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Your Freshwater Vacation
Planning your next adventure just got easier with a vacation package to Freshwater. Experience everything this neighborhood has to offer while making nice memories you'll remember for years. Kick off your trip to Freshwater by checking out nearby attractions such as Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens, Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Australian Armour and Artillery Museum. Expedia is here to help put your plans into action. Book your ideal Freshwater vacation today.
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- The Reef Retreat
Aug 1 - Aug 7The Reef Retreat + Flight
Palm Cove6 nights9.0/10 - Wonderful (504 reviews)"Good size room and great location as everything is close. The staff are great and have good knowledge of the area. Definitely a good base to explore the region and reasonably priced."Reviewed May 20, 2026Roundtrip • Auckland (AKL) - Cairns (CNS)AKL - CNS • 1 stop CNS - AKL • 1 stop$1,382$1,019found 1 day agoper traveler - The Reef House Adults Retreat
Aug 1 - Aug 7The Reef House Adults Retreat + Flight
Palm Cove6 nights9.0/10 - Wonderful (712 reviews)"What a wonderful resort. The property is absolutely stunning as are the staff! You don’t need to leave the resort, everything is at your fingertips. The included activities are an added bonus and a great way to meet new people. Every staff member always had a smile on their face and nothing was too much trouble."Reviewed May 7, 2026Roundtrip • Auckland (AKL) - Cairns (CNS)AKL - CNS • 1 stop CNS - AKL • 1 stop - Coral Sands Resort
Aug 1 - Aug 7Coral Sands Resort + Flight
Trinity Beach6 nights8.8/10 - Excellent (829 reviews)"Great stay, could hear the live music they have on a Sat and Sun from the pub on the corner which was great out on the balcony. Pool was great for the kids and great location to walk out to the main strip where there’s a playground on the foreshore and restaurants. Will stay again one day!"Reviewed May 11, 2026Roundtrip • Auckland (AKL) - Cairns (CNS)AKL - CNS • 1 stop CNS - AKL • 1 stop$1,811$1,228found 1 day agoper traveler - The Villas Palm Cove
Aug 1 - Aug 7The Villas Palm Cove + Flight
Palm Cove6 nights9.2/10 - Wonderful (87 reviews)Roundtrip • Auckland (AKL) - Cairns (CNS)AKL - CNS • 1 stop CNS - AKL • 1 stop$1,931$1,468found 1 day agoper traveler - Vision Apartments
Aug 1 - Aug 7Vision Apartments + Flight
Cairns Central Business District6 nights9.2/10 - Wonderful (440 reviews)"On the Cairns esplanade and close to all the facilities and eateries of the wharf, esplanade and downtown Cairns."Reviewed May 14, 2026Roundtrip • Auckland (AKL) - Cairns (CNS)AKL - CNS • 1 stop CNS - AKL • 1 stop$2,400$1,861found 1 day agoper traveler
Where to stay in Freshwater
Find the best Freshwater areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Freshwater
Palm Cove
1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
Relax on sandy beaches and swim in turquoise waters at a resort town between the Great Barrier Reef and the rain forests of tropical Far North Queensland.
Freshwater Hotel Deals
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
$158 nightly
The price is $174 total per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
$174 total
Jun 9 - Jun 10
Total with taxes and fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Room was clean, staff was friendly. So close to the marina if you are doing boat rides to the reef, green island, fitzroy island or any other ferries. Didn't use the pool or try breakfast but looked great!"
Reviewed on May 28, 2026
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
18-26 Cannon Street Manunda QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$105 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$116 total
May 31 - Jun 1
Total with taxes and fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Nice place but not a lot on offer It’s in North Cairns so about $20 each way in a taxi to cairns central Good pools and grounds and may stay again"
Reviewed on May 28, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
121-123 The Esplanade & Florence St Cairns QLD
$121 nightly
The price is $133 total per night from Jun 8 to Jun 9
$133 total
Jun 8 - Jun 9
Total with taxes and fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Public areas well maintained and clean. Room could have used more cleaning. Bed covering/duvet had obvious stains. Noisy air on system (even with fan turned off in room)"
Reviewed on May 26, 2026
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Discover the most popular places to visit in Freshwater
Cairns Esplanade
Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.
Palm Cove Beach
Located in between the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, this palm tree-lined beach is an idyllic spot to take it easy or begin an adventure.
Esplanade Lagoon
Relax after a day of sightseeing or cool down from the summer heat in this fresh-water lagoon, one of Cairns’ best city attractions.
Things to do
Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise
$189
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise
$88
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour
$199
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
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