Top Things to do in Great Barrier Reef
6 Water & Amusement Parks in Great Barrier Reef That You Shouldn't Miss
The world's largest coral reef system, the Great Barrier Reef stretches almost 1500 miles into the Pacific from the tip of Queensland. Designated a Marine Park by the Australian government and a World Heritage Area by UNESCO, the reef is home to an extraordinary abundance of species and habitats. Snorkeling, diving and fishing are rightly popular along the reef, nowhere more so than on the Whitsunday Islands, where the silica sands and aqua waters of the Coral Sea create the perfect beach escape.
Restaurants in Great Barrier Reef
1. Mackay Aqua Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 149 reviews
The ultimate inflatable obstacle course on water that's fun for all ages! Perfect for groups large and small, birthday parties or just a fun way to get active and cool off in Mackay! We typically close over the winter months of June, July and August. Please always check our website for up to date session times.
Reviewed By J8878BUshanek
If you are in Mackay and you enjoy water sports then Wakehouse is a must visit. Great facilities, staff that are passionate about wakeboarding and great coffee and food from the lakeside cafe. Also the aquapark is a great option to get the kids out on the water.
2. Cairns Wake park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By chichile77 - Brisbane, Australia
Fun way to spend a day in Cairns! Recommending going with a 4-hour pass as the time will fly by! If you are a beginner, you will need to start with a couple of passes on the kneeboard to get a feel of your balance on the water, before moving on to the board where you will need a few more passes before you can complete a full run. Between your ability to stand up, turn & keep up, and the amount of people also enjoying their day at the Wake park (plus a few mechanical problems...) you will find that half a day is what you really need to make the most of it! Recommend. Enjoy!
3. Rotary Splash Pad
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By DBaguley - Gold Coast, Australia
Kids had fun in park. Congratulations to Mission Beach Rotary Club for delivering this great community facility.
4. Bluewater Lagoon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 362 reviews
Reviewed By 489reneew - Cairns, Australia
Fantastic spot for the kids to cool off. Has a waterslide and different pools to swim in with shallow pool for smaller kids. Nice grassy areas to sit by the pool. Facilities are clean too.
5. 2nd World War Memorial Aquatic Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
6. Sugarworld Waterpark
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 86 reviews
Sugarworld Water Park is open every weekend, public holiday and every day during the Queensland state school holidays. Standard Trading Hours Month Hours Sept - Apr 10am - 5pm May - Jul 10am - 4pm QLD State School Holidays 2017 Terms Period Term 1 Holidays Sat 1 Apr - Mon 17 Apr Term 2 Holidays Sat 22 Jun - Sun 9 Jul Term 3 Holidays Sat 14 Sep - Mon 2 Oct Summer Holidays Commence Fri 9 Dec Please note that Sugarwold Water Park: •Is OPEN Easter Monday but CLOSED Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Good Friday •Closes at 3pm on Christmas Eve (24 December) and New Year’s Eve (31 December) •Sugarworld is closed from 10th July to 1st September for maintenance, reopening Saturday 2nd September •Children under 3years must be wearing tight fitting pants or waterproof swim nappies at all times whilst using the pools Please note if a Cyclone or Torrential Rain & Flooding has occurred/or is imminent, please check our Facebook page or call after 8.30am on day to confirm that the waterpark will be open.
Reviewed By chattam2013 - Canberra, Australia
Have come up to cairns from canberra to be in the middle of a storm! Today the rain held off and my kids had a ball here. I met a friend who lives nearby and her girls .there are options for all ages and those areas for older kids are locked off . So you can let the kids go. Wry well thought out and I could let my 5 yr old just go. He still had a life vest just in case but was fine
