Room Bookings/Hire Information
Room Bookings/Hire Information
University facilities are available for hire by external organisations, bodies and societies at various campus locations including Townsville, Cairns and Thursday Island and inner city campuses in Townsville and Cairns. Facilities available are suitable for meetings, conferences, staff training, planning days and other events.
If you have any questions or would like help with room selection, quotes or other details email timetable@jcu.edu.au.
Booking forms
To make a booking check and confirm the availability of rooms or venues prior to completing the application form below. Send your enquiries and forms to timetable@jcu.edu.au.
Hire charges for rooms
Townsville Campus
Download the Townsville Campus room hire charges schedule. (PDF, 93 KB)
Category 3 user
Room hire fees for commercial or external organisations including government departments.
| Facility/Room | ½ Day Minimum* | Week Day Full | 5 Days or More Per/Day | WeekendPer/Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture Theatres (seats < 450) | $330.00 | $660.00 | $595.00 | $725.00 |
| Lecture Theatres (seats 300 – 450) | $310.00 | $620.00 | $555.00 | $680.00 |
| Lecture Theatres (seats 181 – 299) | $285.00 | $580.00 | $520.00 | $640.00 |
| Lecture Theatres (seats 121 - 180) | $260.00 | $525.00 | $485.00 | $595.00 |
| Lecture Theatres (seats < 120) | $220.00 | $440.00 | $395.00 | $485.00 |
| Lecture Rooms (seats 50 +) | $160.00 | $310.00 | $280.00 | $365.00 |
| Classrooms and Meeting Rooms | $105.00 | $210.00 | $190.00 | $230.00 |
| Computer Labs (seats < 18) | $80.00 | $160.00 | $145.00 | $190.00 |
| Computer Labs (seats < 18) | $100.00 | $195.00 | $175.00 | $225.00 |
| Site Fee (Marquees) | $55.00 | $105.00 | $95.00 | $120.00 |
Category 2 user
Room hire fees for other universities, educational bodies (schools), JCU affiliated bodies and professional or scientific organisations (CSIRO and DPI)
| Facility/Room | ½ Day Minimum* | Week Day Full | 5 Days or More Per/Day | WeekendPer/Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture Theatres (seats < 450) | $230.00 | $460.00 | $415.00 | $510.00 |
| Lecture Theatres (seats 300 – 450) | $215.00 | $425.00 | $385.00 | $470.00 |
| Lecture Theatres (seats 181 – 299) | $200.00 | $395.00 | $355.00 | $435.00 |
| Lecture Theatres (seats 121 - 180) | $180.00 | $370.00 | $325.00 | $415.00 |
| Lecture Theatres (seats < 120) | $140.00 | $295.00 | $260.00 | $350.00 |
| Lecture Rooms (seats 50 +) | $115.00 | $225.00 | $200.00 | $250.00 |
| Classrooms and Meeting Rooms | $75.00 | $150.00 | $135.00 | $160.00 |
| Computer Labs (seats < 18) | $65.00 | $125.00 | $105.00 | $140.00 |
| Computer Labs (seats < 18) | $75.00 | $145.00 | $125.00 | $165.00 |
| Site Fee (Marquees) | $40.00 | $75.00 | $70.00 | $80.00 |
Category 1 user
Room hire fees for James Cook University recognised clubs, societies and associations, JCU sponsored organisations, JCU departments that are providing conferences, seminars, recitals or other functions for which a charge is made to attendees, and small societies that are organised wholly through JCU departments for the benefit of the local community.
| Facility/Room | ½ Day Minimum* | Week Day Full | 5 Days or More Per/Day | WeekendPer/Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture Theatres (seats < 450) | $180.00 | $355.00 | $320.00 | $395.00 |
| Lecture Theatres (seats 300 – 450) | $170.00 | $335.00 | $305.00 | $370.00 |
| Lecture Theatres (seats 181 – 299) | $160.00 | $320.00 | $290.00 | $350.00 |
| Lecture Theatres (seats 121 - 180) | $135.00 | $275.00 | $250.00 | $230.00 |
| Lecture Theatres (seats < 120) | $125.00 | $245.00 | $225.00 | $270.00 |
| Lecture Rooms (seats 50 +) | $110.00 | $215.00 | $190.00 | $225.00 |
| Classrooms and Meeting Rooms | $60.00 | $115.00 | $100.00 | $130.00 |
| Computer Labs (seats < 18) | $55.00 | $110.00 | $100.00 | $120.00 |
| Computer Labs (seats < 18) | $70.00 | $135.00 | $120.00 | $145.00 |
| Site Fee (Marquees) | $30.00 | $55.00 | $50.00 | $60.00 |
*1/2 day minimum – between the hours of 7am – 12pm, 12pm – 5pm and 5pm – 10pm
Townsville City Campus
Download the Townsville City Campus room hire charges schedule. (PDF, 35 KB)
Category 3 user
Room hire fees for commercial or external organisations including government departments.
