The award-winning Little Taccas children's nature activities program is held at the Cairns Botanic Gardens.

Sessions are held fortnightly on Thursdays from 10am to noon.

The Little Taccas program, named after the tropical plant Tacca integrifolia, could not operate without the dedicated support of our volunteers and we are always looking for further assistance.

This program was created with the aim of connecting children aged 5 and under and their parents with nature while raising awareness of our natural areas.

This program features nature-based activities including art and craft, storytelling, sing-alongs and garden discovery walks.

Parents: for information on participating in the program with your child, please visit our Little Taccas page.

Little Taccas page

Last Updated: 28 April 2022

Latest News > All News

Works underway to restore critical water infrastructure

Fast-tracked remediation works are underway to bring two of Council’s largest reservoirs back into service. It will strengthen water storage...

General Updates
12 June 2026

Recycling contamination is increasing costs

Cairns households generate around 50,000 tonnes of waste each year, costing Council approximately $16 million to collect, process and dispose...

Council Projects & Services
11 June 2026

King tides expected from Friday

King tides are expected to affect Cairns this from week, from Friday 12 June through to Saturday 20 June....

General Updates
10 June 2026