Council News

About our region

Esplanade markets

Community profiles

The region is a diverse, multicultural community where people truly make the difference from the Daintree in the north, to Mirriwinni in the south. More...

Lagoon and CBD

Economic Development

Cairns Regional Council, through its Economic Development and Innovation Unit, has a clear focus on economic growth and long-term sustainability. More...

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Facts & Figures

The Cairns Region is located within on a narrow coastal strip between the Great Dividing Range and the Coral Sea, and is part of Australia’s Wet Tropics. More...

Family History

Heritage

Historical information about the Cairns region, heritage register, character precincts, history of suburb and street names, local heritage trails and more. More...

Partnerships Cairns

Partnership Cairns

Partnership Cairns is a mechanism for businesses or community members to contribute to the enhancement of the appearance of the city and its surrounds through sponsorship programs. More...

Esplanade Fish

Photo gallery

A selection of images showcasing Council assets, events and local scenes. All photographs are protected by copyright - conditions of use apply. More...

Sister Cities

Sister cities

Sister Cities foster meaningful links with communities in other countries, promote international goodwill and share economic, community, cultural and social interaction. More...

Palm Cove beach

Tourist information

The Cairns region is a renowned tourism destination. It's the only place in the world where two World Heritage areas meet - the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest. More...

List your community event on Council's calendar

What's on

Cairns Regional Council Events Calendar is regularly updated to include everything from committee and council meeting to annual festivals, shows and cultural events. More...