Cairns Esplanade Swimming Lagoon

Escape the summer heat at one of Cairns’ best known landmarks, the Esplanade Lagoon. Set on the Cairns foreshore overlooking the Barrier Reef and Trinity Inlet, the 4800 sq metre saltwater swimming lagoon offers locals and tourists a year round safe swimming location. Saltwater is pumped from the inlet and filtered through a state of the art filtration system, to meet Australian Standards. The kids can enjoy the sandy edges, build sand castles and play in shallow water. On the other side of the Lagoon, visitors can lounge on the timber decks in moderate shade. Shady trees, landscaped gardens and open spaces all contribute to the leisurely atmosphere on the Esplanade.

Surf Life Saving Queensland lifeguards patrol the Esplanade Lagoon during all operational hours to ensure public safety. Council has adopted an initiative called "Partnership Cairns" whereby businesses are encouraged to sponsor community services that are carried out on land owned or controlled by Council. Council is proud to recognise the ongoing partnership with GBR Helicopters for their assistance with the supply of professional lifeguarding services at the Esplanade Lagoon. The Esplanade and Foreshore area is monitored by closed circuit television surveillance around the clock.