Need to cool off from the summer heat? Find local pools and water parks in Cairns
We show you the best places to cool off in the summer!
Swimming pools, lakes, creeks, splash parks and resorts that let you use their pool.
Cairns summers can get very hot and sticky! Luckey we have We have numerous pools, creeks and lakes to keep us cool!
What about the beach you ask? While we do have some amazing beaches here, unfortunaly at this time of year, November to April it is also stinger season. Many locals refuse to swim at the beach because of this (and the crocs), but if you stay in the stinger nets and follow the lifesavers advise then it is generally safe to do so.
Most resorts are open to the public for food and drink, with many allowing use of the pool if dining.
Always bring your own towels as resort towels are for guests only.
Situated within the Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort, Moku is a family friendly restaurant open to the public. Use of the pool is allowed when families ...
Cairns only has a couple of water parks, however there is a new one on the horizon which promises to be really good!
Hambledon Drive
Edmonton
SPLASH TOWN
Suitable for kids
10 and under
Seven slides, pools, a giant water bucket, fountains, waterfalls and water jets.
SUPER SLIDES
74m, 4 person Mat Racer Waterslide.
100m Super Jet Waterslide
120m Tandem Tube Raft Waterslide
Cairns Wake Park
Captain Cook Highway Smithfield
Aqua Park
Giant inflatable obstacle course suitable for kids 6 and older – must be able to swim
Wake Park
Cable Ski Park.
Wake boarding, water skiing and knee boarding.
Suitable for kids 10 and above
Kids club aimed at kids 6-12 on Sat mornings and during school holidays where the cable speed is slowed down
Toddlers and young kids will love the splash park at the
Muddy’s Playground on the Cairns Esplanade.
The Lagoon is a 4800sqm salt water swimming facility that is open all year.
Suitable for toddlers with supervision
Free Entry
Toilets and Showers
Open 6am to 9pm
12pm open on
Wednesdays
Cairns North
50m Olympic Pool
25m lap pool
25 m undercover warm water pool
Toddler Splash Area
FLOWRIDER
Ride the Waves
(Extra Cost)
Inground Trampolines
(Extra Cost)
Opening hours vary
Smithfield
Leisure Park Road
50m pool
25m undercover heated pool
Freeform children’s pool
Toddlers wading pool
Inflatable obstacle course sessions at times (extra cost)
Great location for birthday parties with picnic areas
Opening hours vary
1 Pool Close
Woree
50m heated pool
25m undercover heated pool
Freeform children’s pool & Toddlers wading pool (closed in winter)
WIPEOUT – Inflatable obstacle course sessions at times or by hire
(extra cost)
Great location for birthday parties with picnic areas
Opening hours vary
79 Sheppards Street
Gordonvale
25m undercover heated pool
Toddlers wading pool
Opening hours vary
Corner Foxton Avenue & Park Street, Mossman
15 mins from
Port Douglas
50m Olympic pool
Toddlers wading pool
Inflatable obstacle course sessions at times (extra cost)
Great location for birthday parties with picnic areas
Opening hours vary
Surrounded by lush tropical rainforest Lake Eacham has amazing clear blue / green water which is both breathtaking and refreshing. Lake Eacham- Crater Lakes National
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
