Esplanade Swimming Lagoon - Cairns, Australia
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member denben
S 16° 55.167 E 145° 46.663
55K E 369832 N 8128951
The Esplanade Swimming Lagoon in Cairns is an extremely popular site for both locals and tourists.
Waymark Code: WMN1PK
Location: Queensland, Australia
Date Posted: 12/08/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member veritas vita
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.

Source: (visit link)
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]

The attraction’s own URL: [Web Link]

Hours of Operation:
All-year round Thursday to Tuesday: 6am-9pm Wednesday: midday-9pm (closed for maintenance until midday) Public holidays: 6am-9pm


Admission Prices:
Free


Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Half of a day (2-5 hours)

Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle or Public Transportation

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