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Cairns City Sights and Surrounds Tour: Small-group Historic Exploration with Local Guide
4.9
185 Ratings
Palm Cove
Discover the historical background of Cairns by touring the city, harbor, beaches, and renowned landmarks in a small group during the afternoon. Encounter unique vistas unavailable on other tours, guided by a local expert.
Discover the historical background of Cairns by touring the city, harbor, beaches, and renowned landmarks in a small group during the afternoon. Encounter unique vistas unavailable on other tours, guided by a local expert.
Duration:
5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Cairns Region - Your small-group tour of Cairns and its environs starts in the afternoon with a drive by air-conditioned minivan through the city center and to the waterfront, where you’ll explore the wharves and harbour with your experienced guide
- Cairns Museum - Guided tour of Cairns Museum with complimentary re-entry throughout your stay…
- Cairns Region - Your small-group tour of Cairns and its environs starts in the afternoon with a drive by air-conditioned minivan through the city center and to the waterfront, where you’ll explore the wharves and harbour with your experienced guide
- Cairns Museum - Guided tour of Cairns Museum with complimentary re-entry throughout your stay in Cairns
- NOA Eat Drink Share - Delicious Devonshire Afternoon tea including tea and coffee
- Cairns Botanical Gardens - Learn about Cairns’ tropical environment on a guided walk through Flecker Botanical Gardens
- Lake Morris Road - Have your camera at the ready as we visit a spectacular lookout with views over the city of Cairns and the Coral Sea
- Barron Gorge National Park - See the city from a hillside lookout that boasts fabulous photo opportunities; and take a walk past the ravines, rugged mountains and Surprise Creek Waterfall at the Lower Barron Gorge National Park.
- Palm Cove Beach - Last stop is by the water with a walk along Palm Cove Jetty or the beach. Simply stunning
What's Included
- Local guide
- Afternoon tea
- Cairns CBD Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Local guide
- Afternoon tea
- Cairns CBD Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Additional $20 per adult & $10 per child for Palm Cove & Northern Beaches hotel pick ups
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Additional $20 per adult & $10 per child for Palm Cove & Northern Beaches hotel pick ups
Additional Information
- Motor scooters not permitted
- No Wheelie Walkers permitted
- Motor scooters not permitted
- No Wheelie Walkers permitted
Location
Palm Cove
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(185 Ratings)
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Susan_s
Oct 3, 2024
Learned a lot - Chris was terrific. He's very knowledgeable about the botanical garden sugar production and general Cairns history. I am not usually interested in churches, but St. Monica's was not at all what I expected. A surprise delight!
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Annecf4120uv
Sep 15, 2024
Great Tour and Reasonable Priced - Was an excellent tour and the driver Chris was amazing and did great commentary through out the tour. St Monica’s church was fantastic the stained glass windows and the story about them was wonderful. All was spectacular but the afternoon tea scones were to die for. I strongly would put it on your list to do.
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U1663hrdavidb
Sep 8, 2024
Great Tour - Great tour, with a very informative driver/ tour guide.
Gives you a good insight into Cairns and the surrounding areas.
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Jane_p
Aug 29, 2024
Great afternoon touring Cairns city - Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and went out of his way to make the trip a great experience. Lovely afternoon tea at Ozmosis Cafe. Definitely recommend it!
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Markti8187wo
Aug 27, 2024
Great tour - A splendid half day tour. Our driver and host was Chris who did an excellent job in both commentating and providing background context. He was clear and comprehensive and made the tour really informative. Highlights included St Monica's cathedral, the Flecker gardens and the Cairns museum.
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Explore67499028158
Aug 17, 2024
A Great Afternoon in Cairns - Chris is a great host and driver. My wife and I most enjoyed our afternoon on the tour with his informative commentary. We were well-pleased with our decision to do the tour.
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O7735qeisabellam
Aug 13, 2024
An overwhelming experience - I went on the bus tour last week and thoroughly enjoyed it! The bus was full, and everyone was very pleased with the experience, sitting at the table eating a yummy scone and sipping a hot/cold beverage. Chris, the tour guide, was detailed in his explanations and very convivial. I loved every minute of it, but the biggest highlight for me would have to be the Botanic Gardens. I highly recommend the tour and hope to come back with my children.
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Kimberly_h
Jul 12, 2024
An afternoon well spent - Chris is great. So much information. So many sites. This was an afternoon worth the time. I was able to locate other places I will visit before leaving the area. My favorites were the cathedral story of creation, afternoon tea, botanical gardens and the wallabies. Thanks for a great tour Chris 😀 Highly recommend!
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Heather
Jul 5, 2024
Cairns tour. - We were picked up at our accommodation at the specified time, by Chris, our tour guide. The mini bus was comfortable and we were informed that seat belts were required to be worn. We first visited St Monica’s Cathedral, with the most beautiful stained glass windows. Second stop was the Cairns museum for a short overview of the history of the city from a lovely guide- well worth going back to. Afternoon tea was followed by a visit to the botanical gardens, where Chris gave us a great tour of the beautiful tropical plants in the garden- he was extremely knowledgeable about the plants. A visit to a lookout was followed by a drive to Palm Cove, where we could walk on the jetty. Then back to Cairns to be dropped at our hotel. An enjoyable tour and Chris was a great guide. Highly recommended.
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Mie_b
Aug 15, 2024
Good trip - Interesting tour - getting to know the history of Cairns. The guide was very knowledgeable and in particular the trip to the botanical garden was really good.
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