Must-do experiences
Cape Tribulation Rainforest Tour: Daintree River & BeachFull-day Daintree Rainforest tour from Cape Tribulation with hotel pickup, guided walks, Daintree River cruise and lunch included.
- 2,076 reviews
- 4.62★
- Duration
- 10h–12h
- Every day
- 07:00
Barron River Rafting: Grade 2–3 Rapids & RainforestWhite-water rafting on the Barron River near Cairns or Port Douglas: paddle Grade 2–3 rapids through Barron Gorge National Park with a professional guide.
- 1,631 reviews
- 4.81★
- Duration
- 4h 30m
- start times · Every day
- 2
Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour from CairnsFull-day Daintree Rainforest tour from Cairns with Mossman Gorge walk, Daintree River cruise, rainforest lunch and Cape Tribulation Beach. Includes hotel pickup. 9–10 hours.
- 938 reviews
- 4.72★
- Duration
- 12h
- Every day
- 06:45
Recommended (7)
Cairns: Waterfalls & Rainforest Tour with Indigenous Stories
- 771 reviews
- 4.74★
- Duration
- 11h
Cairns: Rainforest River Tubing Tour with Pickup & Rapids
- 759 reviews
- 4.68★
- Duration
- 4h 30m
Kuranda: Skyrail & Scenic Railway Gold Class Skip-the-Line
- 618 reviews
- 4.48★
- Duration
- 8h
Palm Cove: Kayak Turtle Tour to Double Island & Reefs
- 308 reviews
- 4.94★
- Duration
- 4h
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures: Wetlands Cruise & Attack Show
- 232 reviews
- 4.60★
- Duration
- 5h
Barron River Rafting Cairns: Grade 2-3 Rapids & Gorge
- 180 reviews
- 4.60★
- Duration
- 4h
Cape Tribulation & Daintree: Rainforest, Reef & Wildlife
- 150 reviews
- 4.80★
- Duration
- 12h
Lowest price (9)
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures: Boat Cruise & Wildlife ParkHartley's Crocodile Adventures day trip from Palm Cove includes hotel pickup, park entry and a boat cruise where you watch crocodiles being fed.
- 11 reviews
- 4.55★
- Duration
- 6h
- start times · Every day
- 2
Breakfast with Koalas at Hartley's Crocodile Park from CairnsStart your day with a koala breakfast at Hartley's Crocodile Park, then cruise Hartley's Lagoon to watch crocodiles feed, with hotel pickup from Cairns or Palm Cove.
- 40 reviews
- 4.73★
- Duration
- 6h
Green Island Day Trip from Cairns: Snorkel & Glass-Bottom BoatCruise to Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns with snorkeling or glass-bottom boat tour, buffet lunch, and hotel transfers included.
- 14 reviews
- 4.50★
- Duration
- 8h
- Every day
- 09:00
Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Rainforest Tour from Palm CoveRide the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway and glide over the rainforest canopy on Skyrail from Palm Cove with hotel pickup included.
- 51 reviews
- 4.14★
- Duration
- 7h
- Tue, Wed, Thu and Sat
- 09:00
Paronella Park & Etty Bay: Afternoon Tour with DinnerStep into Paronella Park’s dreamy ruins, spot wild cassowaries at Etty Bay, swim at Babinda Boulders, and enjoy dinner at a local pub: includes pickup from Cairns.
- 95 reviews
- 4.96★
- Duration
- 10h
- Mon and Thu
- 11:15
Mossman Gorge & Daintree River Crocodile Cruise TourStart with a scenic drive along the coast to Port Douglas, then board a 1-hour Daintree River cruise to spot crocodiles and birdlife.
- 69 reviews
- 4.94★
- Duration
- 9h
- Tue and Sat
- 08:30
Smithfield Mountain Bike Tour from Palm Cove: 60km trail networkRide Smithfield's 60km trail network on e-mountain bikes with a guide, starting from Palm Cove.
- 19 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 4h
- Mon–Fri
- 08:30
Snorkeling at Agincourt Reef from Palm CoveSnorkel the Outer Great Barrier Reef at Agincourt with hotel pickup from Palm Cove, semi-submarine viewing, and lunch included: 90 minutes each way by catamaran.
- 46 reviews
- 4.54★
- Duration
- 9h
- Every day
- 09:00
Low Isles Snorkeling: Sailing Catamaran & Marine GuideSail to Low Isles coral cay on the Wavedancer catamaran from Palm Cove with snorkeling, glass bottom boat tour.
- 25 reviews
- 4.64★
- Duration
- 10h
- Every day except Friday
- 09:00
More options (5)
Port Douglas Airport Transfer: Private Car & Child SeatsPrivate airport transfer from Cairns to Port Douglas with air-conditioned vehicle, driver meet-and-greet, and child car seats included.
- 2 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 1h–2h
Palm Cove to Cairns Private Transfer Air-ConditionedPrivate transfer between Palm Cove and Cairns for up to 6 passengers with air-conditioned vehicle and luggage assistance.
- 2 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 35m
Palm Cove to Cairns Airport Transfer: Scheduled Shuttle ServiceScheduled transfer from Palm Cove hotels to Cairns Airport with daily departures. Air-conditioned shuttle, luggage included, pickup from your hotel.
- Duration
- 1h–2h
- start times · Every day
- 10
Hotel Transfer Palm Cove to Cairns: Skip the Airport HassleHotel-to-hotel transfer from Palm Cove to Cairns along the Captain Cook Highway, with two daily departures and luggage included.
- Duration
- 1h–2h
- start times · Every day
- 2
Hotel Transfers Palm Cove to Port Douglas: Direct ShuttleDirect hotel-to-hotel shuttle from Palm Cove to Port Douglas along the Captain Cook Highway, with luggage included and two daily departures.
- Duration
- 1h–2h
- start times · Every day
- 2
Palm Cove at a glance ✓ 2026-11-05
- Most booked: Cape Tribulation Rainforest Tour: Daintree River & Beach, AU$ 239 (10h–12h, 4.62★ · 2,076).
- Top rated: Barron River Rafting: Grade 2–3 Rapids & Rainforest, AU$ 130 (4h 30m, 4.81★ · 1,631).
- Best value: Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour from Cairns, AU$ 312 (12h, 4.72★ · 938).
Of the 24 experiences: 24 with free cancellation, 17 with instant confirmation, 23 with hotel pickup and 12 bookable last-minute.