Palm Cove is a relaxed, safe beachside community. It is an extremely popular destination for weddings and romantic holidays as well as a mecca for families during the school holidays.
Palm Cove is perfectly located between the city of Cairns, Port Douglas and the Atherton Tablelands, enabling guests to be within a 360-degree radius to all the tours and attractions of the region. Palm Cove’s convenient location means most tour operators will pick up guests here heading for Great Barrier Reef tours and Daintree Rainforest tours.
Palm Cove is a relaxed, safe beachside community. It is an extremely popular destination for weddings and romantic holidays as well as a mecca for families during the school holidays.
For those who like a bit of pampering, Palm Cove is known as the 'Spa Capital of Australia'; and for foodies who love to taste fresh locally grown and caught produce, you will be well satisfied with the selection of award-winning bars and restaurants that line the beachfront.
The esplanade, lined with melaleuca trees, sees five-star resorts nestled among restaurants, cafes, casual dining outlets and boutiques. And with Great Barrier Reef views from most holiday apartments and hotels, visitors can easily while away the days under the swaying palm trees gazing at the beach activity and passing foot traffic.
Top things to do in Palm Cove
- Experience the best of the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest with our $$$ Saver Combo Deals from Palm Cove.
- Visit the Wildlife Habitat in nearby Port Douglas for lots of family fun with local Australian animals. Get up close with kangaroos, cuddle a Koala and you can even enjoy Breakfast with the birds – a great way to start a day!
- Experience Australia’s Indigenous culture in a small group tour to different locations or visit the award-winning Cairns Aboriginal Cultural Park, conveniently located just 15 minutes from Palm Cove.
- In need of some adrenaline-pumping action? The region offers some of the best whitewater rafting in Australia. Join a rafting tour on the Barron Gorge in nearby Cairns or brave the mighty Tully River for the ultimate whitewater rafting adventure in Mission Beach.
- Book a private fishing charter boat on the Great Barrier Reef from nearby Port Douglas or Cairns to chase the magnificent reds.
- Cast a line off Palm Cove Jetty, known as a prime fishing location especially for Spanish mackerel, school mackerel, yellowtail and more. Visitors can hire fishing rods and bait from the food van in the carpark at the start of the jetty.
- Try the signature Mala Mayi Body Treatment at renowned Peppers Beach Club Palm Cove Day Spa, for a full body rejuvenating experience that originates from Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory of Australia. Or indulge in a Spa High Tea or Spa & Lunch Package at Alamanda Spa Palm Cove for the ultimate girls’ day out.
- Head to the award-winning Palm Cove restaurant, NuNu, for breakfast, lunch and dinner. And be sure to head to Vivo for one of the best margaritas on the strip.
- Walk along the stunning beach as the sun sets, ending up at the Palm Cove Jetty.
