22 May - Wednesday 23 May. This spellbinding and searingly honest theatrical production sees Jimmy using his yarns and his music to reveal the truth behind Australia's greatest ro...
Enjoy John Eaton - Locus Pocus from Friday 08 December - Tuesday 30 January at Tanks Arts Centre. The publication described work achieved through the use of tach (stain) and chance. Coincidentally or not, these imagined landscapes were created at the time...
Enjoy No Stone Unturned - Cairns Mineral and Lapidary Club Inc. Exhibition Demonstration from Tuesday 05 December - Monday 22 January at Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre. Lapidary is the craft of collecting, cutting, and polishing of precious, semi-precious...
The comedy is based on the true stories of Osamah Sami, an Iraqi-Australian Muslim who deceives his parents into thinking he is studying medicine while struggling with the choice between an arranged marriage and a love match. Sami, who stars as himself, c...
Garrett Kato and Leanne Tennant Co-Headline for a special performance. Leanne Tennant is the recent winner and multiple nominee of a Qld Music Award for her track Gentle Annie. Her live performances are receiving praise from the Courier Mail, themusic.com...
Enjoy Josh Pyke 10 Years of Memories and Dust Regional Tour 2017 on Saturday 02 December at Tanks Arts Centre. Throughout his career Josh has received four ARIA Awards and has had nine songs in triple j's Hottest 100. Known for selling out tours, Josh's a...
Catch Kasey Chambers Dragonfly Tour on Friday 03 November at Tanks Arts Centre. The Dragonfly tour and her 5th No.1 album have been widely heralded by fans and music critics in Australian and the USA, as her "best ever". Next up the Dragonfly Tour heads t...
Catch We're Going on a Bear Hunt from Tuesday 12 September - Wednesday 13 September at Tanks Arts Centre. WE'RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT is the wonderful story of a family out for walk and on the lookout for a growling bear - they have to march through long s...
Catch Carnival On Collins 2017 on Sunday 03 September at Tanks Arts Centre. Circa are back to execute a collaborative spectacular with local circus performers and for the very first time the Carnival will host an exhibition of classic cars from the Cairns...
A high velocity collection of adrenaline packed films from the Banff Mountain Film Festival. Raging river descents, never-before-broken snow spines, trippy mountain-bike missions, and mind-melting wingsuit stunts are packed into a 110-minute program. High...
The Cairns Classique was the first NABBA/WFF show held in tropical Cairns and is running again. This show will be a great stepping stone to the Queensland titles for Body Builders, Figure Athletes Models, which will be held the week after. As Body Buildin...
Enjoy An Evening with Tex, Don and Charlie on Friday 15 September at Tanks Arts Centre. Stopping in at the Tanks for an intimate night of story-telling, the band will play songs from their rare, special recordings, including the trio's spectacular 1993 de...
On Friday 08 September, enjoy the Pete Murray Camacho Tour at Tanks Arts Centre. In what will feel like a catch up with an old friend, the intimate gig will see the Bryon Bay singer-songwriter showcase new tracks and old favourites. With numerous #1's on...
Catch A Night of Stars on Thursday 06 July at Tanks Arts Centre. The feature work of the evening will be the Australian premiere for the Seagull Nebula by award winning composer Michael Csanyi-Wlls. The work depicts an imaginary journey through space to t...
From Friday 21 July - Saturday 22 July, catch Dracula by Bram Stoker at Tanks Arts Centre. The Gothic horror story swoops the country in a gripping, critically-acclaimed production created by shake stir. Another bloody classic. When young Lawyer Jonathan...
From her game-changing debut The Overture The Underscore in 2004 through to 2015's stunning synth-laden paean to love Eternal Return, the multi-platinum selling three-time ARIA Award winner has continually proven herself an irrepressible artistic force an...
Moving into its fourth year, the Understory Film Festival is fast becoming a mainstay of the cultural landscape of Cairns. A screening and awards night for FNQ short films including comedies, docos, music videos and more by student, emerging and professio...
