A beach resort suburb of the Cairns Region local government area in Far North Queensland, Palm Cove is situated 27 kilometres north of the city of Cairns, 64.2 kilometres east-northeast of Mareeba and 43 kilometres southeast of Port Douglas. The suburb, which got its name from the palm trees lining its beach, has a long history that can be traced back to more than 60,000 years, with Aborigines being the first settlers. The Captain Cook Highway runs through Palm Cove, which divides it into the main township closer to the coast on one side, and a portion of the Timber Reserve on the other. Tourism is the primary industry in Palm Cove, with many world-renowned resorts and hotels located around the beach community. Due to its proximity to...
A beach resort suburb of the Cairns Region local government area in Far North Queensland, Palm Cove is situated 27 kilometres north of the city of Cairns, 64.2 kilometres east-northeast of Mareeba and 43 kilometres southeast of Port Douglas. The suburb, which got its name from the palm trees lining its beach, has a long history that can be traced
A beach resort suburb of the Cairns Region local government area in Far North Queensland, Palm Cove is situated 27 kilometres north of the city of Cairns, 64.2 kilometres east-northeast of Mareeba and 43 kilometres southeast of Port Douglas. The suburb, which got its name from the palm trees lining its beach, has a long history that can be traced back to more than 60,000 years, with Aborigines being the first settlers. The Captain Cook Highway runs through Palm Cove, which divides it into the main township closer to the coast on one side, and a portion of the Timber Reserve on the other. Tourism is the primary industry in Palm Cove, with many world-renowned resorts and hotels located around the beach community. Due to its proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest, as well as the recognition bestowed upon it as Australia’s Cleanest Beach, Palm Cove has become one of the top destinations in Queensland.