BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Cairns Coconut – Woree
BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Cairns Coconut is a legendary, award-winning tropical resort that sets the benchmark for family holiday parks in Australia. Located in the southern suburbs of Cairns, this sprawling oasis is a destination in its own right, offering an unparalleled array of resort-style facilities and activities designed to create the ultimate family getaway. The park is famous for its incredible water attractions, including a massive water park with slides, a huge resort pool with a separate adults-only section, and a splash park for the little ones. The list of entertainment is endless, featuring a giant jumping pillow, mini-golf, tennis courts, go-karts, and an extensive program of kids’ club activities during holidays. The accommodation options cater to every need and budget, from spacious and shady powered and unpowered sites for all rig sizes to a vast range of luxury condos, villas, and cabins. The park is meticulously landscaped with lush tropical gardens, creating a serene and beautiful environment. Its location on the southern approach to Cairns makes it a convenient base for exploring the Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree Rainforest, and the Atherton Tablelands, with a tour desk onsite to arrange all excursions. For an action-packed, fun-filled holiday where the kids will never be bored, all within a stunning tropical setting, Cairns Coconut is the absolute pinnacle of holiday parks.
BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Cairns Coconut
23-51 Anderson Rd, Woree QLD 4868
Website: www.ingeniaholidays.com.au
GPS Coordinates: -16.96946, 145.74344
Site Information
- Location: In the suburb of Woree, on the southern side of Cairns.
- Site Suitable For: Tents, camper trailers, caravans, and motorhomes of all sizes.
- Road Access: Sealed roads.
- Site Surface: Grass, slab, and synthetic turf sites.
- Camping Permitted: Yes, this is a paid holiday resort. Bookings are essential.
- 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: Water park, multiple pools, jumping pillow, mini-golf, toilets, hot showers, camp kitchen, laundry, BBQs, restaurant, tour desk, dump point.
- Picnic Tables: Yes, available in common areas.
- Potable Water: Yes, available at all 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. Check website for conditions.
- Fishing: Yes, excellent fishing in the nearby Trinity Inlet and on reef charters.
- Short Walks: Excellent walking and cycling paths throughout the large resort.
Local Amenities
Being located within a major city, all of Cairns’ amenities are very close by.
- Local Pubs:
- Balaclava Hotel (approx. 2 km)
- The Pier Bar, Cairns CBD (approx. 8 km)
- Rattle N Hum, Cairns CBD (approx. 8 km)
- Places to Eat:
- An onsite restaurant/cafe. Hundreds of options in the Cairns CBD.
- 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 premier caravan park. Other options include NRMA Cairns Holiday Park and Barrier Reef Tourist Park.
- Next Free Camps:
- Babinda Boulders (donation camp, approx. 55 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).
Season | Average Temp (Max/Min) | Conditions |
---|---|---|
Summer (Dec – Feb) | 31°C / 24°C | The ‘Wet Season’. Very hot and humid with frequent, heavy rainfall. High risk of tropical cyclones. The rainforests are at their peak. |
Autumn (Mar – May) | 29°C / 22°C | Warm and humid with regular rainfall, though it begins to ease. A beautiful, lush time of year. |
Winter (Jun – Aug) | 26°C / 17°C | The ‘Dry Season’ and peak tourist time. Beautiful, warm, and sunny days with lower humidity and comfortable nights. |
Spring (Sep – Nov) | 30°C / 21°C | The ‘Build-Up’. Temperatures and humidity rise steadily. Still mostly dry until late in the season when showers become more frequent. |