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    Muddy's Playground

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    1,166 Reviews
    #8 of 131 things to do in Cairns
    Playgrounds, Nature & Parks, Fun & Games
    The Esplanade, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia
    +61 7 4044 3715
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    “fond memories, water and dry play”

    Amazing play gourd with fun interesting play equipment. We still love the flying fox, the running... read more

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    abcdefghi2016
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    Melbourne, Australia
    “Great playground for young kids”

    It’s a great playground for young kids . There are lots of trees around the area which make it not... read more

    Reviewed 3 days ago
    730matthew
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    Sydney, Australia
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    Muddy's playground is open every day of the year between 9am and 7pm (including public holidays and weekends). Sections of Muddy's are closed for maintenance on Tuesday and Thursday mornings until noon. Even when maintenance works are being carried out, Council aims to have at least half the playground available for use. Muddy's is a modern, fun, safe, splash playground and parkland. It incorporates active, passive, interactive and educational facilities with a combination of play equipment. Muddy's playground is themed "Life in Trinity Bay" and the playground includes water play areas plus a flying fox, sound chimes, track ride, rope bridge, slides, play houses, story telling areas, see-saw, trick track and puzzle games. Please note that the disabled-use Liberty Swing uses the MLAK national keying system. For access please ask at Muddy's cafe. Muddy's has two toilet facilities one at the north end of Muddy's near the cafe and one at the southern end of Muddy's. Muddy's has barbecues, picnic tables and an on-site cafe.

    About Muddy's Playground

    Muddy's playground is open every day of the year between 9am and 7pm (including public holidays and weekends). Sections of Muddy's are closed for maintenance on Tuesday and Thursday mornings until noon. Even when maintenance works are being carried out, Council aims to have at least half the playground available for use. Muddy's is a modern, fun, safe, splash playground and parkland. It incorporates active, passive, interactive and educational facilities with a combination of play equipment. Muddy's playground is themed "Life in Trinity Bay" and the playground includes water play areas plus a flying fox, sound chimes, track ride, rope bridge, slides, play houses, story telling areas, see-saw, trick track and puzzle games. Please note that the disabled-use Liberty Swing uses the MLAK national keying system. For access please ask at Muddy's cafe. Muddy's has two toilet facilities one at the north end of Muddy's near the cafe and one at the southern end of Muddy's. Muddy's has barbecues, picnic tables and an on-site cafe.
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    The Esplanade, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia
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    Reviewed yesterday
    fond memories, water and dry play

    Amazing play gourd with fun interesting play equipment. We still love the flying fox, the running barrel, climbing webs

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    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Great playground for young kids

    It’s a great playground for young kids . There are lots of trees around the area which make it not too hot for the kids to play there There is a cafe there as well, parents can have their coffee while kids playing there The...More

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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Muddys Playground

    Just a unreal place for kids and familys 👍🏼👍🏼and for all ages up to 10yrs old and lots water play areas

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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    what a wonderful cost free place to hide away in to beat the humidity

    this was a pure delight to see and enjoy such a wondeeerful parkkk and nothing better than sitting out near the coral see cooling down without fear of becoming crocodile lunch very thoughtful and just magical way to spend a day right near the ocean...More

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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    What a great asset to Cairns!

    My partner & I have just holidayed in Cairns for the week with my niece & her 2 year old son. Muddy’s Playground is wonderful for children of all ages. We found it easy to fill in endless days there and especially loved the bubbler...More

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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    We just sat and swam in the pool

    Being in our 70's, very young 70's, we sat on the decking by the pool and had our swims and dips from there. It is well used by the locals as the beach opposite is not a swimming area. It is all free and has...More

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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Best place for energetic kids

    If you got kids let them blow off steam at Muddy's... and all while you get a decent enough coffee from the cafe!

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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Wet or Dry or Both

    I was quite impressed. This Playground was open during the day and in the evening. It makes sense, as the temperature at night is more tolerable. There were many children playing, some were getting wet and others stayed dry, all depending their parents. Most of...More

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    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Great and safe place with very helpful staff to take your grandchildren!

    This is a popular venue for parents with young children to visit. The facility is a great investment by the Cairns Council. The coffee shop offers good coffee and a variety of wraps, sandwiches and cooked meals. The element of convenience and the friendliness of...More

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    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    surprising visit

    during a city centre walk we were pleasantly surprised that there is a swimming pool with plenty of space around the pool for sun bathing. However with enough trewes for shade and with BBQ area. Wonderful, such consumer convenience!

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    Jody_Mogo
    20 October 2016|
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    Response from Achillies2016 | Reviewed this property |
    Anywhere Along the esplanade is good. From harbour lights to muddys its a 10 minute walk. Big rooms there. Easy order coffee downstairs at dundees real real early in the morning !
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