Cairns: Half-Day City Sightseeing Tour Tour Starting from Cairns
ID: GYG137093-204839
Category:
Country: Australia
Duration:
05:30 hours
Description
Discover the vibrant history of Cairns and its rich cultural heritage on this half-day sightseeing tour of the city and surrounding area with a local friendly guide.
Following pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle, start the day at the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, Marlin Marina. Admire the breathtaking cathedral of St. Monica's, which features the world's largest themed stained glass windows.
Discover the city's vibrant history and rich cultural heritage with a visit to the newly refurbished Cairns Museum. Housed in the School of Arts building, enjoy the exclusive 20-minute guided tour of the museum with a local expert.
Travel to the leafy suburb of Edge Hill for a guided walk through the Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens, renowned for having one of the best exhibitions of tropical plants in Australia. Explore the butterfly-lined pathways under the green canopy as your guide explains the various plants you see along the way.
Enjoy a delicious Devonshire Tea of homemade scones served with jam and cream and a choice of tea or coffee at a local cafe before continuing to one of Cairns scenic lookouts with panoramic views of the city and the Coral Sea. Visit the Lower Barron Gorge National Park and Surprise Creek Falls.
Continue further north to stunning Palm Cove, lined with old paperbark trees. Stroll to the end of the jetty to enjoy the stunning beach setting and natural surroundings before being returned to your hotel.
Highlights
- Discover St Monica's Cathedral showcasing the world's largest themed stained-glass windows
- Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of the Far North
- Enjoy a delicious Devonshire Tea at a local cafe before visiting a Cairns scenic lookout
- Visit Surprise Creek Falls and stunning Palm Cove Beach
- Experience a guided tour at Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants who are over 18 years old must present either QR-code proof of full vaccination, QR-code proof of a Covid-19 infection in the last 6 months, or a document confirming medical contraindications for vaccination with a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before the activity starts
• Palm Cove pickup starts at 12:00 PM
• Cairns hotel pickups start at 12:30 PM
• Please wait in the lobby 5-minutes prior to your scheduled pickup time
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
