Who we are
Business Events Cairns and Great Barrier Reef, is the official Convention Bureau for Tropical North Queensland. Our role is to market the destination to conferences and incentive programs to a global audience and provide impartial advice or information to assist meeting and event planners to make informed decisions.
Contact Us
The team at Business Events Cairns and Great Barrier Reef is your first point of contact to help you plan and deliver an outstanding event in a breathtaking location. Contact us today to discuss your requirements and find out how we can help you.
Tara Bennett
General Manager – Partnerships & Events
T: 07 4015 1221
E: [email protected]
Contact me to discuss partnerships, business and major events
Natalie Johnson
Manager – Business Events
T: 07 4015 1206
E: [email protected]
Contact me for domestic and international business events bids, proposals and destination support
Tracey Kingston-Bull
Marketing Coordinator
T: 07 4015 1212
E: [email protected]
Contact me about corporate communications and events, specifically marketing and media enquiries or support for major and regional events
Kirsty Boase
Events Coordinator
T: 07 4015 1239
Contact me for general business events enquiries and site inspections
Calm sunrise moments in Mission Beach 🌴
Over 14 km of sand, palms lining the coast, and mornings almost to yourself. Just 2 hours south of Cairns in the Cassowary Coast region, it’s one of Queensland’s best-kept secrets.
🎥 @amys.camera
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Nov 30
Peaceful shores, dramatic landscapes and a stillness that reminds you just how magical the world really is. There’s nowhere quite like Cape Tribulation.
🎥 @behappy.golucky
#exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia @portdouglasdaintree @queensland @australia
Nov 26
Just you and the Great Barrier Reef 💫🤿
🎥 @oceansafaricapetrib
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Nov 25
If you need a sign to reconnect with nature, this is it. Davies Creek on a flawless day is the perfect escape. 🌿😌
🎥 @mattiamaggiocarluccio
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Nov 24
Reef. Rainforest. Runway. Cairns Fashion Week lit up the tropics 🌴👠#exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR
Nov 23
@skyrailcairns glides from Cairns to Kuranda over the ancient rainforest, offering breathtaking views 🌿 Make sure to stop at Red Peak for a ranger-guided tour and lookout, and Barron Falls to admire the waterfall.
🎥 @adahovden
#exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia @queensland @australia
ID Footage of Skyrail travelling from Cairns to Kuranda over the greenery of the rainforest and Barron Falls.
Nov 21
Meet the Boyd’s Forest Dragon 🦎🌿 one of Australia’s coolest rainforest locals!
Perched on tree trunks, blending in like a true camouflage master, these dragons are full of personality and a reminder of how magical the Wet Tropics can be.
When life gives you trees, become a forest dragon 😎
📸 @josephine.wrt
#exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia@queensland @australia
ID Close-up image of a Boyd’s Forest Dragon camouflaged on a tree in the rainforest.
Nov 18
From coral gardens to turquoise dreams 💫🐚
Visiting the Great Barrier Reef means more than just a bucket-list moment, it’s a step toward preserving it for generations to come.
Did you know that every time you visit, a portion of your tour price goes directly toward reef conservation? Link in bio on how you can help protect the Great Barrier Reef.
🎥 @ellieryannnn
#exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia @queensland @australia
Nov 17