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Top 6 day trips things to do in Palm Cove

When Palm Cove is your base but the destination is somewhere else for the day. Fully-organised round trips with private transport, guides, and the reservations sorted before you leave the hotel.

  1. Cairns: Daintree & Cape Tribulation 2-Day Tour with Options, Palm Cove1

    1. Cairns: Daintree & Cape Tribulation 2-Day Tour with Options

    4.9· 9 reviews· 2 days

    Join us on an ultimate 2-day adventure through Tropical North Queensland, departing from Cairns. Start your day with a Welcome to Country and Smoke Ceremony at Mossman Gorge, before embarking on a scenic Daintree River wildlife cruise, keeping an eye out for crocodiles and other wildlife in their natural habitat. Spend the night in Cape Tribulation at a comfortable safari lodge. Choose from optional extras - zipline through the rainforest canopy of Cape Tribulation or dive into the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef with a guided snorkeling tour. This adventure combines wildlife, culture, and tropical exploration for an unforgettable overnight experience. Your final stop of the day is at the Daintree Ice Cream Co. where you will be able to try some locally made delicious ice cream flavours (available at own cost), before making your way back to your accommodation in Cairns. Shared Room with Shared Bathroom - maximum 4 per room Private Room with Ensuite - minimum 2 guests

  2. Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Day Trip from Palm Cove, Palm Cove2

    2. Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Day Trip from Palm Cove

    4.8· 5 reviews· 5.5 hours

    Enjoy the wonders of Australia’s Tropical Rainforests with Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and the Kuranda Scenic Railway on this day trip from Palm Cove.

  3. Green Island Day Trip from Cairns with Beaches Transfers, Palm Cove3

    3. Green Island Day Trip from Cairns with Beaches Transfers

    4.5· 14 reviews· 8 hours

    Cruise to Green Island from Cairns and find a tropical paradise on the Great Barrier Reef. You'll spend either four or five hours at Green Island, with plenty of time to snorkel or tour the reef on a glass-bottom boat or view coral from a semi-submersible submarine.

  1. Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Day Trip from Palm Cove, Palm Cove4

    4. Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Day Trip from Palm Cove

    4.5· 10 reviews· 6 hours

    See crocodiles up close at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures. Take a boat cruise on Hartley’s Lagoon and witness crocodiles being fed by experienced Park staff. You can also to see koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, snakes, cassowaries, crocodiles, quolls and other iconic Australian wildlife. Enjoy entertaining and educational wildlife presentations throughout the day.

  2. Port Douglas Sunday Markets Day Tour, Palm Cove5

    5. Port Douglas Sunday Markets Day Tour

    4.2· 25 reviews· 4 hours

    Enjoy some retail therapy with this half day tour to the award winning Port Douglas Markets. Source out a bargain, taste new tropical fruit or chase down that nik nak you need for holiday gifts! Come and join us in the hype of the market ambiance of North Queensland's finest. Begin the day bright and early starting at Rusty’s Market. Established for over 40 years this market is an established Cairns Tourist icon boasting colourful stallholders and abundance of exotic fruits. Journey Northbound along the beautiful ocean culminating at the famous award winning Port Douglas Markets over looking the Coral Sea. Spend the morning going from stall to stall, admire the beautiful hand made local crafts, & taking home many memories. Visit Palm Cove Markets (first Sunday’s of the month), Holloways Beach Markets (second Sunday’s of the month) on your return journey on request. Have the afternoon free to spend in Cairns!

  3. Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Palm Cove, Palm Cove6

    6. Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Palm Cove

    4.1· 49 reviews· 7 hours

    Experience the rainforest beauty of Far North Queensland on a scenic day trip from Palm Cove. Ride the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway and the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.

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