Sports Events
Whether you like to watch the game or get out there and compete yourself, there’s a sporting event for you in Tropical North Queensland.
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Sports15 February 2025
Freestyle Kings 2025
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Sports18 - 21 Apr 2025
Easter at Einasleigh 2025
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Sports19 - 20 Apr 2025
Normanton Barra Classic 2025
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Sports2 - 4 May 2025
Mount Garnet Races and Rodeo 2025
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Sports3 - 4 May 2025
Gregory River Canoe Race 2025
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GBR Masters Games
If you’re a sports fan, you won’t want to miss the Great Barrier Reef Masters Games in 2025! Get ready to witness unparalleled athleticism, fierce competition, and unforgettable moments. With over 20 sports, there is something for everyone!
While you’re here
Travelling through to catch an event or here to participate? Here are some must reads!
Incredible hikes you need to conquer near Cairns
Surrounded by national parks, World Heritage rainforest and the Great Dividing Range, find countless bush walks or hikes within a short distance of Cairns.
An active traveller’s guide to Cairns
Boasting nature’s ultimate keep-fit playground, nutritious local produce for those post-workout gains, and plenty of idyllic spots for some all-important recovery time, Tropical North Queensland is an active traveller’s dream. Here are our top tips to exploring the region like a top athlete:
16 things to do on your first trip to Cairns
If ever the statement “so much to do, so little time” rang true of a destination, Cairns would be it. With the Great Barrier Reef in its front yard and the Wet Tropics rainforest out the back, aside from your bathers, time is the best thing you can pack for a visit to Tropical North Queensland. If it’s your first time in the North Queensland capital, start with these 16 things to do in Cairns.
Seafood lovers’ guide to Cairns
As the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns is teeming with an abundance of restaurants offering fresh, local catches and exceptional seafood. Find the stand-out seafood dishes in Cairns below.
5 Iconic Running Tracks
Let’s be real – most of us don’t entertain the thought of exercising while on holidays, let alone go through the effort of packing our runners and active wear! But if you’re one of those virtuous travellers who likes to fit in a workout here and there while sightseeing (we’ll be by the pool bar if you’re looking for us), then we’ve compiled a list of our top 5 tracks to get those legs a-running.