Thursday 16 July 2026 - Saturday 25 July 2026
6:03 PM - 9:00 PM
McLeod Street Pioneer Cemetery, McLeod Street, Cairns
Rosemary Holroyd
Music & Theatre
Adults $28.00 plus booking fees $1.20, Children $20.00 plus $1 booking fee

Cairns Family History society presents a dramatised evening walk through the heritage listed McLeod Street Pioneer Cemetery in McLeod Street Cairns.

This cemetery contains the graves of the early Cairns residents, the well known and the not so well known. The 'residents' are brought to life by local actors under the guidance of a professional artistic director, Rachel Terry of Box Jelly Theatre Co., while Cairns Family History has supplied the background information on these 'residents'.

Session Dates

  • 16, 17, 18 July
  • 23, 24, 25 July

Session Times

  • 6.30pm
  • 8.00pm

Please Note

  • This event is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with limited mobility.
  • The ground is uneven and there are trip hazards.
  • Please wear closed-in shoes.
  • No drinking water or toilet facilities available on site.

Proudly supported by Cairns Regional Council.

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