CAIRNS CANNON PARK MOTEL

KickArts Contemporary Arts was founded in 1992 by artist Garry Andrews with the support of an artists' collective in Cairns. It was originally called Kick Arts Collective Inc., a name coined by Garry Andrews. After presenting regular exhibitions in the available venues of tropical north Queensland, KickArts established a permanent home at the Cairns Centre of Contemporary Arts in 2004, co-locating here with JUTE theatre Company. This era saw KickArts change its status from an artists' collective to a company limited by guarantee.

Located in the central business district of Cairns, in the Centre of Contemporary Arts, KickArts is a key destination for local and tourist visitors alike who wish to experience the vibrant contemporary visual culture of Tropical North Queensland. KickArts is dedicated to facilitating, presenting and promoting contemporary arts and extending the experience and cultural life of northern Australians and more than 2.2 million annual visitors to Cairns.

Delivering a dynamic and diverse exhibition program, KickArts welcomes more than 45,,000 visitors annually. The KickArts Shop animates the Centre on a daily basis and is a focal point for viewing unique, high quality works of art, craft and design from Australian and international artists.

Entry to the galleries and shop is free.

Why not stay over at our Clean and Friendly Motel, you can use us as a base and take day excursions around the greater Cairns area and we can give plenty of suggestions to what you may be interested in.

Our Motel has recently been described as the Best Motel in Cairns, we have an 8.7 rating from Booking.com and we believe its all about you the Guest, so why not give us a try, we are sure you wont be dis-appointed.

Lyn & Tom Murphy your Hosts

07 4033 5555

Visit the beautiful Cairns Botanical Gardens, perfect on a hot day shaded by the numerous Trees and Plants, with cool breeze's, look out for the numerous Birds and Insect life, even the odd Snake may cross your path, stop take a break have lunch or a coffee at one of the two Garden Cafe's, the little older one situated towards the West of the Gardens is our favourite, however the more modern on to the East is very nice as well, Enjoy you wont be dissapointed

Why not stay over at our Clean and Friendly Motel, you can use us as a base and take day excursions around the greater Cairns area and we can give plenty of suggestions to what you may be interested in.

Our Motel has recently been described as the Best Motel in Cairns, we have an 8.7 rating from Booking.com and we believe its all about you the Guest, so why not give us a try, we are sure you wont be dis-appointed.

Lyn & Tom Murphy your Hosts

Most people visit Cairns for a Holiday at the beautiful beaches, or Explore the beautiful rainforest or our World renowned Great Barrier Reef.

However there are many cultured exhibitions such as Cairns Regional Art Gallery, take the time to explore this one and the many other smaller Galleries around the City, I am sure you will be impressed, Melbourne may be known as the candle amongst the Art Cities, but Cairns is full of surprises.

Housed in a landmark heritage building the Cairns Regional Gallery is the region's premier destination for exhibitions featuring historical and contemporary art by leading regional, national and international artists. The Gallery also presents exhibitions highlighting key works and themes from the permanent collection that focus on the unique cultural heritage of Far North Queensland.

Throughout the year the Gallery presents a range of creative learning programs for audiences of diverse ages and backgrounds including art classes, talks and events that relate to exhibitions and the permanent collection.

Why not stay over at our Clean and Friendly Motel, you can use us as a base and take day excursions around the greater Cairns area and we can give plenty of suggestions to what you may be interested in.

Our Motel has recently been described as the Best Motel in Cairns, we have an 8.7 rating from Booking.com and we believe its all about you the Guest, so why not give us a try, we are sure you wont be dis-appointed.

Lyn & Tom Murphy your Hosts

07 4033 5555

The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest Coral Reef system composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for over 2,300 kilometres (1,400 mi) over an area of approximately 344,400 square kilometres (133,000 sq mi).The reef is located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland Australia.

The Great Barrier Reef can be seen from Outerspace and is the world's biggest single structure made by living organisms.This reef structure is composed of and built by billions of tiny organisms, known as Coral Polyps. It supports a wide diversity of life and was selected as a World Heritage Site in 1981.labelled it one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.The Queensland National Trust named it a state icon of Queensland.

