Bicentennial Walkway (with baby)
How Baby-Friendly is Bicentennial Walkway?
What makes it 80% Baby-Friendly: Most sections take a pram and both lagoon and Cannonvale parks offer change tables and shaded rest spots, yet short stair areas mean a brief lift and midday heat demands extra sun care.
Positives:
- Flat and stroller-friendly path: Most of the walkway is sealed and level, ideal for smooth pram rides
- Frequent rest spots: Benches, grassy patches and shaded shelters appear every 500m for feeding or nappy changes
Challenges:
- Short stair sections: A few staircases near the marina are not pram-accessible; a baby carrier helps here
- Exposed midday sun: Limited shade in open sections can get hot for your baby around midday
What is Bicentennial Walkway?
- A sealed pedestrian and cycle path extending approximately 4 km along Queensland’s Coral Sea coast between Airlie Beach Lagoon and Cannonvale Parklands
- A purpose-built civic promenade featuring landscaped lawns, native plantings and timber boardwalks tracing marina and shoreline
- An open-air coastal corridor framed by views of the Coral Sea and Whitsunday Islands, with integrated benches, water fountains and interpretive signage
What is so special about Bicentennial Walkway for with baby?
- Sealed, flat boardwalk ideal for prams
- Regular benches and shaded picnic spots for feeding breaks
- Family change rooms with baby-change tables at lagoon and parklands
- Waterfront cafés offer takeaway, highchairs, and parent toilets
- Shallow baby pool and playground at the lagoon start
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Allows a leisurely pace with breaks for feeding, nappy changes, and lagoon play
Baby-Friendly Activities in Bicentennial Walkway
Pram-friendly Lagoon Stroll:
Walk from Airlie Beach Lagoon along the sealed path to Cannonvale Parklands
Tip: Bring a pram with sturdy wheels and a baby carrier for the short stair sections near the marina
Lagoon Baby Pool & Feeding Break:
Use the shallow infant pool and covered picnic shelters at Airlie Beach Lagoon
Tip: Feed or change baby in the family change rooms before you start the walk
Picnic at Cannonvale Parklands:
Rest at the parklands playground and barbecue area by the foreshore
Tip: Refill bottles at nearby water fountains and use shaded picnic tables
Café Takeaway Stop:
Grab warm milk, snacks or light meals from The Fat Frog or Sorrento’s Marina Café
Tip: Ask for a highchair and use the parent’s toilet with change table
How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Bicentennial Walkway
- Use baby carrier at stairs: Carry a lightweight baby carrier to handle pram-unfriendly steps without pause
- Start at the lagoon: Begin your walk at Airlie Beach Lagoon to use the baby pool and change rooms first
- Download facility map: Check the Whitsunday council map to locate toilets and change tables along the route
Reviews of Bicentennial Walkway
Audrey
We started this boardwalk at the Lagoon and it’s a good 35 mins one way to the end of the path to Cannonvale where you turn around and return. Easy walk. Highly Recommend :-)
Koonthos Koonthus
You've got wet, rippled sand in the foreground that looks perfect for squelching your toes in, if you don't mind dodging all those dark, scattered rocks. The beach leads back to a rugged shoreline with rolling hills in the distance. The soft, hazy light and pale sky give it a very peaceful, 'I'm-escaping-it-all' kind of vibe.
Xinyong Chen
The coastal trail is very well built, very clean and has many places to rest, I love it here!
Toni C
Beautiful walkway with lots of things to look at and read on the way from Cannonvale beach to Airlie Lagoon. Sculptures, restaurants, yacht club, stand up paddle boarding, kayaks and tour booking places. It's around 4klm long.
Barbara Melissa Koch Ramírez
Highly recommended something that everyone can do , at 12 it’s almost empty if you want ti have good pics . This is the time .. just be careful with the scooters . Enjoy!
When is the best time to visit Bicentennial Walkway (Great Barrier Reef Area, Australia)?
In summer, walk before 9am or after 4pm to avoid heat. In winter, enjoy cooler sea breezes and quieter paths
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Typical Budget for a Family of 3 (2 Adults + 1 Baby)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Waterfront café snacks and drinks | AUD 40 |
| Baby equipment hire (optional) | AUD 50 |
| Total Estimated | AUD 90 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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Address: Unnamed Road, Cannonvale QLD 4802, Australia
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