You can also download a PDF of the map here – Cairns Amateurs Carnival Map

The 2023 Cairns Amateurs Racing Carnival takes place 7th to 9th September 2023.

Cannon Park is located on Mulgrave Road, in the suburb of Woree, in Cairns, Queensland, Australia.

Yes, there is public car parking provided at Cannon Park, however it is restricted. Please refer to the Course Map for the locations of the parking areas.

There will be a designated ‘Meeting Point Marquee’ to the right of the front entrance so you can wait for your friends.

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:

We strongly encourage pre-purchasing tickets online at $30.00 per person per day. Gate entry on race days is $35 per person per day and will be strictly limited. You may experience some delays. EFTPOS and cash facilities will be available.

The Course is a licensed venue and persons under 18 years of age, must be in the constant care of a parent or guardian and will not be permitted to enter Cannon Park without parental supervision. Persons under the age of 18 are not permitted to attend the Gordon’s Pink Jubilee Fashion High Tea, President’s Cocktail Party, The Sapphire Ball and the 18+ events at the track (St Hubert’s Pavilion, Great Northern 1500 Club & Vodka Cruiser Party Pavilion).

Cairns Amateurs reserves the right to require proof of age of any person entering any of the Cairns Amateurs venues. ID will be required.

Gates open at 11.00am on both race days.

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 Sapphire Ball, is appropriate. For all other event information, please refer to the General Information section on this site.

During the Cairns Amateurs Carnival, the Cannon Park Racecourse is a non-smoking area. Designated Smoking areas are provided within the Carnival.

Yes. Race books for each day are available at the Carnival until sold out. The cost of each book is $12.00 and can be purchased at the merchandise stands.

Yes. A variety of items with the Cairns Amateurs logo are available during the Carnival at merchandise stands until sold out. These include caps, stubbie holders and pens.

There is no reserved seating in the general public concourse.

Tickets are available online at cairnsamateurs.org.au.

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)

No. In accordance with Queensland Liquor Licence Regulations, no alcoholic beverages may be brought into Cannon Park as it is a licensed area. No alcohol is allowed to be taken from Cannon Park.

Yes, however please refer to our Terms & Conditions of Entry for full details.

You should refer to the Terms & Conditions of Entry with regard to the allowance of chairs at the racecourse and responsibility for your possessions.

Unless proof can be produced by you, the Far North Queensland Amateur Turf Club Inc. retains the right to refuse entrance to any event or area during the Carnival without a valid and official ticket. This includes the Members Area and Corporate tickets.

Shade is provided by the Cairns Amateurs in some areas of Cannon Park. As this shade does not cover the entire venue, we recommend a hat and sunscreen for your protection. We cannot guarantee that there will be sufficient room for you to obtain shelter from direct sunlight and heat, rain and wind.

Access and facilities for those using wheelchairs is available at the race track.

Yes, public transport to and from Cannon Park is available during the two days of racing. There are also facilities for taxis, private hire vehicles and coaches. Please refer to the General Information section on Transport Options.

If you have misplaced any item at an event during the Carnival, please contact the venue where the event was held to enquire before contacting the Cairns Amateurs office. The Far North Queensland Amateur Turf Club Inc. accepts no responsibility for any lost or stolen items.

Yes, ATM facilities are available at Cannon Park however in the interest of public health we strongly recommend using contactless transactions. EFTPOS facilities will be available at all venues.

Yes there are bookies at Cannon Park and TAB facilities in selected venues. The Cairns Amateurs encourages responsible gaming.

Yes. Officers from the Queensland Ambulance Service and First Response are present at each race day.

The services of the Queensland Police and a private security provider are engaged for every event of the Carnival. We do not provide individual security for any private tents (including Corporate Marquee area).