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
Mission Beach has it all, tropical rainforests, reef adventures, peaceful beaches, and yes... even the occasional coconut crop circle. 🌴🥥
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ID aerial image of Mission Beach lined with palm trees and coconut crop circle art on the golden sand
Aug 27

When the morning traffic includes hot air balloons!
Golden light, open roads, and a balloon floating overhead.
Mareeba, you really know how to start the day. ✨🎈
🎥 @birdsheavenmareeba
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Aug 25

Frankland Islands never disappoints 🐢 Home to some of the Great Barrier Reef’s friendliest locals, like this green turtle chilling in the shallows.
🎥@franklandislands
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Aug 25

This is your sign to set your alarm and hike to the top of Fitzroy Island for sunrise 🌞 Pink skies, turquoise waters, and that island breeze hitting just right. 🙌🏽
Who else loves chasing the sunrise?
📸 @fitzroyisland
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Aug 21

Hidden in the rainforest, Fairy Falls is pure magic 🌿✨ A short hike, a refreshing dip, and the sound of cascading water 😌
🎥 @phlipvids
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ID: Peaceful video of water cascading down fairy falls, surrounded by rainforest.
Aug 21

It`s always summer in the Torres Strait Islands. Endless blue skies, crystal-clear waters, and islands rich in culture and history. 🌊🌞
Ready to explore the untouched beauty at the very top of Australia with @torresstraiteco?
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Aug 20

Over 1.3 million people all over the world now support the Great Barrier Reef’s landmark nomination for the Champions of the Earth Lifetime Achievement Award! 🐠🪸
There`s still time to sign your support - link in bio
#LifetimeOfGreatness @queensland @australia
Aug 19

There’s something magical about waking up before the world does. Watching the first light stretch across Four Mile Beach, painting the sand in gold and the ocean in pink, is pure paradise ✨💜
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ID: Pastel sunrise over Four Mile Beach in Port Douglas, with soft golden light reflecting on the calm ocean.
Aug 17
