Palm Cove Holidays

Welcome to Palm Cove

With the Great Barrier Reef and lush islands in the distance, towering palm trees line the soft sand and sparkling, calm waters of Palm Cove. Boutique hotels, sophisticated galleries and relaxed shops, restaurants and spas, are just the beginning of this tropical village by the sea. The perfect paradise to watch the sunset after a day of exploring the Daintree and reef, Palm Cove is a place to rejuvenate your body and soul.

Peaceful and laid-back, Palm Cove sits between Port Douglas and Cairns, just 25 minutes north of Cairns Airport. Surrounded by incredible experiences, head out to the Great Barrier Reef to snorkel, dive and explore nearby Agincourt Reef, witness huge saltwater crocs at Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures, wander the pristine beaches of Ellis, Clifton, Trinity and Yorkey’s Knob, and explore the seemingly infinite rainforest of Kuranda National Park and The Daintree.

Home to stunning resorts, golf courses, award-winning spas and restaurants – there’s never a shortage of luxury experiences here. Enjoy lunch on the beach at the acclaimed Nu Nu Restaurant, book in at Vie Spa, or relax like the locals do wandering the Palm Cove Markets. The annual Reef Feast will have you indulging in unique regional produce, with the beach as your backdrop. Shopping is a must here, with an enticing array of boutique stores, resort wear and galleries – be sure to leave room in your suitcase to bring it all home.

Explore nearby destinations Port Douglas and Cairns and experience iconic attractions like the Kuranda Rail up to the historic town of Kuranda, and the Skyrail cable cars, the perfect way to float back down over the rainforest canopy. Explore the Great Barrier Reef on an array of tours from sailing, kayaking and cruising. Witness coral formations from the sky via helicopter or seaplane. Wander the ancient rainforest through Cape Tribulation and The Daintree. Here you can see giant figs, diverse plant and animal species and even the elusive cassowary or platypus. Waterfalls like Millaa Millaa, the Barron Falls and Josephine Falls will have you in awe, while the spooky Babinda Boulders and welcoming local indigenous culture will create a new awareness of this precious part of the world.