Wangetti Trail (Ellis Beach - Palm Cove)
13 Captain Cook Hwy, Ellis Beach QLD 4879, Australia
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A stunning coastal trail from Ellis Beach to Palm Cove near Cairns with a 4.3 rating across 8 reviews.
Practical details
Why it's worth checking out
The Wangetti Trail (Ellis Beach to Palm Cove section) starts on the Captain Cook Highway at Ellis Beach, among the lovely northern beaches near Cairns in Tropical North Queensland. With 8 reviews behind its 4.3 rating, it's a much-loved spot.
The appeal is a beautiful walk along a spectacular stretch of tropical coast — a trail between Ellis Beach and Palm Cove with stunning ocean views, native surrounds and lovely scenery, a genuine favourite for anyone who loves a rewarding coastal walk in the Far North. It's a lovely, free outing.
Coastal trails have changing conditions, distances and seasonal considerations, so check current details, track notes and any advisories before you set out. Bring plenty of water, sun protection, sturdy footwear and let someone know your plans.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.3 from 8 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 60
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 29
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 0
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
- Few reviews available — score reflects limited evidence.
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