Do you want to have some fun in Cairns? You can do it with your entire family! Leisure Island is the center of games for all ages. Located on Pier Point Road, it's a clean and safe place, with a modern interior. You and your children can have a great time playing the newest games, like Deal or No Deal, Feeding Time, or Squid Spies.

Over four hundred jars filled with candy are waiting for you and your children on the shelves, just in one place – The British Lolly Shop. There are free samples, so it makes it easier to choose amongst the large variety offered by the shop. The first of its kind was opened in Australia in 2002, and the business was very successful. There was a huge demand for the products, so a shop in Cairns was also opened. The Store is located at the Pier, so it's a must-see for the true candy connoisseur.

The Wildlife Dome opened to visitors in 2003, and today it offers a memorable wildlife experience. Birds, crocodiles, koalas, lizards, turtles, snakes and many other animals live peacefully on the roof of the Cairns Reef Hotel Casino, where the Dome is located. It's made up of 3000 plants, 120 tons of earth and around 50,000 gallons of water. It's a pocket zoo in the heart of the city, where you can bring your children..

Calypso Kids Underwater Photography offers children and adults an opportunity to study the fascinating underwater world of Cairns.
Well-trained and skilled videographers work seven days a week, 365 days a year, to capture the most impressive rain-forest and reef scenery, and showcase these treasures for all to see. The Calypso team tries to provide general interest information about the Great Barrier Reef, which is off the coast of Northeastern Australia.

Royal Copenhagen Ice Cream is well known in Australia, and they have twenty-four stores. It distinguishes itself from other ice cream shops by using fresh ingredients only. Its delicious ice cream comes in a newly-made waffle cone. The place is a paradise for children and a special delight for their parents. There's a huge selection of flavors -- Devil's Chocolate, Rum & Raisin, Wildberry, Strawberry Delight -- and there is something for everyone.

In 1974, when Cairns had a population of 33000 inhabitants, The Cairns Civic Theatre was opened. It was the first theater in Queensland, designed and purpose-built for entertaining the locals. Cairns architects were involved in the building project worth up to $1.1 million. Today, the theater provides a modern interior and equipment. There are programs for children, teenagers and parents. At some shows babies in arms are permitted; kids over the age of 1 year must be bought a ticket to children's show. There is no smoking permitted in the theater. All are welcome.

This is a special playground that attracts both children and parents. Muddy’s Playground, located on the Esplanade, is famous amongst tourists and locals alike. It offers a number of play areas for children of all ages and abilities. The playground is surrounded by trees, so there's lots of shade where parents can relax and watch over their kids.

Located on the Esplanade, right in the heart of tropical Cairns, the Cairns Skate Park is the most awesome skate park in Australia. It features a number of bowls of different dimensions, which make it attractive to users. There are long runs with stairs and gaps, and the landscape design is astonishing. You can skate at night because the park is well-lit. Children will love this skateboard park.