The Great Barrier Reef is a magical experience with many many options of exploring it, from Day trips to Overnight and Longer.

Whichever way you decide to explore the Reef you wont be dissapointed, the fish and other marine life will take your breath away.

Our Motel can arrange for many Tour options, all picking you up from our front door and returning you after your wonderful adventure.

Contact us to arrange a booking, please note if you book through us or directly with the Tour operator the price is the same, so let us take the hassle away from you and we ewill arrange the lot.

Why not stay over at our Clean and Friendly Motel, you can use us as a base and take day excursions around the greater Cairns area and we can give plenty of suggestions to what you may be interested in.

Our Motel has recently been described as the Best Motel in Cairns, we have an 8.7 rating from Booking.com and we believe its all about you the Guest, so why not give us a try, we are sure you wont be dis-appointed.

Lyn & Tom Murphy your Hosts

07 4033 5555

The Kryptonite Challange - will  be the toughest, muddiest, most strenuous and extreme obstacle course event with 30 - 40 crazy mad obstacles. This event is designed to put your strength, stamina, mental grit, persistence and resilience to the test. We recommend that you are part of a team so team-mates can assist one another when attempting some of the awesome obstacles and the massive task of completing this military style obstacle course. Just think about helping your team members covered in mud, clambering up, over,  through and across the course will surely be the most fun, laughs and best day out a team of mates could have. If you don't wish to attempt an obstacle then just miss it out and move on to the next. If you're not part of a team we will be putting lots of teams together at the event or you could attempt the course solo OR even enter the Man or Woman of Steel race for a chance of winning  $500 CASH and the magnificent Kryptonite trophy!!!

MAN & WOMAN OF STEEL RACE!!

Think you have what it takes to get around the kryptonite challenge course in a super fast lightning speed time?

No team just you and the obstacles some of them made harder and more extreme for you super fit challengers.This man of steel challenge is separate to the kryptonite team challenge and will be a race against time.

To get your hands on $500 in cash and be the first to get your name on the kryptonite man of steel trophy just be the fastest around the kryptonite course completing every obstacle on the way around.

All challengers must be over the age of 18 years old.

Why not stay over at our Clean and Friendly Motel, you can use us as a base and take day excursions around the greater Cairns area and we can give plenty of suggestions to what you may be interested in.

Our Motel has recently been described as the Best Motel in Cairns, we have an 8.7 rating from Booking.com and we believe its all about you the Guest, so why not give us a try, we are sure you wont be dis-appointed.

Lyn & Tom Murphy your Hosts

07 4033 5555

Want to see why visitors come from all over the world including Australia, visit Palm Cove or any of the other beautiful Beaches north of Cairns, the beauty is breath taking, take a towel, sunbath on the beaches with a cool breeze, hop in for a swim, however make sure its not stinging jellyfish season, swim where the Life Guards are, and in the nets for best protection. Warning there are crocodiles in these areas.

The Worlds most Beautiful Rainforest Experience.

The Skyrail is a 7.5km journey through World Heritage Rainforest, with hop off hop back on Rainforest boardwalks  and viewing Platforms along the way to the Quaint market town of Kuranda, you can also include the trip back by Rail with amazing scenery, in particular the Barron Falls and Rainforest.

Guided Ranger tours at Red Peak station.

Entry to the Rainforest Interpretation Centre at Barron Falls station.

Lookouts and Historical displays at Barron Falls station.

Trip Guides available in eleven languages.

Free WiFi at Smithfield, Barron Falls and Kurand Terminals and Stations.

You are Welcome to book through us at the same price you would pay at the Station, free pick up and drop back to our Motel is included with the Trip, should you wish to include accomodation as well.

For further information you can contact the Skyrail Office directly or go to skyrail.com.au.

Why not stay over at our Clean and Friendly Motel, you can use us as a base and take day excursions around the greater Cairns area and we can give plenty of suggestions to what you may be interested in.

Our Motel has recently been described as the Best Motel in Cairns, we have an 8.7 rating from Booking.com and we believe its all about you the Guest, so why not give us a try, we are sure you wont be dis-appointed.

