Cairns & Palm Cove
GETTING THERE
Qantas, Virgin and Jetstar are all offering regular flights from Brisbane to Cairns.
ACCOMMODATION - CAIRNS
HILTON CAIRNS A Waterfront Retreat near the Great Barrier Reef
Set amid tropical greenery on Cairns’ waterfront, the hotel is a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. The Reef Terminal, where the majority of boat trips depart, is just 400 meters from the hotel.
THINGS TO DO - CAIRNS
Green Island is just 45 minutes across the Coral Sea by fast catamaran from Cairns. Green Island is a beautiful 6000 year old coral cay located within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park – one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
This tropical island paradise is a National Park and home to over 120 native plant species, colourful bird life and surrounded by coral gardens and abundant marine life to explore. It’s the only coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef with a rainforest growing on it.
Green Island Resort offers on island accommodation - Green Island Resort
There are lots of activities to do whilst at Green Island - Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Seawalker Tour, Scenic Helicopter Flights, Glass Bottom Boat to name a few.
Zoom Wildlife Dome - Visit the Cairns ZOOM & Wildlife Dome, which is the world’s first challenge ropes course in a wildlife park. it is located in the heart of the Cairns CBD on top of The Reef Hotel Casino.
Cuddle a koala, enjoy interactive Australian wildlife presentations and experience adventure on the Mid-ZOOM and Hi-ZOOM courses with three ziplines – one of which takes participants directly over Goliath, our 4 metre saltwater crocodile. Cairns Zoom
Kuranda Scenic Railway - Experience one of the most unique rail journeys in Australia.
This famous railway winds its way on a journey from Cairns Rail Station to Kuranda Rail Station the village in the rainforest with views of the surrounding mountains. Rising from sea level to 328 metres, the journey to Kuranda passes spectacular waterfalls and into the stunning Barron Gorge. Upon reaching the village of Kuranda a rich assortment of interesting attractions and unique shopping experiences awaits you.
ACCOMMODATION -PALM COVE
IMAGINE DRIFT APARTMENTS PALM COVE Palm Cove is situated on a sandy coastline 25 minutes north of Cairns CBD and airport. We stayed in a 2 bedroom apartment overlooking the pool. The hotel also offers beach view apartments.
You are spoilt for choice with a wide range of award-winning restaurants, shops, cafés and day spas along the Palm Cove strip.
EAT & SHOP
There are many dining options in Palm Cove - Lots of them also offering a happy hour every day.
The Reef House, Chill, Vivo, Jack and Shanan’s, Kushi Yakitori bar, Neptune’s, Nu Nu Restaurant and many more.
There is also a general store, bottle shop, pharmacy and some lovely boutiques along the beachfront esplanade.
Beautiful to walk along the foreshore with a lovely laid back atmosphere