
Cairns Events
Past Events in June
2017

Cairns Airport Adventure Festival 2017
From June 4th to June 12 Cairns will play host to the Cairns Airport Adventure Festival - an epic collection of sporting events ranging from fun-focused night time runs along the esplanade to serious full-length triathlons that will test even the most dedicated athlete. There are events for everyone young and old and spectators will love watching the action surrounded by beautiful FNQ scenery. We have the best accommodation and tour deals for anyone attending the event - check them out and score a bargain!
2016

Cooktown Discovery Festival 2016
The 2016 Cooktown Discovery Festival is a weekend of history, celebrations and entertainment. Relive history with the fully costumed re-enactment of Captain Cook's landing and meeting the local Australian indigenous people.
2016

Cairns Airport Cairns Adventure Festival 2016
The 2016 Cairns Adventure Festival is an event for everyone with the highlight being the 'Cairns Airport Ironman Cairns" triathlon that includes a 3.8km swim, a 180km bike leg along the stunning coastal road to Port Douglas and a 42.2km run back along Cairns Esplanade. More information coming soon...
2016

Cairns ECOfiesta 2016
Enjoy a FREE community festival which celebrates the natural environment, unique to Tropical North Queensland. Enjoy entertainment, street performances along with a range of businesses and organisations providing awareness and eco-inspiration. A day full of fun for all!
2015

Cairns Airport Adventure Festival
The Action Starts Here! The Cairns Airport Adventure Festival takes place is one of the most beautiful destinations in the world, Cairns, North Queensland. Whether you are pushing your self to do your PB or just a enthusiastic supporter, don't miss the Adventure Festival of the year, featuring the prestigious Cairns Airport IRONMAN Cairns triathlon!
2011

Cairns Adventure Festival - Challenge Cairns
"There is no better place in the south pacific region than Cairns to host a Challenge Iron Distance Triathlon" said Mr Walchshofer from the family owned German company TEAM Challenge GmbH. From the first week of June 2011 to 2015 Challenge Cairns will become part of the global Challenge Family series of half and full day iron distance races that feature events in Germany, France, Spain, Denmark and Austria, New Zealand and now Cairns Australia.
2010

Babinda Harvest Festival
A week long celebration of the sugar cane harvest featuring a Harvest Queen Quest, a harvest cabaret,a Street Festival with a Grand Parade and float processions, a 10klm Babinda Boulders fun run, and from 3.30pm on the final day a big event at the showgrounds with show rides, a helicopter lolly drop, pony rides, stalls and displays of local goods and produce to purchase, all the sticky hot and cold food a child would just love to get their hands on with the grand finale of fireworks, and a live band and bar until midnight.