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Palm Cove

Queensland, Australia · Oceania

About Palm Cove

Palm Cove is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Kewarra Beach, 10km from Kuranda Range Road.

Palm Cove is a town located in Queensland, Australia. With a population of 3,713, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Palm Cove sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Brisbane time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Palm Cove to your route.

About Palm Cove

The Yirrganydji (Irrukandji) people are an Indigenous Australian people of Queensland who trace their descent from the Irukandji and, as such, are the original custodians of a narrow coastal strip within Djabugay country that runs northwards from Cairns, Queensland to Port Douglas. Their traditional lifestyle was that

Read more of fishers along this coastal strip and around the river mouths, islands and seas between the Barron River and Port Douglas.

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Palm Cove offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Palm Cove located?

Palm Cove is located in Queensland, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -16.7500 latitude, 145.6667 longitude.

What is the population of Palm Cove?

Palm Cove has a population of approximately 3,713 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
3,713
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
Queensland
Timezone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-16.7500, 145.6667

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Australia

Police
000
Ambulance
000
Fire
000
Non-emergency police
131 444
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.

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Worth the detour from Palm Cove

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

mountain pass

Kuranda Range Road

Winding climb on the Kennedy Highway from Cairns up the Macalister Range to Kuranda, with rainforest lookouts over the coastal plain.

10 km · about 20 min drive

coastal drive

Captain Cook Highway

The 75 km Cairns-to-Port Douglas run where rainforest meets reef: palm-fringed bays, Rex Lookout's Coral Sea panorama, and beaches lapping right at the roadside.

17 km · about 20 min drive

Driving roads near Palm Cove

  • Right hereKuranda Range RoadWinding climb on the Kennedy Highway from Cairns up the Macalister Range to Kuranda, with rainforest lookouts over the coastal plain.
  • 17 kmCaptain Cook HighwayThe 75 km Cairns-to-Port Douglas run where rainforest meets reef: palm-fringed bays, Rex Lookout's Coral Sea panorama, and beaches lapping right at the roadside.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Palm Cove.

Clifton Beach

🇦🇺 Australia

2 km awayPop. 3,207

Kewarra Beach

🇦🇺 Australia

4 km awayPop. 5,691

Trinity Beach

🇦🇺 Australia

5 km awayPop. 6,057

Trinity Park

🇦🇺 Australia

8 km awayPop. 3,052

Yorkeys Knob

🇦🇺 Australia

8 km awayPop. 2,879

Kuranda

🇦🇺 Australia

8 km awayPop. 3,010

Holloways Beach

🇦🇺 Australia

13 km awayPop. 2,376

Caravonica

🇦🇺 Australia

13 km awayPop. 2,166

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