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Palm Cove is the ideal location for your next golfing holiday. Offering the best of world class golf courses nearby and iconic natural wonders, it caters for both the avid golfer and discerning traveller. Villa Beach Palm Cove is tropical beachfront luxury accommodation and allows for exclusive use of the entire property for up to 28 guests, making for a successful and stress-free golfing holiday.

With wonderfully appointed 2 and 3 bedroom villas, each spacious suite features contemporary furnishings, 2 bathrooms, 2 separate living areas, fully equipped laundry, full size gourmet kitchen and large terrace or balcony area complete with BBQ and outdoor furniture making for a completely relaxing time away with the added convenience of an elevator and being able to prepare meals and enjoy them overlooking the ocean or rainforest.

Welcome drinks, meetings or functions can take place by the property’s tropical lagoon style pool and with exclusive use of Villa Beach, there is no concern for disturbing other guests therefore enabling a more private and relaxed get together. Fury’s Pizza is a mobile food truck run by the property’s manager, whereby mouth-watering pizzas can be made fresh onsite being the perfect accompaniment to your function or a comforting welcomed meal after a day on the course, with other Italian inspired catering items also available. Nearby Palm Cove Village, either a lovely short, flat walk along the picturesque esplanade or quick uber drive away, is teeming with fantastic dining options from great coffee at Chill Café to a fantastic regionally inspired menu at Nu Nu Restaurant. For group dinners, Vivo Palm Cove is an excellent option for its open plan indoor and alfresco seating and superb modern menu in a sensational beachfront setting overlooking the Coral Sea.

               

Located just minutes from the centre of Cairns is the modern 18 Hole Championship Golf Course at Cairns Golf Club. It is the oldest golf course in Cairns, established in 1923, offering a very scenic game surrounded by lush tropical greenery and spectacular mountain backdrops. Half Moon Bay Golf Club boasts a challenging 18 Hole course catering for all abilities, from novice to seasoned professional and is well known for being the most welcoming course in Cairns. Enjoy a friendly drink with the locals at The Club, overlooking the Half Moon Bay Marina and Coral Sea or the rainforest clad mountain range behind, to top off an already enjoyable golfing day! The Sheraton Mirage Country Club in Port Douglas is a superb championship course situated by Four Mile Beach and part of the Mirage Resort. It is rated as one of the world’s leading courses and has been played by top professionals including Greg Norman and Jack Niklaus. Championship standard Palmer Sea Reef, also located in Port Douglas, is ranked in Australia’s top 100 courses and offers 3 different teeing grounds to allow golfers of all abilities to enjoy or test their game and is the only tropical links style golf course in the country.

For the non-golfers or golf-free days, there is so much to see and do. With all touring and activities picking up from Palm Cove it makes it easy to explore the World Heritage-Listed Great Barrier Reef in a relaxing glass bottom boat, enjoy a Daintree River Cruise in the World Heritage-Listed Daintree Rainforest or experience the majestic Kuranda Rainforest via the Skyrail. Or wind through the Barron Gorge on the world famous Kuranda Scenic Railway plus a must-do famous Kuranda Markets stop. Palm Cove is also known as the ‘spa capital of Queensland’ with a large and exclusive selection of spas and retreats offering the latest treatments and therapies, just ideal to soothe the muscles after golf or even a shopping outing perhaps! Visiting popular Cairns and Port Douglas is also simple with Palm Cove being perfectly nestled in the middle.

Villa Beach Palm Cove is the perfect mix of golf and pleasure, whether you are an avid golfer, a golfing beginner or just along for the holiday. It offers several highly ranked golf courses, world renowned natural wonders, excellent dining and shopping and a truly unwinding atmosphere that you won’t want to leave.

Ask us about tailor making a golfing tour for your club or a group of friends and have the whole property to yourselves. Or perhaps you’d just like a couple of rounds to make your tropical holiday perfect. Whatever suits you, we can assist.

