Venue Info

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Official Program

More details to be announced soon!

Locations

The Crankworx Cairns festival takes place at James Cook University, Smithfield. 88 McGregor Rd, Smithfield QLD 4878. 

Parking

Parking is available at the JCU car park, follow the signage and direction of volunteer.  Parking costs $5 per day. 

Bike Parking 

Bike racks are available at the festival. Please bring your own bike locks. 

Water Filled Stations 

We kindly ask you to please bring your own water bottle, water refill stations available on site.

Events Schedule

For details on all pro events, Kidsworx competitions, after-parties, and more, stay tuned to: For details on all events and more, stay tuned to: https://www.crankworx.com/cairns/schedule 

Start List and Results

Want to know who’s dropping in, and what time? Or check in to see exact times for your favorite riders? Start lists and results are available here: https://www.crankworx.com/results/start-lists/

Getting to Crankworx Cairns

Public transport 

Relevant Bus Services  

Route	From	To	Destinations
Route 110	Cairns Central	Palm Cove	Cairns Central, James Cook University, Clifton Beach, Palm Cove
Route 111	Cairns Central	Kewarra Beach	Cairns Central, James Cook University, Smithfield, Trinity Park, Trinity Beach, Kewarra Beach
Route 112	Smithfield Shopping Centre	Yorkeys Knob	Smithfield Shopping Ctr, James Cook University, Smithfield Heights, Yorkeys Knob
Route 122	Redlynch	James Cook University	Redlynch, James Cook University & Smithfield
Route 123	Cairns Central	James Cook University	Cairns Central, Manunda, Raintrees Shopping Ctr, Brinsmead, Smithfield Shopping Centre, James Cook University

For further information on transit services, please visit here.

Bike Paths 

James Cook University has good pedestrian and cycle access from most locations. The campus has ample bike parking and a wide network of paths and bike lanes.  

Local spectators and event staff are encouraged to walk or travel by bicycle to the Cairns campus. The Event will supply additional bike parking facilities within the event site. The venue is located approximately 16kms from the CBD.  

Cairns Regional Council have maps available to help you find the best and safest route to campus from wherever you are staying. 

Events, Happenings and Parties

Daily pro racing is what attracts the eyeballs of the world to Crankworx Cairns, but what makes this event the ultimate is all the happenings that enable festival-goers to truly be a part of it. Check out all the details here: https://www.crankworx.com/cairns/events-happenings-parties/

Insider tip: Check the link above daily! New events are added throughout the festival.