Cairns & Port Douglas Playgrounds
Kids About Cairns have checked out most of the playgrounds in Cairns and Port Douglas, here are the BEST ones!
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Port Douglas & Mossman Playgrounds
We love the fully fenced, all abilities playground at Mossman. Right beside it is the crocodile head pump track, ideal for bikes, scooters and skates.
Only 20 mins north of Port Douglas
George Davis Park – Mossman
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The 5 Best Port Douglas Playgrounds
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Cairns Best Playgrounds
Our recommendations of must see playgrounds for visiting families
For younger kids the most popular playgrounds in Cairns are Muddys and the Pirateship playground – both located on the Northern Cairns Esplanade. The Nature playground at Centenary Lakes and the fenced playground at Edmonton Sugarworld Gardens are also well worth checking out too.
For older children Muddys playground is also good, but we recommend checking out the Fig Tree playground close to the CBD, Goomboola Park, Bluewater Playground in Trinity Beach, and the Yorkeys Knob Adventure playground as other good choices if you have transport.
Sugarworld Parklands and Playground Edmonton
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
Centenary Lakes Nature Play
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
Trinity Beach Skate Park and Playground
The skate park and playground at the Coast Watchers park in Trinity Beach is extremely popular for kids of all ages. While challenging enough for
Bluewater Playground Trinity Beach
The Bluewater playground is a relatively new, million dollar playground set on 9000m2 of parkland and open space, in the residential suburb of Trinity Beach.
Fig Tree Playground
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,
Goomboora Park
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 and family
Rainy Mountain Park Smithfield
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
Yorkeys Knob Adventure Playground
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
Fun Ship Playground
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
Muddy’s Playground
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
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 Regional Council website and the My Cairns ap also has great information and is where to go to if you want to reserve a public space for a birthday party or event.
https://www.cairns.qld.gov.au/facilities-sport-leisure/parks
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