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Centenary Lakes Cairns
Make time for yourself and escape to Centenary Lakes Cairns – experience nature’s peace, admire its beauty and feel your worries drift away. Discover everything you need to know about Cairns’ tranquil oasis in the heart of the tropics.
Centenary Lakes Cairns Opening Hours
A visit to Centenary Lakes in Cairns is something worth putting into your diary. Centenary Lakes and the surrounding parks are open 24 hours per day, 365 days of the year.
Centenary Lakes Cairns Map
Centenary Lakes Park Cairns
Centenary Lakes, located in the heart of Cairns, is a tranquil oasis for visitors to enjoy. It consists of a number of interconnected artificial lakes with a combined surface area of seven hectares.
This reserve was created in 1984 on a former landfill site to commemorate the centenary of the province and serves as a place for relaxation and recreation for all ages. It offers facilities including barbecues, playgrounds, picnic areas and walking trails set within peaceful parklands and gardens for all to enjoy.
Soak up the natural beauty of Cairns’ in this tranquil oasis located in the heart of the tropics. From picturesque walking trails and barbecue facilities to native wildlife sightings, this special spot is sure to provide an unforgettable experience for all who visit. Enjoy walking the paths which traverse the recreational parkland and the lowland swamp forests.
The Lakes
This area has two quite separate lakes next to each other, one freshwater and the other saltwater.
Garden Cairns
Interaction with nature is shown to have a positive effect on children’s cognitive and physical development.
Centenary Lakes Cairns Nature Play Space
The Centenary Lakes Nature Playground is a space specifically created for children to interact with their environment.
Chinese Friendship Garden
The Zhanjiang Chinese Friendship Garden, opened in 2015 celebrates of the Sister Cities relationship between Cairns and the Chinese city of Zhanjiang.
Water provides a background to the Friendship Garden and are full of wildlife. Consequently, there are often birdwatchers and photographers enjoying the peaceful environment and capturing nature.
Centenary Lakes Cairns Wedding
Set amongst the stunning tropical back drop of the Cairns Botanic Gardens, your wedding ceremony will be one you and your guests will never forget.
The gardens green shaded lawns, spectacular tropical foliage and water features will add to your experience on the day. Contact Cairns Regional Council to make a booking.
How to get to Cairns Botanic Gardens
It is very easy to get from the park to the Cairns Botanic Gardens. It is as easy as crossing Collins Avenue as this map shows:
How to get to Cairns Botanic Gardens
The iconic Cairns Botanical Gardens lies just to the north of Centenary Lakes. Simply cross Collins Avenue near The Tanks and you are there!
Centenary Lakes Cairns wedding
If you would like to book a spot at the park for an event such as a wedding, contact Cairns Regional Council via their website of by phoning 4044 3044.