| Facility/Room | ½ Day Minimum | Week Day Full | 5 Days or More Per/Day | WeekendPer/Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boardroom (seats 22) | $140.00 | $280.00 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Training Room (seats 48) | $275.00 | $550.00 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| E-Court | $275.00 | $550.00 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Market Research & Observation Rooms | $140.00 | $280.00 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Small Meeting Rooms | $35.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
Category 2 user
Room hire fees for other universities, educational bodies (schools), JCU affiliated bodies and professional or scientific organisations (CSIRO and DPI)
| Facility/Room | ½ Day Minimum | Week Day Full | 5 Days or More Per/Day | WeekendPer/Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boardroom (seats 22) | $70.00 | $140.00 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Training Room (seats 48) | $125.00 | $275.00 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| E-Court | $125.00 | $275.00 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Market Research & Observation Rooms | $70.00 | $140.00 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Small Meeting Rooms | $25.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
Category 1 user
Room hire fees for James Cook University (JCU) recognised clubs, societies and associations, JCU sponsored organisations, JCU departments that are providing conferences, seminars, recitals or other functions for which a charge is made to attendees, and small societies that are organised wholly through JCU departments for the benefit of the local community.
| Facility/Room | ½ Day Minimum | Week Day Full | 5 Days or More Per/Day | WeekendPer/Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boardroom (seats 22) | $35.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Training Room (seats 48) | $85.00 | $175.00 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| E-Court | $85.00 | $175.00 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Market Research & Observation Rooms | $35.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Small Meeting Rooms | $15.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
Cairns Campus
Download the Cairns Campus room hire charges schedule. (PDF, 95 KB)
Category 3 user
Room hire fees for commercial or external organisations including government departments.
| Facility/Room | ½ Day Minimum* | Week Day Full | 5 Days or More Per/Day | WeekendPer/Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3-001 (seats 300) | $310.00 | $620.00 | $555.00 | $680.00 |
| Collaborative Theatres (D3-054 or A3-003) | $220.00 | $440.00 | $395.00 | $485.00 |
| A3-002 (seats 105) | $210.00 | $425.00 | $380.00 | $465.00 |
| Lecture Rooms with Kitchenettes | $160.00 | $320.00 | $290.00 | $375.00 |
| Lecture Rooms (seating 50 +) | $160.00 | $310.00 | $280.00 | $365.00 |
| Classrooms and Meeting Rooms (seating 20 +) | $105.00 | $210.00 | $190.00 | $230.00 |
| Computer Labs (seats < 18) | $100.00 | $195.00 | $175.00 | $225.00 |
| Boat House (Dry Hire)** | $220.00 | $440.00 | $395.00 | $485.00 |
| Site Fee (Marquees) | $55.00 | $105.00 | $95.00 | $120.00 |
| Oval and Amenities | $50.00 | $95.00 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
Category 2 user
Room hire fees for other universities, educational bodies (schools), JCU affiliated bodies and professional or scientific organisations (CSIRO and DPI)
| Facility/Room | ½ Day Minimum* | Week Day Full | 5 Days or More Per/Day | WeekendPer/Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3-001 (seats 300) | $215.00 | $425.00 | $385.00 | $475.00 |
| Collaborative Theatres (D3-054 or A3-003) | $200.00 | $395.00 | $355.00 | $435.00 |
| A3-002 (seats 105) | $145.00 | $295.00 | $260.00 | $350.00 |
| Lecture Rooms with Kitchenettes | $145.00 | $295.00 | $260.00 | $350.00 |
| Lecture Rooms (seating 50 +) | $115.00 | $225.00 | $200.00 | $250.00 |
| Tutorial Rooms (seating 20 +) | $75.00 | $150.00 | $135.00 | $160.00 |
| Computer Labs (seats < 18) | $65.00 | $125.00 | $105.00 | $140.00 |
| Computer Labs (seats < 18) | $75.00 | $145.00 | $125.00 | $165.00 |
| Boat House (Dry Hire)* | $200.00 | $395.00 | $355.00 | $435.00 |
| Site Fee (Marquees) | $40.00 | $75.00 | $70.00 | $80.00 |
| Oval and Amenities | $50.00 | $95.00 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
Category 1 user
Room hire fees for James Cook University recognised clubs, societies and associations, JCU sponsored organisations, JCU departments that are providing conferences, seminars, recitals or other functions for which a charge is made to attendees, and small societies that are organised wholly through JCU departments for the benefit of the local community.
