Backshot Beach
31 Freshwater Ave, Palm Cove QLD 4879, Australia
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A lovely beach spot at Palm Cove near Cairns with a 4.8 rating across 16 reviews.
Practical details
Why it's worth checking out
Backshot Beach sits on Freshwater Avenue in Palm Cove, one of the most beautiful of the northern beaches near Cairns in Tropical North Queensland. A near-perfect 4.8 rating from 16 reviews reflects its standing as a much-loved spot.
The appeal is a lovely, peaceful slice of the tropical coast — a beach spot with sand, water and beautiful surrounds, a genuine favourite for a walk, a relaxed moment or simply soaking up the gorgeous Palm Cove setting. It's a lovely, free outing.
Beaches in the tropical north have changing conditions, tides and seasonal considerations — including marine stingers in the warmer months and crocodile safety to be mindful of — so check current details and any safety advice before you go. Bring sun protection, water and follow local advice.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.8 from 16 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 70
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 37
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 0
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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