8 Great Barrier Reef Day Tours
As one of the seven wonders of the natural world, Australia’s Great Barrier Reef doesn’t really require an introduction. It’s an amazing kaleidoscope of tropical marine life and coral reefs that can even be seen from outer space! However, we think the best way to explore the beauty of the GBR is to dive right into her warm waters and witness one of earth’s most stunning displays of a natural ecosystem first hand. Here’s the Top 8 Great Barrier Reef Day Tours – directly from the sparkling Far North Queensland shores.
1. Poseidon Outer Reef Cruises
The Poseidon boat departs the Port Douglas marina daily and offers a personalised GBR snorkelling and dive service. The attentive and friendly crew aboard the Poseidon have access to over 30 spectacular reef dive and snorkel sites. NB: Day cruise passenger numbers are limited to ensure a unique and specialized GBR experience.
2. AquaQuest Diving & Snorkelling Cruise
AquaQuest is a brand spanking new luxury vessel, designed to meet the needs of keen Great Barrier Reef explorers. This day tour is exceptional value and features up to 4 hours of dive/snorkel time plus a scrumptious lunch. Certified PADI learn to dive lessons are available to guests over 12 years of age.
3. GBR Helicopter Tours
Add an element of sky high adventure to your Great Barrier Reef tour and book a scenic helicopter ride. Enjoy an exhilarating flight over world heritage listed rainforests before venturing over the sprawling blue seas and almost endless reef below.
4. Calypso Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise
A Calypso cruise tour caters for all ability levels of divers and snorkelers. We love the magic of arriving in style to up to three breathtaking sites at Agincourt Reef in Far North Queensland. The expert crew will ensure you experience the very best that a day trip to the Great Barrier Reef can deliver. A Calypso GBR tour is a maritime adventure to remember forever.
5. Sunlover Reef Cruises
Sunlover Reef Cruises is an established and reputable reef charter service dedicated to creating a fun and value packed adventure to the outer reef. With a strong focus on environmental education and super fast boat transfers to GBR highlights such as Fitzroy Island and Moore Reef – this is a day tour not to be missed.
6. Reef Magic Cruises
What’s in a name? Well, in this case the word ‘magic’ is more than appropriate. Reef Magic Cruises depart Cairns for the alluring beauty of the Great Barrier Reef daily. Board their smooth sailing catamaran and relax as you speedily cruise out to the all-weather Marine World platform; a floating pontoon base station situated in a prime reef viewing ocean location.
7. Down Under Cruise & Dive
The Down Under Cruise company is one Australia’s leading tour operators. They offer tailored trips to the reef that suit all ages, nationalities and abilities. A favourite adventure is an ocean journey aboard the EVOLUTION; a comfortable 3 level vessel, complete with bar and kitchen. Get your flippers ready for a top day out!
8. Quicksilver Cruises
Quicksilver is the biggest provider of Great Barrier Reef day cruises in Australia. Their world class, wave piercing catamaran expertly ferries guests out to the ribbon like weaving reef at the edge of the continental shelf. Expect to see a myriad of sea creatures and amazing coral formations in A plus health! This all inclusive cruise will suit anybody seeking a bucket list adventure.
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The region around Great Barrier Reef and Palm Cove is home to two of Australia’s most famous natural attractions, the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest. There is a wealth of things to see and do. Our Great Barrier Reef tours from Palm Cove take you to discover the amazing array of life that exists underwater and on land, exploring top spots.
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Visitors come to the tropical north of Queensland primarily for one thing – the Great Barrier Reef. The reef is right on Palm Cove's doorstep but no reef tours depart directly from the Cove. However, Palm Cove is perfectly positioned between Cairns and Port Douglas - two locations with hundreds of touring possibilities just 25 and 40 minutes away respectively. Many of the tours offered in the area do have Palm Cove pickups so there isn’t much hassle for tourists getting to tours.
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There are plenty of options when it comes to seeing and experiencing the reef. Medium sized cruise liners slowly cover the reef in luxury and comfort for multiple nights. Sailing ships drift quietly along the coast offering snorkeling opportunities at every location. Day trip options are endless where snorkelers, scuba divers and swimmers can visit tropical islands, stay at an ocean pontoon or use the boat as a base for underwater exploration. There are dinner cruises also available.
North Queensland is more than just reef tours. The World Heritage Listed Daintree Rainforest is about an hour away from Palm Cove. In the Daintree tourists have the choice of river cruises, 4WD safaris and rainforest treks. Visit Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, Noah Valley and the Bloomfield Track. Not quite in the rainforest but close to Palm Cove is the exciting Skyrail cableway. Skyrail in conjunction with the Kuranda Scenic Railway makes for a wonderful day out in the tropics.
Take to the air and join a helicopter tour for half an hour to an hour in length. Fly along the cost and over hundreds of individual reefs with fantastic photo opportunities along the way. For something a little more laid back but still in the air, a hot air balloon ride will do the trick. Hot air balloon rides operate away from the coast over the Atherton Tablelands but do pickups from Palm Cove accommodations.
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Discover the Great Barrier Reef When You Visit Palm Cove
- September 26, 2022
For many people, a visit to Palm Cove in Far North Queensland will involve a Great Barrier Reef experience.
