Welcome to Reefsedge Resort
the ultimate adventure destination
Welcome to Reefsedge Resort - the ultimate adventure destination for thrill seekers, relaxation enthusiasts and active families - launching in 2026. Combining the excitement of a state-of-the-art waterpark with the sophistication of a luxury resort, complete with ensuite caravanning and camping options, Reefsedge Resort offers an unparalleled experience for every type of guest.
MEDIA RELEASE
14th August 2024
Approval Granted For Reefsedge Waterpark & Tourist Park
Reefsedge Waterpark & Tourist Park is one step closer to opening its doors to the world with the development application gaining unanimous approval at a Cairns Regional Council meeting today.
“We are really excited to be at a key milestone point in the project journey with the DA approval now in place. Reefsedge Waterpark & Tourist Park is something the people of Cairns have been wanting and we are now able to deliver it for them,
“Reefsedge will be open to the public by mid 2026. But there’s a lot of work to do between now and then. It’s a massive project to get underway so we are wasting no time, with civil works to commence on site in September,” said proponent, PPNQ Developments Pty Ltd, Director, Darren Halpin.
The $210 Million project which forms part of The Palms Collection masterplan, which is already under construction, will create a much needed shot in the arm to the Far North Queensland economy post COVID, and will create hundreds of local jobs during construction and upon completion.
KEY STATS:
$210 Million Waterpark & Tourist Park project
Attracting an estimated 379,000 people per annum
250+ Full Time & Part Time local jobs during construction
400+ Full Time & Part Time local jobs once operational
“My team and I have had this vision for a long time and we made a commitment to the community that we’d create something really special at the old Paradise Palms site after the closure of the golf course. We are now delivering on that promise and bringing a project that will be great for people of all ages and something the people of FNQ can be really proud of,
“We’ve had a few delays in the lead up to get the town planning aspects right and to fit the needs of what the community needed, the estimated arrival times of equipment also played a key factor in all that as the slides are not manufactured in Australia. But all that is behind us now, we are delighted to be on track and we can’t wait to get the ball rolling next month,” said Mr Halpin.