The Cairns region boasts a diverse range of sporting activities for both the participant and the spectator.

Cairns is home to several state and national league teams including the Taipans (National Basketball League) and the Northern Pride. (Queensland Rugby League) From world class golf clubs to equestrian events and sailing Cairns region has the facilities to meet your needs. Barlow Park (pictured) and Cazalys Stadium regularly host a range of major outdoor sporting events while the Cairns Convention Centre is used for the Basketball and other indoor events. The Cairns International Tennis Centre hosts major events and supports tennis at all levels.

Cairns has established clubs coordinating a range of team sports from hockey and cricket to all codes of football. If you want to play a team sport Cairns has it.

Local fixtures provide opportunties for selection for representative competitions for both juniors and seniors. Numerous Cairns locals have achieved world and national status in their chosen sports.

For those looking for more individual pursuits such as gymanstics, tennis, swimming, martial arts or cycling you will find kindred spirits in the Cairns area.