And this is for good reason. The Great Barrier Reef is one of the most incredible and unique natural attractions in the world, and when you’re in Palm Cove, you have your pick of a variety of different ways that you can discover its majesty.
If you’re planning a trip to Palm Cove and want to include a Great Barrier Reef experience, keep reading to learn more about this remarkable attraction, including what you can see there and some of the different ways you can experience it.
About the Great Barrier Reef
It is the world’s largest reef system, comprising more than 3000 individual reefs and 900 islands, and covering an area of more than 348,000 square kilometres. It starts from Bundaberg in Queensland’s south and runs all the way up to the Cape York Peninsula. The sheer size of the reef is sometimes hard to comprehend, spanning a distance of around 2,300 kilometres, which is more than double the length of the United Kingdom.
The Great Barrier Reef is a World Heritage Site, having been listed in 1988 and is also considered one of the seven natural wonders of the world. And on top of all of this, it’s even visible from space.
What can you see at the Reef?
The Great Barrier Reef is known as having such a diverse array of marine creatures that call it home, which means that there is an almost endless list of the types of wildlife you may encounter.
More than 1500 different species of fish call the Reef home, as well as sea turtles, dolphins, sharks, whales, birds, rays, jellyfish, crustaceans, clams, and of course, coral. In fact, there are more than 400 different kinds of coral in the Reef, which makes for some pretty spectacular natural displays of beauty.
In addition to the animals of the Reef, the stunning natural beauty of the region is a sight to see. The turquoise waters and the intricate Reef systems are unlike anything else in the world.
And there is also a lot of the Reef that is yet to be discovered. Even as recent as 2020, a new coral reef structure was found near Cape York. Which means that you might see something that no one else ever has before when you visit the GBR.
What time of year is best to visit the Great Barrier Reef
The beauty of Far North Queensland is that it’s a great place to visit at any time of year. The seasons are traditionally divided into two main seasons, with the “Dry” season occurring from April through to October, and the “Wet” season running from November through to March.
Dry season coincides with Australia’s winter and Far North Queensland is often a popular holiday destination for people living in other parts of the country who are looking for some warmth. The temperature tends to sit between 19 to 24 degrees Celsius, making it pleasant and visitors to the Great Barrier Reef are often surprised by just how lovely the weather is at this time of year. During the Wet season , the temperatures can get a bit warmer, usually sitting between 25 to 31 degrees Celsius, with a higher level of humidity due to this time of year being when the majority of Queensland’s rainfall will occur.
There are certainly perks for either season – if you visit during the dry season you can avoid the need to wear a stinger suit if you’re spending time in the water and it’s also when whales tend to visit the region. If you visit during the wet season, you might have to wear a stinger suit, but it’s also turtle breeding and hatching season as well as coral spawning season, which is a magical natural event.
Coral spawning occurs usually in November or December, but predicting the exact dates of the event is challenging because there is still an air of mystery around the conditions that need to be just right for the spawning to occur. You can learn more about coral spawning at the Great Barrier Reef here .
How you can visit the Reef
The size of the Reef as well as the many different inhabitants means that no matter your interests, there’s bound to be a tour or activity that appeals to you.
Being in Palm Cove puts you in a great location to make the most of the Reef from, as many of the best tours depart from Port Douglas, which is 36 km north of Palm Cove, or from Cairns, which is 26 km south of Palm Cove. Many of these tours also offer transfers from Palm Cove to make it even easier.
You can always opt to spend some time out on the water doing a variety of water-based activities, like sea kayaking, swimming, and stand up paddle boarding, which you can enjoy from the shores of the Palm Cove beach.
Some of our favourite ways to experience the Great Barrier Reef include:
Outer Reef Trip
You can essentially enjoy a full day of sailing, snorkelling and sustainable exploration.
The journey takes you out to the Mackay and Undine Reef Cays, and from there you can step off the cays to explore the coral gardens that surround them.
This trip is definitely suited to people who are comfortable and confident in the water, as you have the opportunity to discover the Reef at your own pace.
A marine biologist will be onboard for your tour so you can learn about the Reef and ask questions as you wish, and they can even take you on a guided snorkel tour.
Lunch and afternoon tea is also provided, as well as snorkelling equipment.
You can learn more about this tour here .
An Island Adventure
The island itself is surrounded by coral gardens of the Reef – they are only metres from the shore. So, you can explore the island, spend some time on the beautiful beaches and walk into the water to start discovering this amazing marine world.
The island also offers many different water-based activities, including snorkelling and scuba diving, and the best part is that it doesn’t matter whether you’ve done these before or not. There are lessons and tour options for people of all experience levels.
The island’s resort also offers rental of snorkel and scuba equipment as well as stand up paddle boards and sea kayaks.
You can also discover the Reef by staying dry while you’re on the island, with glass-bottomed boat rides and even a turtle rehabilitation centre on the island. Make sure you book these experiences in advance because they are super popular.
Learn more about Fitzroy Island here.
You can witness the scale and natural beauty of the Reef during a helicopter ride with GBR helicopters. A truly unique and intimate way to see the Reef, the turquoise waters and the way the sunlight glimmers off the reef systems is an unforgettable sight.
You can also take in the beauty of the mainland, with views of the rainforest and spectacular coastline abundant from this angle too.
