You can also download a PDF of the map here – Cairns Amateurs Carnival Map
The 2022 Cairns Amateurs Racing Carnival takes place on Thursday 8th to Saturday 10th September.
Yes, the Cairns Amateurs Carnival has a dedicated Bus transfer to make it easier for you to get to and from our great event, please see the timetable below:
Friday
Forward Service, The Benson to Lake Street to Cannon Park ($5 per person)
Bus 1 operates 10:00AM to 4:00PM in 30 minute intervals
Return Service, Cannon Park to The Benson to Lake Street ($5 per person)
2 Buses operating 4:00PM to 7:30PM in 30 minute intervals
Saturday
Forward Service, The Benson to Lake Street to Cannon Park ($5 per person)
Bus 1 operates 10:00AM to 4:00PM in 30 minute intervals
Bus 2 operates 10:30AM to 1:30PM in 30 minute intervals
Return Service, Cannon Park to The Benson to Lake Street ($5 per person)
4 Buses operating 4:00PM to 7:30PM
Due to COVID times, and in the interest of public safety we strongly encourage pre-purchasing tickets online at $25.00 per person per day. Gate entry on race days $35, and will be strictly limited. You may experience some delay. EFTPOS and cash facilities will be available.
The Course is a licensed venue. EFTPOS facilities available at all venues. Persons under 18 years of age, must be in the constant care of a parent or guardian, are not permitted to enter the Course without parental supervision. Persons under the age of 18 are not permitted to attend the Cairns Amateurs Ball. Cairns Amateurs reserves the right to require proof of age of any person entering or at either venue. ID will be required.
We ask that all patrons attending the race course dress in a respectable manner.
For the Members Area at the race course, and in keeping with the tropical Spring theme of the Cairns Amateurs, dress codes for are less formal than many southern race courses, but standards are still expected to be maintained by all who frequent the area. Members & Guests Passes for the appropriate year must be visible and worn at all times. At the Cairns Amateurs Ball, the dress code is Black Tie, with a suit and tie the minimum requirement for men. All attendees are requested to maintain the standard of this gala event. Members are reminded of their responsibility to ensure the attire of their guests at all functions, including the Cairns Amateurs Ball, is appropriate. For all other event information, please refer to the General Information section on this site.
Yes, there are on-course caterers with several different outlets during race days. Food vans are located in the general areas (Number 15 & 16 on Map)