Lyn & Tom Murphy your Hosts

07 4033 5555

Why not pay a visit to the Cairns Reef Casino, the only real place to Play.

The Reef Casino complex boasts one of Australia's finest boutique Casinos, a multitude of the best dining experiences and bars,
extensive conference and banqueting facilities, free live entertainment in Vertigo, free Wifi for members in the Casino, the largest indoor LED screen in QLD in the  Casino Sports Arena, 320 on site undercover car parks.

The Casino has an exciting range of table games including Blackjack, Roulette, Mini and Midi Baccarat, Reef Routine, Paradise Pontoon, Sic-Bo, Rapid Roulette and the Money Wheel. Our Casino in Cairns Australia holds over 500 state-of-the-art gaming machines plus a TAB Mega Wall and dedicated Keno Lounge for your enjoyment.
They also have fantastic promotions running seven days a week.

The Reef Hotel Casino in Cairns features two main bars and designated outdoor smoking areas.
You can view all the latest sporting action from around the world on any of the various big screens situated around the Casino.

Why not stay over at our Clean and Friendly Motel, you can use us as a base and take day excursions around the greater Cairns area and we can give plenty of suggestions to what you may be interested in.

Our Motel has recently been described as the Best Motel in Cairns, we have an 8.7 rating from Booking.com and we believe its all about you the Guest, so why not give us a try, we are sure you wont be dis-appointed.

Lyn & Tom Murphy your Hosts

07 4033 5555

Spend time exploring our beautiful City.

Take a stroll around the Esplanade and Marina, the gardens are beautiful and theres Shopping, Restaurants, Eatouts to suit everyones taste.

The walks around and in front of the Marina will leed you past fine dining Restaurants, along the Boardwalks, carry on and you will come to the Main Cruise Liner Wharf and Large Tree Play Area with walkways for the Kids, whilst they are playing try a Coffee on the Small Wharf Cafe next to the Tree Play Area.

Stroll back a through one of the many arcades or side Streets again you will come across so much varitey, with boutique shops, markets, Restaurants, Caffe's and other interesting shops.

Explore our latest street development, Lake Street it has just had a makeover with Beautiful Tropical Planted Islands and Sidewalks, Cobble and Printed Concrete pathways, check out the messages on the Footpaths.

Go back a few more streets and you will come across the Central Plaza, Cairns largest Shopping Mall, with all the Shopping you'll ever need.

Take time to visit one of the many Histroic Hotels, many of which have been modernised, our Favorite is the Crown Hotel around 6.00pm on a Friday Night, the Local Banjo players (numbers can be up to 30 or more) sit out on the Footpath and provide a Free show, buy yourself a drink and pull up one of the Crowns Footpath Dining table and Chairs, you'll love it, all ways reminds me of something you might see in New Orleans.

Whatever you like to do, I am sure Cairns can provide it, I always like to give the RSL Club a plug, you will find it along the Northern end of the Esplanade at the end of the main Restaruant area, its a great breezey place to have something to eat or just a beverage on a Hot day.

Why not stay over at our Clean and Friendly Motel, you can use us as a base and take day excursions around the greater Cairns area and we can give plenty of suggestions to what you may be interested in.

Our Motel has recently been described as the Best Motel in Cairns, we have an 8.7 rating from Booking.com and we believe its all about you the Guest, so why not give us a try, we are sure you wont be dis-appointed.

Lyn & Tom Murphy your Hosts

07 4033 5555

For the past 105 years, Cannon Park has been the home of the Cairns Jockey Club and has continued its commitment to local racing making it one of the top things to do in Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef.

The Cairns Jockey Club attracts locals and visitors to Cannon Park throughout the year for Australia’s Hottest Racing.

Originally owned by the Cannon family, the land where the CJC now sits was donated, with the first race meeting held in 1911. Records show that the first Cairns Cup took place in the early 1900’s.

Cannon Park recently underwent a $1.96 million track redevelopment and stabling upgrade, the Clubs major two day carnival is the Cairns Cup in August and is home to the Cairns Amateurs Carnival.

