Cairns Adventure Festival Ironman Challenge
Cairns Airport Ironman Championships
Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef Australia, is the host destination for the Adventure Festival Ironman Challenge, becoming part of the global TEAM Challenge Family series of half and full day iron distance races that feature major events in Germany, France, Spain, Denmark, Austria, New Zealand and now Cairns Australia.
"There is no better place in the south pacific region than Cairns Great Barrier Reef to host a Challenge Iron Distance Triathlon" said Mr. Walchshofer from the family owned German company TEAM Challenge GmbH.
The Cairns Adventure Festival Ironman Challenge is a multi sport event including: Ironman 70.3 Cairns & Cairns Airport - Ironman Cairns Triathlons, RRR Mountain Bike Challenge, Coral Coast Triathlon, Hekili GBR Ocean Challenge, Quicksilver Reef Swim - Green Island, Cairns Post Bright Night Run & McDonalds Ironkids Cairns Triathlon.
Outdoor concerts and lots of fun events will be arranged for everyone to get into the lively atmosphere and maybe you could even think about joining in on some of the family and children's triathlons that will be organised around the main event. Just make sure you register for our spot early to become a Cairns Ironman Challenger.
Don't miss out on this great event that has something for the whole family. Book your stay in Cairns now and secure your place at the Cairns Adventure Festival Ironman Challenge. Plus, don't forget to book your Cairns tours and experiences using the link below for the best rates and advice!
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In terms of the Cairns scenic course and natural backdrop the Cairns Ironman events are tipped to match the iconic status of the Hawaiian Ironman Challenge.
Ironman 70.3 & Cairns Airport Ironman Cairns Triathlons will feature a course memorable for the 3.8 kilometer swim in the tropical waters of Palm Cove- The 180 kilometer bike leg that travels up one of the most breathtaking scenic coastal roads in Australia towards the small but world famous Port Douglas - and a 42.2 kilometer grueling road run.
Currently the pinnacle 'Ironman 70.3' is held in Roth Germany. Challenge Roth is a legendary event attracting 5,000 competitors and 150,000 spectators every year, returning an economic benefit to Germany of around $18.4 million.
This iconic Cairns event will attract athletes from all over Australia and across the world with competitors arriving for pre-race acclimatization training and post race touring, sight seeing and other fun activities with family and friends.
As an example the Noosa - Triathlon Multisport Festival and Mooloolaba Triathlon are sold out almost a year in advance and over the years they have made a big impact on their local economy during traditional tourism low seasons with guests opting to holiday in the region for up to two weeks at a time.
We strongly advise you to make your June holiday accommodation bookings now to ensure you can be located in a region of Cairns that is suitable for accessing ironma training facilities and within walking distance of all the tourist attractions that Cairns, northern beaches, Palm Cove and Port Douglas has to offer. Maybe mix it up and have a week in Cairns and a week in the beaches of Cairns.
Should you wish to participate in the Cairns Adventure Festival Sport and Lifestyle Expo that will run from to promote your selection of sports gear, clothing, food and drink stalls for both athletes and the general public then please contact the Cairns Adventure Festival organisers
If you would like to register as an ironman athlete please see the registration online: Cairns Adventure Festival organisers.
Good luck everyone and remember June in Cairns is beautiful sunny weather and it is peak season for other incoming conferences and events so holiday accommodation will be at a premium. Book early with Cairns Holiday Specialists - or if you are looking for group accommodation then ask for the Cairns Accommodation Group Specialists - They can also arrange airport transfers, group tours, and sightseeing and they work with PCO's and travel agents.
Cairns Triathlon Adventure Festival Accommodation
The Cairns Airport Adventure Festival Ironman Triathlon is gathering a lot of excitement from not only Cairns athletes but also athletes that have signed up for participation in the new years sporting events as they come to hand.
Some of these new Cairns Ironman Triathlon events are single participation and some are corporate team based events and participants are coming from all over Australia and overseas to participate in this great athletic sports event to be held in beautiful Cairns Queensland Australia.
June is traditionally the beginning of the peak tourist season in Cairns with tourists flocking to see the Great Barrier Reef on glorious sunny days whilst the rest of the country is heading into cold winters so accommodatin option are at full capacity so you need to lock away your triathlon accommodation early if you are to get the location of your choice on the Cairns or Palm Cove Esplanade hotels, apartments and resorts.
The Cairns Ironman triathlon adventure festival participants will need to be housed in holiday accommodation around the city of Cairns to ensure accessibility to events and training facilities and function venues are within easy running distances or a short car ride. They will also need accommodation to store triathlon bikes and other sporting equipment.
Please Note:-
Pre-post accommodation for the Cairns Ironman triathlon adventure festival event in prime locations is already starting to feel capacity as at this time of year there are also a lot of large conference groups and inbound tourist groups travelling from all over the world and taking up bulk accommodation block in Cairns hotels, resorts and self contained apartments so we urge you to consider locking in your Cairns, Palm Cove and Port Douglas pre-post ironman triathlon accommodation as soon as possible.
