About
Gimuy/Cairns
Gimuy/Cairns is the gateway to the Wet Tropics of Queensland, and the only place in Australia where two UNESCO World Heritage areas sit side by side—the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest.
The region is rich in Aboriginal culture, with more than 20 Rainforest Aboriginal groups in the Wet Tropics, who continue to embed traditional knowledge within contemporary management practices to ensure the region is protected for future generations.
Gimuy/Cairns offers easy access to world-class snorkeling, diving, and island adventures, immersive rainforest experiences, scenic and cultural tours, and a vibrant food and arts scene. The CBD is a short 10 minute drive from the airport.
Venue
Cnr Wharf & Sheridan Street, Cairns City QLD 4870
Within our local community, the Cairns Convention Centre is a sponsor of Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre, and the Centre provides funding to look after “Sharon’s” rehabilitation after she was found with floating syndrome. The Great Barrier Reef is home to six of the world’s seven species of marine turtles. A number of these are seriously threatened by a diverse range of natural and, more significantly, human induced factors. The rehabilitation facilities are located on Fitzroy Island and James Cook University.
The Cairns Convention Centre is a founding partner of Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef. Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef is the world’s first collaborative movement for the Reef – a unique, data-driven and united approach to Reef conservation. The organisation undertakes the Great Reef Census to survey the far reaches of the 2,300-kilometre Great Barrier Reef.
Reforest Program – The Cairns Convention Centre works with Tourism Tropical North Queensland on measuring the carbon footprint of events at the Centre to feed into the destination measurement. Through the program delegates help eliminate the event’s carbon impact by supporting localised tree planting and revegetation programs, like the endangered Mabi rainforest which is the home of the Lumholtz tree kangaroo on the Atherton Tablelands.
Accommodation
Options
ALCA is pleased to offer a range of accommodation options in Gimuy/Cairns
Pullman Cairns International (Approximate 6 minute walk)
Cost:
Classic Room: $270 per room, per night / room only
Superior Room: $290 per room, per night / room only
Add-on Breakfast: $28 per person / per day
How to book:
To book the negotiated accommodation rate, click here or please call the in-house reservations team on 07 4050 2152 or email H8772@accor.com
The Benson Hotel (Approximate 6 minute walk)
Discount voucher: ALCA2025
Cost:
Group Access Rate 10% off best available rate
Add-on Breakfast: $24 per person / per day
How to book:
To book the negotiated accommodation rate, The Benson Hotel - Central Cairns Accommodation or please call the in-house reservations team on (07) 4046 0300 during business hours.
Hilton Cairns (Approximate 7 minute walk)
Cost:
Hilton Guest room (king or Double): $270.00 / night
Add-on Breakfast: $34 per person / per day
How to book:
To book the negotiated accommodation rate, click here or please call the in-house reservations team on (07) 4052 6724 during business hours or email CRNHI_Reservations@hilton.com, and reference code – 94U
Gilligan’s Hotel & Resort (Approximate 8 minute walk)
Discount voucher: ALCACON
Group Access Rate 10% off best available rate
*Breakfast can be arranged via the partner cafe across the street
How to book:
reservations team on (07) 4041 6566 during business hours or email reservations@gilligans.com.au
Pacific Hotel (Approximate 9 minute walk)
Discount voucher: ALCA
Cost:
$270 per room, per night / room only, valid 07.10.2025 to 11.10.2025
Add-on Breakfast: $25 per person / per day for all in house guests
How to book:
To book the negotiated accommodation rate,
https://reservations.travelclick.com/99309?RatePlanId=10023800
Crystalbrook Flynn | Crystalbrook Bailey (Approximate 16 minute walk)
Cost:
Urban Room Flynn: $250 room only per night
Urban Room Bailey: $225 room only per night
Add-on Breakfast: $38 per person / per day with the restaurant
How to book:
To book the negotiated accommodation rate:
Crystalbrook Flynn | Five-Star Hotel | Cairns Esplanade
Crystalbrook Bailey | Art-inspired Cairns Luxury Accommodation
and enter the promocode ALCA2025 or please call the in-house reservations team on 1300 00 20 50 during business hours or email bailey@crystalbrookcollection.com or flynn@crystalbrookcollection.com
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort (Approximate 16 minute walk)
Cost:
Standard Room: $260 per room, per night / room only
Deluxe Room: $280 per room, per night / room only
Add-on Breakfast: $28 per person / per day
How to book:
To book the negotiated accommodation rate, click here or please call the in-house reservations team on 07 4080 1845 H0534@accor.com
Subject to availability.
Feel-good
Freebies
To help you make the most of your time in Cairns, we’ve rounded up some
feel-good freebies from Cairns Council—perfect for a little movement, mindfulness or just soaking up the tropical vibes
Pilates
When: Thursdays, 6.30am to 7.30am
Location: Fogarty Park
Learn the basics of Pilates at the Fogarty Park soundshell at 6:30am on Thursday mornings. Please bring water, a towel and/or mat.
Zumba Fitness
When: Tuesdays, 5.30pm to 6.30pm
Location: Fogarty Park
Zumba classes feature exotic rhythms set to high energy Latin and international beats. Before you know it you are getting fit and energy levels are soaring. It is easy to do, effective and totally exhilarating.
Aqua Zumba
When: Wednesdays, 5.30pm to 6.30pm
Location: Lagoon
Splash your way into shape with an invigorating low-impact aquatic exercise. Known as the Zumba® "pool party", the Aqua Zumba program gives new meaning to the idea of a refreshing workout.
Integrating the Zumba philosophy with traditional aquatic fitness disciplines, Aqua Zumba® blends it all together into workout that's cardio-conditioning, body-toning, and most of all, exhilarating beyond belief.