For more information or to book contact Villa Beach Palm Cove on +61(8) 8311 1196 or reservations@villabeachpalmcove.com

Looking for the ultimate relaxing getaway with friends? How about in a tropical location home to Australia’s best and most day spas, vibrant markets, boutiques, adventure and superb outdoor dining along the beach? Palm Cove, in Tropical North Queensland, is your answer and Villa Beach Palm Cove is your luxurious villa that provides a home away from home.

Each 1, 2 or 3 bedroom suite is meticulously appointed, luxuriously spacious and comes with everything you could need for a seamless getaway with friends including, full size gourmet kitchen, 2 separate sitting areas, in-suite laundry, 2 modern bathrooms (in 2 or 3 bedroom villas) and light, contemporary bedrooms with crisp white linens and tropical ceiling fans throughout. A selection of hundreds of movies and TV shows plus Netflix and free WiFi is also a feature, plus ducted air conditioning throughout and a lagoon style pool will keep you cool and refreshed. Depending on the size of your group, Villa Beach can accommodate up to 28 people for sole occupancy dedicated to your private party.

 

Relax on your private terrace or balcony complete with BBQ, outdoor table and chairs and amazing beachfront views. Bike hire (and helmets) is also included for a great picturesque ride along the esplanade, as is kayak, beach umbrella and lounge, esky hire and more for an exceptional added bonus.

Head out for a morning walk along the beach and boardwalk through the rainforest to Chill Cafe Palm Cove for great coffee, food or afternoon sundowners overlooking the water. Port Douglas is only 30 minutes away by car and fantastic for more boutique shopping and a laid-back leisurely lunch. Try Salsas Bar & Grill for a relaxed Queensland vibe, fresh, eclectic menu and extensive wine list. Nu Nu Restaurant, in Palm Cove, is fabulous for dinner. Offering a 4 or 7 course tasting menu with matching wines, shared plates or al la carte of their vibrant North Queensland inspired dishes served on pottery made by local artists and stunning views over the Coral Sea with the most picturesque palm tree lined vista in front. Be sure to arrive early to take in the scenery before sunset then enjoy absolute beachfront alfresco dining under the stars with festoon lighting or indoor dining in the spacious airy restaurant. Such a special way to celebrate great friendships or important occasions. Make sure to book ahead as you will not not want to miss Nu Nu.

Spend a day experiencing the world’s oldest tropical rainforest on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway (just outside of nearby Cairns) to gain a truly unique perspective, metres above the jungle canopy, of Australia’s Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. Followed by a visit to the Kuranda Village to explore their famous markets, wander around the galleries and stop for lunch at one of the many cafes on offer. Visit the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, the largest butterfly light aviary and exhibit in the southern hemisphere, before taking the rainforest train back down to the valley in the afternoon. Another fantastic day out is a drive to Daintree with a stop at Myall Beach (just before Cape Tribulation) along the way to discover this stunning and picturesque spot – ideal for a beach walk. While you are here a Daintree River Cruise is a must. An iconic experience through one of the most densely populated mangrove estuaries in the world, teeming with a vast range of wildlife, birds and crocodiles. Not forgetting the World Heritage-Listed Great Barrier Reef is on your doorstep with a myriad of options to explore this natural wonder from glass-bottomed boat tours, snorkelling, scuba diving (both with beginner options) or a scenic helicopter flight, all with a side of ‘pinch-me experience’. Perhaps a day (or three!) of pampering sounds good from one of the many exclusive and luxury day spas, all nearby, offering the ultimate in health and wellness with rejuvenating treatments and therapies.

Markets, markets, markets! They are a Tropical North Queensland institution full of incredible local food and produce, Aboriginal artefacts, original handmade crafts and unique entertainment. Try the Kuranda Markets open every day, the Port Douglas Markets are held each Sunday in Market Park, the Palm Cove Markets are on the first Sunday of every month (except September), The Mossman Markets are held every Saturday morning under the shade of towering raintrees, Cairns is home to Cairns Esplanade Markets, Cairns Night Markets and Rusty’s Markets, with many more markets in the region that simply must be a part of your time here.

Time with friends is precious, why not celebrate it in affordable, boutique luxury, in an ideal tropical location year-round and somewhere you can relax, explore and have fun, all together.

