For golfing enthusiasts, Palm Cove is within easy reach of several golf courses including a 9 hole resort course at the Novotel, The prestigious Paradise Palms, and of course The Links and Sheraton Mirage at Port Douglas.

The kids and adults alike will love Hartley’s Crocodile Farm. The world-renowned facility is only a few kilometres up the road and can be reached by car, or on an organised tour.

Cairns Night Zoo is very close by and certainly worth a look, especially for the sunset feeding.

Take a ride on the Skyrail through the rainforest treetops to Kuranda and then return by steam train – a rare experience in the 21st century.

Learn about indigenous culture and even throw a boomerang at the Tjapukai aboriginal centre.

Take a daytrip through the rural beauty of Atherton Tablelands.

Swim in the pristine waters of the Mossman Gorge and visit the nearby townships of Mareeba and Port Douglas.

Grab a fishing line and bait from the corner shop and head down to the jetty for a spot of fishing.

For the adventurous, there is a host of outdoor experiences to try including horse riding, scenic flights, 4WD tours, rafting, bushwalking and more. The Palm Cove Tour Office can give detailed information on all these choices.