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Top 6 nature & wildlife things to do in Palm Cove

Wildlife, forests, gardens, and the green pockets of Palm Cove that make it bearable in monsoon and beautiful by November. Day trips and short drives where the landscape is the point.

  1. Mountain Bike Tour - Cairns, Palm Cove1

    1. Mountain Bike Tour - Cairns

    5.0· 19 reviews· 4 hours

    If you are a keen cyclist you can't miss the opportunity to tour this area with our experienced guide, showing you all the beauty of the area. Tropical North Queensland has a bounty of amazing mountain-bike parks but for sheer recognition one name stands above them all – Smithfield. This iconic rainforest trail network is the oldest mountain-bike park in the country, this world-famous facility offers more than 60km of green, blue and black-rated trails that twist through spectacular vine-clad jungle, over clear-flowing streams and along jagged ridges that overlook the Great Barrier Reef.

  2. Small Group Waterfall Wetlands+ Skyrail All Inclusive from Cairns, Palm Cove2

    2. Small Group Waterfall Wetlands+ Skyrail All Inclusive from Cairns

    5.0· 18 reviews· 9.5 hours

    Get ready for a day filled with natural wonders, cultural discovery and great food as you embark on a guided Waterfall, Wetlands and Skyrail adventure from Cairns! Embrace the tranquility of Cattana Wetlands as you meander through the enchanting feather palm forest and past reflective Jabiru Lake, on a driver-guided walk. Immerse yourself in the wonders of nature as you witness the awe-inspiring Barron Falls, guided by a Djabugay cultural ranger who will share knowledge on this Make Travel Matter® experience. Indulge in a delectable lunch, coffee and coffee liqueur tasting at Skybury Coffee plantation and delight your tastebuds again, at Emerald Creek Ice Creamery where you can savor the most heavenly locally produced ice cream creations. To complete your day embark on an unforgettable Skyrail Rainforest Cableway journey. As you soar above and through the magnificent World Heritage Listed rainforest, prepare to be mesmerized by the sheer beauty that surrounds you.

  3. Cairns Adventure Package - 4 tours in 3 days!, Palm Cove3

    3. Cairns Adventure Package - 4 tours in 3 days!

    5.0· 5 reviews· 3 days

    Dive into the best of Tropical North Queensland with this multi-day adventure package, featuring four unforgettable experiences that blend adrenaline, nature, and culture. Kick things off with a refreshing river tubing experience, floating through gentle rainforest waterways surrounded by lush greenery. Ramp up the excitement with an afternoon of white-water rafting on the Barron River, where grade 2–3 rapids deliver just the right amount of thrill. Next, enjoy a scenic tour through the Atherton Tablelands, visiting iconic waterfalls like Millaa Millaa and Josephine Falls, swimming in volcanic crater lakes, soak up the serenity of the Babinda Boulders and visit the Cathedral Fig Tree. Finally, journey deep into the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest. Take part in a traditional Welcome to Country and Smoke Ceremony, cruise the Daintree River, and visit the iconic World Heritage Site where the 'Rainforest meets the Reef'. River Levy - $55AUD per person, payable on the day

  1. Daintree, Mossman Gorge and Wildlife Tour from Cairns, Palm Cove4

    4. Daintree, Mossman Gorge and Wildlife Tour from Cairns

    4.8· 12 reviews· 10 hours

    Travel sustainably on this full-day experience to the Daintree and Mossman Gorge. With the combination of a brand-new electric coach and the participation in the Reforest programme, you will undertake a climate positive journey like no other. Immerse yourself in wildlife through recreated natural environments and learn about conservation efforts of the advanced eco-certified Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas on your Exclusive Wildlife Tour which includes morning tea. Connect with Indigenous culture through the traditional Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony at Mossman Gorge, then join a guided walk through World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest before indulging in a delicious café lunch. Discover the unique mangrove ecosystem on a Daintree River cruise and search for wildlife including wild Estuarine Crocodiles. Relax and soak in the views on the way home of the Great Barrier Reef Drive, knowing you've chosen an eco-conscious adventure.

  2. Breakfast with the Koalas at Hartley's Crocodile Park from Cairns or Palm Cove, Palm Cove5

    5. Breakfast with the Koalas at Hartley's Crocodile Park from Cairns or Palm Cove

    4.7· 39 reviews· 6 hours

    Start the day with a hot Aussie breakfast in the company of a cute koala and its keeper departing from Cairns or Palm Cove. See crocodiles up close and take a boat cruise on Hartley’s Lagoon where you can witness crocodiles feeding. Get up close to kangaroos, wallabies, snakes, cassowaries, quolls and other iconic Australian wildlife. Enjoy entertaining and educational wildlife presentations throughout the day.

  3. Cairns: Waterfall, Wetlands & Kuranda Scenic Rail All Inclusive, Palm Cove6

    6. Cairns: Waterfall, Wetlands & Kuranda Scenic Rail All Inclusive

    3.5· 2 reviews· 9.5 hours

    Get ready for a day filled with natural wonders, cultural discovery and great food as you embark on a guided Waterfall, Wetlands and Kuranda Scenic Rail adventure from Cairns! Embrace the tranquility of Cattana Wetlands as you meander through the enchanting feather palm forest and past reflective Jabiru Lake, on a driver-guided walk. Immerse yourself in the wonders of nature as you witness the awe-inspiring Barron Falls, guided by a Djabugay cultural ranger who will share knowledge on this Make Travel Matter® experience. Indulge in a tasty lunch, coffee and coffee liqueur tasting at Skybury Coffee plantation and delight your tastebuds again, at Emerald Creek Ice Creamery where you can savour the most heavenly locally produced ice cream creations. To complete your day board the historic Kuranda Scenic Rail. Pass through 15 tunnels, over 37 bridges and past cascading waterfalls, as you wind through the stunning Barron Gorge National Park.

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