Cardwell, QLD Family Guide
QLD 4849 · Cassowary Coast Regional
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More things to do around Cardwell
- Arts & dance (1 in Cardwell · 1 within 5 km) — Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre (1.8 km)
Schools within 3 km of Cardwell
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1 school within 3 km of the Cardwell centre, 1 with a Cardwell address.
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Parks, playgrounds & community places
Within 3 km (pools 5 km). Features shown only where verified.
Libraries (1)
Cardwell Library
Cardwell · 0.1 km
Public pools (1)
Parks (1)
Girramay National Park
Cardwell · 2.7 km
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At a glance
This guide brings together what AroundSchools lists for families in and around Cardwell: 1 kids' activity within 5 km, 1 school in Cardwell, and parks and playgrounds.
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- Arts & dance
- Parks & places
- 1 park · 1 library · 1 public pool
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- Girringun Aboriginal Art CentreActivity
- Cardwell LibraryPark or community place
- Cardwell Swimming PoolPark or community place
- Girramay National ParkPark or community place
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Cardwell within Cassowary Coast Regional
1 of the council area’s 9 activity providers · 3rd of 6 suburbs by number of providers
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Homes in and around Cardwell
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