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Situated in the Cairns Botanic Gardens precinct, just 4km north of the City’s CBD, the Tanks Arts Centre is an iconic, and innovative, multi-use, contemporary arts facility creatively housed in three converted World War II naval oil storage tanks and set amidst a lush rainforest.

With four spaces available for hire, the singular charm of these heritage listed and historic tanks, with their tall interior poles and lush outdoor backdrop, offers endless opportunities to make your next gala dinner, awards presentation, cocktail party or intimate banquet a memorable one. 

Located between Cairns Botanic Garden and the Tanks Arts Centre, Botanic Garden Visitor Centre is a modern multi-purpose space incorporating an outdoor undercover amphitheatre, and an air-conditioned multi-purpose room suitable for small cocktail functions, product launches, corporate seminars and community meetings. It can accommodate up to 100 guests.

The Botanic Garden Visitor Centre has great features such as:
• In-built data projector and screen
• Natural light
• Adjoining outdoor, undercover amphitheatre area
• Wi-Fi
• Air-conditioned

The Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre - Multipurpose Room is perfect for:
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TANKS Art Centre, Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre - Multipurpose Room

Located on Cairns Esplanade overlooking the beautiful Trinity Bay, any events or conferences at Holiday Inn Cairns Harbourside seamlessly connect business and leisure. Its seven meeting and function spaces are defined by functionality, comfort and style, to ensure that your event will meet and exceed all expectations.

The Trinity Room boasts views over the ever-changing ocean, lush green parklands, & tropical gardens. Natural light is in abundance with floor to ceiling windows at the front & rear of the room, making this space ideal to hold large events, workshops, & presentations. This space can accommodate up to 100 guests.

The Trinity Room is perfect for:
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Cairns Harbourside Hotel, Trinity Room

The Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort served is the ideal venue for an event with a focus on health and wellbeing. It is situated on two hectares of exquisitely designed gardens with lots of lawn space for outdoor team building and fitness activities. It has seven 

Given its central location, there are several alternatives for easily accessible off-site activities nearby, including Munro Martin Park, the Cairns Esplanade, and the Reef Fleet Terminal.

Featuring seven flexible meeting and event spaces with an Abundance of natural light, the Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort is ideal for small to medium size conferences or functions with a capacity of up to 200 delegates.

McKenzie is our newest conference room and most versatile space. It's ideal for conferencing, workshops, tradeshows and breakout space. Equipped with state of the art AV equipment and a private terrace, McKenzie can accommodate up to 120 guests.

McKenzie is perfect for:
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Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort, McKenzie

Modern, environmentally conscious and with a true appreciation for all the arts, meet Crystalbrook Bailey, a five-star hotel and residence situated in Cairns.

Positioned in the Cairns cultural precinct at the heart of the CBD, Crystalbrook Bailey is just a short stroll from the Cairns Performing Arts Centre, Cairns Art Gallery, the iconic Esplanade boardwalk, Cairns lagoon pool and the Great Barrier Reef departure terminal.

Give your friends and colleagues something to smile about when attending an event in one of our four available meeting spaces.

Aria III can accommodate up to 60 guests.
Our events aren’t quite what you’d expect from the neighbourhood, but that’s just the way we like it.

Aria III is perfect for:
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Crystalbrook Bailey, Aria III

Crystalbrook Riley, promises a fresh approach to hospitality. With a personality of its own, Crystalbrook Riley is a sophisticated character with a playful outlook on life. Guests of the resort can expect understated elegance, contemporary design and a splash of fun. Residing in a prime location at the northern end of the iconic Cairns waterfront boardwalk, Crystalbrook Riley features 311 stylish rooms and suites, most with spacious balconies. There are also signature spaces to mingle, relax, work and play.

Crystalbrook Riley offers a diverse range of modern, versatile meeting zones, all with natural light. Each zone offers a flexible range of set-ups accommodating events for up to 400 people.

Zone VI can accommodate up to 60 guests.
Teeny tiny and perfect for small gatherings.

Zone VI is perfect for: Workshop venue Cairns | Meeting room Cairns | Presentation venue Cairns

Crystalbrook Riley, Zone VI

Crystalbrook Riley, promises a fresh approach to hospitality. With a personality of its own, Crystalbrook Riley is a sophisticated character with a playful outlook on life. Guests of the resort can expect understated elegance, contemporary design and a splash of fun. Residing in a prime location at the northern end of the iconic Cairns waterfront boardwalk, Crystalbrook Riley features 311 stylish rooms and suites, most with spacious balconies. There are also signature spaces to mingle, relax, work and play.

