July school holidays at Palm Beach: the family fallback plan
The Queensland winter school holidays run from 27 June to 12 July in 2026, and from Princess Palm you have a five-part family plan that works whatever the July weather does: the beachfront parklands, a calm creek swim, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, an indoor games day...
A Currumbin Valley day from Palm Beach: the multi-stop plan
Currumbin Valley is the easiest green escape from the coast, about a 20 to 30 minute drive inland from Princess Palm. This plan runs the day in order: a morning rainforest walk, an unhurried valley lunch, a farm-gate afternoon, and a scenic drive home. It is built for...
What guests say about Princess Palm and the quiet end of the Coast
Princess Palm holds a guest rating of 8.3 out of 10 across 380 verified reviews, and the same themes come up again and again. Here are the five things guests rate most about a stay with us, from the absolute beachfront position to the quiet southern end of the Gold...
Autumn at Palm Beach: the locals’ favourite month
Autumn is the stretch locals quietly rate the highest at Palm Beach. From Princess Palm, April brings warm days in the mid-20s, an ocean still near 23 degrees, thinner crowds once the summer rush fades, and some of the calmest swimming of the year. Here is what...
Saturday mornings at the farmers markets: the Palm Beach ritual
Saturday mornings on the southern Gold Coast belong to the markets. From Princess Palm, four weekend markets sit within about 20 minutes: the Palm Beach Farmers' Market, Burleigh Market, Currumbin Valley Harvest, and come evening, Miami Marketta. Here is how we turn a...
Rain at Palm Beach: the indoor list from Princess Palm
A rainy day at Palm Beach does not mean a lost day. From Princess Palm, five indoor and undercover options sit within about a 25 minute drive: The Pines Elanora, Pacific Fair, Timezone Coolangatta, HOTA Gallery and Miami Marketta. Here is how we line them up for...
Things to Do in Palm Beach This Summer: Top Picks 2026
Planning a summer break shouldn’t be harder than it has to be. You’re after easy days, unforgettable nights, and maybe a cheeky cocktail between acts. With so many things to do in Palm Beach, it can be hard to pick what’s worth your time. That’s why this list exists....
