Palm Cove

Palm Cove is a tourist oriented, beach town - just north of Cairns. Understand Palm Cove is newly developed cluster of hotels, modern apartments and restaurants, on the beach about 30 minutes drive north of Cairns, set on a sandy beach. It could almost be seen as the northern limit of suburban Cairns. It avoids the crowds and smoe of the over development that is Port Douglas, its northern neighbour. It is immediately adjacent to the residential suburb of Clifton Beach. Get in From Cairns it is a half hour taxi ride to Palm Cove. The Cairns local bus service runs to the town surprisingly frequently. Get around Palm Cove is easy to walk around. There is a walking/cycle track to Clifton Beach will will take around half an hour. Ignore the nice "rainforest walk" map distributed around town, which is a 20 metre walk designed to take you to the newer apartment developments, head the opposite direction, south, along the beach for much better bush, beach, and walking opportunities. See Do Jet Ski Hire Swim - there are stinger nets in season. Beach is patrolled. Many of the hotels have pools. Buy Supermarkets in Palm Cove are small and expensive. Souvenir shops abound. Neighbouring Clifton Beach offers non-tourist oriented shops and prices. Eat Palm Cove lines the beach, with wide choice of dining. Go for a wander and take your pick, even in high season you are unlikely to miss out on a table. If you are on a budget, there are a few take-away and cheaper choices as well. Drink There is a pub in the centre of town, or numerous hotels and bars to choose from. Sleep There is a choice of high-end accommodation in Palm Cove, but there are some value family apartments available as well. There is competition here, expect good value. Expect some great deals out of season. Sea Temple Resort & Spa Palm Cove, 5 Triton Street, ☎ +61 7 4059 9600, [1].  edit The Sebel Reef House & Spa Palm Cove, 99 Williams Esplanade, ☎ +61 7 4055 3633, [2].  edit Contact The town is modern, and tourist oriented. Internet terminals are not hard to come by. Mobile service and 3G data are available from all networks. Get out Cairns and Port Douglas are obvious and easily attainable day trip destinations. This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!