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Popular places to visit
Cairns Esplanade
4.5/5(253 reviews)
Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.
Cairns Marlin Marina
4.5/5(109 reviews)
Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.
Palm Cove Beach
4.5/5(142 reviews)
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
4.5/5(104 reviews)
Relax after a day of sightseeing or cool down from the summer heat in this fresh-water lagoon, one of Cairns’ best city attractions.
Cairns Night Markets
4/5(148 reviews)
After a long day enjoying the beaches, reef and rainforest in and around Cairns, have a nap and then spend a relaxing evening shopping and dining.
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
4.5/5(206 reviews)
Soar above the treetops of the rain forest, gorges and mountains of North Queensland in a glass-enclosed cable car.
Things to do
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
$136
per traveler
92% of travellers recommend
Half Day Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Tour
$129
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
$136
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
$21
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour
$172
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Catamaran
$175
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Freshwater Hotel Deals
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
18-26 Cannon Street Manunda QLD
$77 nightly
The price is $85 total per night from Dec 8 to Dec 9
$85 total
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,035 reviews)
Rooms were amazing,clean,spacious and comfortable.Staff were friendly and extremely helpful.Highly recommend
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
209-217 Esplanade Cairns North QLD
$96 nightly
The price is $106 total per night from Dec 19 to Dec 20
$106 total
Dec 19 - Dec 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
Friendly staff on reception and in the bar. The room was spacious with a comfy bed and good air conditioning.
Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
$120 nightly
The price is $132 total per night from Dec 7 to Dec 8
$132 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
Nice place to stay , good location if you need a boat out to the reef, easy walk to shops and places to eat.
Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025
Hilton Cairns
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
$120 nightly
The price is $132 total per night from Dec 7 to Dec 8
$132 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Staff were amazing. We called room service for toilet paper At night came quickly. We also called for conditioner at night it also came quick. Room was spacious clean and serviced daily. View was amazing of cairns harbour and the reef boats.. Breakfast was excellent. Room service for food wasnt the ...
Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025
Crystalbrook Riley
131-141 Esplanade Cairns QLD
$143 nightly
The price is $158 total per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
$158 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)
Heather was outstanding.
Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025
Crystalbrook Flynn
68/72 Abbott St Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$111 nightly
The price is $122 total per night from Dec 12 to Dec 13
$122 total
Dec 12 - Dec 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,022 reviews)
For a fairly big hotel, this place was exceptionally great! Love the location, Love their pools, love the bar and restaurant area that all opens up onto the streets. Like a resort feel but not hectic at all and many amenities near by.
Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025
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.
Other neighborhoods around Freshwater
Barron
Though Barron might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Australian Armour and Artillery Museum and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station.
Whitfield
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Whitfield and surrounding area, you can visit Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Cairns Botanic Gardens.
Edge Hill
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Edge Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Cairns Botanic Gardens or Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens.
Aeroglen
If you're spending some time in Aeroglen, Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Skydive The Reef Cairns are top sights worth seeing.
Machans Beach
Though Machans Beach might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Yorkeys Knob Beach and Australian Armour and Artillery Museum.
Holloways Beach
Beaches, restaurants, and gardens are some highlights of Holloways Beach. Make a stop by Yorkeys Knob Beach or Holloways Beach while you're exploring.
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