Is it safe to swim at Trinity beach?

Places to Swim in Cairns The best beaches for swimming near Cairns are Trinity Beach, Palm Cove, Ellis Beach and Holloways Beach. All four of these sandy tropical oases are patrolled year-round and are protected by stinger nets in the summer season (November to March/April).



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Yes, there is always the possibility of crocs being around - they live there - but the chances of a direct encounter with one are pretty rare. The stinger nets probably won't be out when you are there - stinger season generally runs from November through March/April.

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The best beaches to swim at are mainly in the Northern suburbs. The beaches in the city aren't suitable for swimming due to crocodiles and it being too buddy. However, there is a lagoon to swim in if you're staying in Cairns City.

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Beaches With Stinger Nets Around Cairns and Port Douglas The net is occasionally closed in stormy weather. You'll also find stinger nets at Palm Cove, Clifton Beach, Yorkey's Knob, Holloways Beach, Trinity Beach, Kewarra Beach and Ellis Beach, most beaches in the area.

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These ancient beasts inhabit lakes, rivers, and open sea areas of Tropical North Queensland, but they prefer the brackish water of river mouths near the coast. Murky water is a hotspot for crocs, and they tend to hang out near the waterline so they can ambush prey.

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Cairns Tours can help you see the best of the reef's natural wonders in the safest way possible with the best and most experienced guides in the region. Embark on the adventure of a lifetime and swim alongside harmless reef sharks, whales, turtles, and tropical fish in their natural habitat!

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Two types of marine stingers, or jellyfish, are found on Cairns' Great Barrier Reef. Both are poisonous and can leave painful stings and sometimes scars. Usually, they are only present in the waters between November and May, but this may change pending weather conditions.

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