GBR Helicopter tours leave from Cairns, and offer plenty of upgrade options for your experience, which you can learn about here .
Visit the Great Barrier Reef when you stay at the Reef House
The Reef House in Palm Cove is the ideal holiday destination for those who want to discover the Great Barrier Reef. Palm Cove is located halfway between Port Douglas and Cairns, making it easy and convenient for you to get to either destination for your tour.
And then you can come back to this tranquil seaside village and stay in Palm Cove’s most iconic address, the Reef House .
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Activities are abounding in Tropical North Queensland from visiting the Great Barrier Reef to exploring the 'World Heritage' listed tropical rainforests or traveling inland to the outback.
For the adventurous there is whitewater rafting, hot air ballooning, skydiving, bungy jumping, 4WD tours and much more. For those who want to unwind there are tropical beaches and islands to explore or you can travel on the world famous 'Skyrail' rainforest cableway or the scenic 'Kuranda Train' to explore the wonders of the Atherton Tablelands.
Alassio on-site tour desk means you will receive the best guidance on things to do and places to see from our highly experienced team. All tours can easily be arranged whilst you simply relax and enjoy our beautiful region. Our staff will monitor weather conditions and advise best conditions suited to your tour. We also ensure your day commences on right track and hassle free and all major tour operators can pick you up directly from Alassio resort so the need to hire a car is generally not necessary.
Here are some of the possibilities:
- Outer Great Barrier Reef
- Green Island
- Fitzroy Island
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Safari to Cape Tribulation
- Safari to Wooroonooran
- Cairns Highlands Tour
- The Rainforest Habitat
- Rainforestation
- White Water Rafting
- Botanical Gardens
- Art Galleries
- Cairns Tropical Zoo
- Hartley's Creek Crocodile Farm
...just to name a few
When time is valuable, it pays to have local advice. Different trips and experiences suit different needs. Our experienced staff is more than willing to discuss what your preferences are and make recommendations and organize the booking accordingly.
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An absolute specialty in Cairns and Tropical North Queensland. A boater's paradise! The Coral Sea offers all sorts of spectacular activities for the sea loving person. Relax in the calm turquoise water with tropical islands and coral cays emerging on the horizon.
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Palm Cove Australia is located in the absolute best position for easy access for all the major sightseeing Activities and attractions of Tropical North Queensland. Palm Cove is the perfect holiday destination in Cairns making tours from Palm Cove a breeze.
Palm Cove is just a twenty minute drive to Cairns City itself and only 20 minutes to half an hour to Port Douglas. Palm Cove is only 10 minutes to the world famous Skyrail, Cable water Skiing, Go Kart racing and lots and lots of other places and activities which are on offer in just a short stroll or drive. With the Great Barrier Reef just off the coast and the world heritage Daintree Rainforest - Palm Cove is a great base to explore it all.
All the tour and Sightseeing companies pick guests up from the Hotels and apartment complexes in and around Palm Cove at around 7.30–8.30am everyday of the year and return you back around 5.30–6.30pm.
A lot of the local tour companies also realize that Palm Cove is a destination which attracts guests that have come here for a quiet unhurried experience and have thus created departure times for those that like to have a sleep in and a lazy breakfast and then maybe do a half day tour or a mid-day tour.
Choose from evening tours for nocturnal wildlife spotting, a sunset cruise in Port Douglas, or simply enjoy dining at the wide selection beachfront restaurants in Palm Cove after a day exploring the region.
Even a romantic candlelit rainforest dinner for you to listen to the stories of the Aboriginal journey, or a night time Australian wildlife spotting experience. There are many many choices of activities to do based on your personal interests and capabilities.
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Experience the best Great Barrier Reef tours in Queensland with the local reef experts The Tour Specialists. Discover our renowned 2nd Child Travels Free deals and exhilarating Helicopter ride and Reef tour Combos. Our team is dedicated to tailoring Great Barrier Reef tours to meet your unique preferences. Explore our latest Hot Deals or reach out to The Tour Specialists for real-time guidance. With over two decades of tourism experience in Australia, we're available seven days a week to assist you. Choose between half-day Great Barrier Reef tours with a thrilling helicopter ride or opt for a snorkelling and diving tour combo package. Families love island tours and non-swimmers prefer Great Barrier Reef tours to a pontoon on the outer reef. Charter boats are another speciality of our Tour Specialists team. No matter your travel group or travel style, our team will guide you to the best Great Barrier Reef tours for your holiday in Cairns and Port Douglas in Tropical North Queensland.
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Experience the best Great Barrier Reef tours in Queensland with the local reef experts The Tour Specialists. Discover our renowned 2nd Child Travels Free deals and exhilarating Helicopter ride and Reef tour Combos. Our team is dedicated to tailoring Great Barrier Reef tours to meet your unique preferences. Explore our latest Hot Deals or reach out to The Tour Specialists for real-time guidance. With over two decades of tourism experience in Australia, we're available seven days a week to assist you. Choose between half-day Great Barrier Reef tours with a thrilling helicopter ride or opt for a snorkelling and diving tour combo package. Families love island tours and non-swimmers prefer Great Barrier Reef tours to a pontoon on the outer reef. Charter boats are another speciality of our Tour Specialists team. No matter your travel group or travel style, our team will guide you to the best Great Barrier Reef tours for your holiday in Cairns and Port Douglas in Tropical North Queensland.
