Reimagining spaces: Cairns and Great Barrier Reef lead the way in repurposing venues for events [Video]

Between two UNESCO World Heritage sites – the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest – Cairns and Great Barrier Reef offer exceptional off-site venues that are sure to impress delegates at social events.

Reuse is one of the three key strategies for waste reduction. So repurposing historic and distinctive venues originally designed for different purposes showcases how conservation and preservation can be implemented on a broader scale – enhancing the region’s sustainability narrative.

The Mill

The Mill is Cairns and Great Barrier Reef’s newest offsite venue, located ten minutes from the city centre. Originally built in 1886 and expanded in 1921, the venue was acquired by the Rankine family in 1962 and remains the largest timber yard north of Brisbane, Queensland.

The Mill has been refurbished with a concrete floor specifically to host events up to 2,000 guests. It offers options for undercover seated galas and to extend outdoors onto the lawn under the stars, creating a festival atmosphere. You can even …