An Afternoon Keeping Cool In The Lagoon

My daughter, grandies & myself had a lovely few hours at the lagoons yesterday. It was quite a warm afternoon around 31 degrees celcius. The walk from the car park to the lagoon was a beautiful meandering pathway shaded by huge trees. My grand daughter showed me the turtles that swim alongside the walkway in the Ross River. People feed them & I counted over a dozen looking up at us waiting for a feed, but we didn't have anything for them. Below is a photo from the baby pool towards the beautiful trees. I took a panoramic photo but of course its to big to insert here.

The Riverway Lagoons in Townsville, Queensland, Australia cover an area in size of more than three Olympic swimming pools. The lagoons are nestled among shady raintrees, with the picturesque Ross River providing a peaceful backdrop. The surrounding well established raintrees, together with the extensive overhangs of the Riverway Arts Centre roof and additional shade structures, provide a protected year-round safe swimming environment.

The two distinct lagoon areas vary in depth up to 2m. The upper lagoon is designed for more formal uses, including an area for swimming laps and specific areas for disabled and elderly access, with hand rails and suitable water levels. The lower lagoon is more relaxed and is an ideal place for the kids build sand castles and play in shallow water while the rest of the family can lounge on the timber decks in the shade.

Cheers,