Guidebook for Palm Cove
Parks & Nature
Daintree Rainforest
2333 Cape Tribulation RdFood Scene
OMG Cafe Palm Cove
A beautiful setting overlooking Palm Cove beachfront
Chill Cafe Palm Cove
41 Williams EsplanadeThe best coffee around!
Nu Nu Restaurant
1 Veivers RdFine dining, + absolutely perfect for a very special occasion.
Rusty's Market
89 Grafton StGreat fresh food market!
Ok, I love going here for their bargain priced lunch special! Generally 1/2 price (small selection of meals) and the setting is just gorgeous! Small serving sizes, but well worth a visit. Pop in for a swim at the Cairns Lagoon Swimming Pool (free) after lunch (very close to the restaurant)
15 locals recommend
Tha Fish
Pier Point RoadOk, I love going here for their bargain priced lunch special! Generally 1/2 price (small selection of meals) and the setting is just gorgeous! Small serving sizes, but well worth a visit. Pop in for a swim at the Cairns Lagoon Swimming Pool (free) after lunch (very close to the restaurant)
If you've exhausted the restaurant and cafe strip in Palm Cove and want a great italian dining experience, the L'Unico's overlooking Trinity Beachfront is a great option.
Great food, perfect setting.
Average prices for the location and food quality and the king prawns in creamy peppercorn sauce is my favorite!
L'Unicos is my local restaurant and also a great place for breakfast on the weekend.
76 locals recommend
L'Unico Trattoria Italiano
75 Vasey EsplanadeIf you've exhausted the restaurant and cafe strip in Palm Cove and want a great italian dining experience, the L'Unico's overlooking Trinity Beachfront is a great option.
Great food, perfect setting.
Average prices for the location and food quality and the king prawns in creamy peppercorn sauce is my favorite!
L'Unicos is my local restaurant and also a great place for breakfast on the weekend.
Drinks & Nightlife
For a change of beaches - checkout Trinity Beach and the child friendly Trinity Beach Hotel for a family meal.
There is a dedicated children's play/activity area inside the dining area.
Stunning ocean views.
63 locals recommend
Trinity Beach Tavern
Vasey EsplanadeFor a change of beaches - checkout Trinity Beach and the child friendly Trinity Beach Hotel for a family meal.
There is a dedicated children's play/activity area inside the dining area.
Stunning ocean views.
Sightseeing
Take the Skyrail up to Kuranda (and the train back:)) to see the wonders of the lush tropical rainforest at your fingertips.
284 locals recommend
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
6 Skyrail DrTake the Skyrail up to Kuranda (and the train back:)) to see the wonders of the lush tropical rainforest at your fingertips.
Mossman Gorge
Tablelands
Shopping
Large Shopping Mall - clothing, electrical, cafe's etc
138 locals recommend
Smithfield Shopping Centre station
Large Shopping Mall - clothing, electrical, cafe's etc
Everything Else
Snorkel the reef. Day trips from cruise & dive operators are aplenty:) When you arrive at my apartment, it's a great idea to pop up to the Reception Area of the resort and hand pick some of the (many!) brochures/flyers of things to do (cruise/dive operators etc). Take some of your favorite ones back to your apartment and have a read of what's on offer at what price. Each flyer will have contact details of the tour operator on it. I'd suggest checking out their website in case they're offering a 'special' (common Nov - March, excluding holidays). Generally, you'll only need to give a days notice to get on a cruise out to the 'Reef', but in high season (June - Oct) maybe 2 or 3 days notice req
30 locals recommend
Great Barrier Reef
Snorkel the reef. Day trips from cruise & dive operators are aplenty:) When you arrive at my apartment, it's a great idea to pop up to the Reception Area of the resort and hand pick some of the (many!) brochures/flyers of things to do (cruise/dive operators etc). Take some of your favorite ones back to your apartment and have a read of what's on offer at what price. Each flyer will have contact details of the tour operator on it. I'd suggest checking out their website in case they're offering a 'special' (common Nov - March, excluding holidays). Generally, you'll only need to give a days notice to get on a cruise out to the 'Reef', but in high season (June - Oct) maybe 2 or 3 days notice req
Getting Around
They pick you up from the airport, take you back to their office 5 mins away to fill out the paperwork and give you your car.
Same happens when returning the car (they drop you to the Airport) Please check their hours of operation though (with your flights) as late nights/early mornings are out unfortunately
14 locals recommend
Apex Car Rentals Cairns Airport
396 Sheridan StThey pick you up from the airport, take you back to their office 5 mins away to fill out the paperwork and give you your car.
Same happens when returning the car (they drop you to the Airport) Please check their hours of operation though (with your flights) as late nights/early mornings are out unfortunately