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
Waking up to a sunrise like this might just be the best way to start the day. Miniature donkeys, hot air balloons, and a cup of local brew - yes please! ☕️🌄
🎥 @birdsheavenmareeba
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ID Footage of pink and purple sunrise skies, hot air balloons drifting gently above, and miniature donkeys grazing peacefully on the grass.
Oct 17

Meet the Mareeba Rock Wallaby. Thanks to special grippy foot pads and a long tail for balance, they are perfect rock climbers!
Have you seen these cuties before? 🦘💛
📸 @jasminewildlife
#exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR #QueenslandHolidayFeeling #seeaustralia @queensland @australia
ID Image of Mareeba Rock Wallaby on a rock at Granite Gorge.
Oct 15

Tropical therapy 🌴
📍Mission Beach
📸 @pb.ay
#exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR #QueenslandHolidayFeeling #seeaustralia @queensland @australia
ID Aerial image of person standing by the palm trees at Mission Beach
Oct 14

Crystal water, coral gardens, and more fish than you can count! 🐠🤿
📍Sudbury Cay
🎥 @phlipvids
#exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia Visit Queensland, Australia Australia.com
ID footage snorkelling off of Sudbury Cay, with crystal clear water and colourful coral and fish.
Oct 13

When the conditions are this good, you just have to stop and take it all in.
Can you spot the turtle and Giant Clam? 👀
📍Makay Reef, @oceansafaricapetrib
🎥 @tgraham.photography
#exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR #QueenslandHolidayFeeling #seeaustralia @queensland @australia
ID Aerial footage on the Great Barrier Reef including colourful coral, turtle and giant clam
Oct 10

Just a Lace Monitor living the dream at @thalabeach. Honestly, we don’t blame him!
#exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR #QueenslandHolidayFeeling #seeaustralia @queensland @australia
ID Lace Monitor lizard having some water at Thala Beach
Oct 9

Take a dip in our favourite natural infinity pool at Davies Creek Falls. 🌿💦
Make sure to save this spot for your Tropical North QLD waterfall list.
📸 @travelling_the_gondwanalands
#exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR #QueenslandHolidayFeeling #seeaustralia
@queensland @australia
ID Person relaxing in the natural infinity pool at the top of Davies Creek Falls, surrounded by tropical greenery.
Oct 7

Out of office: Currently taking calls via coconut phone. 🥥 Expect delayed responses… 🌴
📍Fitzroy Island
📸 @kellerdiaries
#exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR #QueenslandHolidayFeeling #seeaustralia
@visitqueensland @australia
ID Aerial image of person standing on the beach at Fitzroy Island
Oct 5
