Hotel Transfers Palm Cove to Port Douglas: Direct Shuttle

Skip the rental car and ride the coastal highway between hotels.

A direct hotel-to-hotel shuttle connects Palm Cove and Port Douglas along the Captain Cook Highway, with pickup from your accommodation and drop-off at your next one. The shared air-conditioned vehicle runs two departures daily, takes one to two hours, and includes your luggage. Book your pickup hotel and Port Douglas destination at checkout.

The experience

The shuttle picks you up from your Palm Cove hotel and drops you at your Port Douglas accommodation without detours to the airport or other stops. You choose your pickup location from the listed Palm Cove hotels and your drop-off hotel in Port Douglas when you book, then receive your departure time in the confirmation. On the day, the driver collects you from the designated pickup point. Luggage travels with you in the vehicle.

The journey follows the Captain Cook Highway along the Far North Queensland coast, a route most travelers drive themselves or pay for a rental car to cover. The air-conditioned shuttle handles the road while you watch the coastline pass. Travel time runs one to two hours depending on traffic and your exact pickup and drop-off points. Two daily departures give you flexibility to time the transfer around meals or activities at either end.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned shared shuttle.
• hotel pickup from your Palm Cove accommodation.
• luggage included.
• drop-off at your Port Douglas hotel.

Options for this experience

2 options

10:15 departure from Palm Cove to Port Douglas10:00Departure at 10:15, pickup is included

17:20 departure from Palm Cove to Port Douglas17:30Departure at 17:20, includes pickup

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 17:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (2 to 14 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 27

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 7 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated today

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tropic Wings Cairns Tours & Charters

Is this one for you?Choose this if you're staying at hotels in Cairns, Palm Cove, or Port Douglas and need to move between them: the two daily departures align with typical arrival and checkout times at each location.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 14 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What time does the shuttle pick me up from my Palm Cove hotel?

Your exact pickup time appears in the booking confirmation once you select your hotel and departure date. Two daily departures run throughout the day, so you choose the one that fits your schedule.

Can I bring luggage on the transfer to Port Douglas?

Luggage is included in the transfer at no extra charge. Your bags travel with you in the air-conditioned vehicle.

Does the shuttle stop at Cairns airport or make other stops along the way?

No. This is a direct hotel-to-hotel service with no airport stops or intermediate pickups. You travel from your Palm Cove accommodation straight to your Port Douglas hotel.

Is the shuttle shared with other travelers or private?

The shuttle is a shared service, so you may travel with other guests heading to Port Douglas. The vehicle is air-conditioned and seats multiple passengers.