Soak up panoramic views and tropical breezes from rooftop cocktail bars or relax in a tucked away wine bar before burning off the day’s energy with live music and late-night dancing.
Cairns certainly holds its own in the nightlife department, and we want delegates to take advantage of the compact, easy to navigate city and explore our destination after dark!
Start after the conference day with a wander through the Cairns Night Markets, open every day in the heart of the city – and don’t worry – you can browse the bustling stalls seven days a week until midnight. Purchases are in hand, so grab an ice cream and stroll the colourfully lit Cairns Esplanade.
Getting lost is difficult, but you might stumble across hidden laneway gems like Three Wolves and Wolf Lane Distillery, where you’ll discover locally distilled gin infused with exotic Davidson Plum, tropical whisky, and agave to rival a Mexican tequila!
However, if it’s tequila you seek, tempt your tastebuds and satiate your competitive streak at Mexicairns. Challenge a colleague to augmented darts, shuffleboard, ten-pin bowling or table tennis over a frozen margarita – there are six flavours to choose from!
Delegates playing games at Mexicairns
Delegates playing games at Mexicairns
Delegates at Salt House
Delegates at Salt House
Delegates enjoying Hemingway's Brewery Cairns Wharf
Delegates enjoying Hemingway's Brewery Cairns Wharf
Those seeking panoramic views, a warm, tropical breeze and the flair of our city’s mixologists can head to the rooftop cocktail bar, Rocco or the waterfront garden at Salt House. Stay closer to land and soak up the vibrancy of the Esplanade at Whiskey & Wine or the Kitch of Flamingo’s tiki bar.
Sophisticated palates can head to the Conservatory wine bar and select a little something from the more than 900-strong wine list before burning off the day’s energy with live music at Bar36 or the Pier Bar.
And if there’s still energy to burn – Cairns has you covered with late-night dancing at the Woolshed and Gilligan’s.
But if you really want to slide into the authentic tropical north Queensland vibe, bunk in at Hemingway’s Brewery or one of the city’s quintessential pubs – remembering, up north. In that case, it’s a schooner, not a pot, and a pint is acceptable any time of the day.
With many of Cairns’ bars, restaurants and entertainment venues located within or close to the CBD, delegates can easily make the most of their evenings without adding significant travel time to the program.
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