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Travel in
Australia - Palm Cove
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Queensland
is a huge State. A car drive from the Gold Coast to Tropical North
Queensland & beyond to Cape York could take months to complete.
It is not the distance that slows people down as they explore the East
Coast... it is the natural and man made delights that are found on the
way.
Nature created Palm Cove's long curving beach facing the Coral Sea and
the South East Trade Winds that cool the golden sand beach with
continuous lines of towering shady palm trees.
People have devised the buildings that allow you to experience the
delightful tropical days and nights.
Palm Cove
offers the full range of
accommodation.
You could stay somewhere else ( Cairns ? ) but that would be a poor
choice as you would miss the casual ambiance of twilight dining and
beach walks
One option is the the famous caravan park owned by the Cairns City
Council that is on the Esplanade facing the jetty and Double Island.
It is famous because it is the low key low price superb adventure
experience option for travellers.
Pirate International recommends Palm Cove to you as it is truly one of
the places that slow you down.
Palm Cove is actually a residential suburb of Cairns. It about 20
minutes North of Cairns City & the International Airport which is
on the Northern end of the Cairns City area.
It is a narrow pocket of flat land bordered by the Coral Sea and the
very high rain forest covered ridge of the Great Dividing Range that
continues on to Daintree & beyond.
The village of Palm Cove has outgrown its suburban
origins and is now a
very sophisticated travel destination largely controlled by very big
Australian businesses based in Melbourne & Sydney.
The wealth of the resort and facility owners has enabled them to spend
huge amounts of money in a responsible and successful way.
There
are some resorts that occupy beach front sites and other larger ones
that include full size superior championship golf courses and
convention facilities.
Palm Cove has boutique stylish hotels, resorts, villas & spas that
all compliment the range of travel facilities. Even the small local
shopping village ( looking like an upmarket pirate port ) is famous
PalmCove.Travel can
help with
accommodation and tour bookings. We are agents for many of Palm Cove's
resorts and spas.
This site is not intended to be a booking engine. It is a Palm Cove
travel guide.
If you need help send an email to
VisitorInformation@gmail.com
There is no obligation.
Some travellers
want to explore the towns and attractions that are within a comfortable
half day drive to the South or North.
To the South is Cairns. It is a very busy tourist town but also the
home to local Australians. The travellers and locals mix well and
can be seen relaxing at the foreshore lagoon, wharf or getting
essentials at shopping centres.
You could well spend a whole day in Cairns just looking at the people
and the city centre.
Another day could be set aside for a full day cruise to the Great
Barrier Reef. There are outer & inner reef options.
North of Palm Cove are the inlets and high rocky cliffs beside the
famous ( yes another famous attraction ) winding coast road that leads
to Daintree & the stunning Port Douglas.
Set aside a full day for Port Douglas if you want to see everything and
enjoy the casual tropical lifestyle.
Further on you come to the Daintree... famous as a rain forest but its
true claims are based on places like Cape Tribulation, Daintree
Village, the ferry crossing and some more very special places to stay.
A full day at the Daintree is essential if you have the time as it will
be hot and there are cool creeks..
Hostel Pirate can
assist with
flights through Jetstar and later car hire, camper van hire or four
wheel drive rentals through Maui & Britz.
We can assist with dozens of activities and adventures such as bungy
jumping, horse riding, golf packages, skydiving, sailing, outback
tours, reef trips & more.
For Great Barrier Reef bookings for the close islands like Green
Island, Fitzroy Island, Low Isles etc use our special dedicated email
address. OuterReef@gmail.com
Even if you do not want to make a booking and just need help, feel free
to send an email.
So here is the summary.
Palm Cove is a great place to spend a holiday or vacation. You can
select from short of long stay packages in resorts, spas or the caravan
park.
While you are there you can explore to the South & North on full
day travel options either as self drive or on organised tours. The
Great Barrier Reef is just off the coast and there are many of ways to
get there or see it.
Palm Cove is more than a group of hotels or a beach side suburb. It is
a special place. People often come back once they have experienced the
pleasures on offer.
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