Cairns Lagoon Artificial Beach - Cairns, Australia
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denben
S 16° 55.176 E 145° 46.694
55K E 369887 N 8128935
This artificial beach is located around Cairns Swimming Lagoon on the Cairns Esplanade right next to the sea so you get magnificent views of the ocean beyond.
Waymark Code: WMN1H7
Location: Queensland, Australia
Date Posted: 12/07/2014
Views: 6
Cairns Swimming Lagoon is a vast 4800sq m salt water swimming facility containing crystal clear seawater. It is open to the public since 2003.
The Lagoon is filled with salt water from the Trinity Inlet which is filtered through a state-of-the-art filtration system. It can comfortably accommodate 1000 swimmers at one time.
Entry to the Lagoon is free. Lifeguards are on duty while the Lagoon is open. Wheelchair access to the Lagoon is available. Toilet and shower facilities are located in the amenities block alongside the Lagoon.
Opening Hours:
All-year round
Thursday to Tuesday: 6am-9pm
Wednesday: midday-9pm (closed for maintenance until midday)
Public holidays: 6am-9pm
The coordinates are from the lifeguard station.
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