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The following 36 industry partners were on hand to showcase their products: AJ HACKETT
ALL SEASONS CAIRNS COLONIAL CLUB RESORT
ANGSANA RESORT & SPA GREAT BARRIER REEF
CAIRNS CONVENTION CENTRE
CAIRNS CRUISE LINER TERMINAL
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The Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal is Cairns’ newest and most exciting function, event and exhibition space situated on the waterfront. Painstakingly restored, the heritage listed wharf shed, over 100 years old, has been transformed into a modern facility offering practicality and style for your event or function, while retaining the class and appeal of yesteryear. The unique waterfront location with views across Trinity Inlet provide a special feeling for any occasion, our venue together with recommended providers will ensure your event is something all guests will remember fondly. Located minutes walk from the Cairns Convention Centre and major city hotels, the Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal is a uniquely historic waterfront experience! Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal, a proud Ports North venue. |
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CaPTA GROUP
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The CaPTA Group operates nature-based tours and attractions in Tropical North Queensland offering unique event venues; team-building activities and touring options. Explore the Tropical North with Tropic Wings Coach Tours – itineraries personally tailored to suit pre and post touring options, private charters and airport transfers. Reward and motivate conference delegates with teambuilding on a white water rafting eco adventure with RnR Rafting. Host an event amidst the oldest rainforest in the world at Rainforestation Nature Park, catering for up to 2000 guests for an exclusive event offering an Indigenous cultural experience, rainforest tours by Army Duck and a wildlife Park. Discover our Wildlife Habitat in Port Douglas and Cairns Wildlife Dome in the heart Cairns City for events with a difference. |
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DAINTREE STATION
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A short drive north of Port Douglas is the Australian Muster Experience, a unique outback experience offering guests an authentic representation of life on a working cattle station. The experiences are hosted in a 19th Century inspired outback station shed with theatre seating overlooking the arena and uninterrupted views to Port Douglas. Surrounded by the majestic Daintree Rainforest and featuring real Aussie Stockmen demonstrating their skills in horsemanship, cattle mustering and whip cracking – it’s an informative and great show for all! |
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DOWN UNDER TOURS
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Down Under Tours are the transportation specialists in Far North Queensland. We remain the premier choice for convention and incentive solutions with a comprehensive array of services from airport transfers, shuttles and charters, logistical support, itinerary planning and writing to pre and post touring and tailored made partner programs. Offering a fleet of five-star vehicles ranging in size from four-seat 4WDs to 53 seat luxury touring coaches and including Down Under By Appointment, an elite range of luxury vehicles. We pride ourselves on our reputation for a superior level of customer service, focusing on detail and precision with professional and experienced staff. |
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EVENTS NQ
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Everyone loves a successful event. Our company has been partner to thousands of events held in North Queensland & surrounding areas for two simple reasons: we have the people and the equipment event organisers can rely on. Locally owned and operated for over 30 years in North Queensland, Events NQ prides itself on providing solutions and a high level of customer service |
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FLAMES OF THE FOREST
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Flames of the Forest is the largest, permanent off site venue in Tropical North Queensland, located 10 minutes south of Port Douglas in the heart of one of the oldest rainforest’s on earth. The venue has a permanent Hoecker/Marquee lined with stunning black silk and black velvet drapes, highlighted with sparkling, handmade crystal and bud light chandeliers – an elegant rainforest ballroom. The venue offers luxury bathrooms, padded chairs and eye catching custom designed table décor, unlimited entertainment, spectacular rainforest and sugar cane reveals, pyrotechnics and blazing logos and fire trails – all with the benefit of no noise restrictions! |
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GREAT BARRIER REEF HELICOPTER GROUP
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Great Barrier Reef Helicopters is the largest and most experienced helicopter operator in Tropical North Queensland. At GBR we offer unique helicopter experiences that are simply awe inspiring – scenic flights, transfers to the Great Barrier Reef platforms, group movements to our exclusive sites, charters from the airport or flights to a destination of your choice - with our passion and enthusiasm for aviation you are spoilt for choice - and the choices are endless. Our fleet size gives us the capacity to move large groups of people quickly and efficiently, whether for chartered transfer or off site event. |
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HILTON CAIRNS
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After a $6 million makeover, the waterfront Hilton Cairns is now home to the newest, most sophisticated rooms and the region’s most forward-thinking events floor. Just 10 minutes from Cairns Airport and a short stroll from major shopping and business hubs, the hotel is centrally located and only 500 yards from the Cairns Convention Centre. Business should be at your leisure. Gather in one of the seven modern and flexible meeting rooms and breakout to enjoy tropical gardens and a refreshing ocean breeze. From outdoor garden parties to waterfront cocktail soirees, Hilton Cairns offers a variety of truly unique locations and experiences. |
