With over 600 public green spaces in Cairns, it’s not too hard to find a picnic spot, many also have electric BBQs which are free to use and maintained by the council. A couple of these places, like Goomboola Park, only have wood fire BBQ’s so be sure to check this out in advance. Here are some of our favorites
Cairns’ Closest Beach
Machans Beach is Cairns Closest beach, approximately a 10 minutes drive north of Cairns.However forget about swimming here! Machans Beach has a rock wall …
Kewarra Beach
A hidden gem, popular with the locals. With a wide sandy beach, beautiful views, a large under cover BBQ area, small playground and toilets, …
Ellis beach is a beautiful beach located less than 10 mins north of Palm Cove. A favourite with locals!
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Discover the locals favourite …
Surrounded by lush tropical rainforest Lake Eacham has amazing clear blue / green water which is both breathtaking and refreshing.
Lake Eacham- Crater Lakes National Park …
Beautiful Clear Waters!
Harvey Creek Scenic Reserve.
This popular swimming hole is located approx. 40 minutes south of Cairns, before Babinda, near Bellenden Ker. This swimming hole …
The Cairns Botanic Gardens
These gardens are huge, encompassing 38ha. The main part of the gardens are the Flecker Gardens and Watkins Munroe Martin Conservatory. Near …
George Davis Park in Mossman – Playground | Pump track | Skate park
Located in Mossman, approx. 20 minutes north of Port Douglas, this is one …
Yorkeys Knob Beach
A Hidden Gem – Cairns Northern Beaches
yorkeys Knob Beach – 20 mins from Cairns CBD
Ideal for kids to explore
Yorkeys knob beach is perfect …
The 5 best playgrounds in Port Douglas
Port Douglas, an hour north of Cairns is a popular destination for visitors and locals alike. We’ll show you the …
The Sugarworld Playground and Parklands in Edmonton Cairns, is a beautiful spot with magnificent surrounds, botanic gardens and the odd historic artefact.
There is a fully …
The Cairns Skate Park on the esplanade
The skate park on the Esplanade, (conveniently located opposite the hospital), is Cairns largest skatepark. When it was built, …
Nature Playground Cairns
The Centenary Lakes Nature Playground is a wonderful play environment for young to older children. Children can explore their surroundings and interact with all …
Trinity Beach – Cairns Northern Beaches
Trinity Beach is a beautiful and stunning beach, ideal for families and kids. Located 25 mins north from Cairns, …
Cairns Ultimate Tree House! The fig tree playground is really one of a kind.
Built into a massive fig tree, this playground consists of bridges, …
Clifton Beach
Clifton Beach is a beautiful quiet beach, with palm trees, a sandy beach and beautiful views of the coral sea.Located in the Cairns Northern …
Calling all older kids! Goomboora Adventure Playground and Park, hands down has to be one of the best spots in Cairns to take older kids …
This modern and bright playground is perfect for kids of all ages. Kids will love the variety of activities here.
The Rainy Mountain playground and dog …
Yorkeys Knob Adventure playground is an all ages, all abilities nature playground in the beautiful Cairns Northern Beaches suburb of Yorkeys Knob. Its large size …
The Fun Ship parkland and playground, at the far northern end of the Cairns Esplanade, better known as the Pirate Ship playground by locals, is …
Without a doubt, Muddy’s playground and splash park on the Cairns Esplanade would have to be the best, and the most popular all-ages playground in …
Jalarra Park and playground is a hidden gem located in Strafford approximately 15 minutes from Cairns CBD. This beautiful park is ideal for picnics, BBQs …
The Cairns Esplanade Lagoon is undoubtedly one of the best FREE things to do for families in Cairns. A giant swimming pool with “sand beaches” …
