What's it like to live in Palm Cove?


What's it like to live in Palm Cove? A stunning place to live and retire - if you don't mind tourists! Palm Cove is a stunning beach location just 20 km north of Cairns. The beachfront strip is full of top end hotels and apartments, and so it is a very popular destination with sun-seeking tourists.


Are crocodiles a problem in Palm Cove?

Don't bother swimming or fishing in this water ? crocodiles are present. Even though no crocodiles have been seen for many years, visitors are advised to refrain from entering the water.


Do you need a car in Palm Cove?

Accessibility: Palm Cove is located approximately 25 km north of Cairns, and having your own car makes it easier to explore the surrounding areas, including the Great Barrier Reef, Kuranda, and the Daintree Rainforest.


Is Palm Cove fancy?

The Palm Cove cobble paved waterfront esplanade is lined with luxurious resorts, hotels and self contained apartments, boutique clothing stores, art and convenience shops, day spas, take-away shops and restaurants.


Is Palm Cove nice for holiday?

Palm Cove is a beautiful coastal suburb located in Far North Queensland, about 25 kilometres north of Cairns. With its stunning beaches, lush tropical rainforests and beachfront resorts and hotels it's no wonder why Palm Cove has become a popular holiday spot for visitors from around the world.


What is the nicest suburb in Cairns?

The safest, most liveable and all-round best suburbs to reside in Cairns are recorded as Trinity Beach, Redlynch, Palm Cove, Smithfield, and Freshwater. Cairns is a great place to live, but it can be hard to find the perfect suburb.


Why is the water brown at Palm Cove?

the 'sand' is very silty all along that part of the coast ie. soil washed down by the rivers. therefore shore wave action causes the 'mud' to disperse thru the water column. that's the brown stain.


Where is the cheapest place to live in Cairns?

Data from CoreLogic to October 2018 has revealed Babinda, 45 minutes' drive from Cairns CBD, offers the most affordable homes in the city with a 12-month median house price of just $220,000.


What are the most liveable suburbs in Cairns?

Heading north of Cairns, to the suburbs of Trinity Beach, Clifton Beach, Kewarra Beach and Palm Cove could just be your ticket to paradise. Not only do these suburbs offer idyllic beach living, but unlike Cairns City, they provide more chance of finding a rental.


Which is nicer Palm Cove or Port Douglas?

However, Palm Cove is ideal for couples on a weekend getaway, in need of relaxation but with the option of adventure. Whereas we recommend Port Douglas for families or large groups with a car who are intending to stay for longer than three days. Or, if you still can't decide, why not experience both?


Is it safe to swim in the sea in Palm Cove?

Swimming at Palm Cove is great at all times of the year, but just as a precaution you are better of to restrict your swimming to inside the swimming enclosures during the summer period. At all times of the year it is advisable to swim between the Surf Life Saving rescue flags, coloured yellow and red.