Palm Cove Holiday Retreat - Insiders Guide
Beachfront
Lets face it, it is reason Palm Cove is the premier Far North Queensland location. Palm Cove Beach is a beautiful palm tree lined family beach. Rated by Qantas as one of the top 3 beaches in Queensland. Complete with numerous Cafes, Restaurants & Watersports hire and well and truly long enough to find your own little spot without being trampled by other beachgoers. There is a lifeguard tower operating year round and even swimming nets for jellyfish season.
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Palm Cove Beach
111 Williams EsplanadeLets face it, it is reason Palm Cove is the premier Far North Queensland location. Palm Cove Beach is a beautiful palm tree lined family beach. Rated by Qantas as one of the top 3 beaches in Queensland. Complete with numerous Cafes, Restaurants & Watersports hire and well and truly long enough to find your own little spot without being trampled by other beachgoers. There is a lifeguard tower operating year round and even swimming nets for jellyfish season.
Sightseeing
Stacks to do in Kuranda, including the steam train up and the Skyrail down, waterfalls, short and easy boardwalk bushwalk paths, lollie shop, arts and crafts, Rainforestation, Koala, Snake, Bird and butterfly habitats etc. (If you do wish to do the train, do it up ONLY. Do not take the train down as it is a very slow and arduous trip stopping constantly. After a long day with kids it is quite literally torture.)
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Kuranda
Stacks to do in Kuranda, including the steam train up and the Skyrail down, waterfalls, short and easy boardwalk bushwalk paths, lollie shop, arts and crafts, Rainforestation, Koala, Snake, Bird and butterfly habitats etc. (If you do wish to do the train, do it up ONLY. Do not take the train down as it is a very slow and arduous trip stopping constantly. After a long day with kids it is quite literally torture.)
Whilst a drive from Palm Cove, its worth the trip to see nature at its best. Plenty of short/medium bushwalks for the whole family and a crisp mountain river for a soul cleansing experience. Park in the carpark head inside the reception and catch a bus up to the picnic area where the bushwalks start from. There is a place to dip in at the picnic area, so you don't even have to do the bushwalks if you don't want to.
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Mossman Gorge
Whilst a drive from Palm Cove, its worth the trip to see nature at its best. Plenty of short/medium bushwalks for the whole family and a crisp mountain river for a soul cleansing experience. Park in the carpark head inside the reception and catch a bus up to the picnic area where the bushwalks start from. There is a place to dip in at the picnic area, so you don't even have to do the bushwalks if you don't want to.
What else to say than a natural wonder of the world. There are a myriad of options available to head out to the reef, including major pontoons for the bulk tourist trippers, to small yachts and even private dive trips. Regardless of how you do it, you cant leave here without seeing it.
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Great Barrier Reef
What else to say than a natural wonder of the world. There are a myriad of options available to head out to the reef, including major pontoons for the bulk tourist trippers, to small yachts and even private dive trips. Regardless of how you do it, you cant leave here without seeing it.
Food scene
Literally the best food in Far North Queensland, owned and operated by celebrity Chef Nick Holloway, regularly seen on Masterchef. Unlike many other celebrity Chef owned restaurants, 'Nicko' is in the kitchen most evenings. With the only "absolute beachfront' location in Palm Cove, it is quite literally the best restaurant location in Australia. Best views for breakfast and brunch, lunch and dinner...and make sure to order the lemon bread...Mmmmwa! But make sure to book BEFORE coming if you want a table on the beachfront deck.
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Nu Nu Restaurant
1 Veivers RdLiterally the best food in Far North Queensland, owned and operated by celebrity Chef Nick Holloway, regularly seen on Masterchef. Unlike many other celebrity Chef owned restaurants, 'Nicko' is in the kitchen most evenings. With the only "absolute beachfront' location in Palm Cove, it is quite literally the best restaurant location in Australia. Best views for breakfast and brunch, lunch and dinner...and make sure to order the lemon bread...Mmmmwa! But make sure to book BEFORE coming if you want a table on the beachfront deck.
A locals favourite for high quality casual dining. The locals argue over who has the best coffee, as there are many coffee houses and cafes. We will leave it up to you to decide. We suggests trying them all during your stay, so when you return you will have 'your favourite' ;o)
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OMG Cafe Palm Cove
A locals favourite for high quality casual dining. The locals argue over who has the best coffee, as there are many coffee houses and cafes. We will leave it up to you to decide. We suggests trying them all during your stay, so when you return you will have 'your favourite' ;o)
Joined with Portofino Chill Cafe is another locals regular coffee location. With beachfront views and a relaxed Cafe Del Mar bar type feel to it, its the more 'trendy' of the options in Palm Cove.
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Chill Cafe Palm Cove
41 Williams EsplanadeJoined with Portofino Chill Cafe is another locals regular coffee location. With beachfront views and a relaxed Cafe Del Mar bar type feel to it, its the more 'trendy' of the options in Palm Cove.
Activities
Located in Smithfield, about a 10-15 minute drive from Palm Cove, this is a must for the kids (and big kids alike). There is a golf driving range and simple putt putt golf next door.
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Cairns Kart Hire & Lasertag
Located in Smithfield, about a 10-15 minute drive from Palm Cove, this is a must for the kids (and big kids alike). There is a golf driving range and simple putt putt golf next door.
Located at Palm Cove Beachfront, they have plenty to choose from like parasailing, kayaking, jetski's etc, with one of the best being their kayak tours of Double Island. Its not short, but worth the effort.
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Palm Cove Watersports
149 Williams EsplanadeLocated at Palm Cove Beachfront, they have plenty to choose from like parasailing, kayaking, jetski's etc, with one of the best being their kayak tours of Double Island. Its not short, but worth the effort.
Everything you expect from a well run cinemas. Only 10-15 minute drive from Palm Cove at the Smithfield Shopping Centre, you will find everything you need for your cinematic experience as well as shopping and chain style restaurants.
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Event Cinemas Cairns Smithfield
Kennedy HighwayEverything you expect from a well run cinemas. Only 10-15 minute drive from Palm Cove at the Smithfield Shopping Centre, you will find everything you need for your cinematic experience as well as shopping and chain style restaurants.
A great day out for the family with numerous small tours during the day to see all the Far North Queensland native wildlife up close and personal. With Crocodile tours and feeding shows, Koala and Snake holding times, a cafe/restaurant and of course a gift shop for souvenirs.
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Izinto zokudabuka zezimbila ze-Hartley
Captain Cook HighwayA great day out for the family with numerous small tours during the day to see all the Far North Queensland native wildlife up close and personal. With Crocodile tours and feeding shows, Koala and Snake holding times, a cafe/restaurant and of course a gift shop for souvenirs.