esplanade

esplanade, has been a focal point for locals and visitors in cairns city. it is a recreational area for people from all walks of life – backpackers travelling around australia, couples having an early morning jog, teenagers using the skateboard ramp, CBD workers resting on the grass for lunch, and countless more. esplanade has been transformed from a tidal mudflat swamp into a world-class facility incorporating an outdoor amphitheatre, a large sandy swimming lagoon, grassy picnic areas, walking tracks, public barbeques, children's playground, shops and restaurants, an environmental interpretation centre and a great barrier reef cruise departure terminal.