Best Parks in Palm Cove
Looking for the best parks in Palm Cove? We've gathered 12 standout spots in this corner of Cairns, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. Palm Cove has its own character, and the parks here reflect it — from neighbourhood favourites locals keep to themselves to places worth a special trip across town. Use the filters to narrow by price, rating, what's open right now and the features that matter to you, then open the map to plan your visit around what else is nearby. We re-check details regularly, so opening hours and information stay current.
Green space is part of the Cairns lifestyle — parks and gardens for picnics, playgrounds, a morning run or a lazy afternoon under a tree. Many are free and family-friendly, with barbecues and shade.
12 spots in Palm Cove
Cairns Cattana Wetlands
Conservation park featuring a boardwalk, grills, picnic tables & an array of plants & animals.
Behana Gorge Walking Track
Behana Gorge Walking Track is a park in Palm Cove, Cairns. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 163 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
Jumrum Creek Conservation Park
Jumrum Creek Conservation Park is a park in Palm Cove, Cairns. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 182 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
Pelican Park Esplanade Reserve
Pelican Park Esplanade Reserve is a park in Palm Cove, Cairns. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 153 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.
Coast Watcher Park
Coast Watcher Park is a park in Palm Cove, Cairns. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 96 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 54/100.
Buchan Point
Buchan Point is a park in Palm Cove, Cairns. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 96 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 52/100.
Williams Esplanade Reserve
Williams Esplanade Reserve is a park in Palm Cove, Cairns. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 12 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 47/100.
Backshot Beach
Backshot Beach is a park in Palm Cove, Cairns. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 16 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 46/100.
Buchans Point Beach
Buchans Point Beach is a park in Palm Cove, Cairns. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 45 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 46/100.
Crocodile Park
Crocodile Park is a park in Palm Cove, Cairns. It holds a 4.1-star Google rating from 43 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 45/100.
Tom McDonald Park
Tom McDonald Park is a park in Palm Cove, Cairns. It holds a 4.1-star Google rating from 28 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 43/100.
South Palm Cove Estuary
South Palm Cove Estuary is a park in Palm Cove, Cairns. It holds a 4.0-star Google rating from 5 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 39/100.
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Parks in Palm Cove — FAQs
What are the best parks in Palm Cove?+
The parks in Palm Cove listed here are ranked by our Spot Score — our independent editorial rating out of 100, combining reputation, popularity, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear first.
How many parks are there in Palm Cove?+
We currently feature 12 parks in Palm Cove, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
How do I get to Palm Cove in Cairns?+
Palm Cove is one of Cairns's neighbourhoods — open any venue's page for its exact location, nearby public-transport stops and a map. See our Getting Around guide for tickets and fares.