Even before gaining its international
reputation, the Cairns Esplanade has always possessed an
irresistible appeal and attraction. The long strip of
grassy parkland, with its numerous shade trees, which stretches
for more than two kilometres along the front of the city, has
always been a place where locals have relaxed and enjoyed the
tropical atmosphere with friends and family. Picnic and
barbeque areas complete with tables and seating, children's
playgrounds and covered areas, a magnificent view across the
harbour and a cool, refreshing south-easterly breeze have all
served to encourage people to come, relax and enjoy.
Today, with the unprecedented growth of tourism in Cairns, the
Esplanade is a place where you can sit and watch the world go
by. Thousands of visitors, from virtually all corners of
the globe, can be seen daily, walking along this peaceful
foreshore, taking in the sights and generally enjoying its many
attractions.
The Cairns Esplanade is a
place where locals and visitors alike are drawn together to enjoy a
variety of life's pleasures. Whether it be a family outing of
shopping and a take-away lunch, a pushbike ride, a walk or jog along the
boardwalk, a swim in the refreshing lagoon, dining at one of the many
seafood restaurants or footpath cafes, watching the migratory birds
feeding on the tidal foreshore, fishing off the jetty, or searching
through the market stalls for the perfect gift or souvenir, the Esplanade
caters to all tastes.
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