Facilities, sport & leisure
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 Esplanade
The Cairns Esplanade is a focal point for recreation, events and entertainment. More
Cairns Libraries
Council manages 8 public libraries, with branches at Babinda, Abbott St City, Earlville, Edmonton, Gordonvale, Manunda, Smithfield and Stratfor More
Camping and caravan parks
Council owns popular camping and caravan / RV facilities at Palm Cove, Bramston Beach, Babinda, Cairns and Fitzroy Island. More
Cemeteries
Council manages seven cemeteries. These facilities provide venues for burials, and memorials for ashes. More
Clubs and community
Information and resources to assist sporting clubs in the Cairns Regional Council area. More
Cultural Services
Council owns and operates three of the city's key performance venues. Tanks Arts Centre, Munro Martin Parklands and Cairns Performing Arts Centre attract national and international acts, and provide a platform for local artists. More
Cycling, walking and fitness
Council encourages people to lead a healthy, active lifestyle and provides free fitness and wellbeing classes, cycling and walking tracks. More
Great Barrier Reef Masters Games
Compete on the reef in the biggest multi-sport event in Cairns! More
Parks and gardens
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
Swimming, beaches and fishing
From patrolled beaches to public pools and water slide action, Cairns has many options for people who enjoy the water. 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: 16 June 2020
