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 Esplanade Lagoon
Chris Olszewski · CC BY-SA 4.0

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.

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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