Here at Pacific Watersports, we are delighted to offer you a brand new kayak tour– a sunrise kayak tour in palm cove. On this tour, we kayak over to Double Island under the light of the rising sun. There is no better way to start the day!
Our sunrise kayak tour in Palm Cove will leave Palm Cove beach between 5.30am and 6.30am. (Depending on the time of year- in the winter the sun rises around 7 am, in the summer nearer 5.30am)
Palm Cove sunrise
From Palm Cove Beach to Double Island
We start the tour at the very south end of the palm cove esplanade, just in front of the Pacific Watersports trailer. Here we get everybody set up for the tour. We provide stinger suits and life jackets and make sure everyone has adequate sun protection for the tour. We run through an introduction to kayaking on the beach, before setting off with the rising sun.
Paddling into the sunrise is such an amazing experience. Usually, Palm Cove sunrises don’t disappoint- expect beautiful orange and pink skies as you cruise over to Double Island.
Exploring the Coral Reef
After a short paddle, we arrive at the coral reef which sits to the south of Double Island. Here we explore the reef, looking at the abundance of sea life here. We often spot turtles- green turtles and Hawksbill turtles, Rays and Reef Sharks. We also explore the mangroves and tell you a little about the life that can be found in the Mangroves and the importance of Mangroves for the life of all ocean creatures.
Back to Palm Cove
Our Sunrise Kayak Tour in Palm Cove lasts for 2.5 hours. after exploring the reef and the mangroves we cruise back to Palm Cove beach, right in time for a big hearty breakfast!
Pacific Watersports – The Home of Watersports in Palm Cove
Here at Pacific Watersports, it is our honour and privilege to offer you watersports in Palm Cove. We are obsessed with getting out on the water ourselves because we know how great it makes us feel, and we want you all to experience it too! Whether you come on a kayaking tour, take a kitesurfing lesson or try paddleboarding, we will help you to have fun on the water.
Watersports in Palm Cove- What do we offer?
We offer 4 awesome watersports experiences in Palm Cove. Whether you are here on holiday or are a local looking for adventure, we’ve got you covered!
Double Island Kayak Turtle Tour
That’s right, TURTLE tour! On this Kayak tour, we head out to Double Island and look for Turtles. There are many Green Turtles and Hawksbill Turtles hanging out around the coral reef just to the south of the island. As we cruise over the reef on our kayaks, we look down through the clear blue shallow water and count the turtles as they pass underneath us. Sometimes they pop their heads up to take a breath too! This is an incredible experience for the whole family and one of our most popular watersports in Palm Cove.
Double Island is just a short paddle from our base at the South end of Palm Cove beach. After we have paddled over the reef, we go around the island, stopping on a beautiful secluded beach for drinks and snacks and a quick dip. We then enter Double Islands secret cave, before heading back to the mainland.
Perfect for those that want to be out on the water for half a day.
Island Hopping Kayak Tour
We don’t just have Double Island within arms reach of Palm Cove… We also have Haycock Island (aka Scouts Hat). Scout’s Hat is Double Island’s little brother and just sits slightly to the north of Double Island.
On our Island Hopping Tour, we do everything that you do on a Kayak Turtle Tour (above) AND we explore Scout’s hat by foot, spend time snorkelling around the islands and have a relaxing lunch over on the islands (provided).
Perfect watersports in Palm Cove for those that want to be out on the water for the whole day!
Kitesurfing Lessons
Perfect for those who want to try adrenaline fuelled watersports in Palm Cove!
Learn to fly with us! We will teach you how to become independent and confident riders here in paradise Palm Cove. We take our lessons in 2 different locations, Yorkeys Knob and Palm Cove. The Kiteboarding community in Palm Cove is awesome! If you are a local that has wanted to learn for a while, the support network available here will really help you to get comfortable with this sport quickly.
Paddleboarding Tours and Beach Lessons
Paddleboarding is the perfect activity for the whole family. Whether you come on one of our Kuranda Rainforest Paddleboarding Tours, or just take a paddleboarding lesson at the beach, you are sure to have an awesome time. It doesn’t take long before everyone gets the hang of this awesome watersport activity.
We hope to see you soon trying some watersports in Palm Cove!
Palm Cove is one of the top holiday destinations of Far North Queensland. And with its pristine palm-fringed beaches and clear waters, it’s easy to see why! In this article, we will share with you some of the best things to do in Palm Cove, whether you are a local seeking adventure, or visiting our tropical paradise.
