You can watch fish feeding, go on a snorkeling expedition, try scuba diving, view the coral and marine life on a semi-submersible submarine, and enjoy a tasty buffet lunch. Transport between Palm Cove and Port Douglas is included.
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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.
Not only is Palm Cove a stunning place to visit at any time of the year, but the beaches are pretty good for swimming in too! While you can swim anywhere along the beach, it is advised (especially in the Summer months) that you swim within the swimming enclosures to protect you from harmful stingers and water currents.
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.
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.
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.
Hartley's LagoonThe 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.
Don't bother swimming or fishing in this water ? crocodiles are present. Even though no crocodiles have been seen for many years, visitors are advised to refrain from entering the water.
Our own Double Island - Australia launch transfers guests between Palm Cove and Double Island. Boat transfers are approximately 20 minutes in duration and depart from and return to the main pier at the northern end of Palm Cove.
SR Coaches offer a reliable and safe shuttle bus between Palm Cove and Port Douglas. Travel with peace of mind knowing you won't be waiting for a taxi or public bus in Palm Cove or Port Douglas and book your shuttle with SR Coaches.
The best beaches to swim at are mainly in the Northern suburbs. The beaches in the city aren't suitable for swimming due to crocodiles and it being too buddy. However, there is a lagoon to swim in if you're staying in Cairns City.
Yes you can swim in Cairns beaches, however it can be very dangerous between the months of November – May. Most locals would recommend swimming in freshwater lagoons, lakes and waterfalls to avoid crocodiles, jellyfish and other dangerous animals in the sea.
Palm Beach County Beaches are THE BEST!Our 47-miles of coastline are stunning - white sandy beaches adjacent to warm, blue-green ocean water brought from our close proximity to the Gulfstream Current.