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CAZALYS – HOME OF AFL IN CAIRNS

Welcome to Cazalys, Cairns’ biggest community club, where great food, entertainment, and sports come together. Whether you’re here for a casual drink with friends, a family dinner, or live entertainment, Cazalys has something for everyone.

For over 40 years, Cazalys has been a proud part of the Cairns community, built from the ground up with the support of
the local AFL community.
Today, we offer:

  • A lively gaming lounge
  • A 200+ seat family-friendly restaurant
  • Function rooms for special events
  • Children’s entertainment areas
  • A spacious, air-conditioned Sports Bar overlooking Cazalys Stadium—a world-class venue hosting live AFL, international cricket, and major events

BARASSIS RESTAURANT & CAFÉ

Open seven days a week from 9 AM, Barassis offers a delicious selection of meals throughout the day. Join us for:

  • Breakfast
  • Gourmet sandwiches, melts, and wraps
  • Mouth-watering steaks, fresh seafood, pizzas, and Asian dishes, served all day until 9 PM
  • Weekly specials and the Cazalys Carvery, available Friday to Sunday nights and Sunday lunch
  • Family-friendly dining with value meals for kids and seniors

SUSTAINABILITY – POWERED BY THE SUN

Cazalys is committed to a greener future with the new solar-powered covered car park, a first in sustainable energy for Cairns.
Our investment in bifacial solar panels helps reduce our carbon footprint while offering:

  • 184 shaded car parks for members and guests
  • Four EV charging stations for customer use
  • Support for local and regional businesses during construction

VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME | FREE WIFI AVAILABLE

Come and experience the warm, modern atmosphere at Cazalys Cairns.

MEDIA RELEASE                                            4 December 2024

Community club announces plans for new Cairns’ hub

Cazalys has announced its goal to create a leading community and AFL club that will serve the northern suburbs and beaches of Cairns.

The club would be based at the site of the former Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park in Smithfield. Cazalys today announced that it had taken ownership of the site, which had been offered for sale earlier this year.

“For more than 40 years, Cazalys has built community hubs that have supported the growth of sport in the wider Cairns region and provided people with places to meet and to socialise,” Cazalys Group General Manager Jason Wale said.

“Supporting the community and promoting sport have always been our core objectives. We are grateful for the support of more than 30,000 members in these goals.

“We’re now planning the next step – a club that can service a region that has been without a community hub of this nature. We will begin to announce our plans for the site and work towards all required planning approvals. We plan to make use of the existing structure.”

“This is exciting news for the region, and we look forward to working with the wider community to bring this goal to reality.”

Mr Wale said Cazalys had taken ownership of the site with the goal of adding a community club that would feature expansive kids’ club areas, a sports bar, affordable restaurant and café dining, as well as versatile spaces for functions and entertainment.

“The origins of Cazalys emerged almost 70 years ago when a group of Cairns locals joined together to commence Australian rules football in our region,” Mr Wale said.

“The first Cazalys social club was established to help fund AFL. Cazalys has never deviated from that path of operating to fund the development of sport and the community. This next step for our club at Smithfield furthers that history.”

CAZALYS CLUB HOURS

Mon – Sun   9am til 4am

7 Days a Week

OPENING HOURS

BARASSIS RESTAURANT

Barassis Menu available: 9am – 9pm every day

CAFE

9am til 9pm

 7 Days a Week


Cazalys is open 7 Days a week with no public holiday surcharges.

Club hours only vary on Anzac Day / Good Friday / Christmas Day!