Our progressive racing strategy, combined with our dynamic events throughout the year is consistently increasing our on-course patronage and viewing audience providing even more value to our sponsors and spectators and making Cairns a must visit for Horse Racing in Australia.

The Club is a proud Tourism Award Winner for the Cairns Cup in 2013 & 2014.

Our new site contains vital racing information and links including, things to do in Cairns, Horse Racing Form Guides, Queensland Horse Racing Acceptances and Nominations, Cairns Attractions, Cairns Holiday Packages, information about Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns Accommodation and Cairns Business Events.

Cannon Park boasts crowds of over 12,000 per day during the peak carnival times and has many function rooms and hospitality areas.

The Cairns Cup is a headline event of the Cairns social calendar and a major highlight each year for the local racing industry and one of the best things to do in Cairns.

The Cairns Jockey Club attracts locals and visitors to Cannon Park throughout the year for Australia’s Hottest Racing. The Cairns Cup is the headline event of the Cairns social calendar and a major highlight each year for the local racing industry and one of the best things to do in Cairns. This year it is on the 13th and 14th of August.

Edmonton Plumbing 100 Club Race Day Saturday 9th April

Century Cranes Tradies and Ladies Race Day Saturday 7th May

IGA Leukemia Charity Race Day Saturday 18th June

Magic Millions / FNQ Up & Coming Stayers Race Day – Tuesday 12th July

Brothers Cairns Cup Ladies Day Saturday 13th August

Brothers Cairns Cup Day Sunday 14th August

Cairns Amateurs Ladies Day Friday 9th September

Cairns Amateurs Cup Day Saturday 10th September

Southern Cross Austereo Hoof Wine and Seafood Race Day Saturday 8th October

Niesar Painting Cox Plate Race Day Saturday 22nd October

Melbourne Cup Race Day Tuesday 1st November

Cairns Colonial Club Christmas Party Race Day Saturday 26th November

Why not stay over at our Clean and Friendly Motel, you can use us as a base and take day excursions around the greater Cairns area and we can give plenty of suggestions to what you may be interested in.

Our Motel has recently been described as the Best Motel in Cairns, we have an 8.7 rating from Booking.com and we believe its all about you the Guest, so why not give us a try, we are sure you wont be dis-appointed.

Lyn & Tom Murphy your Hosts

07 4033 5555

We believe Cannon Park Motel is an attraction in itself, its very clean and friendly, nothings to much trouble for our Guests, we have been described as the Best Motel in Cairns several times in the past month, Cannon Park Motel ts well located and affordable, has plenty of off street parking, a beautiful swiming pool, and a Restaurant and Bar, including room service, we can arrange any Tour Cairns has to Offer, with all Main Cairns Tours picking up and dropping back at our Motel Door.

Tours can be booked and arranged right here for the same PRICE as booking at the Tour Companies own Tour Desks, let us take the hassle away, just decide on which Tour you would like to take and we will arrange the rest.

Some of our closest neighbours:

Chinese Restaurant - Next Door - Recomended

Other Restaurants and Takeaways - 200 - 500 mtrs - Most Deliver

Cannon Park Raceway - 200 mtrs

Stocklands Shopping Mall - 500 mtrs

Famous Cazalys Club - 4 km

Doctors Dentists and other Practioners - 200 - 500mtrs

So why pay hundreds of dollars to be in the Main Town, when our rates are very competitive even with a taxi fare to Town, still a lot less.

Our Restaruant uses only fresh foods, for example we do not mix powder mash potatoes etc, we peel and mash them.

We highly recommend this Atherton Tablelands Food Trail Tour, we can arrange for you at no extra cost, bus will pick you up, and drop you back at our Motel front door.

Food Trail Tours is Cairns tastiest guided tour and an incredibly unique food and wine expreience.

The Tour groups are deliberately kept small allowing you to interact, make new friends and turely enjoy a tasty day and enjoy a few beverages, without worrying about finding your way around or more importantly not having to drive!

Give us a bell if you need more info or Book with or without accomodation.

Your coach travels across the Atherton Tablelands, dry plains, rolling hills, and into World Heritage, Wet Tropics, Rainforest.

