Palm Cove Local Attractions - Grand Mercure Rockford Esplanade Apartments Palm Cove

Palm Cove Activities

The Tour Desk offers assistance with planning your perfect holiday activities. There are day tours and extended touring to the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest or the spectacular Atherton Tablelands.

To experience history and national heritage there is the option to visit the special area of Kuranda only 30km away, for scenic parks and leisure, the Zoo Wild World just 3km away or the Botanical Gardens Sky Trail - Kuranda, 20.00km from the resort.

Tours

If any of these tours interest you or if you have any questions, please contact us via email esplanadepalmcove@rockfordhotels.com.au or telephone us on Australia free call 1800 788 155

A Few Rounds of Golf

Set against a backdrop of rainforest mountains and situated just 5 mins from Palm cove is the world class course of Paradise Palms.

Discover Local Wildlife

Cairns Tropical Zoo is the largest and most diverse wildlife attraction in Tropical North Queensland and is set amidst six hectares of tropically landscaped gardens. Locally owned and operated, our zoo is home to hundreds of native and exotic species.

Dive the Great Barrier Reef

See the beautiful World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef , whether it be by chartered flight or luxury catamarans numerous tour companies offer day trips to Green Island, Fitzroy Island and the Great Barrier Reef.

Explore Daintree Rainforest

The Daintree Rainforest north of Cairns is one of the most diverse and beautiful examples of Mother Nature in the world. It is home to the largest range of plants and animals on earth.

Famous Kuranda Markets

Kuranda’s markets with their exotically handcrafted goods, Aboriginal artefacts, restaurants and coffee shops make Kuranda a well known day destination.

Palm Cove Beach

Swimming and sunbathing are a must in our Tropical North Queensland climate. Palm Cove Beach is equipped with a stinger enclosure.

*Seasonally, none from May to mid November

Palm Cove Village

Browse through beachside boutiques or endulge in one of many day spas. The relaxed cafe atmospere of Palm Cove make it an ideal place to unwind.

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway is a world first in environmental tourism taking you on an amazing experience over Australia’s World Heritage listed Tropical Rainforest canopy and deep into the forest.