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Cairns Reef Tour | Outer Reef Pontoon | Great Adventures
The stable reef activity platform provides an ideal setting for both swimmers and non-swimmers. You can choose to snorkel, dive, visit the underwater observatory, take a cruise in a semi-submarine, or simply unwind on the sundeck.
Departing: Cairns
Pickup: Cairns, Palm Cove
Green Island Tour & Outer Great Barrier Reef Tour on Pontoon by Great Adventures
The only island and outer reef tour available on the Great Barrier Reef. Spend 2 hours on Green Island, 3 hours on activity pontoon.
Pickup: Cairns, Cairns Northern Beaches, Palm Cove
Snorkelling & Diving Port Douglas | Silversonic
Snorkelling & diving 3 different reefs in a day. 5 hours on the reef at Agincourt Ribbon Reefs, Dive and Snorkel.
Departing: Port Douglas
Pickup: Cairns, Palm Cove, Port Douglas
Snorkelling & Diving Tours Port Douglas | Quicksilver Pontoon
Quicksilver offers the only Great Barrier Reef pontoon tour from Port Douglas. Dive the reef, snorkel or opt for a dry adventure
Pickup: Cairns, Cairns Northern Beaches, Palm Cove, Port Douglas
Snorkelling Port Douglas| Low Isles |Island Tour | WD
Snorkel with turtles on the Great Barrier Reef at Low Isles a group of idyllic, unspoilt coral cay islands — a tropical turtle nesting island paradise.
Cairns Reef Tours | Sailing to Michaelmas Cay
Great Barrier Reef Tours Cairns. Cruising to Michaelmas Sand Cay a solitary sand cay in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef, spend a day snorkelling and diving.
Cairns Reef Tour by Reef Magic | Pontoon | Glass Bottom Boat | Semi Submarine | Heli Ride
Meet Wally the famous fish on this popular Cairns reef tour. Lot's of toys on this activity platform, optional activities such as Scuba Diving, Helmet Diving, Guided Snorkelling Tours & Scenic Helicopter flights are all available to be pre booked!
Luxury Reef Trip Port Douglas | Low Isles | Luxury Sailing & Snorkelling | SAAM
On your luxury Port Douglas reef trip you will be swimming with with turtles, Nemos, giant groupers, angel fish, parrot fish and more on your sailing tour to the Low Isles just off the coastline
Pickup: Cairns Northern Beaches, Palm Cove, Port Douglas
Snorkelling Green Island Tour | By Big Cat
One of our most popular Cairns reef tours, Green Island is a tropical island paradise and guests can enjoy full day and half day snorkel trips that depart daily.
Port Douglas Luxury Snorkel Tour | Sand Cay Experience | SAMC
Port Douglas luxury snorkel tour to the outer Great Barrier Reef sections of Mackay and Undine Cay. The snorkelling here is simply wonderful and the yacht is of very high calibre as are the crew that escort you to the reef for this Port Douglas reef
Cairns Dive & Snorkelling Tour | Great Barrier Reef Tour | 3 Reefs
Snorkelling and scuba diving from Cairns. Fastest boat ride to the outer Reef. Snorkel - Dive 3 sites in a day over 5 hours.
Cairns Reef Tours | Helicopter Rides | Dive-Snorkel | Waterslide | Glass Bottom Boat | by Sunlover
Kids and adults alike simply love this Great Barrier Reef tour. Famous water slide and lot's of fun in-water toys.
PADI Advanced Scuba Dive Course | PROD
The PADI Advanced Scuba Dive Course, Adventures in Diving program, the first step beyond the Open Water Certification. Designed to develop your confidence and skills, make your diving more enjoyable and expand your diving options for the future.
Cairns Liveaboard Dive Trips | 3 Day 2 Night Dive Luxury Dive Expeditions | PROD
Cairns luxury liveaboard dive trips 3 day 2 night liveaboards available from Cairns in Queensland Australia. The best way to really experience the Great Barrier Reef is to stay on a liveaboard dive boat for a few days
Port Douglas Diving & Snorkelling Tour - 3 Reefs
Port Douglas dive & snorkelling tour. 1 of 3 boats in Port Douglas with a "Swim with the Dwarf Minke Whales permit", whale season goes from early June to July. Visit 3 Great Barrier Reef locations.
5 Day PADI Learn to Dive Trip | Great Barrier Reef Australia | PROD
Cairns learn to scuba dive 5 day PADI “Open Water” dive course our most popular option for you to become a scuba diver. Stay on the reef for three days and two nights.
Charter Boat Cairns | Aroona
Cairns luxury yacht charters on a 70 foot charter boat that sleeps up to 9 guests overnight, 12 on day tours
Departing: Cairns Northern Beaches
Cairns 3 Day Reef, Daintree & Chillagoe Combo Tour
Cairns Best Value 3 Day Tours, Spend a great day on the Great Barrier Reef, then explore the World Heritage Daintree Rainforest and then on the third day join us on an outback tour to see the Chillagoe Caves.