Please contact the Cairns Holiday Specialists to find your family or corporate group some Cairns accommodation that will satisfy your needs for ease of participation in the Cairns Challenge and ancillary events associated.
Phone them on (07) 4059 5959 or 1300 780 806 or have a look on the website
When booking your Cairns and Palm Cove triathlon accommodation with Cairns Holiday Specialists you also receive a Best Room Rate Guarantee, and Discounts on Cairns Tours & Attractions
Port Douglas Coral Coast Triathlon
Port Douglas Accommodation Update
The Port Douglas Coral Coast Triathlon is a traditional yearly event for Port Douglas and north Queensland and is hotly contested with outsiders flying in to compete with the Cairns and Port Douglas locals.
This year the event is to be included as part of Challenge Cairns triathlon adventure festival with the event being run over the last weekend in May.
Triathlon athletes competing in this event would need to arrive a few days earlier to acclimatize to the heat and get to know the triathlon course layout to give them the best advantage.
For all your Port Douglas Triathlon accommodation bookings see Port Douglas Travel or call them on 07 4059 59 59 or 1300 852 526 or have a look on the website
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Cairns Great Barrier Reef Tours | Dive-Snorkel | Scuba Doo | Pontoon | GBRA
- Departs From: Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street
- Duration:
7 hours (approx) or less depending on options
Spend up to 3 hours exploring the amazing underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef on this full-day outer reef cruise to a floating pontoon. Perfect for families, the pontoon has plenty of room to gear up for snorkelling or just relaxing in the sun with a book and cold drink. Enjoy a semi-submersible coral viewing tour with commentary, check out the underwater observatory, take part in an eco talk with a marine biologist and much more on this fabulous day on the Great Barrier Reef.
Great Barrier Reef Tour | Cairns | 3 Dive & Snorkel Reefs
- Departs From: Reef Fleet Terminal Cairns
- Duration:
5 hours to explore the Great Barrier Reef at 3 different sites
Return cruise approx 1.5 hours each way
Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef on Cairns' newest, fasted and most stable reef vessel, visiting three different pristine reef sites throughout the day! Includes a delicious breakfast, lunch and snacks throughout the day, plus all the high-quality snorkelling gear you'll need to explore the reef at your own pace. Scuba diving also available!
Cairns Helicopter Flights | Outer Reef - 40 Minute Helicopter Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flight
- Departs From: General Aviation Airport
- Duration:
40 Minutes
On our Cairns helicopter flight we soar over the Great Barrier Reef for 40 minutes taking in all the magnificent sites of the reef below. Our 40 minute Great Barrier Reef helicopter scenic flight takes in Green Island, Arlington Reef, Vlasoff Sand Cay and the outer edges of the Australian continental shelf. During the months of July to August keep a look out for humpback whales as they migrate north to calve in the safe waters of the reef.
Cairns Reef Tours | Green Island Snorkel Tour | FULL DAY Great Barrier Reef Tour
- Departs From: Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street, Cairns
- Duration:
5 Hours on Green Island - 9:00am Departure (Big Cat)
4 Hours on Green Island- 11:00am Departure (Reef Rocket)Return to Cairns at 5:00pm for both tours
Enjoy a day of snorkelling on the reef and exploring a tropical island on this full day tour to Green Island - one of Cairns' most popular family-friendly Great Barrier Reef destinations. Later departures available for those who'd prefer to sleep in and just spend the afternoon on the reef. Scuba diving, helmet diving and scenic reef flights also available on the island (extra cost), plus visit Australia's largest captive Saltwater Crocodile at Marineland Melanesia on the island.
Daintree Rainforest Tour, Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge | DUT CTR
- Departs From:
- Duration:
Approx. pick up time: Cairns - 7:00am and Port Douglas - 8:15am.
Approx. return time: Cairns - 7:00pm and Port Douglas - 6:00pm
Spend a full day exploring the amazing World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest north of Cairns. You'll be mesmerised as you walk through the oldest continually surviving rainforest on Earth, home to an amazing diversity of life from the tiniest delicate ferns to beautiful butterflies gliding through the forest to giant trees and the thick twisted vines that hang from the canopy. Swim in the crystal clear waters of Mossman Gorge and feel the sand between your toes on Cape Tribulation beach - the place where two World Heritage listed sites meet - the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
Green Island HALF DAY Tour Ex Cairns | Snorkel & Dive Great Barrier Reef Australia
- Departs From: Reef Fleet Terminal Cairns
- Duration:
2 or 3 hours
Times are approx
Meet Gavin the world famous Parrot Fish in the waters off Green Island, he simply loves a good selfie to show off his green teeth Green Island is a nesting island for turtles so you may very well come across a few whilst snorkelling in the islands lagoon. Take a selfie with the World's Largest Captive Crocodile "Cassius" in the background at Marineland Melanesia on Green Island. Take a sneaky half day reef tour away from Cairns and snorkel with the vibrant fish on the Great Barrier Reef on Green Island. There is so much to see and do on Green Island, scenic helicopter flights, Seawalker helmet diving, scuba diving, boat snorkel tours, parasailing, Marineland Melanesia, reestaurants, bars, swimming pool, showers, lockers and shops.
