Cairns Holiday Specialists Blog - Cairns Events

2017 marks a special year for the Rugby League World Cup, as it will be the first time in the competition’s history that games will be held in Queensland’s Far North. The tropical town of Cairns is set to host three games of world class rugby league at Barlow Park, with the first games being […]

This year we have decided not to entertain the whole family for Christmas… we are going out for Christmas lunch! But where to go? We searched the internet and social media, we rang various resorts and restaurants from Cairns to Port Douglas until we got a nice selection of options for either lunch or dinner […]

  Christmas is only 8 days away, that means New Years Eve is only… 14 days away so you had better start thinking about where you are going to be on that auspicious occasion with your loved ones and you had better think about booking some accommodation so you can be close to all fireworks […]

The renowned David Attenborough Sir David Attenborough is a renowned English broadcaster and environmentalist for the natural world of all living organisms. David has been credited his fame for his Life series and the BBC Natural History unit that showcases all life on planet earth. Attenborough studied natural sciences in his early years at Cambridge […]

Palm Cove Reef Feast delivers a yummier line up of foodie activities delivered to you over the first two weeks of October. A unique line up of events, tours, markets are offered in this year’s foodie celebrations to promote and honour the amazing local produce that Far North Queensland has to offer.  Leave room for […]

  Party time in Cairns!…. It is that time of the year again to celebrate paradise, our community and life in the Tropics! The Cairns Festival 2014 is on with its loads of events, celebrating a culturally diverse community, traditions, dance, concerts and exhibitions. Central to the festivities are the ever-popular Grand Parade and Fireworks […]

The 8th Annual Cairns Underwater Film Festival will be held at the Cairns Civic Theatre on the 23rd August 2014 Celebrating the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park is an incredible ecosystem made up of diverse underwater marine species and many fascinating living organisms. Teaming with bizarre looking creatures […]

  Get your run on at the Canecutter’s Great Barrier Reef Marathon. Whether you’re a serious contender or want to have a bit of fun for a good cause, this year’s marathon in the tropical town of Port Douglas has 6 races for you to choose from, or simply be a much appreciated spectator. Races […]

The Melbourne Cup – Cairns style! On the 12th and 13th of September 2014, the Cairns Amateurs takes place at the Cannon Park race course. Cairns Amateurs is a Melbourne Cup style event, featuring; fashion, glamour, food and entertainment mixed within two days of horse racing. This is the number one excuse to put on […]