What to do in Palm Cove

Head to Palm Cove for a beach day! Just 30 minutes away, Palm Cove is a great beach getaway.

With palm-fringed beaches and luxury restaurants, apartments and cafes…chill out in Palm Cove, Cairns’ luxury older sister. Catch a whiff of the coconutty aromas and munch on some tasty cuisine around the beach. Beachfront bars and cafes, fish and chip shops and small cafes, you’ll be in a slice of paradise.

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

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?