Palm Cove

Cairns

A small beach village on the northern beaches of Cairns, with a palm- and paperbark-lined esplanade, a sandy beach and a fishing jetty.

How to get there by public transport

Nearest stops

Veivers Rd near Williams Esp hail 'n' ride #750492600 m Veivers Road at Talpa Close #750002740 m Endeavour Rd at Upolu Esplanade #750007740 m Veivers Rd near Oliva St hail 'n' ride #750339750 m Endeavour Rd at Upolu Esp #750342770 m

Lines stopping nearby

110 110N

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What it is

Palm Cove lies about 25 kilometres north of central Cairns. Williams Esplanade runs right behind the beach under old melaleuca (paperbark) trees and palms, with cafés and resorts on the land side, and the jetty at the northern end is a popular spot for fishing and sunset views towards Double Island.

As on all beaches in tropical Queensland, swim only between the flags at patrolled times, especially during the stinger season when marine stingers can be present.

Getting there by bus

Route 110 (and the late-night 110N) links Palm Cove with Cairns City bus station via the northern beaches. Stops on Veivers Road, such as the hail ’n’ ride section near Williams Esp and Veivers Road at Talpa Close, are a short walk from the beach.

Allow a little under an hour from the city centre.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get to Palm Cove by public transport?

The nearest stops are Veivers Rd near Williams Esp hail 'n' ride, Veivers Road at Talpa Close, Endeavour Rd at Upolu Esplanade. Open any of them to see the lines that stop there, or use the Journey Planner for a route from your location to Palm Cove.

What is the nearest stop to Palm Cove?

Veivers Rd near Williams Esp hail 'n' ride (stop code 750492), about 600 m from Palm Cove. On the stop page you can see all the lines that stop there and live arrival estimates.

Where is Palm Cove located?

Palm Cove is in Cairns. You can see its exact location and a 3D view at the top of this page.

How do I get to Palm Cove from another part of the city?

Open the Journey Planner, enter your origin (an address or a stop) and Palm Cove as the destination — you will get the best routes with lines, transfers and departure times based on the timetable.