Which is better Palm Cove or Trinity Beach?
Both are a short drive from the city centre and feature trendy cafes and an abundance of accommodation options. Palm Cove has been a tourist hot spot for quite a few years, whereas Trinity Beach is more of an up and coming area to stay. They each have their own vibe so it really comes down to personal preference.
Is Trinity Beach Cairns nice?
Trinity Beach is just as beautiful as the other northern beaches that line the Cairns Coral Coast but with a more down-to earth and laid back casual atmosphere amongst classy surrounds. Trinity Beach is a family friendly beach and the kids will love the sandy beach and shady trees with year round safe swimming.
Is it better to stay in Palm Cove or Cairns?
Summary. Palm Cove is perfect for the lazy kind of holiday where falling out of bed and onto the beach is a given, with gorgeous modern restaurants & cafes to choose from. Cairns is the perfect holiday for backpackers or anyone on a tight budget.
Is Palm Cove worth visiting?
Palm Cove is very relaxing and not much to do except beach walks and the beautiful restaurants along the beach. If you like to do a bit of fishing they have a very big jetty, always full of fishermen . My husband enjoys that a lot. Whereas Port Douglas although a small town is very much livelier and more touristy.
Can you swim at Trinity Beach?
The beach is very safe for swimming and like all Aussie beaches has lifeguards on duty and, in our tropical summer from November to May, a stinger-proof enclosure for protected swimming. The beach is a calm oasis with only non-motorised water sports permitted.
Can you swim in Trinity Beach?
The beach is very safe for swimming and like all Aussie beaches has lifeguards on duty and, in our tropical summer from November to May, a stinger-proof enclosure for protected swimming.
Is Trinity Beach worth visiting?
Trinity Beach is definitely recommended for families / couples who want to enjoy the best of North Cairns Beaches but want to avoid the tourist crowd.
Should I go to Palm Cove or Port Douglas?
If you want to stay somewhere romantic, choose Palm Cove. If you want to self cater, consider Trinity Beach. If you want to stay in a big friendly beach town Port Douglas is a good pick. If you are want to be close to nature and rainforests choose Port Douglas.
Can you swim at Palm Cove?
Swimming at Palm Cove is great at all times of the year, but just as a precaution you are better of to restrict your swimming to inside the swimming enclosures during the summer period. At all times of the year it is advisable to swim between the Surf Life Saving rescue flags, coloured yellow and red.
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Is there crocodiles at Trinity Beach?
There are crocs in the far north and yes one was spotted at trinity beach but to put things in to perspective you have got more chance of being hit on the head from a falling coconut than you have of even seeing a croc. Trinity is the best swimming beach in Cairns and the most beautiful too.