Cairns Esplanade & Lagoon

The beautiful esplanade that looks out to the Coral Sea on Cairns’ waterfront was designed for leisure and recreation. It is a place to come with family and friends for a barbecue at the water’s edge while the kids play in the surrounding playgrounds. Or for a romantic stroll at sundown, a skate in the plaza, a game of volleyball, basketball, pétanque, rock-climbing… The options are endless and they’re all a lot of fun. The Lagoon is a vast saltwater pool, where swimmers can get all the benefits of a dip in the ocean without the worry of tides and unwelcome wildlife encounters.