Hilton Hotel Cairns
1 Bedrooms 
1 Bathrooms 
Carparks 
Restaurant 
Fitness Centre 
Pool 
Internet Access 
Disabled Access 
24hr Reception 
Cable Tv/Austar 
Wedding Venue 
Elevator 
Bar 
Room Service 
Resort Shop 
Daily Servicing 
Family Friendly 
Free Night Offer 
Perfect location at the Cairns Waterfront, near Cairns Esplanade Lagoon and Reef Fleet Terminal. When not participating or watching Cairns Adventure Festival relax by the pool, bar or at the waterfront Restaurant. Great Specials Available.
DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns
Wireless Internet 
Beach Front 
Guest Laundry 
Ocean Views 
Great Location on the Cairns Esplanade - be part of the action of the Cairns Adventure Festival and cheer the participants on as they complete the Cairns Airport Ironman Run back into Cairns City.
Cairns Plaza Hotel
Free WiFi 
Free Car Parking 
Located on the Cairns Esplanade - enjoy being close to the action of the Cairns Adventure Festival! FREE Daily Breakfast included.
Mantra Trilogy Cairns
BBQ Facilities 
Childrens Pool 
Weekly Servicing 
Located on the Esplanade near the Cairns Lagoon and Night Markets - you are walking distance to Cairns' attractions and in the heart of the action for Cairns Adventure Festival.
Cairns City Apartments
Enjoy spacious 1, 2 or 3 bedroom self contained apartment style accommodation walking distance to Cairns Esplanade, dining and Cairns shopping centre.
Bay Village Tropical Retreat Cairns Resort
Breakfast Offer 
Located a short walk to Cairns Espalande, Bay Village Tropical Retreat offers hotel accommodation and self contained holiday apartments. Ensure to ask us about our Breakfast Bonus for your stay.
Cairns Queenslander Holiday Apartments
Cairns central hotel and apartment style accommodation within easy walking distance to Cairns Esplanade featuring onsite Restaurant, 2 swimming pools, guest laundry and FREE WiFi.
Cairns Queens Court Holiday Accommodation
Pets Allowed 
Located a short walk to Cairns Esplanade, Queens Court offers comfortable accommodation with a choice of 2 1/2 star budget hotel rooms or 4 star hotel and studio rooms with kitchenette options. FREE Breakfast & FREE WiFi
Coral Towers Holiday Apartment Suites Cairns
Located on northern end of Cairns Esplanade, Coral Towers holiday apartments are a short walk to Cairns city centre offering One or Two Bedrrom self contained apartments. FREE WiFi
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Swim Up Bar 
Beauty/Hairdresser 
Bicycle Hire 
Tennis Court 
Located on the Cairns Esplanade Rydges Esplanade Resort offers great accommodation and facilities including Swim Up Bar, Gym, Tennis, 3 Swimming Pools and a choice of Hotel and Apartment style accommodation.
Beachfront Apartments Palm Cove - Island Views
Enjoy spacious 1, 2 or 3 bedroom ocean front accommodation overlooking Palm Cove Esplanade. These luxury holiday apartments feature large balconies, elevator access to apartment, secure carparking, Swimming Pool, gourmet kitchen - all located overlooking the popular Palm Cove beach.
Palm Cove Accommodation - Apartments ST
Day Spa 
Enjoy the relaxation of Palm Cove staying in a luxury Resort Room or private self contained holiday apartment in the beachfront village of Palm Cove. Ensure to ask us about our FREE night offers.
Alamanda Palm Cove Private Beachfront Apartment 11
Heated Pool 
Enjoy beachfront holiday staying at Alamanda Private Apartments Palm Cove. This ground floor suite features direct beach access from ground floor patio and self contained holiday apartment facilities. Enjoy onsite beachfront restaurant, day spa and 3 resort swimming pools.
Mantra Amphora Resort
Located in the centre of Palm Cove village with large swmming pool, Mantra Amphora offers a great value accommodation option for your beachfront holiday.
Beach Club Apartments Palm Cove
Located in the heart of Palm Cove these private holiday apartments and spa rooms offer unbeatable value. Facilities include three swimming pools, spa, day spa, fitness room, tennis and onsite restaurants. Ensure to ask about our FREE night offers.
Cayman Villas Private Holiday Apartments
Enjoy the heated swimming pool after a day of competing or watching the excitement of the Cairns Adventure Festival. These private apartments offer luxury at an affordable price.
Heritage Private Apartments Port Douglas
Located in the hear of Macrossan Street, these private apartments offer a great base to explore Port Douglas and enjoy the festivities of the Cairns Adventure Festival. Only a short walk to Four Mile beach to watch the Triathalon!