Cairns Tours - 2 Day Reef & Daintree Rainforest Combo Tour
Cairns tours, save $53.00 per person on this great value Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest 2 day Combo Package Tour deal available now from Cairns in Queensland Australia.
Pickup: Cairns, Cairns Northern Beaches, Daintree Rainforest, Palm Cove
Cairns Snorkel & Dive Outer Reef Tour - EVO
Save on our Cairns Family Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Tour Package Deal. Visit 2 exclusive outer reef sites on the Great Barrier Reef.
Cairns Snorkel & Dive Tours | Incl 10 Min Heli Flight
You have a choice of five Helicopter Scenic Flight Options on our Great Barrier Reef tour deals to choose from that include some amazing options that no other Great Barrier Reef tours offer.
Cairns Reef Tours | Great Barrier Reef Tours | Cairns Snorkel & Dive Tours
Cairns snorkel and dive trips, look no further you found us, read about our boat and our crews reputation so now here is your opportunity to learn a little more and book your Great Barrier Reef experience.
Helicopter Ride & Reef Tour | Nautilus & Quicksilver
Helicopter ride from Port Douglas to the Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Pontoon. Simply the best way to see the Reef.
Cairns Reef Tours | 25 Guests | Snorkelling & Diving Tour
Cairns sailing tours. Setting sail with only 25 guests our 16m schooner sails daily from Cairns to an exclusive mooring on Pinnacle Reef just 1km off Green island.
Cairns Charter Boat - 20 Guests - 2 Reef Sites - Dive & Snorkel - RD
Cairns charter boat caters for the smaller groups with a maximum of 20 guests. At 42 feet (13 metres) sails to 2 moorins on the very edge of the outer Great Barrier Reef.
Cairns Charter Yacht - Green Island Pinnacle Reef
Cairns charter boats, sailing across the waters of the Great Barrier Reef with up to 35 of your closest business associates or friends and family on a private charter boat can be such an exhilarating feeling!
Sunlover Pontoon & Fitzroy Island - 2-Day Reef & Fitzroy Island
Cairns combo tour deal - 2 Day Outer Reef and Fitzroy Island tour. Snorkel the Outer Reef from Sunlover pontoon, explore Fitzroy Island. Save with this great value combo deal.
Luxury Great Barrier Reef Tours Cairns – VIP Admirals Club Lounge
New unique Great Barrier Reef tour from Cairns. Book the VIP Admirals Club GC lounge for a Great Barrier Reef tour like no other. Our Admirals Club Lounge caters to the exclusive use for up to 8 VIP guests.
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Conveniently located between Cairns and Port Douglas, the beachside suburb of Palm Cove is one of Australia's most popular holiday destinations in Far North Queensland. There are so many tours and attractions on offer for holiday makers in this dreamy beachside mecca and each of the tour operators will collect guests from their hotels to take them our on tour of the Great Barrier Reef.
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Palm Cove is perfectly located between the city of Cairns , Port Douglas and the Atherton Tablelands , enabling guests to be within a 360-degree radius to all the tours and attractions of the region. Palm Cove’s convenient location means most tour operators will pick up guests here heading for Great Barrier Reef tours and Daintree Rainforest tours.
Palm Cove is a relaxed, beachside village with a wide selection of holiday accommodation options. It is an extremely popular destination for weddings and romantic holidays as well as a mecca for families during the school holidays.
For those who like a bit of pampering, Palm Cove is known as the 'Spa Capital of Australia'; and for foodies who love to taste fresh locally grown and caught produce, you will be well satisfied with the selection of award-winning bars and restaurants that line the beachfront.
The esplanade, lined with melaleuca trees, sees five-star resorts nestled among restaurants, cafes, casual dining outlets and boutiques. And with Great Barrier Reef views from most holiday apartments and hotels, visitors can easily while away the days under the swaying palm trees gazing at the beach activity and passing foot traffic.
Top things to do in Palm Cove
- Experience the best of the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest with our $$$ Saver Combo Deals from Palm Cove .
- Visit the Wildlife Habitat in nearby Port Douglas for lots of family fun with local Australian animals. Get up close with kangaroos, cuddle a Koala and you can even enjoy Breakfast with the birds – a great way to start a day!
- Experience Australia’s Indigenous culture in a small group tour to different locations
- In need of some adrenaline-pumping action? The region offers some of the best whitewater rafting in Australia. Join a rafting tour on the Barron Gorge in nearby Cairns or brave the mighty Tully River for the ultimate whitewater rafting adventure in Mission Beach.
- Book a private fishing charter boat on the Great Barrier Reef from nearby Port Douglas or Cairns to chase the magnificent reds.
- Cast a line off Palm Cove Jetty, known as a prime fishing location especially for Spanish mackerel, school mackerel, yellowtail and more. Visitors can hire fishing rods and bait from the food van in the carpark at the start of the jetty.
- Try the signature Mala Mayi Body Treatment at renowned Peppers Beach Club Palm Cove Day Spa, for a full body rejuvenating experience that originates from Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory of Australia. Or indulge in a Spa High Tea or Spa & Lunch Package at Alamanda Spa Palm Cove for the ultimate girls’ day out.
- Head to the award-winning Palm Cove restaurant, NuNu, for breakfast, lunch and dinner. And be sure to head to Vivo for one of the best margaritas on the strip.
