PALM COVE ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES

Situated along the glorious Captain Cook Highway which hugs the coastline and connects Cairns and Port Douglas is Rex Lookout, an incredible vantage point boasting stunning views of Trinity Bay.

On the drive between Cairns and Port Douglas you’ll find the idyllic coastal eco-retreat, Thala Beach Nature Reserve.

Venture out on a luxury sailing catamaran to enjoy a memorable day snorkelling and sailing at the spectacular and exclusive Mackay Coral Cay. 

A pristine, unspoiled stretch of golden white sands, Ellis Beach is ideal if you’re seeking a little more privacy and seclusion.

Located 15 km (8 nautical miles) off the coast of Port Douglas, Low Isles and is an ideal spot for an inner reef adventure and island experiences.

The award-winning Port Douglas Wildlife Habitat is an open and interactive environment for guests and animals to mingle in a spacious and natural setting.

Located between Cairns and Port Douglas, Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is a wildlife sanctuary and ecotourism park spread across ten hectares.

Combining swimming, snorkeling, floating and a rainforest walk all into one unforgettable tour, River Drift Snorkelling is one of the most unique ways to experience the World Heritage Listed Daintree Rainforest. 

Out in the Coral Sea on the very edge of the Great Barrier Reef sits the Quicksilver Pontoon, the largest and most spacious platform on the reef.

Strap in for a breathtaking flight over the picturesque coral-studded Great Barrier Reef before landing on Vlasoff Cay – a pristine sand cay in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef.

Nestled amidst a lush rainforest landscape, these stunning falls flow into a crystal clear pool below, practically inviting you to take the plunge into the cool water.  

Designated a World Heritage Site, this picturesque mountain region features river cruises, cable car gondola rides, heritage markets, a historic railway tour and the Australia Venom Zoo.

Mossman Gorge is a beautiful natural gorge and waterfall and is one of the few places in Australia run by indigenous people.

For active adventurers, why not try whitewater rafting on the Barron Gorge, River Tubing or Kayaking in Babinda?

An ideal day trip from Palm Cove, Port Douglas is a chic, yet relaxed seaside village with a stunning palm-tree-fringed beach and a wide array of restaurants, bars and boutique shops to explore.

Originally built as a departure platform for Great Barrier Reef cruise vessels, today the Palm Cove Jetty is rather a prime fishing platform.

Of course, no getaway to Palm Cove would be complete without visiting the gorgeous, palm-tree-fringed Palm Cove Beach.

A family-owned, father-and-son business, Pacific Watersports offers a wide variety of watersport activities, ranging from kayaking with the turtles to stand-up paddle boarding in the rainforest.

Only a 30-minute paddle away from the shores of Palm Cove, catch the sunrise as you glide over the fringing reefs before arriving for fresh fruit and juices on Double Island.

Only five minutes south of Palm Cove, Clifton Beach is a palm-tree-lined, quiet and unspoilt stretch of sand that has been voted Australia’s cleanest beach and Queensland’s friendliest.

The Great Barrier Reef is one of the main reasons people choose to go on holiday in Tropical North Queensland. 

For self-drivers, the Atherton Tablelands are a unique and surprising addition to your Tropical North Queensland holiday.