Palm Cove is an elegant beachside town known for its spa treatments, exclusive resorts and high-end dining. The village atmosphere is relaxed and sophisticated, so you can enjoy Tropical North Queensland in style.

Rent a private villa to unwind and enjoy uninterrupted views of the sea, the sweeping sandy coastline and the tropical rainforest. Stroll along the waterfront where palm and paperbark Melaleuca trees line the boardwalk. Some of the hotels and restaurants have these trees incorporated into their decks. Known as the “Spa Capital of Australia,” Palm Cove is where you can pamper yourself with a spa treatment, including facials, massages and pedicures.

If you want to get active, enjoy a day of water sports and activities. Swim, snorkel or windsurf on the water. Rent a kayak, Jet Ski or canoe to explore the nearby islands. You can fish off the pier in Palm Cove or get in a boat and head out to sea for deep-sea or reef fishing.

Visit the zoo, located only two minutes from the beach. Spend a morning or afternoon on a golf course with views of the Coral Sea. Enjoy a rainforest excursion or horse ride through the bush. See the landscape from above in a hot air balloon or by parachuting.

Browse art galleries dotted throughout the area. For a day of shopping, visit local boutiques or drive to the nearby Clifton Beach Shopping Centre.

As the sun begins to set, stroll along Palm Cove beach and dine at a restaurant on the waterfront.

Palm Cove is located between Cairns and Port Douglas. It’s a 30-minute drive from Cairns. Airport shuttle Transfers from Cairns Airport can be arranged by your resort or hotel. Alternatively, hire a car and drive or catch a bus. The public bus stops by the esplanade and runs services between Trinity Beach, Cairns and Palm Cove. Once here, the small town is easy to get around with the beach, bars, restaurants, cafés and hotels all within easy walking distance.