Blue Love is inspired by famous works of art, theatre, music, and film, all of which deal with the concept of love. Award-winning Australian choreographer Shaun Parker presents BLUE LOVE. From a fantastic place where TV soap meets art-house film, Glenn an...
Welcome to the world of Rainbow Vomit, a place where anything is possible, everything can happen, and much more than colour erupts from the darkness... Creatures from afar morph within the shadows to navigate an ever-changing landscape of bewilderment and...
Enjoy An Evening with Amanda Palmer on Saturday 11 March at Tanks Arts Centre. Following a tumultuous period of change including the birth of her son, the tragic deaths of close friends, a record-breaking Kickstarter campaign and the release of her memoir...
Rightly recognised as one of the world's most creative yet modest artists, Montreal based Mercan Dede continues to impress audiences with the explosive energy he perpetuates on stage. When Dede takes the stage as part of the Secret Trio, he hovers at the...
Presented by World Expeditions, the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour will be screening at the Centre of Contemporary Arts for a limited time only. The 2017 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour showcases over 2 1/2 hours of the most enthralling m...
This carefully curated selection of short films document the beauty and power of the ocean, and celebrate the divers, surfers, swimmers and oceanographers who live for the sea's salt spray; who chase the crests of waves; and who marvel at the mysteries of...
Playing for a strictly limited time from 22nd June until 2nd July 2017 this one of a kind show is sure to amaze and enthral all who see it! The Greatest Show! 100% African! 100% Fun! Cirque Africa is coming to Cairns for the first time ever. Produced and...
Catch The Living End on Thursday 23 March at Tanks Arts Centre. 2016 will be a year to remember for these longstanding rock kings. Headlining festivals around the country and scoring nominations for Best Rock Album and Best Australian Live Act at the ARIA...
On Thursday 13 April, catch Rickie Lee Jones at Tanks Arts Centre. With 15 critically acclaimed albums to her name, Jones continues to fearlessly experiment with her sound in what can only be described as a mixed bag, recording in musical styles including...
Catch RUFUS Full Bloom Tour from Thursday 23 February - Friday 24 February at Tanks Arts Centre. This world class live show will be part of their last Australian shows before the band take time off to write new music so don't miss out as this will sell ou...
Kelly and Owen decided on the album collaboration while traveling to a friend's funeral last year and discussing the songs they had played at other such occasions. ARIA Hall of Fame inductee, Paul Kelly is a name synonymous with Australia. Luminary giants...
On Saturday the 3rd of December, the Women of Austranesia take the stage and show their heritage in the most beautiful way. Save the date and enjoy the music of Women of Austranesia at Tanks Arts Centre. These passionate vocalists and musicians have unite...
With his solo career now tipping the 10-year mark, Bernard Fanning has firmly cemented his position as one of Australia's finest songwriters and lyricists. Fanning will be showcasing new songs from 'Civil Dusk' for the first time in a live arena, alongsid...
Catch Nattali Rize in Cairns headlining their first show in the region at The Tanks! Nattali is known for her high energy, thought provoking and uplifting live performances. Her new international band is a Jamaican / Global Mash up of raw energy and vibe...
".. the funniest show since they were last in town." The Laughing Samoans comedy duo of Eteuati Ete and Tofiga Fepulea'i has been touring the world for more than a decade now performing their unique and hilarious brand of humour. Don't miss the latest off...
Faster, steeper, higher, deeper - the Banff Mountain Film Festival's RADICAL REELS Tour is coming back to Australia! Lovers of heights are in for a treat this year with a Canadian duo pushing the boundaries of paraglider distance travel in the film Rocky...
On September 17, catch Emma Louise at Tanks Arts Centre. A stunning debut EP, Full Hearts and Empty Rooms (2011), announced Emma Louise on the national stage as a rare kind of talent, one who creates songs with a resonance far beyond the instant sugar hit...
On Sunday the 16th of October, laugh out loud and enjoy Sydney Comedy Festival. See the most hilarious up and coming and established comedians. Boasting a line-up of the best local and international comics and showcasing some of the freshest emerging tale...
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