What is Freemasonry?

Self-improvement, service, and brotherhood — a living tradition for men of good character.

Interested in brotherhood in the Cairns area? Start a conversation about joining.

A tradition of growth and service

Freemasons Queensland has a living tradition of self-improvement and service. Through friendship, leadership development, and philanthropy, we help men influence lives for the better — starting with our own.

We are not a religion. We respect all faiths and focus on ethical, non-denominational values based on deep respect for every person.

At Bentley Park Lodge No. 311, that tradition is lived out among ordinary men from the Cairns region — supporting each other, developing character, and giving quietly back to the community.

Our Values

Integrity

Honest living and upright character in all we do.

Brotherly love

Genuine friendship and care for one another.

Relief

Helping others — in the lodge and in the wider community.

Truth

Seeking knowledge and living with honesty and clarity.

Local Focus

Bentley Park Lodge serves the Edmonton, Cairns, and surrounding North Queensland communities as part of the District Grand Lodge of Carpentaria.

We are proud of our place in the United Grand Lodge of Queensland and of the men who have built this lodge since the early twentieth century.