Swimming hole
Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
Cairns, Queensland
A huge free saltwater-style lagoon on the waterfront, with lifeguards and bbqs.
- Cost
- Free
- Time to allow
- 2 hours

Cairns' waterfront swimming pool: sand, shade and lifeguards without crocodiles or stingers. It sits on a long park with bbqs and a boardwalk. A relaxed place for a lazy afternoon.
Good to know
- Closed for cleaning on Wednesday mornings
- Free to enter
- Getting there
- Esplanade, street parking
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- No dogs
Facilities
- BBQ
- Picnic tables
- Showers
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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