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Why invest in Cairns?
As one of the world’s most developed tropical regions, Cairns is a leader in tropical expertise, innovation and sustainable development. The region offers competitive advantages for investors, including:
- international airport with national and global links;
- world-class infrastructure including renowned university, convention centre, air, sea and rail networks, plus quality housing and healthcare;
- critical mass of knowledge and capacity in tropical expertise;
- proximity to Asia-Pacific economies with real potential for trade growth; and much more!
Read more about our investment benefits and incentives (financial & non-financial)...
Commercial Filming & Photography
For filmmakers and commercial photographers, the Cairns region is a spectacular location with a support network that makes it all work.
With Cairns Regional Council's film-friendly and proactive approach to facilitating productions, the Cairns region is the ideal setting for your film, television or photographic projects.
News announcements
Cairns Regional Council Deputy Mayor Cr Terry James will join representatives from State and Local Government in travelling to China next week as part of an investment attraction mission.
A showreel featuring the range of locations suitable for commercial filming has been produced to help shine a spotlight on the Cairns region.