Paradise awaits…….

For more information or to book contact Villa Beach Palm Cove on +61(8) 8311 1196 or reservations@villabeachpalmcove.com

Villa Beach Palm Cove is the perfect choice for a relaxing, enjoyable and affordable holiday for your whole family. It is absolute beachfront luxury in the heart of Palm Cove, only 30 minutes by road from Cairns. It is the safe yet laid-back holiday you need and the recharging holiday you will love.

All beautifully appointed, the 2 or 3 bedroom spacious villas (with the option to also convert to 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom) boast both an ocean view and rainforest view, with contemporary furnishings, full size kitchen, 2 sitting areas, 2 bathrooms, a laundry, ducted air-conditioning and large balconies equipped with a BBQ to sit outside and enjoy meals, read a book, enjoy a coffee and take in the tropical feel that surrounds you. You can even have the entire sanctuary to yourself, accommodating up to 24 people to include grandparents, friends or extended family.

As an Australian owned family business, it gets even better, as those all-important family holiday needs are met and exceeded. Included in your stay is free bike and scooter hire (including helmets) so the whole family can enjoy a lovely ride along the esplanade, which is flat and grassed with welcomed wide paths and playgrounds to stop at along the way. Also included is kayak, pool and beach equipment, beach chairs, sunshades, mini eskys hire and much more to enjoy at the picture-perfect golden sand beach and azure ocean right on the doorstep or the property’s own tropical swimming pool and spa.

Local dining and shopping are only a short walk away, with around 40 restaurants and cafes to choose from, with many also offering convenient meal delivery for minimal contact or just those days you just don’t want to move. Like everything else, driving is easy here too with the supermarket five minutes away, attractions easy to find and ample parking, including free off-site parking at the property.

For families with younger children, there is so much to see and do including exploring spectacular Fitzroy Island, or a Great Barrier Reef experience in a glass bottom boat with snorkelling option (including beginners) on Green Island or nearby Cairns Aquarium for an interactive marine adventure and rainforest animal discovery. While in Cairns, visit the Esplanade Swimming Lagoon – a man made, large saltwater swimming sanctuary (patrolled by lifeguards) surrounded by a lush grassed area perfect for lunch or early dinner with ample public barbecues, picnic tables and handy public toilets.  Hartley’s Crocodile Farm is also a winner where you can hand feed the kangaroos, cuddle a koala and even pat a baby crocodile (and see lots of big crocs too!). See the world’s oldest living culture brought to life at Tjapukai Indigenous Cultural Centre through traditional dance, art and interactive demonstrations. This is great for the whole family as the shows are really engaging and will even keep the toddlers entertained! You can also enjoy painting your own boomerang and try basket weaving alongside Indigenous artists, making for a worthwhile souvenir and memorable keepsake.

  

While on holiday you want meals times to also be as relaxing as possible and continue that calm state of mind you are in. Trinity Beach Tavern has a great indoor kids play area and overlooks the beach (win, win), plus there’s another playground just outside as you can never have too many playgrounds to try out! Palm Cove Tavern is another good option for meals with a convenient play area. Nu Nu Restaurant, Palm Cove, is right on the beach offering superb dining complete with a grassy area and picturesque palm trees out the front – excellent for young children to play and run around while waiting for food. Williams Esplanade, only a 20 minute walk from Villa Beach Palm Cove, has a fantastic selection of casual dining options, Coral Sea views, a playground and space for children to run, as they love to do, in addition to wide flat paths for easy access with prams, scooters and so on, making for a beautiful tropical dining experience.

                  

For those keeping up with the latest travel trends, ‘Gramping’ is embraced here too. This concept is all about children holidaying just with their grandparents to have that all important bonding time and enjoyment of a holiday together or even celebration of a milestone or achievement. Everyone taking something different away, be it a surge of young energy for the grandparents, a strengthening in relationship or unforgettable memories to cherish always. Villa Beach Palm Cove is a seamless option for young and old with spacious villas all accessible by elevator, no crowds, easy activities and fun games included to hire and a peaceful atmosphere with temperate weather year-round.

