Gemfest (Cairns) 2026
2026-07-25 - 2026-07-26 | Cairns Mineral and Lapidary Club, 129 Mulgrave Road, Cairns, QLD, 4870, Australia
Cairns Gemfest will take place on 25 – 26 July 2026 at Cairns Mineral and Lapidary Club, 129 Mulgrave Road, Cairns.
Driving time is less than fifteen minutes from the city centre and Cairns Airport.
Please confirm all exhibition details with the show organisers before planning your trip. Exhibitions, venues and dates may be subject to cancellation or alteration. Please check our Terms of Use.

Tickets:
Admission is free of charge.

Operating Hours:
25 July 2026: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
26 July 2026: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Displays and Demonstrations

Facetting
Cabochon Polishing
Silver Jewellery Manufacturing
Precious Gemstones
Semi-Precious Gemstones
Crystals
Beads
Jewellery
Findings
Lapidary Supplies

Special Events

Sandpit Fossicking for Children
Metal Detecting
Win a Gold Nugget
Learn How to Apply for a Fossicking Licence
All Day Barbeque and Cold Drinks

Local Attractions

Great Barrier Reef Cruises
Snorkelling and Diving
White Water Rafting
Kuranda Scenic Railway
Rainforest Tours
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Public Transport
The venue can be accessed from the city centre by public transport.
Journey Planner