Palm Cove sunrise
Top 6 Things To Do In Palm Cove
1) Double Island Kayak Turtle Tour
Here at Pacific Watersports, we offer an amazing tour for adults and children alike, to Double Island. Double Island is a stunning tropical island 1km off the coast of Palm Cove. It’s a 25-minute paddle on our kayaks out to Haycock Reef- an amazing area of Coral Reef which sits to the south of Double Island. Here we slow down our paddle and observe the sea life through the clear waters below. We nearly always see Green Turtles or Hawksbill Turtles (see our Turtle blog for more info about these amazing creatures!) and often see small reef sharks, rays, all sorts of colourful fish and if you are really lucky… Dolphins!!
The tour lasts for 3 and a half hours, departing Palm Cove at 7 am daily, and returning at around 10.30am.
Our Island Hopping Tour is the perfect tour for those that want to be out on the water a little longer!
This is another Kayak Tour that we offer here at Pacific Watersports and is the perfect activity for those with a sense of adventure. Lasting 6 hours, on this tour we visit Haycock Island (a.k.a. Scout’s Hat- the small island next to Double Island) and explore its beaches and surrounding reef. We do some snorkelling, turtle spotting, explore the cave on Double Island and pull up on some of Double Island’s secluded beaches for a lunch break (lunch is provided).
The Tour starts at 8 am daily, and we return to Palm Cove at around 2 pm.
Without a doubt, one of the most relaxing tours that you can do in the area. Our Rainforest Paddleboarding Tour is actually in Kuranda (about a 35-minute drive from Palm Cove into the Rainforest), but we pick everyone up in Palm Cove (or from anywhere in the Cairns Area).
On this tour, we cruise down the Upper Barron River and through the Rainforest on our Paddleboards. This really is an activity suited to the whole family- we recently had a 75-year-old do the tour and really enjoy it! Suitable for all ages, from kids to the older generations. The smooth surface of the river makes it the perfect place to try Stand Up Paddleboarding for the first time and the tour is down-stream, meaning you don’t need to work too hard to get moving!
Within this tour, we leave the main river and take a detour through a smaller river deep into the rainforest- a truly magical experience. We also stop on a sandy bank for snacks (fruit, cake and juice provided) and a swim in the river.
If you are looking for things to do in Palm Cove that the whole family will enjoy and you haven’t been into the rainforest before- this is the tour for you!
If you fancy spending the day at the beach but want activities to do in between beach naps (!) why not come and try a Paddleboarding lesson with us at Pacific Watersports? You can find us (and our trailer) at the very South end of the Palm Cove Esplanade (opposite Jack and Shanans and Portofino restaurants). It’s usually best to book in for a lesson with us as it can get busy in the peak season, but you are also welcome to drop past and say Hi and see if we have a board available for you to play around on.
30 minute or 1-hour lessons are available. The perfect lazy day activity!
5) Kitesurfing Lessons
Here in Palm Cove, we can get quite a lot of wind in the afternoons during our winter months (May-October). But this doesn’t have to mean that you need to retreat from the beach… Learn to Kitesurf instead!!
We offer Kitesurfing Lessons on Palm Cove Beach, at Yorkey’s Knob and at Double Island. The perfect activity for the adrenaline junkies in the family! The first lesson is usually on the beach, learning how to fly the kite safely and with good control. We then introduce the board and take your new kite skills onto the water! We usually recommend 2 or 3 lessons if you are really serious about learning the sport and becoming independent on the water. However, we also offer ‘taster’ lessons for those that want to see if this may be the sport for them, and group lessons if a few of your want to try Kitesurfing together.
So if you are looking for things to do in Palm cove when it’s windy, this is a great option for you!
Hartig Yoga offers amazing yoga classes, for all levels, on Palm Cove Beachfront. So if you are looking for things to do in Palm Cove in the mornings and early evenings, a beachfront yoga class may be right up your street.
Hartig Yoga’s Beach classes are held at the south end of the Palm Cove Esplanade, on the grassy beachfront area in front of Alamanda resort and NUNU restaurant. The classes are multi-level, meaning everybody of every age, shape and fitness level is welcome to come- and is sure to get something out of it. Practising yoga on a paradise beach front, under swaying palm trees is a once in a lifetime opportunity, and a must try for tourists and locals alike.
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