Head to Palm Cove for a beach day! Just 30 minutes away from Cairns, Palm Cove is a great beach getaway.
With palm-fringed beaches and luxury restaurants, apartments and cafes…chill out in Palm Cove, Cairns’ luxury neighbour town. Catch a whiff of the coconutty aromas and munch on some tasty cuisine around the beach. With plenty of beachfront bars, chill cafes, fish and chip shops and relaxed vibes – Palm Cove is a small slice of paradise. It’s got similar vibes to Port Douglas, only it’s much smaller.
Palm Cove offers quiet beaches and chill beachy vibes with a hint of luxury. It’s a great spot for a day trip from Cairns, or for a beach getaway for a few days.
Here are our top picks for Palm Cove:
- Walk along the jetty
- Go kayaking
- Weekend markets
- Get a massage at the spa
- Beachfront dining at the bars and restaurants
Walk along the jetty
The jetty of Palm Cove juts out over the water and offers great views of the whole beachfront from the end of the pier. Walk along the windy edge and soak in the views of the horizon line.
Kayaking
There are, of course, limitations on swimming when it comes to Palm Cove. But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the water! Take a kayak out on the water and explore the beach from your kayak.
Markets
Don’t forget to catch the markets of Palm Cove! Situated right in the middle of the promenade, you’ll be in the middle of some of the best places to buy trinkets. Catch the markets on a Saturday morning so that you can get the best views.
Get a massage
After all that hard work, relaxing on the beach…it’s time for a massage! Get a relaxing hot stone massage or a foot massage at the spa in the Palm Cove Vie Spa. What better way to enjoy the tropics of Queensland?
Beachfront Dining at Bars and Restaurants
Check out some of the beautiful bars and restaurants that line up along the beachfront at Palm Cove.
Nunu is a local favourite, serving up fine dining cuisine (think seafood as well as locally sourced ingredients from the highlands of Cairns). If you’re looking for something a bit more European, then head to Vivo Bar and Grill, which serves up gorgeous Italian seafood dishes.
Banner image credit: Tourism Tropical North Queensland
