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Muddy's Playground, Cairns

4.5
#2 of 318 in Fun & Games in Queensland
Playground · Hidden Gem · Fun & Games
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Eat, play, and relax at Muddy's Playground, located on one of the city's best-known landmarks, the Esplanade. This popular meeting spot for young families is a modern and safe playground incorporating water play areas, rope bridges, slides, playhouses, storytelling areas, puzzle games, and track rides. Each area is designed to challenge and entertain a particular age group with custom-designed equipment. Adults can barbeque in the picnic areas or drop by the popular on-site cafe, serving light meals and refreshing drinks. Easily accessible from anywhere in the city, the playground is a convenient place for families to play and enjoy the waterfront. Plan to visit Muddy's Playground and other customer-reviewed, writer-recommended Cairns attractions using our Cairns online attractions planner.
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4.3
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  • Lovely spot for breakfast or lunch & great park for the kids to play in. Plenty of choice on the menu. 
    Lovely spot for breakfast or lunch & great park for the kids to play in. Plenty of choice on the menu.  more »
  • Great play area for kids. For adults, there is the best cafe in cairns alongside it to..Muddy's. A great place to let the kids run wild and the adults to have a chat and a coffee, whilst keeping an... 
    Great play area for kids. For adults, there is the best cafe in cairns alongside it to..Muddy's. A great place to let the kids run wild and the adults to have a chat and a coffee, whilst keeping an...  more »
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  • Missy’s is an underrated gem as far as I know. This place is right on the shoreline with a gorgeous view all round, perfect for every occasion. Really can not say anything better about the location. It’s perfect. The food is also exceptional and if you think you’ll be leaving here hungry you’re wrong. We went for breakfast and every meal that came out was huge! The waffles were enjoyed by the kids while everyone else went for slightly different options. No matter what we got though it hit the mark. The granola bowl was well sized and super yummy, the eggs perfectly cooked, hash browns nailed, and every single meal just got better. Not to mention the drinks which are so good. The fruit juice is perfectly refreshing and the shakes are just as good. The staff are friendly and so helpful which only adds to the experience. There’s also the coolest little playground for the littlest ones making this the best stop for any meal in cairns. Can not recommend enough!
  • Muddy’s is a locals favourite and tourists alike. Coming here means good coffee, drinks, food seating and takeaway available by relaxed and fast paced staff who serve with impeccable customer care. Located central to cairns and on the esplanade. With amazing views and water play and parks for the kids- including a fenced playground right next door. Although busy year round, it’s still a fantastic spot to go enjoy! So glad you’re there Muddy’s! Keep it up! I love the fish tacos. Iced lattes, kids smoothies and great breakfasts! Covid safe and careful cleanly staff. If I could give you a spare star ⭐️ I would! Five is a good start. Thank you to Muddy’s staff! I’ll take a discount for being your Google biggest fan! ;)

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