Crystalbrook Riley offers a diverse range of modern, versatile meeting zones, all with natural light. Each zone offers a flexible range of set-ups accommodating events for up to 400 people.

Zone II can accommodate up to 140 guests.
Host your next event at Riley and our experienced team will make your next event rock.

Zone II is perfect for: Cocktail Party venue Cairns | Birthday venue Cairns | Wedding venue Cairns | Engagement party venue Cairns | Networking venue Cairns | Corporate Function venue Cairns | Christmas Party venue Cairns | Outdoor venue Cairns | Pool-Party venue Cairns

Crystalbrook Riley, Zone II

Crystalbrook Riley, promises a fresh approach to hospitality. With a personality of its own, Crystalbrook Riley is a sophisticated character with a playful outlook on life. Guests of the resort can expect understated elegance, contemporary design and a splash of fun. Residing in a prime location at the northern end of the iconic Cairns waterfront boardwalk, Crystalbrook Riley features 311 stylish rooms and suites, most with spacious balconies. There are also signature spaces to mingle, relax, work and play.

Crystalbrook Riley offers a diverse range of modern, versatile meeting zones, all with natural light. Each zone offers a flexible range of set-ups accommodating events for up to 400 people.

Zone I can accommodate up to 150 guests.
Let’s get down to business...Or maybe it’s time to party.

Zone I is perfect for: Cocktail Party venue Cairns | Birthday venue Cairns | Wedding venue Cairns | Engagement party venue Cairns | Workshop venue Cairns | Meeting room Cairns | Private Dining Room Cairns | Presentation venue Cairns | Networking venue Cairns | Conference venue Cairns | Corporate Function venue Cairns | Christmas Party venue Cairns

Crystalbrook Riley, Zone I

Crystalbrook Riley, promises a fresh approach to hospitality. With a personality of its own, Crystalbrook Riley is a sophisticated character with a playful outlook on life. Guests of the resort can expect understated elegance, contemporary design and a splash of fun. Residing in a prime location at the northern end of the iconic Cairns waterfront boardwalk, Crystalbrook Riley features 311 stylish rooms and suites, most with spacious balconies. There are also signature spaces to mingle, relax, work and play.

Crystalbrook Riley offers a diverse range of modern, versatile meeting zones, all with natural light. Each zone offers a flexible range of set-ups accommodating events for up to 400 people.

Zone V can accommodate up to 80 guests.
Stylish interior features, natural sunlight and a luxurious food and beverage offering. This event space ticks all the boxes.

Zone V at is perfect for: | Workshop venue Cairns | Meeting Room Cairns | Conference venue Cairns 

Crystalbrook Riley, Zone V

Cairns Business Hub is an Indigenous led, 800sqm start up incubator hub based in Cairns CBD, that provides a collaboration of resources, templates, facilities, mentoring training services and technology; providing low cost solutions to start ups, entrepreneurs, tradespeople, Indigenous and community groups.

Training Room 4 is a great space for all your professional meeting, training, presentation or Governmental needs. Cairns Business Hub offers a range of conveniently located facilities with state of the art SMART technology for presentations or online attendees. The 85" SMART screens interface with laptops makes for a smooth, efficient and productive event. 
Flexible table configurations and half and full day options are available to suit whatever your business requires

Enjoy an open-plan lunchroom and cozy breakout spaces, with multiple offices available for breakout spaces. 

With ample off-street, on site parking, your guests or team members arrival and departure is made easy.

We're an Indigenous led, 800sqm start up incubator hub based in Cairns CBD, that provides a collaboration of resources, templates, facilities, mentoring training services and technology; providing low cost solutions to start ups, entrepreneurs, tradespeople, Indigenous and community groups.

Training Room 4 is perfect for: 
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Our top CBD venues for hire in Cairns

TANKS Art Centre - Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre - Multipurpose Room

Cairns (3.7 km)

Cairns Harbourside Hotel - Trinity Room

Cairns (1.9 km)

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort - McKenzie

Cairns (0.8 km)

Crystalbrook Bailey - Aria III

Cairns (0.8 km)

Crystalbrook Riley - Zone VI

Cairns (1.1 km)

Crystalbrook Riley - Zone II

Cairns (1.1 km)

Crystalbrook Riley - Zone I

Cairns (1.1 km)

Crystalbrook Riley - Zone V

Cairns (1.1 km)

Cairns Business Hub - Training Room 4

Cairns (0.6 km)

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