What is the best time of year to go to Palm Cove?

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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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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However, Palm Cove is ideal for couples on a weekend getaway, in need of relaxation but with the option of adventure. Whereas we recommend Port Douglas for families or large groups with a car who are intending to stay for longer than three days. Or, if you still can't decide, why not experience both?

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The Palm Cove cobble paved waterfront esplanade is lined with luxurious resorts, hotels and self contained apartments, boutique clothing stores, art and convenience shops, day spas, take-away shops and restaurants.

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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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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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Accessibility: Palm Cove is located approximately 25 km north of Cairns, and having your own car makes it easier to explore the surrounding areas, including the Great Barrier Reef, Kuranda, and the Daintree Rainforest.

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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 suburb of Cairns in the Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Palm Cove had a population of 2,059 people. It is named after the palm trees that line the beach.

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Only a 25 minute drive to Cairns and a 35 minute drive to Port Douglas, Palm Cove is situated in the perfect location to explore the many Attractions of Far North Queensland. The World Heritage-listed Rainforest is minutes from Palm Cove and the Great Barrier Reef; so close it is just a hop skip and a jump away.

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And now we come to what is going to be, for many, the major sticking point between the two destinations. It's with this in mind that we can safely say that Cairns is generally cheaper across the board than Port Douglas, particularly if you're willing to book into backpacker style accommodations.

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We recommend getting there in the shoulder months of April and May and September and October. The weather is amazing at these times and you'll be beating the dry season crowds!

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In Cairns, our highest rainfall is generally in January and February, with December and March also dropping more rain than average in the region.

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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.

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