Located just north of Cairns in lush tropical Queensland, Palm Cove is a small seaside village popular with travellers who would prefer to avoid the crowds and developed image of larger cities.

Appropriately named after the pristine palm tree lined beaches, Palm Cove offers visitors a unique tropical escape combined with the luxuries of modern life. With the stunning coastline ready to be explored, you can tour this beautiful part of the world at your own pace with your hire car.

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Drive a Hire Car in Palm Cove

If flying into Cairns airport, why not collect your hire car on arrival. This way you can head off on your holiday without having to wait for shuttle buses or deal with expensive taxis. The drive north from Cairns is regarded as one of the most scenic in Australia, so be sure to take your time and enjoy the sights. With convenient lookouts positioned along the roadside, the drive can be done in as little as an hour, or as long as a whole day depending on the pace you’d like to drive at.

With Cairns to the south and Port Douglas to the north, the list of activities and attractions to choose from is endless. Famous throughout the world for natural beauty in the area, a must for anyone visiting Palm Cove is to spend some time outdoors enjoying the tranquil scenery.

Jump in your hire car and head north of Palm Cove, where you can visit Daintree National Park. Home to the most diverse range of plants and animals in the world, and also the largest section of rainforest in Australia, the Daintree is an unforgettable experience. On a hot day, stop off at Mossman Gorge, located in the south of the park, where crystal clear streams flow through the rainforest creating ideal swimming holes to cool off. While in the area, take the short drive east in your hire car and visit Port Douglas, another haven for travellers visiting tropical Queensland.

South of Palm Cove, you can visit the popular city of Cairns. With tour companies offering all manner of tours and activities, the list of options here is amazing. Park your hire car at the marina and head out for a day touring the Great Barrier Reef, or maybe even do a spot of bungee jumping or skydiving.

With such amazing wildlife throughout the area, there are several attractions that will get you up close and personal to some interesting local residents. Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures will get you within metres of saltwater crocodiles, and the Australian Venom Zoo at Kuranda is home to many of the areas dangerous inhabitants such as snakes, spiders and scorpions. While in Kuranda, why not take a ride on the Kuranda Scenic Rail, which winds through the rainforest, or even take a trip on the Rainforest Cableway which will take you high up into the treetops.

Car Rental in Palm Cove with DriveAway Holidays

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