Travel off the beaten track to experience exotic tastes, visit private plantations and uncover secerts even the locals dont know about.

Morning tea:

At Lake Barrine, enjoy award winning scones with jam and cream served with local tea, or coffee.

Coffee Plantation:

At Jaques you will view a movie about the family, coffee growing and roasting after which you take a look at the coffee harvester, take a drive around the farm, and savour their amazing coffee.

Cheese and Chocolate Factory:

At Gallo's, experience an exclusive talk about the farm and cheese making process. Then you will enjoy cheese tastings and a piece of their delightful hand made chocolate.

Tropical Fruit Wines:

de Brueys' produce a range of wines, port style wines, liqueurs and creams using tropical fruits, as it's too hot here to grow winemaking grapes. Savour their flavours, at the winery.

Macadamia Plantation:

We have exclusive access to a private macadamia plantation. An informative farm tour talks about the history of the industry, how they are grown, harvested and processed. Once again tastings are provided.

Wet Tropics Rainforest:

The tour takes you to Wet Tropics World Heritage areas including the rainforest at Lake Barrine, the Twin Kauri pines and Curtain Fig Tree. Some of these ancient trees are over 1,000 years old.

Why not stay over at our Clean and Friendly Motel, you can use us as a base and take day excursions around the greater Cairns area and we can give plenty of suggestions to what you may be interested in.

Our Motel has recently been described as the Best Motel in Cairns, we have an 8.7 rating from Booking.com and we believe its all about you the Guest, so why not give us a try, we are sure you wont be dis-appointed.

Lyn & Tom Murphy your Hosts

07 4033 5555

North Queensland Australia is one of the most diverse and beautiful examples of Mother Natures work in the world. This ecologically unique rainforest is home to the most extensive range of rare plants and animals on earth, and all are found within an area of approximately 1200 square kilometers – the largest chunk of protected tropical rainforest in Australia.

We suggest starting with a trip up to Kuranda on the 7.5km Skyrail Gondala Cableway, it takes you up and over a peice of this World Heritage Listed Rainforest, with platform stops along the way, so hop on hop off, to take time admire or simply soak up the smell of the rainforest, at the end of the journey you will visit the little market town of Kuranda, have a browse around Kuranda with a light lunch before catching the Kuranda Scenic Railway which is now classed as one of the best train journeys in the world provides a historic, scenic journey between Kuranda 'The Village in the Rainforest' and Cairns, traversing the mountanous walls of the Barron Gorge National Park, through hand carved solid granit rock tunnels and past tumbling rainforest waterfalls.

Skyrail Gondola Cableway Rainforest Day Tour

Cairns Skyrail cableway day tour takes you on an amazing gondola experience over World Heritage listed Wet Tropics Rainforest in comfortable all weather cable cars. Enjoy birds-eye views as you glide just metres over the canopy, before exploring the forest floor and learning more and stopping at two rainforest mid-stations.

Complimentary Ranger guided boardwalk tours are available at Red Peak station whilst at Barron Falls station, a visit to the Skyrail CSIRO Rainforest Interpretation Centre is a definate must. Take in the spectacular views of the waterfall from three lookout platforms, each offering a different vantage point.  Make sure you book the upgrade to Diamond View (glass floor) experience for that extra thrill ride and more spectacular view of the tropical rainforest canopy.

The following day why not take a drive or Tour up to Cape Tribulation.

The Daintree Cape Tribulation rainforest is a World Heritage Listed area and contains the highest number of plant and animal species that are rare, or threatened with near extinction, anywhere in the world. The Daintree Cape Tribulation Rainforest is a unique area, precariously balanced between the advances of development and the warnings of environmentalists.

Just whatever you do do not miss a chance to see the oldest and most precious of rainforests left in the world. Sir David Attenborough says it is a   world wide treasure that needs to be protected at all costs.  

The Cannon Park Motel is an ideal location to use as a base for the above adventures, we can advise, suggest, arrange some beautiful tours or show you the way if you prefer to drive into and or up to and through some beautiful parts of the Rainforest.