Each year Council partners with Clean Up Australia to run a series of community clean-ups as part of the Great Northern Clean Up.
September is the best time for litter clean-ups in our region because it’s still relatively cool and before the onset of the wet season, when heavy rain washes accumulated litter out to sea.
Lend a hand by volunteering at one of the following clean-ups this September. Click on your preferred site to be redirected to the events Facebook. Invite your friends for maximum fun.
If you want to run your own clean-up, register the site at www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au/gncu2020
Safety Requirements:
Wear enclosed footwear, sun smart clothing and BYO water bottle.
STAY AT HOME if unwell or have a cough, fever, sore throat, fatigue or shortness of breath. Help slow the spread of COVID-19.
On the day, be kind to others, wash your hands regularly and practice social distancing.
Find a clean-up site near you and join the crew
Great Northern Clean Up Sites 2020 | Meeting Point | Date | Time |
Glenoma Park - Western Arterial Rd | Sat 5 Sept | 8:30 – 11:30am | |
Ellis Beach Surf Lifesaving Tower | Sun 6 Sept | 8:30 – 11:30am | |
Cnr Machans St and O'Shea's Esplanade | Sat 12 Sept | 8:30 – 11:30am | |
Woodward Park, Pease St, near Piccones IGA | Sat 12 Sept | 8:30 – 11:30am | |
Minnie Street, Parramatta Park School end | Sat 12 Sept | 8:30 – 11:30am | |
BBQ Shelter – off Banyan Close | Sat 19 Sept | 8:30 – 11:30am | |
Northern end of Esplanade / Casuarina St | Sat 19 Sept | 8:30 – 11:30am | |
Pezutti Park - Windara St, Woree | Sat 19 Sept | 8:30 – 11:30am | |
Sinclair Miller Bridge | Sun 20 Sept | 8:30 – 11:30am | |
Shang Street Park, Mooroobool | Sun 20 Sept | 8:30 – 11:30am | |
Peets Bridge - Goldsborough Valley | Sat 26 Sept | 8:30 – 11:30am | |
Smithfield Library carpark, Leisure Park Rd | Sat 26 Sept | 8:30 – 11:30am | |
Cnr Moore St & Connemara Close | Sat 26 Sept | 8:30 – 11:30am | |
Little Mulgrave Park, Gillies Range Rd | Sun 27 Sept | 8:30 – 11:30am | |
Rinks Close fishing jetty | Sun 27 Sept | 8:30 – 11:30am |
Join the crew near you this September
Council is hosting community clean ups across the city during September to help clean up our parks, beaches and public areas before the monsoon rains arrive.
It's so easy to get involved - simply visit the Great Northern Clean Up website to find a site near you. All ages are welcome to take part, and site coordinators will provide Clean Up kits for you to use on the day!
You can also register your own site (must be over 18 years), so why not get your school, community group or business involved?
Pressings art exhibition
Date: Fri 15 Jan - Mon 15 Feb Time: 12:00am - 12:00am Location: Vivo Art Room, Vivo Restaurant, 49 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove QLD 4879 Contact: Laurel McKenzie 0412369662
Inkmasters Cairns Printmakers members exhibition More
Active Living Fitness for All - Trinity Beach
Date: Fri 22 Jan Time: 9:00am - 10:00am Location: Northern Beachfront, Vasey Esplanade, Trinity Beach Cost: Free Contact: Activities & Program Officer 07 4044 3715
Free entry-level fitness class for the whole family, held weekly on the foreshore at Trinity Beach. More
Active Living Fitness for All - Edmonton
Date: Fri 22 Jan Time: 9:30am - 10:30am Location: Ravizza Park, Edmonton Cost: Free Contact: Activities & Program Officer 07 4044 3715
Free entry-level fitness class for the whole family, held weekly at Ravizza Park. More
Space+Place: Holiday Basketball @ Shang Park
Date: Fri 22 Jan Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm Location: Shang Park, Long Street, Mooroobool. Cost: FREE
Free activities for youth in Cairns ... More
Artists First exhibition
Date: Fri 22 Jan - Mon 22 Feb Time: 12:00am - 12:00am Location: Caffiend, 72 Grafton Street, Cairns QLD 4872 Contact: Laurel McKenzie 0412369662
Artist workshop More
Active Living Zumba - Edmonton
Date: Fri 22 Jan Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm Location: Ravizza Park, Edmonton Cost: Free Contact: Activities & Program Officer 07 4044 3715
Free weekly Zumba class in Ravizza Park. More
Space+Place: School Holidays Street Soccer @ Pumeri Park, Manunda
Date: Fri 22 Jan Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Pumeri Park, Gough St, Manunda Cost: FREE
Free activities for youth in Cairns ... More
Space+Place Volleyball school holiday program @ Harald Falge Park
Date: Fri 22 Jan Time: 4:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Harald Falge Park, Lennon St, Manunda Cost: FREE
Free activities for youth in Cairns ... More
Space+Place: Holiday Taggin in the Park @ Shang Park, Mooroobool
Date: Sun 24 Jan Time: 5:30pm - 5:30pm Location: Shang Park, Long St, Mooroobool Cost: FREE
Free activities for youth in Cairns ... More
Active Living Zumba - Brinsmead
Date: Mon 25 Jan Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Location: Loridan Drive Park, Brinsmead Cost: Free Contact: Activities & Program Officer 07 4044 3715
Free Zumba fitness class, held weekly at Loridan Drive Park. More
Space+Place: Touch Footy on the Holidays @ Harald Falge Park
Date: Tue 26 Jan Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Location: Harald Falge Park, Lennon St, Manunda Cost: FREE
Free activities for youth in Cairns ... More
Free guided birdwatching tour
Date: Tue 26 Jan Time: 8:30am - 9:30am Location: Cairns Botanic Gardens, Collins Avenue, Edge Hill
Free guided tour with local birding legend John Seale every Tuesday morning. More
Active Living Seniors Fitness - Trinity Beach
Date: Tue 26 Jan Time: 9:00am - 10:00am Location: Northern Beachfront, Vasey Esplanade, Trinity Beach Cost: Free Contact: Activities & Program Officer 07 4044 3715
Beginner level seniors’ interval training class, held weekly on the beachfront. More
Australia Day
Date: Tue 26 Jan Time: 8:00am - 2:00pm Location: Tobruk Pool, Holloways Beach, Norman Park Gordonvale Cost: Free
Celebrate Australia Day at Tobruk Pool, Holloways Beach or Norman Park in Gordonvale More
Every September Cairns Regional Council supports the Great Northern Clean Up (Northern Australia’s version of Clean up Australia Day) through community promotion and the collection of rubbish bags at pre-arranged pick up points. Support provided by Council includes:
- Planning and Environment: provides a single point of contact for community and school enquiries and
identification of pick-up points. - Infrastructure Services: a collection of rubbish at pick-up points.
- Water and Waste: free entry to waste and recycling facilities.
Note: Council will also provide clean up resources (e.g. bags and gloves) for school clean-up events held at any time of year. For more information email sustainability@cairns.qld.gov.au
