Facilities & recreation
Camping grounds & caravan parks
Council owns popular camping grounds at Palm Cove, Bramston Beach, Babinda Boulders, Fitzroy Island, Mossman and Wonga Beach. More...
Cemeteries
Council manages seven cemeteries. These facilities provide venues for burials, and memorials for ashes. More...
Creative Cairns
Our commitment to arts and cultural development includes Beautiful Spaces, Cairns Civic Theatre, grants for cultural development, Cairns Festival, Tanks Arts Centre and much more. More...
Daintree ferry
The north and south banks of the Daintree River are linked by the Daintree Ferry and this is the only cable ferry operating within Tropical Australia. More...
Filming & Photography
The Cairns region is an ideal destination for commercial filming and photography. Producers, filmmakers and photographers love our stunning, diverse and accessible locations. More...
Foreshores & beaches
The Cairns region has some of the most beautiful coastline in Queensland. Our tropical beaches are a popular destination for individuals and groups all year round. More...
Library services
Council manages 10 public libraries, with branches at Babinda, Abbott St City, Earlville, Edmonton, Gordonvale, Manunda, Mossman, Port Douglas, Smithfield and Stratford. More...
Parks, gardens & leisure facilities
Council provides many facilities including parks and gardens, the Cairns Esplanade and lagoon, BBQ and picnic facilities, public pools, sports fields and playgrounds for recreation, sports and leisure. More...
Sport & recreation
Cairns Regional Council provides a diverse range of sport and recreation opportunities for the residents of and visitors to Cairns. More...