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Discover Cairns: Cairns River Cruise & City Sights Tour

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Explore Cairns Harbour along the picturesque Cairns Inlet, enjoy lunch on the waterfront before joining your afternoon tour of discovery exploring Australia's most tropical city.

Highlights

  • Exclusive guided tour of the Cairns Museum
  • Enjoy delicious afternoon tea and guided tour of Cairns Botanic Gardens
  • Visit one of Cairns' beach Palm Cove
  • Learn about the history and heritage of Cairns
  • 1 hour 15 minute Cairns River Cruise followed by Lunch on the waterfront

Description

Explore the tropical beauty of Cairns with a full-day guided experience that blends calm-water cruising, city highlights, rainforest scenery and coastal charm. At 10.30AM, Make your way to the Cairns Marlin Marina, A Finger to join your Cairns Calm Water River Cruise. A relaxing river cruise along Trinity Inlet, a mangrove-fringed waterway and wildlife sanctuary. Glide through pristine creeks, watch for saltwater crocodiles and take in the quirky sights of Cairns’ backwaters. With a maximum of 14 guests, the vessel ensures a personal and immersive experience with uninterrupted waterfront views. After the cruise, enjoy lunch at Dundee’s on the waterfront, with time to wander and soak up the tropical atmosphere. In the afternoon, visit St Monica’s Cathedral to admire 24 spectacular stained glass windows telling the story of creation, the largest themed display of its kind in the world. Continue to the Cairns Museum for a guided tour where fascinating stories, collections and photographs reveal the city’s history and culture. Next, explore the Cairns Botanic Gardens, renowned as one of Australia’s best tropical plant exhibitions. Discover highlights including the Conservatory and Aboriginal Plant Use section before pausing for a Devonshire tea in leafy Edge Hill. Continue with a scenic stop to enjoy sweeping rainforest and mountain views before unwinding at Palm Cove, a palm-fringed beachside village.

Includes

75 minute Cairns River Cruise Lunch on the waterfront at Dundees Restaurant Half day afternoon tour of Cairns city & highlights Afternoon tea Cairns and Palm Cove Hotel drop off

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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