Facilities, sport & leisure
Swimming and Beaches
The Cairns region has some of the most beautiful coastline in Queensland. More
Cairns Botanic Gardens
The Cairns Botanic Gardens is a tropical paradise, renowned for having one of the best exhibitions of tropical plants in Australia. The Gardens are open daily 7.30am to 5.30pm, and entry is free. More
Cairns Libraries
Council manages 8 public libraries, with branches at Babinda, Abbott St City, Earlville, Edmonton, Gordonvale, Manunda, Smithfield and Stratford. More
Camping grounds & caravan parks
Council owns popular camping and caravan / RV facilities at Palm Cove, Bramston Beach, Babinda, Cairns and Fitzroy Island. More
Cultural Services
Our commitment to arts and cultural development includes Urban Spaces, Cairns Civic Theatre, grants for cultural development, Cairns Festival, Tanks Arts Centre and much more. More
Cemeteries
Council manages seven cemeteries. These facilities provide venues for burials, and memorials for ashes. More
Sport & leisure
Cairns Regional Council provides a diverse range of sport and recreation opportunities for our residents and visitors. More
Book a public space
Public access areas available for special events Beaches and Foreshores, Bill Wakeham Park, Alley Park, Petersen Park, Johnson Park, Goomboora Park, Glenoma Park. More
Last updated: 27 May 2016
