Laura Quinkan Dance Festival
Laura Aboriginal Dance Festival is the celebration of Aboriginal culture in Cape York. The Festival is a biennial event celebrating & showcasing the culture of the Aboriginal people of Cape York Peninsula through song, dance ceremony and performance. The performance and practice of Aboriginal dance & culture at the Laura Aboriginal Dance Festival is a very important element in the preservation & continuance of the unique culture of the region. The Dance Festival Ground at Laura is the site of a very old traditional Bora ground and is a respected and sacred site to Aboriginal people. It is nestled amongst some of the oldest and most spectator rock art in the world. Recently the rock art of the area was awarded Queensland Icon status by the National Trust in recognition of its significance to the environmental and cultural landscape. Known as a meeting ground for the communities of Cape York, the Laura Aboriginal Dance Festival is highly regarded by many Aboriginal people as a place where families meet new and old family members, make new acquaintances and exchange and pass on family histories. In addition, many descendants of Aboriginal people whose people were removed from the area return every festival to learn of their culture and of their ancestry. Consequently the Laura Aboriginal Dance Festival is seen as a very important event in cultural retention. The Festival enables the wider community to witness and gain insight into the uniqueness of Aboriginal culture. Festival spectators witness the story telling of Aboriginal culture through dance, language and art.
Babinda State Hotel
The “Babinda State Hotel” and Rainforest Accommodation is a beautifully restored Federation hotel which was built in 1917 by the Queensland government. The building retains the charm and character of a bygone era and is listed by the Queensland heritage trust. The hotel offers guests a range of accommodation to suit any budget from dormitory to motel style with bathrooms. The hotel’s wide colonial verandas afford a unique view of the rainforest and the highest mountain range in Queensland. The Babinda State Hotel boasts every modern convenience and comfort in a very friendly, informal and typical Queensland atmosphere. Your stay in this historic country hotel will give you a unique experience of Queensland’s hospitality and all the best that North Queensland has to offer.
Kuranda Ngorongoro Lodge
Kuranda Ngorongoro Lodge is a Guest House decorated in African style and in an area well known for birds and animals. It is close to many rainforest walks and the Atherton Tablelands. Kuranda, the village in the rainforest, is two kilometres away. Our guesthouse is situated in the rainforest surrounded by Kuranda National Park, a world heritage area. Bird lover paradise at 450 m above sea level.
Eco Village Resort Mission Beach
Set in unspoiled rainforest and only metres to Mission Beach’s iconic golden stretch of coastline, EcoVillage is exclusively located where the Wet Tropics rainforest fronts the Great Barrier Reef offering self-contained bungalows or spa suites. Eco Village Mission Beach is a unique beach front resort with 17 individual bungalows situated in a tropical rainforest garden setting and is only 20 metres from the white sands of Mission Beach and just a leisurely 10 minute stroll along the beach to shops, restaurants and bars.
Figtree Getaway
Figtree Getaway self contained cottage relax in your own piece of paradise nestled amongst our beautiful Rainforest with amazing wildlife to see, tracks to explore a Cool refreshing private river to swim in all in the heart of the Atherton Tablelands. Your own piece of paradise nestled In amongst our beautiful Rainforest with amazing wildlife to see , exciting rainforest tracks to explore, a Cool refreshing private river to swim in, Only minutes away from all that Atherton tablelands have to offer…
Feast of the Senses
Started in 2003 by members of the then DPI The Feast of the Senses is arguably North Queensland’s premier Tropical Food Experience. Centered around the town of Innisfail, an hour’s drive south of Cairns the festival headlines our impressive variety of rare and exotic fruits whilst also showcasing our enviable range of other produce including meat, seafoods, herbs, spices and wine the Festival celebrates a veritable Smorgasbord of Fine Fare. Nowhere else is such a range of produce and cultures found as in this particular region of Tropical North Queensland. The event has grown into a multi-cultural celebration of the local community.
Australian Armour & Artillery Museum
The museum is privately owned and is the largest museum of its kind in the southern hemisphere. We are dedicated to the collection, preservation, restoration and display of Armoured Vehicles and Artillery from the 1800’s to the present day. Our collection includes armoured vehicles and artillery from both world wars with a particular focus on WWII. Currently our collection consists of 133 armoured vehicles and artillery pieces, many of which will not be found anywhere else in Australia. We are constantly on the lookout for additional pieces of equipment that will make our museum a richer experience for those visiting.
END CREDITS FILM CLUB Cairns inc
Originally formed in the old Palace Cinema, End Credits is a non profit organisation. Incorporated in Cairns, Far North Queensland, End Credits FIlm Club is dedicated to sourcing and screening non mainstream films for it's members and the general public. It is run by a committee of local volunteers, and currently has approximately 350 financial members. A founding member of the Centre of Contemporary Arts we screen films at CoCA in The Theatre regularly as part of our Unseen Cinema series. Starry Night Cinema is End Credits outdoor screening program. Using our large venue inflatable Airscreen, or our smaller venue fast-fold screen and our comfy cherry red deck and directors chairs Starry Nights Cinema events can be popped-up almost anywhere.
Egan & Turner Travel Associates
Egan & Turner Travel Associates is a boutique style travel agency service, designed to cater for the frequent and more discerning traveller in search of new experiences or the ultimate in luxury holidays. We offer exclusive packages, escorted and special interest tours, luxury cruises and holidays with a difference. Egan & Turner Travel Associates is based in Cairns, and is part of the national Travel Associates brand. Personal travel consultation is available by appointment from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
CAIRNS BUSINESS & LEISURE TRAVEL
BLT is a full-service, ATAS accredited travel agency, expertly equipped to take care of all your travel requirements. As North Queensland’s largest independent travel agency, our team has extensive experience in remote and regional travel management within Australia, Papua New Guinea and throughout the world. Whatever your needs are, whether business or personal, we can get you to where you need to be – and back again!
