The beach is very safe for swimming and like all Aussie beaches has lifeguards on duty and, in our tropical summer from November to May, a stinger-proof enclosure for protected swimming.
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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.
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.
The easiest way to get up close with a crocodile is at one of the TNQ's wildlife parks. At Hartley's Crocodile Adventures, halfway between Cairns and Port Douglas, you can marvel at the strength and size of both fresh and saltwater crocodiles on an intimate cruise of the lagoon in the wetland environment.
Realistically between December and April it is not a great place to visit or do a Cairns campervan hire holiday. For example, extremely hot and humid monsoon season can be very unpleasant despite warm temperatures above 30°C! The cyclone season usually lasts in Cairns from November to May!
A: It is safe to swim all year round in Cairns, Port Douglas and the Great Barrier Reef but it is highly recommended that you wear a lycra suit when entering the water in the warmer months of November-April.
The Cairns Lagoon is a popular swimming facility located along the Cairns Esplanade in the Central Business District. This 4800 square metre saltwater swimming lagoon offers an all-year-round, safe, swimming location without stingers and crocodiles.
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!
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.
Travelling to Cairns and its surrounding beaches during the cooler months, such as August, means you can comfortably swim in the ocean without worrying about enclosures or stinger suits.