Cairns biggest and best party destination!

“There’s a good reason that Gilligan’s has become legendary in the backpacker world. With space for up to 2000 people, Gilligan’s subscribes to the fact it’s after 5pm somewhere in the world and has an events calendar that guarantees no two nights are the same.”

– Tropical North Queensland | A Backpackers Guide to Nightlife in Cairns.

By day: Experience the ultimate inner-city pub with a resort-style swimming pool, comfy lounges, and stunning cabanas. Enjoy outdoor bar service on our expansive deck and beer garden, all set to the perfect pub tunes, overlooking the resort pool.

By night: Transforming into Cairns’ biggest nighttime spot, offering nightly activities and DJ sets. Relax on our outdoor deck and beer garden with live bands, or dance the night away in our indoor club with live DJs. For an exclusive experience, head to our Attic nightclub upstairs featuring club DJs and bottle service in a private VIP booth.

Live Sports Always

Enjoy the biggest sporting events on two indoor LED screens in air-conditioned comfort. Plus, our huge outdoor screen showcases evening sporting events overlooking the pool.

Gaming For The WIN

Dive into excitement with TAB, Keno, and 40 pokie machines. Join us in the Lucky Lounge for daily gaming promotions and giveaways, all in a fully serviced gaming room.