Cairns City Sights and Surrounds Tour

4.8
(218 reviews)

5 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Learn about the history of Cairns’ visiting the city, port, beaches and famous landmarks on a small-group afternoon tour. Experience sights not seen on other tours with a local guide.

What's Included

Local guide
Afternoon tea
Cairns CBD Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Return transfers from all Cairns CBD hotels commence from 12.30pm - 1.00pm Tour returns 6.00pm approx

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Meeting point

Complimentary Cairns CBD hotel transfers included

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    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

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Guided tour of Cairns Museum with complimentary re-entry throughout your stay in Cairns

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Delicious Devonshire Afternoon tea including tea and coffee

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Learn about Cairns’ tropical environment on a guided walk through Flecker Botanical Gardens

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Have your camera at the ready as we visit a spectacular lookout with views over the city of Cairns and the Coral Sea

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    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. Presently closed due to Cyclone Jasper returning in December 2025

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7

    Last stop is by the water with a walk along Palm Cove Jetty or the beach. Simply stunning

    20 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Motor scooters not permitted
  • No Wheelie Walkers permitted
  • Children under the age of 4 are not permitted to travel
Supplied by Tropic Wings Cairns Tours & Charters

Tags

Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Ports of Call Tours
City Tours
Shore Excursions
Excellent Quality
Worry-Free Shore Excursion
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Rating

4.8 Based on 218 218 reviews
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