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Palm Cove
📍 Palm Cove, QLD, Australia

3.5/ 5.0
★★★★☆
Quick Facts
- Location
- Australia, Cairns
- Category
- Beach & Island
- Duration
- Half a day - 1 day
- Opening Hours
- All day
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Free · Free
- Address
- Palm Cove, QLD, Australia
- Coordinates
- -16.7472, 145.6685
Introduction
Palm Cove is the most elegant and tranquil beach resort near Cairns. About 30 min north of Cairns, it features tall palm trees, golden sand, coral sea and refined resorts and restaurants — Cairns' most relaxing beach destination. ~1.5 km golden beach with palm trees, green lawns and BBQ facilities. Calm, clear water; swimming (stinger nets) and snorkeling. Refined resorts, spas and restaurants along the esplanade. A convenient Great Barrier Reef departure point. Visiting for palm-lined golden sand is an elegant Cairns resort experience.
✨ Highlights
01
Palm beach
Tall palms lining golden sand — classic tropical resort image.
02
Elegant tranquility
Cairns' most elegant and tranquil beach destination.
03
Dining
Refined high-quality restaurants along the esplanade.
04
Free
Beach free.
🛈 Practical Info
→Free:Beach free.
→Dining:Refined restaurants along the esplanade.
→Relaxation:Perfect for pure relaxation.
→Access:About 30 min from Cairns by car or bus.
→Combine:Pair with Cairns, Great Barrier Reef and Port Douglas.
→Opening Hours:All day
→Transportation:By car / bus (about 30 min from Cairns)
Ticket Information
| Adult | Free |
|---|
Free
💡 Tips
• Beach free; refined restaurants along the esplanade.
• Perfect for pure relaxation.
• Pair with Cairns and Great Barrier Reef.
• Weather and activities are on-site.
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Palm Cove?
All day
How much is the admission for Palm Cove?
Adult: Free; Free
Any practical tips for visiting Palm Cove?
Beach free; refined restaurants along the esplanade. Perfect for pure relaxation.
How long should I spend at Palm Cove?
A typical visit takes Half a day - 1 day.
Ticket prices, schedules and opening hours are for reference only; please follow the official announcement.





