Far North Qld Amateur Turf Club

Far North Qld Amateur Turf Club

What began as a small meeting in 1959, designed to bring city and country together, has expanded over the years to become one of Australia's premier spring racing Carnivals. 59 years on, the Cairns Amateurs is now complemented by a host of social activities, some formal and some very informal including a number of Members-only and corporate functions as well as events and areas for the general public on both race days and is one of the top things to do in Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef.

The beautiful mild September climate entices large crowds of locals as well as interstate visitors. The dates for the 2017 Cairns Amateurs are from Thursday the 31st August to Saturday the 2nd of September.
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