The Cairns Convention Centre in Queensland Australia will open its new expansion in 2023, changing the entire look of the venue and adding new spaces to the recently refurbished Centre.
The 10,500 sqm expansion includes a large undercover, tropically planted forecourt, and expanded main entry lobby on the entry levels. The Mezzanine level includes a 410-seat plenary lecture space that can be divided into two spaces, three 110 seat meeting rooms that can be combined, and exhibition space for up to 30 display booths.
The new third level includes a 500-seat banquet with a large adjoining pre-function space and external terrace with spectacular views over Trinity Inlet. The Centre is equipped with fully integrated AV systems including projectors, screens and sound systems.
With the Queensland Government Economic Recovery Bid Support Program funding available, an array of 5-star hotels and a city that has been revitalized with significant investment, now is the time to host conferencse in Cairns again.
The Cairns Convention Centre is everything you would expect from an international purpose-built venue located amidst natures pristine playground. Cairns is the only place in the world where the ‘rainforest meets the reef’. Home to two of the world's greatest wonders - the world-heritage listed Great Barrier Reef and the world's oldest rainforest, the Daintree. The Cairns Convention Centre has an auditorium with seats for 2,300 delegates, an arena with 5,000 seats, additional plenary that can fit 410 delegates theatre style, 23 meeting rooms for breakouts, beautiful ballroom for 500 dinner guests, outdoor plaza, spacious lobby for pre-dinner functions and a stunning terrace with views over Trinity Inlet.