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The North Star

Hotel in Palm Cove

HotelQuiet surroundings (no bars or transit within 250 m)

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About

Set in Palm Cove, The North Star is a hotel. It sits close to Back shot beach and Palm Cove Jetty Lookout, about 9.1 km from Kuranda, about 0.7 km from Back shot beach. The area has 13 places to eat within a short walk. The most comfortable time to visit Palm Cove is generally September to November.

Best for

Quiet stay

no bars or nightlife within 250 m · no transit stop within 150 m · airport more than 5 km away

Location

What's nearby

  • Back shot beach0.7 km
  • Palm Cove Jetty Lookout1.0 km
  • Palm Tree Tunnel1.3 km
  • Palm Cove1.9 km
  • Ellis Beach2.9 km
  • Haycock Island3.5 km

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Within a short walk

🍽️ 13 places to eat

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Cairns Airport (CNS) 17.9 km → all hotels near CNS
Nearest station
Kuranda9.1 km
Nearest beach
Back shot beach0.7 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 23.2 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving
Drives on the left
Currency
AUD
Power
Type I plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

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