| Facility/Room | ½ Day Minimum* | Week Day Full | 5 Days or More Per/Day | WeekendPer/Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3-001 (seats 300) | $165.00 | $325.00 | $295.00 | $355.00 |
| Collaborative Theatres (D3-054 or A3-003) | $155.00 | $310.00 | $280.00 | $335.00 |
| A3-002 (seats 105) | $120.00 | $240.00 | $215.00 | $255.00 |
| Lecture Rooms with Kitchenettes | $120.00 | $240.00 | $215.00 | $255.00 |
| Lecture Rooms (seating 50 +) | $110.00 | $215.00 | $190.00 | $225.00 |
| Tutorial Rooms (seating 20 +) | $60.00 | $115.00 | $100.00 | $125.00 |
| Computer Labs (seats < 18) | $55.00 | $110.00 | $100.00 | $120.00 |
| Computer Labs (seats < 18) | $70.00 | $135.00 | $120.00 | $145.00 |
| Boat House (Dry Hire)* | $155.00 | $310.00 | $280.00 | $335.00 |
| Site Fee (Marquees) | $30.00 | $55.00 | $50.00 | $60.00 |
| Oval and Amenities | $50.00 | $95.00 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
*1/2 day minimum – between the hours of 7am – 12pm, 12pm – 5pm and 5pm – 10pm
**A bond maybe required for any bookings in the Cairns Campus Boathouse.
Cairns City Campus
Download the Cairns City Campus room hire charges schedule. (PDF, 32 KB)
Category 3 user
Room hire fees for commercial or external organisations including government departments.
| Facility/Room | ½ Day Minimum | Week Day Full | 5 Days or More Per/Day | WeekendPer/Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boardroom (seats 20) | $140.00 | $280.00 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Training Room (seats 80) | $275.00 | $550.00 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Small Meeting Rooms | $30.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
Category 2 user
Room hire fees for other universities, educational bodies (schools), JCU affiliated bodies and professional or scientific organisations (CSIRO and DPI)
| Facility/Room | ½ Day Minimum | Week Day Full | 5 Days or More Per/Day | WeekendPer/Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boardroom (seats 20) | $70.00 | $140.00 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Training Room (seats 80) | $125.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Small Meeting Rooms | $25.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
Category 1 user
Room hire fees for James Cook University recognised clubs, societies and associations, JCU sponsored organisations, JCU departments that are providing conferences, seminars, recitals or other functions for which a charge is made to attendees, and small societies that are organised wholly through JCU departments for the benefit of the local community.
| Facility/Room | ½ Day Minimum | Week Day Full | 5 Days or More Per/Day | WeekendPer/Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boardroom (seats 20) | $35.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Training Room (seats 80) | $85.00 | $175.00 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Small Meeting Rooms | $15.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
Thursday Island
Thursday Island, Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine (AITHM) has a space available for Community use at a flat rate of $150.00 per day excluding Goods and Services Tax (GST). For further information contact the teams below.
Additional service charges
There may be additional charges for use of equipment check the videoconferencing website for further information if you are using videoconferencing equipment for meetings or training.
A bond maybe required for any bookings in the Cairns Campus Boathouse.
Note: all charges are Goods and Services Tax (GST) exclusive, GST will be added when these charges are invoiced.
Enquiries
For room hire enquiries and bookings:
Timetabling Team
Phone (07) 4232 1068, (07) 4232 1376 or (07) 4232 1592
Email timetable@jcu.edu.au
For videoconferencing enquiries:
Videoconferencing Team
Phone (07) 4232 1077
Email videoconferencing@jcu.edu.au
For ad hoc videoconferencing requests:
Audio Visual team via email to videoconferencing@jcu.edu.au or visit the Videoconferencing and Audio Visual Services website.
