Plan your perfect escape in one of Australia's top 3 Tourist Destinations. Palm Cove offers a relaxed and sophisticated holiday. Whether relaxing by …
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Apr 21, 2025
Great views and a stunning place. Good to walk up and take some pictures. There are good spots to eat and parking ok if not that crowded.Full review by 690kevinn
Apr 7, 2025
This is a special beach, although quite narrow at high tide, which it was when we visited. I believe there is a patrolled and netted area for safe swimming, but we must have been at the wrong end - d…Full review by dbrown101272
Jan 22, 2025
Amazing Palm trees and a relaxed atmosphere lots of shops around. It's around 35 minutes drive from Cairns. Lots of accomodations to choose from and the Surf club for lunch is a lovely place to eat…Full review by Manuela M
SOOOO disappointed to hear we cannot swim in the ocean! Is this just seasonal? We will be there in June and were hoping for some beach time - is it too dangerous to swim off Palm Coast? Just wondering if we should reconsider our hotel reservations...
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We visited in February and areas were netted of for jellyfish - there were folk in the water.
what are the chances of ocean swimming in November at Palm Cove?
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Kathleen, I think the response from Lou Charlie is perfect. The only thing I can add is don't be put off visiting Palm Cove because you can't swim in the ocean. It's a gorgeous spot …
Kathleen, I think the response from Lou Charlie is perfect. The only thing I can add is don't be put off visiting Palm Cove because you can't swim in the ocean. It's a gorgeous spot with a variety of accommodation options - with lovely pools.
Hi , is the beach crowded in the winter months? July-August? Also, can we swim in the water? With the crocs and the jelly fish? Many thanks!
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That time of year is fine as crowds go. If you prefer it even less crowded avoid the two week school holidays at the beginning of July. Swimming is safe as long as you swim in the …
That time of year is fine as crowds go. If you prefer it even less crowded avoid the two week school holidays at the beginning of July. Swimming is safe as long as you swim in the patrolled areas between the flags. You can take off to a lot of other places from there.
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