A little crocodile has been spotted and removed at a pond near a Palm Cove Resort.
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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.
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.
Can you swim in the ocean in Cairns? Of course you can! Your main concerns when taking a dip in the Cairns ocean are stingrays and jellyfish. That's not to say saltwater crocodiles don't pose a threat on the beaches as well, however, they tend to prefer the muddy and brackish waters of estuaries and creeks.
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.
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.
Tiny little black tip reef sharks patrol the mangroves at high tide on Double Island off Palm Cove. Larger sharks are also present and other people sometimes see them.
These ancient beasts inhabit lakes, rivers, and open sea areas of Tropical North Queensland, but they prefer the brackish water of river mouths near the coast. Murky water is a hotspot for crocs, and they tend to hang out near the waterline so they can ambush prey.
Cairns Tours can help you see the best of the reef's natural wonders in the safest way possible with the best and most experienced guides in the region. Embark on the adventure of a lifetime and swim alongside harmless reef sharks, whales, turtles, and tropical fish in their natural habitat!
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.
A: It is safe to swim all year round in Cairns, Port Douglas and the Great Barrier Reef but it is highly recommended that you wear a lycra suit when entering the water in the warmer months of November-April.