Cairns is home to the iconic Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics World Heritage Rainforest, but the city of Cairns itself is also a must-visit. Palm Cove is the ideal hub when planning your Great Barrier Reef trip, rainforest excursion, or even a relaxing day on the palm-lined beach enjoying the sun. The idyllic seaside haven is the perfect romantic paradise and destination wedding location for a relaxed and fun wedding or romantic getaway. With its underrated style and sophisticated simplicity, Palm Cove is a luxurious location that will spoil you for choice.
Whether it’s snorkeling through coral gardens, flying over the infinite blues, or sailing to tropical islands, there’s an adventure reserved for you on the world’s largest living organism (that you can see from space), the Great Barrier Reef. Breathe in the salt air and explore via boat, snorkel, kayak, or helicopter, or learn to dive on this world-famous natural wonder. For a longer (and exclusive) experience, spend a night on a moored pontoon and sleep under the stars on the Outer Reef. Ever explored a 100 million-year-old rainforest? Escape the city and explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics. A place so big in size it makes up 0.12% of Australia, it’s both accessible and diverse, from the easy walk to the famous Curtain Tree Fig to the longer hike to cool off in Nandroya Falls.
Choose to cruise above the rainforest canopy on Skyrail, meet unique wildlife at Rainforestation, Kuranda Koala Gardens, or Cairns Aquarium, or visit the new Munro Martin Park and Cairns Performing Arts Precinct in the CBD.
Connect with culture through the local Indigenous people who have lived on the land for over 40,000 years. Take a guided tour, watch a traditional performance and explore new artworks at the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair. Ever explored a 100 million-year-old rainforest? Escape the city and explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics. A place so big in size it makes up 0.12% of Australia, it’s both accessible and diverse, from the easy walk to the famous Curtain Tree Fig to the longer hike to cool off in Nandroya Falls.