Barrier Reef Tourist Park – Edmonton

Barrier Reef Tourist Park is a welcoming and convenient holiday park that provides an excellent and affordable base for travellers exploring the wonders of Far North Queensland. Located in the southern Cairns suburb of Edmonton, the park is strategically positioned on the Bruce Highway, offering easy access for caravans and motorhomes and placing it just a short drive from the Cairns city centre and the region’s premier attractions. The park is set within a relaxed, tropical environment and offers a comprehensive range of accommodation options, from spacious powered and unpowered sites suitable for all rig sizes, to a variety of comfortable, self-contained cabins. A key feature is the large, inviting swimming pool, which is the perfect place to cool down and relax after a day of adventure. The facilities are well-maintained and include a camp kitchen, barbecue areas, a laundry, and clean amenities blocks, ensuring a comfortable stay. The park is also proudly pet-friendly on its sites, making it a great option for those travelling with their animal companions. Its location serves as the ideal gateway for day trips to the Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree Rainforest, the Atherton Tablelands, and the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. For a friendly, convenient, and well-facilitated stay that puts all of Cairns’ attractions within easy reach, Barrier Reef Tourist Park is a fantastic choice.

Site Information

• Location: In Edmonton, on the southern side of Cairns, right on the Bruce Highway.
• Site Suitable For: Tents, camper trailers, caravans, and motorhomes of all sizes.
• Road Access: Sealed highway.
• Site Surface: Grass and slab sites.
• Camping Permitted: Yes, this is a paid holiday park. Bookings are recommended.
• Maximum Overnight Stays: Check with management when booking.
• Number of Powered Sites: A large number of powered sites are available.
• Number of Un-powered Sites: A good number of unpowered sites are available.
• Facilities: Swimming pool, toilets, hot showers, camp kitchen, laundry, BBQs, tour desk, dump point.
• Picnic Tables: Yes, available in common areas.
• Potable Water: Yes, available at sites.
• Mobile Phone Coverage: Excellent for all major carriers.
• TV Reception: Excellent.
• Onsite Public Toilets: Yes.
• Ullage: Dump point available onsite.
• Rubbish Bins: Yes.
• Open Fires: Prohibited.
• Generator Use: Prohibited.
• Number of Sites Available: Numerous defined sites.
• Essentials to Bring: Standard camping gear, swimwear.
• Pet Friendly: Yes, the park is pet-friendly on sites by prior arrangement.
• Fishing: Yes, excellent fishing in the nearby Trinity Inlet and on reef charters.
• Short Walks: Excellent walking and cycling paths along the Cairns Esplanade are a short drive away.

Local Amenities

Being located within a major city, all of Cairns’ amenities are very close by.

• Local Pubs:
  • The Hambledon Hotel, Edmonton (approx. 2 km)
  • Fuller Sports Club (approx. 3 km)
  • The Pier Bar, Cairns CBD (approx. 15 km)
• Places to Eat:
  • Numerous hotels, cafes, restaurants, and fast-food outlets in Edmonton and the wider Cairns area.
• Local Attractions:
  • Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
  • Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef (tours depart from the Reef Fleet Terminal)
  • Skyrail Rainforest Cableway & Kuranda Scenic Railway
  • Daintree Rainforest (day trip)
• Nearest Caravan Parks:
  • This is a major caravan park. Other options include NRMA Cairns Holiday Park and Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort.
• Next Free Camps:
  • Babinda Boulders (donation camp, approx. 50 km south)
  • No official free camps closer to Cairns.
• Nearest Dump Points:
  • A dump point is available onsite for guests.
• Nearest Petrol Station:
  • Multiple 24/7 service stations are located within 2 km.
• Drinking Water Resupply:
  • Available onsite.
• Public Toilets:
  • Available onsite and throughout Cairns.

Seasonal Weather Forecast

Cairns is in the Wet Tropics and has a tropical monsoon climate. Be aware of stingers in the ocean during the warmer months (Nov-May).