Freshwater Travel Guide
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Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise
AU$122
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour
AU$275
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park Ticket (BNP)
AU$70
per adult
Kuranda: Birdworld Entry Ticket
AU$24
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Freshwater Hotel Deals
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
The price is AU$353 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
AU$353
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,015 reviews)
"Great location, staff lovely and room was cleaned everyday. Hotel is a little neglected, needs a renovation"
Reviewed on 20 July 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
121-123 The Esplanade & Florence St Cairns QLD
The price is AU$297 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
AU$297
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Crystalbrook Flynn
68/72 Abbott St Cairns QLD
The price is AU$385 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$385
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"property is in a great location. We stayed in the Esplanade Tower, and the room was spacious enough for two people for a short stay. The bed was large, but it consisted of two mattresses joined together, with a noticeable gap in the middle that made it uncomfortable. The balcony was very small, not ..."
Reviewed on 20 July 2026
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street Cairns QLD
The price is AU$249 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
AU$249
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"The motel is in a great spot being close to lagoon, lots of restaurants and shopping. The buffet breakfast was great value and the staff were very helpful."
Reviewed on 19 July 2026
Hilton Cairns
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is AU$281 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$281
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
The Oceanfront Cairns
223-227 The Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is AU$173 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
AU$173
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Marlin Marina are located ...
5.4/10 (18 reviews)
"Would class this more as a backpacker or roadside motel standard. No blankets and was cold in the night, no wifi despite being advertised, tv wasnt tuned in. Staff were helpful and room was clean but not worth what we paid"
Reviewed on 20 July 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in Freshwater
Find the best Freshwater areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Freshwater
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Palm Cove
Palm Cove is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Palm Cove Beach and Vie Spa Palm Cove, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.
Cairns Central Business District
Cairns Central Business District is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Marlin Marina.
Trinity Beach
Trinity Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Trinity Beach and Kewarra Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.
Cairns North
The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Cairns North. A stop by Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland or Cairns North Beach might round out your trip.
Clifton Beach
Clifton Beach is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Clifton Beach and Palm Cove Beach while in the area.
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- Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
- Visit Aeroglen
- Visit Barron
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- Visit Brinsmead
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- Visit Edge Hill
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- Visit Holloways Beach
- Visit Kamerunga
- Visit Kanimbla
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- Visit Manoora
- Visit Manunda
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- Visit Mooroobool
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- Visit Parramatta Park
- Visit Redlynch
- Visit Smithfield
- Visit Stratford
- Visit Trinity Beach
- Visit Trinity Park
- Visit Westcourt
- Visit Whitfield
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- Visit Yorkeys Knob
- Cairns Holidays
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