Swam in mid winter in an unheated pool. Gotta love Cairns right. Free spot in the centre of Cairns, well $3 for 4 hours parking, close enough to free

Great spot for a swim Awesome for the kids Safe shallow lagoon pool Well patrolled by lifeguards Very close to cafes and other waterfront attractions Fantastic walkway about 4-5 km along the seafront for the runners and lots of exersise equipment and public water fountains...More

Very impressed by the lagoon pool areas with lots of grassed areas to relax around the pool, and great views

There should be one of these areas in all regional coastal cities. Five minutes maximum walk from one end of the the cbd. Not enormous but nice lawn areas, trees and palms, bit of sand area, two large pool areas - one for the adults...More

Loved this place! I wish my local council would produce something similar. I accidentally came across aqua Zumba and joined it... an overcast cold day ( 22 degrees Celsius) as described by locals. Markets, cool cafes and space to enjoy oneself.. if I moved to...More

Nice view of the water at high tide, low tide it becomes a vast mud flat, which is interesting but not particularly pleasant to view. I wonder also about sandflies.

Don’t get mislead by the word Lagoon. It’s actually a Lagoon shaped swimming pool located near the Piers. If you have small children please do visit and have some great time. The place is easily accessible by public bus, car, cycle etc. Go out, dance...More