Palm Cove is well known for its breathtaking scenery and being one of the most relaxing holiday destinations in Australia, but did you know that the area is also home to some pretty amazing experiences that will get the heartbeat racing and the adrenaline pumping?
With two of the world’s most amazing natural attractions – the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest – at the doorstep of Palm Cove, there is a lot of exploration and adventure to be had.
If you love a bit of action and adventure on your holidays, keep reading to learn about some of the ways you can get your adrenaline pumping and why Palm Cove should be your holiday destination of choice.
Activities for the Adrenaline Junkies and Adventure Seekers
From helicopter tours to hot air ballooning and 4WD safaris, there’s something for everyone in Palm Cove. Here are some of the best activities in Tropical North Queensland for thrill seekers.
Back Country Bliss Tours
As part of a small tour group, you’ll be able to see some of the most breathtaking scenery in the country, including waterfalls, gorges, and rainforests. And if you’re here for the action, you’re definitely in the right place on a Back Country Bliss Tour.
The tour options include a River Drift Snorkelling experience and a Mossman Gorge Adventure Day. Both tours offering you the chance to explore the Wet Tropics, including in the Daintree Rainforest. The River Drift Snorkelling tour is a two hour option where you will get to ride the rapids of the river in the forest, and discover the many animals that call it home. The Mossman Gorge Adventure Day is a full day tour that includes river drift snorkelling, as well as an immersive experience into the indigenous culture of the region and learning about the rainforest around you.
You can learn more about Back Country Bliss Tours here.
Hot Air Ballooning
A little less taxing on the body than some of the other experiences but one that can still give you a thrill is hot air ballooning.
Offering you a unique perspective on the world, you can float over the Atherton Tablelands and watch the sunrise from new heights.
This part of Australia is a popular choice for hot air ballooning due to the natural beauty of the region. At every turn you will see a new landscape, from vast ocean views to rainforests and everything in between.
The floating sensation in a hot air balloon is like no other, it’s gentle yet uninhibited and offers you an experience that cannot be replicated.
Learn more about the hot air balloon options available here.
GBR Helicopters
With GBR Helicopters you can take in the beauty and vast size of the Great Barrier Reef from above and your aerial view will help you to understand how the Reef got its name.
You will marvel at the transparent turquoise waters and the many hundreds of coral reefs and gardens. And the beauty of this style of adventure is that only a limited number of people can fit into a helicopter, so you can enjoy this with a partner or friends and take it all in together.
This is an amazing way to discover the Great Barrier Reef without having to get wet.
Learn more about these tours here.
Billy Tea Safaris
You’ll get to discover some of the more remote and beautiful areas in the tour company’s custom built 4WD vehicles in a full day of adventure.
Tours with Billy Tea Safaris will have you doing a little bit of everything, including a Daintree Rainforest River Cruise, sightseeing from the spectacular Alexandra Range Lookout, a guided boardwalk tour of the Daintree, wildlife spotting from the 4WD, freshwater swimming and what’s a day of adventure without a stop at the Daintree Ice-Cream Company.
As the region is quite large, it can be difficult to find a way to experience many of these things on your own so spending the day with Billy Tea Safaris takes the headache out of it.
Learn more about Billy Tea Safaris here.
Sailaway
If you want to get up close to the Great Barrier Reef, then one way to do it is with Sailaway, who offer a variety of sailing tours, some of which include time at outer coral reefs and experiencing the open oceans.
You can enjoy a stunning catamaran journey to an outer reef, like Mackay Cay, where you relax onboard before enjoying some time exploring the remote coral reefs and marine creature spotting.
The tours also include food and plenty of free time to explore, so you will be fuelled well for the day and able to take on the vast Coral Sea before making the sailing journey back to your accommodation.
If you’re short on time, they also have a sunset sailing option where you can enjoy the sunset from a catamaran out on the Coral Sea. A truly exquisite way to start your evening.
Learn more about Sailaway here.
Why Stay in Palm Cove to Have These Experiences?
Palm Cove is the ideal place to stay when you’re looking to have an action packed holiday for a few reasons:
- It’s right in the centre of it all. Palm Cove’s location is halfway between Port Douglas and Cairns, making it easy to get to and if you head inland the Wet Tropics Rainforest is not too far away, and the Coral Sea is lapping the shoreline of Palm Cove.
- It’s a small seaside village making it a relaxing place to escape to after a day of adventure.
- It’s home to the Reef House, which is the epitome of relaxing holiday destination. With incredible onsite experiences and a rich history in Palm Cove, the Reef House is an institution in the region.
Book Your Adrenaline Filled Holiday Today
If you’re looking to book your next holiday and want to experience the wild side of Tropical North Queensland, stay with us here at the Reef House. Our boutique beachfront property is not only in a convenient location for any and all of the experiences we’ve mentioned today, but it’s also the perfect place to wind down after your adventure-filled days.
With an onsite restaurant, an award-winning spa, and the finest amenities, you will be able to recover a recoup before getting out there and doing it again.