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HOLIDAY INN CAIRNS
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Indulge yourself at the relaxing Holiday Inn Cairns with stunning Coral Sea views and boat trips to the Great Barrier Reef. |
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KURANDA SCENIC RAILWAY
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The historic Kuranda Scenic Railway offers visitors a unique experience & spectacular views travelling through the World Heritage listed Barron Gorge National Park. This scenic journey now offers you the comfort to travel to or from Kuranda in KSR Gold Class. This premium class of train travel comes with delicious finger foods and alcoholic beverages served by our dedicated attendant. Ask us about our historic Freshwater Railway Station an ideal offsite venue for your next special event in Tropical North Queensland! |
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MANTRA GROUP
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Encompassing the Peppers, Mantra and BreakFree brands, Mantra Group offers over 50 conference and incentive focused retreats, resorts and hotels throughout Australia and New Zealand. In Tropical North Queensland each team can stage a conference or event of varying size, theme or budget. |
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SEA TEMPLE RESORT & SPA
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Mirvac Hotels & Resorts have four stunning venues in Tropical North Queensland situated in Cairns, Palm Cove and Port Douglas. These well known brands including Sea Temple Resort & Spa Port Douglas, Sea Temple Resort & Spa Palm Cove, The Sebel Cairns and Cairns Harbour Lights. Each venue offers versatile meeting and event space from 10 to 600 guests, professional audio visual facilities, creative themeing ideas in addition to contemporary menu options. Mirvac Hotels & Resorts pride themselves in having such diverse and exceptional properties, indulgent day spas and a magnificent golf course allowing them to deliver the finest in accommodation, services and guest facilities. |
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NOVOTEL CAIRNS OASIS RESORT
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This 4.5 star resort offers three meeting rooms and two boardrooms with an abundance of natural light. The former seats from 50 to 150 delegates theatre-style and the latter from 12 to 20 persons. Free wireless internet is available in the lobby, bar and conference rooms. These facilities deliver meet@novotel conference and catering standards, the national benchmark for excellence for Novotel properties while the tranquillity of the resort’s tropical gardens and central lagoon pool with its cascading water feature provide a relaxed and casual backdrop. Set in two hectares of lush, tropical gardens featuring towering mature palms and 50 year old trees, the 314 room resort is located 100m from the city centre, and just a seven minute stroll to the Cairns Convention Centre. |
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NOVOTEL PALM COVE RESORT
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Novotel Palm Cove Resort is a popular resort for business and leisure, located just 20 minutes from Cairns International Airport. The resort has six purpose built meeting rooms all that offer an abundance of natural light and catering for up to 500 delegates. The tropical north is a great destination for your next conference group to enable them to renew, energise and rejuvenate and Novotel Palm Cove Resort is the place to do it! Get out of the city where your delegates will be much more productive and can experience any number of outdoor entertainment and dining options. Our professional and dedicated conference and events team will ensure the success of your event and with fabulous resort facilities and services available including spacious and contemporary accommodation, three pools, day retreat, resort shop, nine-hole golf course, restaurant and bar your delegates will never want to leave! |
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OCEAN HOTELS AND TOURISM
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Ocean Hotels and Tourism is one of the largest owner-operators of hotels and resorts in Far North Queensland with 479 hotel |
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OFF-SITE CONNECTIONS EVENT MANAGEMENT
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OSC provide event solutions in Cairns, Palm Cove, Port Douglas and surrounds. From team activities and experiences, conference solutions, décor and theming for any style or themed event whether in a hotel, resort, convention centre or in a unique setting including the beach, in the rainforest or on a sugar-cane farm. Event solutions including; • unique and off-site venues • technical production • décor and styling • theming • entertainment • catering • day and team experiences • transportation and much more. Contact the OSC team to make your next TNQ program easy to plan and one to remember. |
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PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL
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Superbly located in the City Centre, right on the Esplanade overlooking the Marina, Esplanade Lagoon and Casino the Pacific International Hotel is ideal for any meeting, conference, function or event. Within easy walking distance (200 metres) to the Cairns Convention Centre the hotel offers spacious accommodation with harbour views, and private balconies. Features include Bushfire Flame Grill, Sugarcane Rhumbar and Lounge, guest laundries, swimming pool, tour desk, lobby shop, free parking, wireless internet and much more. The Pacific International Hotel is independently, locally owned and operated and it’s the small personal touches and high standard of hospitality that make this property stand out. The superb views from the hotel’s terrace make a magnificent back drop for any function or event. |
