Cairns has several venues ideal for 18th birthdays. From tropical bars to waterfront restaurants and modern lounges, there’s a spot for every celebration. Many offer a free $100 bar tab. Compare the venues below and pick your perfect milestone location.
Pricing for 18th Birthday Venues in Cairns varies based on the venue's pricing model. On average, venues charging a room hire fee cost $750 for Saturday events, with prices ranging from $200 to $1500 across 4 venues. Minimum spend venues typically cost $1240 per booking, ranging from $200 to $3000 based on 5 venues.
Friday pricing is similar, averaging $750 for room hire and $1240 for minimum spend. Minimum spend venues cost approximately 1.7x more than room hire venues on average. Final costs depend on factors including venue capacity, suburb location, day of the week, security guard charges and extensions to the guaranteed hire duration. Additional expenses may include DJ hire, entertainment, specialised catering, decorations.
| Pricing Type | Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room Hire Fee | $200 | $750 | $1500 |
| Minimum Spend | $200 | $1240 | $3000 |
| Pricing Type | Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room Hire Fee | $200 | $750 | $1500 |
| Minimum Spend | $200 | $1240 | $3000 |
Venue pricing varies significantly based on capacity. On average, small venues (up to 70 guests) are more budget-friendly and cost $200 room hire and $850 minimum spend on Saturday events. Medium venues (71-140 guests) typically cost $0 room hire and $3000 minimum spend, representing a 253% increase over small venues. Large venues (over 140 guests) average $933 room hire and $750 minimum spend, costing 0.9x more than small venues, reflecting their expanded facilities and capacity.
| Venue Size | Pricing Type | Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small (up to 70 guests) |
Room Hire Fee | $200 | $200 | $200 |
| Minimum Spend | $200 | $850 | $1500 | |
| Medium (71-140 guests) |
Room Hire Fee | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Minimum Spend | $3000 | $3000 | $3000 | |
| Large (over 140 guests) |
Room Hire Fee | $300 | $933 | $1500 |
| Minimum Spend | $500 | $750 | $1000 |
| Venue Size | Pricing Type | Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small (up to 70 guests) |
Room Hire Fee | $200 | $200 | $200 |
| Minimum Spend | $200 | $850 | $1500 | |
| Medium (71-140 guests) |
Room Hire Fee | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Minimum Spend | $3000 | $3000 | $3000 | |
| Large (over 140 guests) |
Room Hire Fee | $300 | $933 | $1500 |
| Minimum Spend | $500 | $750 | $1000 |
Pricing data reflects venues listed as of December 2025.
Partystar is here to help. We know 18ths inside out and upside down, and have some favourite Cairns 18th birthday venues to recommend.
Use the Cairns website’s filter to narrow down your search. The venues below all do 18ths, but try other filters to ensure your shortlist will cater for you. Happy 18th, new adult!
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