The Cairns Institute building is a popular venue for conferences, seminars and exhibitions.
James Cook University facilities, including rooms in The Cairns Institute, can be hired for events - see Room Bookings/Hire Information.
Videoconferencing and audio visual services in our rooms are supported by JCU Videoconferencing & Audio Visual Services and equipment in rooms is detailed here for Cairns.
If you require catering for your event, we recommend either booking the downstairs foyer area D3.F001, or the upstairs mezzanine foyer D3.101 through Room Bookings. Your booking includes the exclusive use of the serveries located in those areas.
Catering for events in The Cairns Institute building can be arranged by the resident café, D'Lish on McGregor - phone (07) 4057 9257.
The Institute has the following rooms available:
| ROOM | CAPACITY | ROOM NUMBER |
| Boardroom | 20 | D3.003 |
| Lecture theatre | 194 | D3.054 |
| Ground floor foyer | 60 | D3.F001 |
| Tutorial room | 26 | D3.059 |
| Tutorial room | 50 | D3.063 |
| First floor foyer | 15 | D3.101 |
| Tutorial room | 12 | D3.143 |
| Tutorial room | 33 | D3.144 |
| Tutorial room | 30 | D3.149 |
| Tutorial room | 14 | D3.150 |
Enquiries regarding permit parking at JCU Cairns may be forwarded by email to parking@jcu.edu.au
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