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PARADISE PALMS RESORT & COUNTRY CLUB
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Located just 20 minutes north of Cairns at the base of rainforest clad mountains, Paradise Palms Resort & Country Club invites discerning guests to participate in a special visitor experience. Paradise Palms is in a class of its own when it comes to creating memorable events, with the sky the only limit. Comprising one of Australia’s top championship golf courses, extensive clubhouse and conference facilities, newly opened 96 room resort, large restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining options, mini-golf, adventure playground for children and much more. Conference facilities include a range of flexible conference rooms including an abundance of natural lighting, large outdoor function areas, and a dedicated in-house catering and functions team. |
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PORT DOUGLAS CATERING & EVENTS
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Port Douglas Catering & Events are an award winning event and catering specialists. Operating locally for 15 years, Port Douglas Catering & Events have extensive local knowledge, fresh ideas and access to unique venues. Delivering food with flavour and flair: Our services encompass private chefs, stunning off-site events and complete event management. |
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POSEIDON SAILAWAY
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Poseidon Sailaway is a family owned/operated business based in Port Douglas. |
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PULLMAN REEF HOTEL CASINO
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Pullman Reef Hotel Casino is the most prestigious accommodation and entertainment complex in Cairns, located in the heart of the city, walking distance to Cairns Convention Centre and overlooking the majestic Trinity Inlet. Packed with great dining and entertainment options, the hotel is home to award winning restaurant Tamarind and the Cairns Wildlife Dome. The hotel features Cairn’s largest hotel function space within a fully integrated hotel meeting facility accommodating up to 600 guests in eleven function rooms. Our hotel boasts 128 truly luxurious accommodation rooms and suites, each with their own Jacuzzi style spa bath and a garden balcony. |
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QANTAS AIRWAYS LTD
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Qantas has a dedicated Tourism Development department focused on business tourism. Specially negotiated airfares may be made available for international inbound incentive/conference travel. Qantas conference on-line is a product which can be used by delegates to book and pay for their own airfares, obtaining access to "best fare of the day" on Qantas domestic flights via your website. For Qantas and Qantaslink services, you will find fares, schedules, availability, booking services, redeeming Frequent Flyer reward points all in the one place. Qantas offers approximately 750 international services every week to around 80 destinations across Europe, North America, South America, South Africa and the Asia-Pacific region. Within Australia the airline operates more than 5,000 domestic flights a week, serving city and regional destinations across the country. |
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QUICKSILVER GROUP
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When it comes to motivating your delegates and high achievers, there’s no better inspiration than nature itself. Experience the living natural wonder of the Great Barrier Reef with the Quicksilver Group, Australia’s most awarded cruise company. With the widest range of reef experiences and the expertise to make your reef experience special, you can choose from exclusive charters or nonexclusive group reservations, full or half day reef excursions, evening cocktail cruises and even themed dinners on the beach at tropical Green Island. Cairns, Palm Cove or Port Douglas departures are available. Our Green Island Resort conference room provides a first class meeting facility with a difference, hosting up to 40 delegates. Quicksilver’s dedicated conference and incentive staff will help you design your perfect event. |
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RYDGES HOTELS & RESORTS
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Rydges Hotels & Resorts has your conferencing requirements covered. With three hotels located right in the heart of Cairns - only minutes from the Cairns Convention Centre, Central Rydges Plaza, Rydges Tradewinds and Rydges Esplanade combine to offer access to over 550 accommodation rooms and 20 meeting rooms. |
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AHL HOTELS & RESORTS
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Leave the Skyscrapers for sand castles and shed your suit for barefoot, at Rydges Sabaya Resort. The Resort has been transformed after a multimillion dollar redevelopment and offers one of the largest conference facilities in Port Douglas. Contemporary accommodation options include Resort Rooms, One and Two Bedroom Apartments, which are perfect for those travelling with families or delegates twin sharing. We’re here to help you from start to finish, with an extensive range of partner and kids packages, transport and theming options. We work with Tourism and Theming/AV partners to ensure the success of your event, be it work or play! |
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SHANGRI-LA CAIRNS
