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ABOUT PALM COVE

A unique, relaxing village by the sea; Palm Cove is a destination to add to your bucket list!

Palm Cove is in close proximity to Australia’s most famous natural assets; the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. This makes the relaxed beach village an ideal destination to use as a central springboard for once in a lifetime adventures.

Home to some of the best nature and adventure experiences in Australia; you can find activities rich with history, wildlife, adrenaline and unparalleled beauty in Tropical North Queensland. The only thing that could make this location better is coupling it with a stay at Imagine Drift.

Whether you’re looking for a dream romantic-getaway destination, an adventure packed holiday to remember, a family friendly break or the perfection location to host an event like no other – Imagine Drift has a package to suit you no matter what type of traveller you are.

THINGS TO DO IN PALM COVE AND SURROUNDS

Explore all that Tropical North Queensland has to offer!

Palm Cove is best known for it’s luxurious line up of day spas, local artisan shopping and it’s picture-perfect coastline… However, there is so much more to see and do around this coastal town! Here are some of our favourite suggestions.

ADVENTURE

Whether you’re looking to helicopter, sky dive, bungy jump, go canyoning, white water raft or experience a jet boat ride… Tropical North Queensland has you covered.

Talk to our friendly front desk staff as we will be happy to assist you with all tour questions and bookings!
Phone: (07) 4055 3999 or Email
 

ADVENTURE

Want to do some more research on your own?... Feel free to look over some of Palm Cove’s tourism information sites below:

Australia Guide
Tourism Palm Cove
Tropical North Queensland

SIGHTSEEING

Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system in the world, measuring at 2300 km (1430-mile); it can even be seen from space! You can swim, snorkel, dive and sail this living masterpiece.

Contact Imagine Drift today to book through our onsite tour desk!

SIGHTSEEING

The Daintree

The Daintree is the oldest tropical rainforest in the world, being 135 million years old. The Wet Tropics World Heritage-listed area of the Daintree Rainforest inspired the movie 'Avatar'. It is home to the largest continuous area of rainforest in Australia and often described as the land that time forgot.

Home to one of the most complex rainforest ecosystems on Earth; with over 1000 plant species, 1/3 of Australia's mammal species and half of Australia's bird species!... When Sir David Attenborough calls something “the most extraordinary place on earth”, you know it has got to be seen to be believed.

SIGHTSEEING

Indulge your inner Attenborough with an adventurous night walk to see when some of the most intriguing creatures of the rainforest come out to play.

Cruise along the winding waterways of the Daintree River, looking for crocodiles, birds and wildlife you won’t see anywhere else.

Head up to Cape Tribulation, the only place on Earth where two World Heritage-listed areas meet side by side: the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef.

Contact Imagine Drift today to book through our onsite tour desk!

SIGHTSEEING

Mossman Gorge

Mossman Gorge is a very accessible and scenic section of the World Heritage-Listed Daintree National Park. Home to the Mossman River and huge granite boulders that line the gorge, these naturally created cool and clear freshwater swimming holes are a popular spot for adventurers and families alike. View the Gorge on a Guided Dreamtime Walk or take yourself for a stroll along the boardwalk through the lower rainforest canopy.

Contact Imagine Drift today to book through our onsite tour desk!

SIGHTSEEING

Double Island

The famously beautiful Double Island that’s situated directly in front of Palm Cove’s beach and is famously known for exclusive use by the Hollywood elite. You can day trip around the island in a kayak and see why stars like Brad Pitt, Keanu Reeves and Jenifer Aniston favourited this spot as their holiday destination.

Pacific Water Sports
Palm Cove Watersports

SIGHTSEEING

Kuranda

Have you every wanted to visit a village inside a rainforest? Kuranda is surrounded by World Heritage-listed rainforest and is home to the Kuranda Heritage Market and the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary (the largest butterfly aviary in the southern hemisphere!).

Kuranda Scenic Railway
Kuranda Heritage Market
Australian Butterfly Sanctuary

Contact Imagine Drift today to book through our onsite tour desk!

DINING

On-site & in Palm Cove

We have a large variety of dining options available on site at Imagine Drift, check them out here. Otherwise, if you would like to venture out of the resort, Palm Cove has a range of casual eateries to upmarket dining dotted along its coastline, ensuring you will be satiated no matter what your taste. 
 

DINING

Our Favourites

Ones to mention are Nu Nu (Australia’s best regional restaurant, situated adjacent to Drift), Vivo (a healthy and delicious stop for any adventurer) and The Rising Sun (perfect for a relaxed casual “pub-style” dinner).

Held annually in October, Reef Feast Palm Cove is Tropical North Queensland’s most anticipated community dining and lifestyle event! Held over 3 days, be sure to check it out during your stay.

KID FRIENDLY

The Daintree

Float down the Daintree river in true connection with nature. The Solar Whisper Daintree River Crocodile & Wildlife tours offer an eco-tourism option for those wanting to hear, see and smell the Daintree (free of fumes and noise). 

Contact Imagine Drift today to book through our onsite tour desk!

KID FRIENDLY

Mossman Gorge

Mossman Gorge is a very accessible and scenic section of the World Heritage-listed Daintree National Park. Home to the Mossman River and huge granite boulders that line the gorge, these naturally created cool and clear freshwater swimming holes are a popular spot for families. View the Gorge on a Guided Dreamtime Walk or take your family for a stroll along the boardwalk through the lower rainforest canopy.

Contact Imagine Drift today to book through our onsite tour desk!

KID FRIENDLY

Kuranda Heritage Market

Have you ever wanted to visit a village inside a rainforest? Kuranda is surrounded by World Heritage-Listed rainforest and there is plenty to do! The Kuranda Heritage Market is on daily and the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is the largest butterfly aviary in the southern hemisphere.

Contact Imagine Drift today to book through our onsite tour desk!

KID FRIENDLY

Kuranda

Kuranda is a 30 minute drive from Palm Cove, don’t worry if you don’t have a car – tour operators will pick you up at Palm Cove. Contact Imagine Drift today to book through our onsite tour desk!

Kuranda Scenic Railway
Kuranda Heritage Market
Australian Butterfly Sanctuary

Getting Around

In proximity to convenient transport options to get you away on your adventure, Imagine Drift is your ideal base for exploring Tropical North Queensland. We are walking distance to car hire facilities, for more information – talk to our friendly reception staff. Other transport options are taxis, charter buses, the sky rail, ferry transfers and boat tours / hire.

If you would like more information on car hire – talk to our friendly reception staff.

  • Supermarket 100 m
  • Car hire 100 m
  • Sky Rail 14 km
  • Cairns Airport 26 km
  • Cairns CBD 27 km
  • Port Douglas  43 km
  • Great Barrier Reef 50 km
  • Daintree National Park 87 km