At the Cairns Regional Council Civic Reception Rooms, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Mayor of the Cairns Regional Council, Councillor Bob Manning OAM and Mrs Claire Manning, attended a civic reception hosted in their honour.

On Monday 12 May 2014, in Townsville, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Mayor of Townsville Regional Council, Councillor Jenny Hill, visited Jezzine Barracks and in recognition of National Volunteers Week, met with representatives of local volunteer organisations.

Afterwards, in Innisfail, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Mayor, Councillor Bill Shannon, attended a briefing on the Cassowary Coast Region.

In Townsville, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Mayor of Townsville Regional Council, Councillor Jenny Hill, visited Jezzine Barracks and in recognition of National Volunteers Week, met with representatives of local volunteer organisations.

At Innisfail State College, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Principal, Ms Kate McDonald, met with students and staff.

At the Innisfail Town Hall, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove attended a community lunch in recognition of National Volunteers Week.

At the South Johnstone Sugar Mill, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the General Manager, Mr Phil Miskin, toured the mill and met with employees.

At Brothers Leagues Club, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the President of the Innisfail Chamber of Commerce, Ms Rosalee Lankinen, and the Vice President, Mr Jake Roberts, attended a reception with local business representatives.

On Sunday 11 May 2014, in Townsville, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chairman, Mr Peter Davies CBE, and the Managing Director, Mr Chris McHugh CSC, met with staff and guests at the Mates4Mates Family Recovery Centre.

Afterwards, at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Mayor of Townsville Regional Council, Councillor Jenny Hill, attended a Civic Reception.

At the Family Recovery Centre, Townsville, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chairman, Mates4Mates, Mr Peter Davies CBE, and the Managing Director, Mr Chris McHugh CSC, met with staff and guests.

At the Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Mayor of Townsville, Councillor Jenny Hill, attended a Civic Reception.