This year is the 59th year of the Cairns Amateurs Horse Racing Carnival an event on the Tropical North Queensland calendar that all racing enthusiasts look forward to attending in their race day finery with attendances of 18,000 plus over the two day race meeting.
Book a private marquee for your company or join in on the various other corporate trackside marquees for the best view of the racetrack or just buy an entry fee and freely wander amongst the bookies and other racing enthusiasts.
If you have never been to the Cairns Amateurs Carnival this is what you can expect, watch the Cairns Amateurs 2016 Highlights Video.
Friday 1st September is Ladies Day and Corporate Marquee Day
This is a seven race programme and the feature race is the Reef Hotel Casinos Governors Trophy. There are corporate marquee tents located trackside for companies to entertain their clients, visitors and guests.
If you are thinking about attending on this day and did not receive and invitation to a corporate marquee then you can book online and reserve your space at the following offerings:
- Carlton 1500 club
- Cairns Amateurs Aviary
- Yellowglen House
- Vodka Cruiser lawn party
- Cairns Amateurs Birdcage
- Cairns Amateurs Fishbowl
- Cairns Airport Member’s areas
ANZ Cairns Amateurs Racing Ball
This is a pinnacle calendar event in Cairns and an event that tickets to attend are highly prized so our advice is to book early for your table so you may enjoy a wonderful evening in the balmy tropics of Cairns city on the lawns of the Esplanade.
This is strictly a black tie and ball gown event with wonderful entertainment and an opportunity to glide around the dance floor in all your finery.
The event commences are 6.30pm so it is a good idea to leave the Cannon Park racecourse early enough to ensure you can change and freshen up to be in your ball attire and in the limousine for the opening ceremony of the evening.
Saturday 2nd September Cairns Amateurs Cup Race Day
This is the day and the race everyone has been waiting for. It is an eight race program and the feature races to place some bets are as follows
- Carlton Draught Amateur Cup
- The Cairns Post Handicap
- The Yellowglen Amateur Bracelet
If this is the only day you are attending we recommend you book early for your table in these trackside marquees
- Carlton 1500 Club
- Cairns Amateurs Aviary
- Yellowglen House
- Cairns Amateurs Birdcage
- Party Marquees
- Vodka Cruiser Lawn Party
- Cairns Amateurs Fishbowl
- Cairns Airport Member Area
Sunday 3rd & 4th September Ladies Coral Golf Classic
Join us all for a two day golf event at the beautiful Paradise Palms Golf course at Kewarra Beach. Book accommodation out at the Cairns Northern beaches for the remaining nights after the Cairns Amateurs events so you may relax and recharge before heading home.
Cairns Accommodation
If you want to make the most out of the day’s events, why not stay overnight or two in one of Cairns hotels or resorts? We have a large range of hotels, apartments and tropical resorts to choose from. The Carnival races are held at Cannon Park Racecourse which is only 10 minutes from the CBD.
Transport
It’s a busy few days in the city, so it is highly recommended that you pre-book your transport to and from the Cannon Park racecourse, to avoid waiting and very long queues post events!
If you are dressed in style why not travel in style? We can pre book your limousine, stretch Hummer or Helicopter. The most amazing way to arrive at the racecourse would have to be by air! Leaving from the heli pad at the Cairns Esplanade, glide above the city and mountains with great views out to the Great Barrier Reef, it will make your fun day even more special! Ask us to secure your booking today!
Car Hire
If you have nominated a responsible person to not partake in alcoholic beverages on the race day then it would be advisable to hire a rental car as it is very time consuming waiting for public transport when 20,000 people are all leaving the racecourse at around the same time. Click here to view all of the major car rental firms for the most competitive car hire rates.
Pre-post Activities Cairns Amateurs
Whist enjoying the excitement and fun of the Cairns Amateurs Racing Carnival, why not take a private charter boat out to the Great Barrier Reef and also visit the Daintree and Cape Tribulation Rainforests?
Browse our range of all the things to see and things to do whilst in Cairns and Tropical North Queensland you can book on line or you can talk to our team they can co-ordinate all transfers and arrangements for you and your group.