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A WORLD CLASS tropical CITY • Gateway to iconic The Great Barrier Reef • Vibrant, sophisticated tropical city • Unique natural attractions • World-class infrastructure • International Airport
WORLD CLASS LOCATIONS
• Iconic Great Barrier Reef • Ancient tropical Rainforest • Pristine tropical beaches • Waterfalls and Gorges • Rich marine life and wildlife
Cairns is renowned internationally as the gateway to two of the world’s most precious and pristine natural wonders - the Great Barrier Reef and ancient tropical Rainforest Cairns is a vibrant, sophisticated tropical city that welcomes more than two million visitors every year. Our region’s unique natural attractions, enviable climate, relaxed lifestyle and friendly hospitality make this one of Australia’s most desirable places to live, visit and do business. With our world-class infrastructure and services, and Cairns Regional Council’s film-friendly approach, Cairns is the smart choice for your next project. Our spectacular location and support network make it all work!
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The Cairns region is a spectacular location for photography and filming movies, documentaries, Paradise Road television programs and commercials. This is the only location on earth where two World Heritage areas meet. Cairns is framed by the Great Barrier Reef - one of the world’s most important natural assets and home to more than 9000 species of coral, birds, fish and marine life - and Ancient Tropical Rainforest - the world’s oldest tropical rainforest and a living, breathing ark which is home to many plants and animals found nowhere else on OUR SUPPORT earth. The iconic Daintree River Ferry is the only cable ferry in tropical Australia and the Your first step to filming in the Cairns region is to gateway to the Daintree Rainforest. complete our online application form, to put your With its unparalleled natural beauty and project “on our radar”. This will help us support you with the right information and resources, pristine natural environment, the region offers when and where you require. a mix of spectacular, accessible locations If you are considering a major production, we across metropolitan, coastal, mountain ranges, encourage you to contact our Film Liaison Officer lush highlands, marine and fertile agricultural well in advance to discuss your needs. We can areas growing exotic tropical fruits. provide a high level of service to facilitate your In our green jewel of cool rainforests, fringed project, including local know-how and community by the Great Barrier Reef, you will find stunning contacts. Our Film Liaison Officer will be your first waterfalls, volcanic crater lakes teeming point of contact if you require exclusive use of any with native wildlife as well as tropical botanic Council-controlled public open spaces, footpaths gardens and picture-postcard palm-fringed or roads. We can assist in seeking any necessary beaches. Our built infrastructure assets approvals from Council departments and also include world-class sporting facilities, the facilitate the application process for filming award-winning Cairns Esplanade parklands, locations which are not under Council’s control. one of Australia’s busiest international cruise ship ports and a congress and convention centre ranked as one of the world’s Top 4. Contact us for your next film project: Contact Cairns Regional Council’s Film Our spectacular locations and world-class infrastructure, Liaison Officer for more information and help with local locations, infrastructure, services coupled with Council’s film-friendly approach, make and community contacts to support your next Cairns the smart choice for your next film project. filming project in the Cairns region. Film Liaison Officer, Cairns Regional Council Email: [email protected] Telephone +61 07 4044 3347 www.cairns.qld.gov.au or 0459 999 027.