NRMA Cairns Holiday Park – Manunda

NRMA Cairns Holiday Park offers a lush, tropical oasis in the heart of Australia’s gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. This beautifully landscaped and well-appointed park provides the perfect blend of a relaxing, resort-style atmosphere with the ultimate convenience of a central city location. The park is a favourite for travellers of all types, offering a wide range of accommodation options, from spacious powered and unpowered sites for caravans, motorhomes, and tents, to a variety of modern, self-contained studios and villas. A major highlight is the stunning resort-style swimming pool, surrounded by palm trees and gardens, providing the perfect place to cool down and escape the tropical heat. The park is renowned for its excellent facilities, which include a large, modern camp kitchen, multiple barbecue areas, a TV and games room, and clean amenities blocks. The park is also proudly pet-friendly, offering a range of designated sites for those travelling with their furry companions. Its prime location is a huge advantage; while set in a quiet, leafy street, it’s just a few minutes’ drive from the Cairns Esplanade, the Reef Fleet Terminal, and the bustling city centre with its world-class restaurants and vibrant night markets. For a comfortable, convenient, and truly tropical holiday experience, the NRMA Cairns Holiday Park is the ideal basecamp for every Far North Queensland adventure.

Site Information

• Location: In the suburb of Manunda, approximately 4 km from the Cairns CBD and Esplanade.
• 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 park. 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: Swimming pool, toilets, hot showers, camp kitchen, laundry, BBQs, TV/games room, 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.
• 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 from the Cairns marina, local creeks, and on reef charters.
• Short Walks: Excellent walking and cycling paths along the Cairns Esplanade.

Local Amenities

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

• Local Pubs:
  • The Cock & Bull (English-style pub) (approx. 2 km)
  • The Pier Bar (approx. 4 km)
  • Rattle N Hum (approx. 4 km)
• Places to Eat:
  • Hundreds of world-class restaurants, cafes, pubs, and clubs throughout Cairns, particularly along the Esplanade and at the Marina.
• 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 Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort and the Cool Waters Holiday Park.
• Next Free Camps:
  • No official free camps in the immediate Cairns area. The closest is Babinda Boulders (donation camp, approx. 60 km south).
• 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).