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September, High crowds, average high temperature 80 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 67 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny most days.
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October, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 83 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny most days.
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November, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 85 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 73 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny most days.
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December, High crowds, average high temperature 86 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Partly sunny.
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January, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 86 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 76 degrees Fahrenheit. Rainy most days.
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February, Low crowds, average high temperature 86 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 76 degrees Fahrenheit. Rainy most days.
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March, Low crowds, average high temperature 85 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Partly sunny.
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April, Low crowds, average high temperature 82 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 72 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny most days.
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May, Low crowds, average high temperature 79 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 69 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny most days.
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June, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 76 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 66 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny most days.
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July, High crowds, average high temperature 75 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny most days.
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August, High crowds, average high temperature 77 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 64 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny most days.
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Is Freshwater expensive to stay in?
You can find great hotels from $41 in Freshwater to suit a range of budgets. To find the best low-cost hotel on Hotels.com that meets your needs, apply your search filters and then sort hotels by "Price: low to high".
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Can I receive a refund if I cancel my Freshwater hotel booking?
The majority of hotels offer free cancellation, so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel your booking. Some Freshwater hotels require you to cancel more than 24 hours before check-in, so look at your booking beforehand. For extra peace of mind before you book, filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property".
Is it worth staying in Freshwater?
Basing yourself in Freshwater makes it easy to explore Cairns, including the neighborhoods of Cairns Central Business District and Cairns North.
Are all taxes and fees included in the Freshwater hotel prices shown on Hotels.com?
Hotels.com provides upfront pricing so you can relax knowing you won't be met with surprise additional fees or taxes when you're ready to confirm your booking. From the time you start your search on Hotels.com, the price you see is what you pay. This makes it much easier to compare properties and secure our best deal for your next getaway.

Find out more about Freshwater

Find out more about Freshwater

What's Freshwater Like?

If you want to find the perfect area to explore, why not check out Freshwater? Visit places like Australian Armour and Artillery Museum and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station when you venture just outside the neighborhood. Smithfield Shopping Centre and Barron Gorge National Park are two places to visit nearby.

How to Get to Freshwater

Flying to:

  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS), 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Freshwater

Things to See and Do in and around Freshwater

Things to See near Freshwater:

  • Barron Gorge National Park (3.6 mi/5.9 km away)
  • Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland (4.2 mi/6.7 km away)
  • Yorkeys Knob Beach (4.6 mi/7.4 km away)
  • Muddy's Playground (4.6 mi/7.5 km away)
  • Mount Whitfield Conservation Park (1.7 mi/2.7 km away)

Things to Do near Freshwater:

  • Australian Armour and Artillery Museum (2.5 mi/4 km away)
  • Smithfield Shopping Centre (3.5 mi/5.6 km away)
  • Cairns Performing Arts Centre (4.7 mi/7.6 km away)
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre (4.9 mi/7.9 km away)
  • Cairns Night Markets (5 mi/8 km away)

When Is the Best Time to Visit Cairns?

  • Hottest months: January, February, December, March (average 80°F)
  • Coldest months: August, July, June, September (average 70°F)
  • Rainiest months: January, February, March, December (average 11 inches of rainfall)

Freshwater Travel Information

Best Time to Visit
May, June and August
Average Stay
3 days
Closest Neighborhoods
Cairns North, Cairns Central Business District
Top Attractions
Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens, Mount Whitfield Conservation Park, Australian Armour and Artillery Museum

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