  

Villa Beach Palm Cove is your relaxing, exciting, tranquil and, most importantly, fun family getaway that offers peace of mind, amazing value for money and accounts for everyone’s needs. It provides a chance to reconnect, to leave the schedule at home and a secure haven to enjoy a memorable family holiday that will stay with you forever.

For more information or to book contact Villa Beach Palm Cove on +61(8) 8311 1196 or reservations@villabeachpalmcove.com

Stunning beachfront villas, privacy and safety, pristine beach on the doorstep lined with gently swaying palm trees and in a location known as the ‘Spa Capital of Queensland’, Villa Beach Palm Cove is just what the doctor ordered.

Relax and unwind as soon as you arrive in your beautifully appointed villa, with hints of the South Pacific, complete with crisp king size bed, an ocean view and rain forest view from the abundant windows or large balcony, the latter perfect for a lazy any day platter and drinks or all important morning coffee as you absorb the serenity and picture perfect views surrounding you.

All spacious suites also boast a bath for that relaxing soak with a selection of luxury organic toiletries, full size gourmet kitchen, convenient in-room laundry, two separate sitting areas to relax, terrace BBQ, air-conditioning and tropical ceiling fans. In addition to incredible value for money, exceptional service and amenities, lagoon style pool and spa in a lush tropical garden setting, DVD and book library, secure lobby and lift access and, if you feel the need for technology, in-room Netflix and unlimited WiFi.

Take a leisurely stroll into Palm Cove village to be spoiled for choice by pampering spa treatments, casual and upmarket dining and boutique shopping. Vivo Palm Cove is an excellent spot for breakfast, dinner or leisurely lunch and brunch with a superb Nasi Goreng!  Head to nearby Trinity Beach Tavern for dinner overlooking the beach with great weekly meal specials and locally caught barramundi.

Hemingway’s Brewery at Port Douglas Marina, only 40 minutes away by car, offer an outstanding local craft beer selection and a terrific beer tasting paddle in a spectacular setting. Or 30 minutes south of Palm Cove is Cairns where you can enjoy a beautiful sunset dinner cruise on the Spirit of Cairns catamaran starting with a pre-dinner drink before a leisurely cruise across the waterfront precinct as you enjoy a buffet dinner of the region’s best produce.

Being perfectly nestled between Cairns and Port Douglas means you have a myriad of touring opportunities available and every attraction of the region, easily reachable with many tour companies including accommodation pick-ups, and driving also being a comfortable option. Cairns Esplanade Lagoon is free to visit and ideal for a refreshing dip in the patrolled lagoon or picnic lunch on the landscaped parklands and extends a great Active Living Program consisting of various free fitness classes, including free Aqua Aerobics classes at dusk, for all levels of fitness. The Reef Hotel and Casino is also here for live local and world class music performances, award winning food and is one of the state’s best gaming venues.

Mossman Gorge is a fantastic day out as you experience the wonders of the Daintree Rainforest National Park along several self-guided rainforest discovery walks, varying in length from 700 metres to 2.5 kilometres or you can join a guided tour for more in depth knowledge. Of course a World Heritage-Listed Daintree Rainforest visit should be on your list, an easy drive from Palm Cove, to experience a must-do Daintree River cruise to see the wildlife up close, bird watch and spot crocodiles as you pass through the densely populated mangroves and unbelievable scenery.

While you are here visit the Daintree Ice Cream Company for possibly the most unique and picturesque ice cream stop you’ll have and then work it off with a leisurely beach walk along the Kulki Boardwalk to the Cape Tribulation Lookout for absolutely breathtaking views!

When strolling along the beach at night, watching the silhouette of the palm trees and listening to the gentle lapping of the South Pacific Coral Sea on the sand, you’ll thank yourself for choosing Villa Beach Palm Cove for an impeccable and seamless couples holiday.

For more information or to book contact Villa Beach Palm Cove on +61(8) 8311 1196 or reservations@villabeachpalmcove.com