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What is the best time to visit 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.



The best time to visit Palm Cove, Australia, is during the "Dry Season," which runs from May to October. During these months, you’ll experience the most pleasant weather, with daily temperatures ranging from 18∘C to 26∘C, low humidity, and very little rainfall. Most importantly, this period falls outside of "Stinger Season" (November to May), meaning the ocean is generally safer for swimming without the high risk of encountering Irukandji or Box Jellyfish, though swimming in the enclosure nets is still recommended. July and August are particularly popular as they offer a perfect escape from the winter cold in southern Australia. If you prefer to avoid the peak crowds and high accommodation prices, the "shoulder" months of May and September are ideal; the weather is nearly perfect, and the atmosphere is even more relaxed. While the "Green Season" (November to April) offers lush landscapes and cheaper rates, it brings extreme humidity, heavy tropical downpours, and the potential for cyclones, making it less ideal for a beach-focused vacation.

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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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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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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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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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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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Palm Cove is within known “Croc Country” and it is vitally important that everyone in far north Queensland practices “CrocWise” behaviour. In particular: Obey crocodile signs—they are there for your own protection. Never swim in water where crocodiles may live, even if there is no warning sign present.

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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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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.

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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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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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Palm Cove offers a relaxed and sophisticated holiday. Whether relaxing by your hotel pool, strolling our romantic beaches, dining in our local restaurants or making day trips to the Great Barrier Reef or Daintree Rainforest.

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Palm Cove is a truly special place that offers some of the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets in the world and some of the most amazing ways to do so as well. If you're planning a holiday and you want to make the most of Australia's natural beauty, come stay with us here at the Reef House.

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