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Great Barrier Reef Masters Games

Western Events Lawn, Cairns Esplanade

The Great Barrier Reef Masters Games is an iconic multi-sport event held in Cairns, Queensland, Australia, welcoming masters-aged athletes of all abilities from Australia and overseas. First held in 2013, the Games have grown into one of the region's most celebrated sporting events, combining high-quality competition with an unforgettable destination experience. Over several action-packed days, over 2,500 competitors take part in 20+ individual and team sports, with events designed to cater for a wide range of ages, abilities and sporting interests. Beyond the competition, participants enjoy a vibrant social program and the opportunity to explore everything Cairns has to offer - from world-class dining and entertainment to adventure activities and reef experiences, all set against the backdrop of the world-famous Great Barrier Reef.
Hockey players standing in a group
Two ladies dancing to music
Netball player defending the ball
A group of cricket players huddle and high-five on a grassy field
Group of women wearing leopard-print pose together at a Masters festive indoor event
A group of basketball players competes on a court.
Two archers focus  while drawing their bows at an outdoor shooting range
Several athletes sprinting on a track during a night race
A competitor checking in at the Mastre Games hub
A swimmer executes the backstroke in pool, with another competitor visible in the lane behind.
When
23 June, 2027
Venue
Western Events Lawn, Cairns Esplanade
Location and DirectionsPier Point Rd Cairns City Queensland 4870 Australia
Product Types
  • Sporting Events
Accessibility
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Accessibility Information
  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
  • Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
  • Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
Dates
  • Wednesday 23 June, 2027 - Confirmed Event
  • Thursday 24 June, 2027 - Confirmed Event
  • Friday 25 June, 2027 - Confirmed Event
  • Saturday 26 June, 2027 - Confirmed Event
  • Sunday 27 June, 2027 - Confirmed Event
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