Aerial view of the Great Barrier Reef

Welcome Members

Welcome BECGBR Members

Business Events Cairns & Great Barrier Reef (BECGBR) is the region’s official convention bureau. BECGBR assist corporate, association, government, and incentive planners to bring events such as conferences, conventions, meetings, and exhibitions to the region. 

BECGBR works as an extension of your team by connecting clients directly with you. We represent our members to clients during assistance with leads or bids, direct consultation at trade shows, organising clients’ site inspections or educationals within the region, and listings in our various digital marketing avenues, including on our website, in quick-reference guides and delegate boosting programs. BECGBR market the destination to ensure it is top-of-mind.

BECGBR works with members that are active in the business events industry and are either a Partner of Business Events or a Champion of Tourism level member. 


Business Events Conference

TTNQ & BECGBR hosted a Business Events Conference on 31 March 2023 at the Cairns Convention Centre. Delegates heard from Business Events Australia and learned insights from industry experts through panel discussions and networking opportunities. The BECGBR team provided an update on subvention opportunities, event leads and the forward calendar, trade activity and marketing. If you were not able to join the conference, you can find a copy of the presentations HERE.

Chasing waterfalls or planning a swim in one of Tropical North Queensland’s freshwater spots? It’s worth taking a moment to brush up on how to do it safely. Senior Raft Guide at @cairnsadventuregroup Paul Porteous, shares some simple tips to help visitors stay safe while making the most of the incredible freshwater experiences that can be found here. More here 👉 🔗 in bio ☝️. 

#exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia
@queensland  @australia @portdouglasdaintree @athertontablelands @visitmareebashire @cassowarycoastaustralia @cooktowntnq 

ID A freshwater safety video set in Tropical North Queensland. It features warning signs, rainforest streams, waterfalls, and people swimming in natural pools. Paul Porteous, Senior Raft Guide at Cairns Adventure Group, shares safety tips on camera. The video shows calm swimming spots, drone views of waterfalls and canyoning scenes to highlight safe ways to enjoy the region’s freshwater locations.
💙 Australia’s bluest waters? You will find them right here in @tropicalnorthqueensland. Would you swim here? #BedarraIsland?

🎥  @_markfitz 

#exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia @queensland @australia

ID The video opens with text that reads “Places in Australia with the bluest water”, over an aerial drone shot of a secluded beach. The scene features clear turquoise coloured water, smooth boulders and palm trees lining the white sand.
On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate #RexSmealPark? Drop your score below. 👇 We would give it a 10… obviously...🌴

📸 IG/kel.and.dyl

#exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia @queensland @australia @portdouglasdaintree  #portdouglasdaintree 

ID A park with lush green grass stretches toward the waterfront, framed by tall, evenly spaced palm trees. In the background, a calm body of water reflects the sky, with distant mountains and a tree-covered shoreline.
No snorkel? No worries! A glass-bottom boat tour lets you see the #GreatBarrierReef without getting wet. Who’s up for an underwater adventure but above water 😉? 

🎥 @sunloverreefcruises 

#exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia @queensland @australia

ID The video opens with on-screen text that reads “Have you ever been on a glass-bottom boat tour?”. The footage then shows a glass-bottom boat floating over the Great Barrier Reef, with coral formations below. The perspective shifts between above-water shots of the boat and views through the glass panels, where tropical fish and marine life can be seen swimming beneath.
Journey through #Mareeba along the historic Wheelbarrow Way to discover #Chillagoe, a hidden outback gem filled with ancient limestone caves, rich mining history and landscapes that take your breath away. Have you heard of it? Time to add this “secret” to your TNQ bucket list.

Planning a trip? @visitmareebashire offers a 2-day
Wheelbarrow Way itinerary and all the tips you need to make the most of your adventure.

🎥 @overlandtravellers 

ID Aerial and ground footage showcasing Chillagoe’s outback landscapes, ancient limestone formations and scenic walking trails. Clips feature a couple exploring caves, hiking throughthe rocky terrain and enjoying sunset views among towering limestone pillars. Text overlays highlight Chillagoe as one of TNQ’s best-kept secrets.

#exploretnq #explorecairnsGBR #thisisqueensland #australia @queensland @australia
If paradise had a waterfall, this would be it. #ZoeFalls on #HinchinbrookIsland is the ultimate reward for those who make the trek offering up the ultimate freshwater experience. Who’s taken the plunge here? 👇 #HinchinbrookIsland #zoefalls

📸 IG/markfitz

ID A half-underwater, half-above-water shot of a woman standing in a clear pool at the base of a waterfall. Below the water, small fish swim among smooth rocks. Above the water, a cascade flows down dark, rocky cliffs surrounded by green rainforest.