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Shangri-La Hotel, The Marina, Cairns’ has uninterrupted panoramic views of the spectacular Trinity Bay, world-class Marlin Marina and breathtaking mountain ranges allow you to experience the tropical north at its best. With a purpose-built Event Centre and a total of 16 technology intelligent event rooms, spectacular views and exceptional facilities, Shangri-La Hotel, The Marina, Cairns is the perfect event venue for all occasions. The hotel’s diverse and dynamic range of space extends from the naturally lit event rooms to a host of outdoor locations, complemented by a team of professional and attentive experts to ensure that your event will be sure to impress. Shangri-La Hotel, The Marina, Cairns is a truly impressive venue for your next conference or event. |
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SHERATON MIRAGE PORT DOUGLAS RESORT
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An absolute beachfront oasis of 5 star luxury set amongst 147 hectares of lush tropical gardens with 2 hectares of sparkling swimmable blue lagoons. Our venues include the largest resort conference facility in the tropics, the Glade Pavilion, which is a superb pillarless venue catering for up to 1000 cocktail style. You’ll find the range of outdoor locations and theming possibilities endless, from barefoot black-tie barbeques by the lagoon to lavish ballroom galas. Imagine an intimate event on Gilligan’s Island, set on the spectacular lagoons or a magnificent function at Fairview at the Mirage Country Club with the Daintree Rainforest providing a dramatic backdrop. |
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SKYRAIL RAINFOREST CABLEWAY
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Skyrail Rainforest Cableway is a unique rainforest experience taking visitors on an amazing journey through Australia’s World Heritage protected Tropical Rainforests. Guests glide just metres above the rainforest canopy in Skyrail’s comfortable six person gondola cabins, before alighting at two rainforest mid-stations to explore and learn more from the forest floor. The flexibility of the Skyrail experience means it can be tailored to suit specific event requirements, making it the perfect complement to your conference, incentive or special event. Personalised event merchandise and guided tour options are also available; please contact Skyrail’s Sales and Marketing Team for more details. |
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THALA BEACH LODGE
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Located on a private peninsula just south of Port Douglas, family owned five-star Thala Beach Lodge boasts 83 deluxe timber bungalows on 145 acres of natural forest and two kilometres of absolute private beach frontage. An island on the mainland. This unique resort with advanced eco-tourism accreditation sits spectacularly on top of the headland providing breathtaking views of untouched coastline and the Coral Sea, and is the perfect setting for special incentives or small conference groups. The bungalows are built high on stilts and nestle in the forest canopy providing a magical and unobtrusive relationship with the natural world. The views from Osprey’s Restaurant and Curlews Reading Room are simply panoramic. Guests enjoy events amongst the birds in surrounding treetops whilst savouring worldclass fine food with friendly five-star service. |
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THE SEBEL CAIRNS
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The five star Sebel Cairns is perfectly located in the heart of Cairns City, and the closest 5 star hotel to Cairns Convention Centre. |
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TJAPUKAI ABORIGINAL CULTURAL PARK
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Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park is one of Tropical North Queensland’s most unique venues and is the perfect place to hold your next special event, conference, team building or incentive program. With great flexibility and attention to detail, we can cater to any themes (indigenous or non indigenous content is optional) and individually tailor each event within our spectacular natural rainforest setting. Our night product is truly something special and transports you back to the dreamtime with arrival into our Magic Space and amazing visual effects show with our Quinkin Spirit and fireball explosions. |
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TOURISM PORT DOUGLAS & DAINTREE
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The Port Douglas Daintree region is located an hour’s drive north of Cairns. The only destination in the world where two World Heritage Areas meet, - the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. Port Douglas Incentives provides the Conference & Incentive market with information on the vast range of facilities and services including luxury accommodation, themed events, audio visual expertise, meet and greet services, coach transfers, conference and meeting facilities, leisure activities and attractions, all within the spectacular natural beauty of this World Heritage region. Port Douglas Incentives as part of Tourism Port Douglas Daintree, supports and assists you in staging the greatest events in the most accessible paradise on Earth. Port Douglas – World Heritage, World Class. |
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WILDLIFE TROPICAL NORTH QUEENSLAND
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Wildlife TNQ is a collection of quality wildlife experiences located within easy access from Cairns, Port Douglas, Palm Cove and Kuranda. Cairns Tropical Zoo is the largest and most diverse collection of native and exotic wildlife in the Tropical North. Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is the ultimate eco-adventure for visitors who enjoy experiencing wildlife in a natural setting. Situated right in the heart of Kuranda Village are our boutique attractions, Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Kuranda. |
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