Can I snorkel in Palm Cove?

Optional activities include scuba diving, snorkel trips, helmet diving, parasailing and scenic helicopter flights. Green Island tours with Palm Cove coach transfers depart 3 times daily from Cairns.



While you can technically swim in the waters of Palm Cove, Australia, it is not considered a primary snorkeling destination because it lacks the coral reef structures found further offshore. To see the vibrant marine life and coral gardens of the Great Barrier Reef, you must book a tour that departs from the nearby marinas in Cairns or Port Douglas. Several tour operators offer "reef transfers" specifically for Palm Cove guests, where a coach picks you up from your hotel and takes you to the boat. Once on the reef (such as Moore Reef or Michaelmas Cay), you can enjoy world-class snorkeling in crystal-clear water. If you choose to swim at Palm Cove beach, you must stay within the "stinger nets" during the jellyfish season (November to May) and be aware that the visibility near the shore is often low due to sand and sediment, making it unsuitable for traditional snorkeling.

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Both snorkeling off the beach or through snorkeling safari are amazing. Lots of fish and good to see many healthy vibrant corals. The whole crew has been very helpful. It is a perfect trip for the whole family even for little kids.

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the 'sand' is very silty all along that part of the coast ie. soil washed down by the rivers. therefore shore wave action causes the 'mud' to disperse thru the water column. that's the brown stain.

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If you want to avoid the wet, be sure to travel during the dry season from April to November: the town is sleepier during November to March; the weather is balmy enough to enjoy a swim in the pool; and the sun still makes an appearance in between downpours.

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Hartley's Lagoon The number one spot to see crocodiles up close in North Queensland! Take a 25-minute cruise on Hartley's Lagoon in our specially designed boats to observe crocodiles in a coastal melaleuca wetland.

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You'll also find stinger nets at Palm Cove, Clifton Beach, Yorkey's Knob, Holloways Beach, Trinity Beach, Kewarra Beach and Ellis Beach, most beaches in the area.

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Its owner, Hong-Kong businessman Benny Wu, coined the resort a paradise for high-end tourists at “the very top end of the market” after purchasing the island for $5.68 million in 2012.

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Palm Cove is a beautiful coastal suburb located in Far North Queensland, about 25 kilometres north of Cairns. With its stunning beaches, lush tropical rainforests and beachfront resorts and hotels it's no wonder why Palm Cove has become a popular holiday spot for visitors from around the world.

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What to Bring. Remember to limit the effects of the tropical sun with sunscreen and hats. Pack loose comfortable clothing, walking shoes, swim wear and sunglasses when on Palm Cove holidays.

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