- Walk along the stunning beach as the sun sets, ending up at the Palm Cove Jetty.
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Due to the convenient geographic location of Palm Cove in Queensland Australia sitting just about in the middle of Cairns city and Port Douglas guests on holiday in this tranquil beachside village can choose to do any of the multitudes of Great Barrier Reef day tours and sightseeing activities on offer with day tour operator companies picking you up by coach and returning you to your Palm Cove holiday accommodation every day of the year for your convenience and enjoyment.
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Whether you are a tiny tot or not Palm Cove has a tour or sightseeing attraction for all the family to enjoy. From breakfast with the Koalas at the Hartley's Crocodile Park where you can give them a cuddle and have a photograph taken with them in your arms to lunch with lorikeets at the Wildlife Habitat in Port Douglas . Palm Cove is a family friendly holiday destination and caters to all children's age groups and capabilities.
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If you would like to take the family out snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef then there is a tour to suit your family and the floating pontoon tours are sometimes the best as they have all the toys for the family to be happy and safe.
Some Great Barrier Reef tour boats specially cater for the family market and have the correct size floatation vests, pool noodles and masks to suit little faces. They also have specially allocated swimming and paddling enclosures for those children that are not quite ready to float around in the sea and on the larger Great Barrier Reef tours you can even take your babies pram on board.
Visiting islands or sand cays in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef is also a good option to consider for families as the little ones and the grandparents can just wade into the water at their leisure and not be stuck on a boat all day.
Outer Barrier Reef Pontoons are also a perfect fit for families as they have all the toys out on the reef such as semi-submersible submarines, glass bottom boats, underwater observatories along with all the correct fitting masks, goggles and snorkels for the little ones.
Some Great Barrier Reef Pontoons even have an enclosed swimming pool for the wee little one's to paddle around in and have some fun and are perfect for non-swimmers.
Unfortunately no Great Barrier Reef tour boats pick you up from the Palm Cove jetty but they do pick you up from your Palm Cove holiday hotel or resort by coach and take you to either Cairns or Port Douglas for your day on Australia's Great Barrier Reef.
Cairns and Palm Cove Day Tours for Thrill Seekers
If your older children are out for some holiday action and adrenaline adventure tours then they can go River Tubing or White Water Rafting, Quad Biking thru rainforests and billabongs, Horse Riding on the beach, Bungy Jumping, Skydiving, Scuba Diving, feeding sharks, or swimming with whales on the Cairns or Port Douglas Great Barrier Reef.
Cairns and Palm Cove is well known as the thrill seekers full on adventure destination for intrepid travelers and backpackers from the world over looking to push their courage to the absolute limits.
If you're into this sort of thing then make sure you get it on film as either no-one will believe you were brave enough to do it or you just want to re-live the enjoyment all over again at your leisure.
There is a huge range of adventurous Cairns and northern beaches tours and activities waiting for you and your family in Palm Cove and the surrounding area. Private Charter Day Tours from Palm Cove
If peace and privacy is what you are after on your Palm Cove holiday and you want to get around with only your closest and dearest as company then you should consider doing some private charter day touring options like chartering a luxury yacht or motor cruiser to explore the Great Barrier Reef at leisure or a four wheel drive tour of the rainforest and outback with a local driver that can impart their knowledge and history of the region and its inhabitants.
Private charter day tour options from Palm Cove range from Scenic Helicopter touring for small groups or large groups, sole charter of a boat for a days snorkeling, scuba diving or fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, ATV Quad biking in the mountains, chartering an aircraft and spending the day on Lizard Island swimming in the Blue Lagoon with your private charter group.
Palm Cove has so many more private day touring options to offer.
For more Private Charter options see the local experts at The Tour Specialists or call 1300 780 806 and let them arrange the perfect private charter touring options for you and your guests.
Palm Cove Half Day Tours
Due to Palm Coves unique geographic location half day tours are easily done with only short distances of travel to get you to your half day tour departure point. Some half day tour options can commence even before the sun rises if you choose to go hot air ballooning or rafting out to islands just of the Palm Cove beachfront.
Other Palm Cove half day tours commence at more respectable times like the morning, afternoon or even evening. Take a half day trip out to Green Island for a quick dip on the Great Barrier Reef, take a helicopter out to a sand cay for a snorkel, go fishing in the estuary to catch that elusive Barramundi for dinner, go horse riding along the beach, have a delightful spa treatment, go bungy jumping, have breakfast with Australia's largest pride of lions.
These are only some of the half day touring options for you from Palm Cove. Have a look here for a lot more day tour options from Cairns, Port Douglas and Palm Cove. Palm Cove Kuranda and Daintree Rainforest Tours
Visiting Kuranda from Palm Cove is very easy as you can be picked up from your Palm Cove hotel or resort by coach and taken back towards Cairns to a place called Freshwater to meet the Kuranda Scenic Railway.
You will be issued with a train ticket and a Skyrail ticket and a return coach transfer back to your holiday accommodation which is nice and easy.
Should you have your own hire car you can do a Kuranda self drive but you will still need to pre-book for this to engage the coach transfer between the Kuranda Scenic Rail and the Skyrail service back to your car.
The Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Rainforest is one of the worlds most precious and beautiful scenic locations that were saved from the bulldozers in the early eighties by forward thinking greenies.
Scientists from all over the world regularly visit this valuable natural resource and gather information for new medicines, undiscovered wildlife species and tourists now just come to view the splendor of it all.
Daintree and Cape Tribulation day tour operators can pick you up from your Palm Cove holiday accommodation and show you all the highlights of the region in one day.
You can self drive to the Daintree but you really do miss out on seeing the icons and learning all about the significance, importance and interesting history of the region and its inhabitants.
If you do self drive then make sure you watch the Sir Richard Attenborough special on his journey to Cape Tribulation before you go.
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It's so much more fun when wedding groups and groups of friends can all go on day tours together from Palm Cove in Queensland, and the big bonus is you can even save lots of money when you travel in groups.
Contact the Palm Cove Wedding and Group Touring specialists on 1300 780 806 for some ideas. Wedding groups receive discounts on hotels, resorts and self contained holiday apartment accommodation and day tours.
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Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail Gondola Day Tours
Listed as one of the top 3 most popular tours in Cairns, Palm Cove and Tropical North Queensland is a visit to Kuranda the village in the rainforest on top of the Macalister Range National Park Mountains.
The most popular and scenic way to reach the village and then return is by the beautifully restored Kuranda train and Scenic Railway or the Skyrail Rainforest Gondola .
When travelling by train you can choose to purchase an upgrade to the Gold Class carriage and have beverages and snacks served along the way in the more comfortable club carriage seats.
On the Skyrail Gondola you can now also upgrade to an all glass floor gondola and if you are game, even an open air gondola, something definitely not for the faint hearted.
For those guests who have a rental car you may also self-drive to the Smithfield Sky Rail departure station or you can depart from the Kuranda Scenic Railway station at Freshwater.
Kuranda Scenic Railway
This beautiful old train departs the Freshwater station twice daily heading up the mountain ranges towards the village of Kuranda. Passing majestic cascading waterfalls, deep granite gorges and lace clad mountains and dark tunnels that were originally hand cut thru the mountains by men in the years beginning 1886.
These men toiled for many years and subsequently a lot of lives were lost due to illness and work place accidents in the harsh unrelenting jungle with its swamp like surroundings combined with the forceful tropical heat making life for the workers very difficult.
Today the train journey takes you thru some of the most scenic parts of Tropical North Queensland whilst you sit back relax and listen to the interesting history of the rail lines construction over the carriage speakers and learn about the region and its indigenous inhabitants.
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On the 31 st August 1995 the Skyrail gondola’s ribbon was officially cut and the world’s longest gondola cableway was opened to tourists from the world over to experience the joy of gliding just inches from the tops of the giant World Heritage rainforests below whilst heading up to the village of Kuranda.
In its first year of operation Skyrail was constantly booked out carrying 300 people per hour so in April 1996 Skyrail announced plans to increase the available gondola numbers to a further 67 to meet the increasing demands from tourists and tour companies.
This then increased the carrying capacity to 700 people per hour.
In March 2002 Her Majesty the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh took a trip on Skyrail up to Kuranda and spent some time in the rainforests at Red Peak Station.
In November 2013 the ever evolving team at Skyrail then introduced 11 Diamond View glass floor gondolas that cater for 5 brave travellers at a time. These Diamond View glass floor gondolas have now become the most requested and most popular gondolas in probably the world.
Both Skyrail and the Kuranda Scenic Railway are recognised as multi award winning tourist attractions for not only Queensland but also Australia.
If you have a rental car in Palm Cove you may wish to drive yourself to the Smithfield Skyrail terminal or you may book a coach pick up from your hotel accommodation.
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At the moment the only thing we are 100% doing is a barrier reef tour when in Palm Cove. Otherwise I'm looking for ideas/suggestions of excursions, trips, things to do, places to see etc while we're in each area - baring in mind we'll have a 5YO with us and the time of year
So far we've found the below but not sure if we've missed anything and what would best given the time of year?
Melbourne - Penguin March, , Melb museum, Sky Deck, Sea life centre, Arthurs Seat sky lift, botanical gardens, Puffing Billy
Sydney - Blue mountains (unsure of best place with child), Taronga Zoo , Opera house & Bridge, Harbour tour, Featherdale wildlife park, Whale watching
Cairns/Palm cove - Barrier reef tour, Kuranda rainforest, Hartley's crocodile adventures
Obviously we wont be able to do everything so any advice or suggestions very welcome?
Currently looking at booking with Trail finders. So far I've heard mostly good things if anyone has experience using them? Only debate at the moment is how much we could save booking everything ourselves Vs the hassle/stress this adds.
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If you use the links I gave you on the other forum you’ll have a good start.
Then if you post a rough draft Itinerary, others will chime in with useful ideas & comments.
For accommodation- a nightly range in AUD would be awful.
What you have listed is all good although you may need to reconsider some things in the available time you have.
In Sydney catch a couple of ferries, particularly the Manly Ferry rather than doing a harbour cruise . You will also be getting to the zoo via ferry. You will need a child Opal card for the 5 year old.
The botanical gardens in Cairns are great for kids, there is quite a few edible fruit trees there which can be enjoyed by kids of all ages.
