NRMA Cairns Holiday Park

🏕️ NRMA Cairns Holiday Park — Manunda QLD

PAID CAMP

🚩 Description & Location

• 📍 Centrally located in Manunda, just minutes from Cairns CBD and the Esplanade.

• 🗺️ Easy base for Great Barrier Reef tours, rainforest day trips, and city exploration.

🪶 History

• 🏢 Long-standing Cairns holiday park, now operated under the NRMA Parks & Resorts brand.

• 🔧 Continually updated facilities to suit both short-stay travellers and long-term visitors.

🚻 Facilities and Amenities

• 🔌 Powered and unpowered caravan/camping sites, some with ensuite.

• ♻️ Dump point on-site.

• 🍳 Camp kitchen, BBQs, saltwater pool, laundry, TV room, tour desk, and Wi-Fi.

• 💧 Potable water available throughout the park.

🚗 Vehicle Access

• 🛣️ Sealed road access via Little Street.

• 🚐 Large rigs accommodated, though some powered sites can feel compact.

🏕️ Stay Information (as at August 2025)

• 📅 Booking needs: Recommended to secure preferred site.

• 🏢 Managing body: NRMA Parks & Resorts.

• 🛖 Site type: Powered and unpowered sites (some ensuite), cabins, and lodges.

• 🐾 Pet policy: Pets allowed on application.

• 🚪 Gate/access info: Open entry, site allocation upon check-in.

• 📞 Contact information: Phone 1800 259 977 | Email info@cairnsholidaypark.com.au | Website via NRMA Parks & Resorts.

• 🚐 Self-containment: Dump point available on-site.

💲 Price/s Reported

Official booking data (valid Aug 2025):

• 🔌 Powered site (2 adults): from $63 per night

(Seasonal variations may apply)These prices are sourced and may not be accurate, contact campsite management for verification

📝 Reviews Summary

✅ Positives:

• 🚶 Close to Cairns CBD and Esplanade.

• 🏊 Good range of facilities, including pool and camp kitchen.

• 🧹 Well-maintained and tidy grounds.

• 🗺️ Ideal location for reef and rainforest day trips.

⚠️ Cautions:

• 📏 Some powered sites can be tight for larger vans.

• 🔊 Central location means potential for traffic noise.

• 🏙️ Busy atmosphere during peak tourist periods.

🍻 Nearby Pubs & Clubs

• 🍺 Cairns RSL — meals and drinks in the city centre.

• 🍻 Multiple pubs and bars along the Cairns Esplanade.

🏕️ Nearby Campgrounds

• 🌴 BIG4 Cairns Coconut Resort (~6 km) — family-oriented with pools and splash park.

• 🌿 Lake Placid Tourist Park (~15 km) — rainforest-edge setting.

🌄 Nearby Attractions

• 🏖️ Cairns Esplanade Lagoon.

• 🚡 Kuranda Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.

• 🛥️ Great Barrier Reef tour departures from Cairns Marina.

🛒 Nearest Supplies

• 🛍️ Small kiosk on-site.

• 🏪 Full grocery, fuel, and retail in Cairns CBD (~5 min drive).

🚨 Breakdown & Emergency Info

• 📡 UHF CB: Road Channel 40 | Emergency 5.

• ⛽ Fuel and medical services: Available in Cairns CBD (~5 min).

• 📶 Strong mobile reception throughout park.

• ⚠️ No remoteness concerns — urban location.

🔚 Final Note

This park offers a rare combination of city convenience and quality camping facilities, making it a top choice for travellers looking to enjoy both the urban side of Cairns and the region’s natural wonders.