Thanks Penpal, that's a great help. Do you think a day at Phillip Island is enough or would be worth an overnight in Cowes?
Enchanted Adventure Garden looks great! Only worry would be the weather I guess
The Lions tour will be popular with the locals but I can't see it influencing the prices of accommodation too much. But then maybe I underestimate the British fan base.
Belrose in the Northern Suburbs (20km to the city) has limited public transport and no trains - a hire car would help getting around eg Blue Mts so ask your relatives for advice.
Melbourne - Sydney is one of the busiest air routes in the world so plenty of choice for flights .
Also post #2 the Powerhouse Museum is now closed but we have the Australian Museum
If economy, really only benefit would be with complex itineraries which yours usn’t. Simple open haw into MEL and out if CNS
Business class, they can save you a lot but not always.
They are highly reputable, professional, reliable and knowledgeable.
I would never use them to book accommodation though. Too limited choice. For a place lije Sydney , they will have 2 or 3 x 3 star, 4 stars abd 5 stars, msybe a dozen choices tops. Compare that to hundreds of options andtheywill be no cheaper than booking directly
With a5 yo with you, I’d look at Aparthotels and serviced apartments. Theteare many good options which we can suggest depending on your budget per night in AUD
An alternative to Healesville Sanctuary is Moonlit Sanctuary. Much smaller with a smaller flight show, but still an excellent experience including hand-feeding kangaroos.
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With the Great Barrier Reef just off the coast and the world heritage Daintree Rainforest - Palm Cove is a great base to explore it all. All the tour and Sightseeing companies pick guests up from the Hotels and apartment complexes in and around Palm Cove at around 7.30-8.30am everyday of the year and return you back around 5.30-6.30pm.
Embark on a full-day adventure to the pristine coral cay of Low Isles on this Great Barrier Reef sailing and snorkeling cruise from Palm Cove. Travel aboard a luxury catamaran with marine biologist guides, and snorkel straight from the white sandy beach among famous coral gardens teeming with tropical fish, giant clams and green sea turtles Experience the reef another way on a glass-bottom ...
Outer Reef Mackay Cay Sail & Snorkel Adventure from Port Douglas. 246. Full-day Tours. from. $210.67. per adult. Helicopter & Cruise Great Barrier Reef Package from Port Douglas. 14. Lunch Cruises.
Our most recommended things to do in Palm Cove. 1. Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling or Dive Tour and Lunch. Experience the Great Barrier Reef on a magical day trip from Cairns, with Divers Den. Spend 5 hours discovering the marine wonderland of the outer Great Barrier Reef visiting two stunning dive sites.
Experience the best Great Barrier Reef tours from Cairns to Port Douglas with the local reef experts The Tour Specialists. Discover our renowned 2nd Child Travels Free deals and exhilarating Helicopter ride and Reef tour Combos from Cairns & Port Douglas. Our team is dedicated to tailoring Great Barrier Reef tours to meet your unique preferences.
Now, if you'd prefer to be a Palm Cove purist and opt for island explorations closer to home, Palm Cove Watersports offers a range of tours, including a half-day kayaking and snorkelling tour where you'll paddle over the fringing reefs, snorkel, and explore Haycock Island, more commonly known as Scout Hat Island, and the exclusive Double ...
Palm Cove is perfectly located between the city of Cairns, Port Douglas and the Atherton Tablelands, enabling guests to be within a 360-degree radius to all the tours and attractions of the region. Palm Cove's convenient location means most tour operators will pick up guests here heading for Great Barrier Reef tours and Daintree Rainforest ...
Great Barrier Reef Cruise + 10 Minute Scenic Helicopter Flight Combo. 4.9. Best seller. Meals included. from $449.00 $370.17. Cairns.
It's so much more fun when wedding groups and groups of friends can all go on day tours together from Palm Cove in Queensland, and the big bonus is you can even save lots of money when you travel in groups. Contact the Palm Cove Wedding and Group Touring specialists on 1300 780 806 for some ideas. Wedding groups receive discounts on hotels ...
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There are hundreds of Palm Cove attractions nearby including the Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree Rainforest, Wildlife, Adventure, and Indigenous culture. ... Wildlife Tour Bookings Great Barrier Reef. Partner. Hartley's Crocodile Adventures. Captain Cook Hwy, Wangetti QLD 4877. Hartley's is famous for its educational and entertaining ...
Cairns Palm Cove Resort. The Reef Retreat apartments and suites are all located in our own unique Melaleuca rainforest setting and offer a wonderful shady retreat from the heat of the tropical day. The tropical gardens at The Reef Retreat feature a huge range of flowering and native trees and plants, with plenty of birdlife.
Wavedancer Low Isles Great Barrier Reef Sailing Cruise from Palm Cove. 9. Full-day Tours. from. AU$281.00. per adult. Wavedancer Low Isles Great Barrier Reef Sailing Cruise from Cairns. 4. Full-day Tours.
Hi All, We're (Other half and 5YO) are travelling out July/Aug next year for 2-3 weeks. We're loosely following the British and Irish Lions so will be in Melbourne for 4/5 days, Sydney for 4/5 days and then up to Cairns/Palm Cove 4/5 days.. At the moment the only thing we are 100% doing is a barrier reef tour when in Palm Cove.