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Cairns City Sights & Surrounds
Highlights
- Marvel at St Monica's Cathedral's stunning stained glass windows, experiencing a vibrant display of colour and light.
- Explore the Cairns Museum with a guide, uncovering captivating stories of Indigenous culture and tropical living.
- Wander through the Cairns Botanic Gardens, immersing yourself in the beauty of exotic tropical flora.
- Unwind at Palm Cove, soaking up the relaxed atmosphere and enjoying picturesque beach views.
Discover the charm, history and natural beauty of Cairns on this small-group sightseeing tour. Begin your exploration at St Monica’s Cathedral, where you’ll marvel at the world’s largest themed stained glass windows, a breathtaking display of colour and light.
Visit the Cairns Museum where a dedicated guide will share fascinating stories about tropical living, Indigenous culture, sugar cane, railways, rainforests and the reef. Continue to the Cairns Botanic Gardens for a guided walk amongst exotic and unique tropical flora. Afterwards, relax with a delicious Devonshire tea in the leafy suburb of Edge Hill, surrounded by lush greenery.
Continue your journey through Cairns’ scenic surrounds, where elevated vantage points along the drive reveal sweeping views of the city, Coral Sea and rainforest-clad mountain ranges. Pause at a picturesque location where tropical landscapes and natural beauty provide spectacular opportunities for photos and reflection.
To finish, unwind at Palm Cove, one of Tropical North Queensland’s most picturesque beaches. Stroll the jetty, dip your toes in the sand or simply soak up the relaxed atmosphere before returning to your accommodation. With its blend of history, culture, gardens, rainforest and coast, this tour showcases the very best of Cairns.
Itinerary highlights
St Monicas Cathedral
Step inside one of the most breathtaking cathedrals in all of Australia, featuring the World’s largest themed stained glass windows.
Flecker Botanical Garden's
The Cairns Botanic Gardens, officially known as the Flecker Botanic Gardens, are a world-class tropical showcase located in the suburb of Edge Hill, offering a vibrant and diverse collection of flora.
Cairns Museum
The Cairns Museum is a fascinating and intimate museum dedicated to the rich social history of Cairns and the wider Far North Queensland region.
Barron Gorge National Park
Enjoy a walk at the lower section of the Barron Gorge National Park, view Surprise Falls. Walk along the bridge where you can see ariel view of the Barron Gorge. This is a wonderful photo stop. This is also where the hydro-station release water that produces power. Keep an eye out for the birds that inhabit the gorge.
Palm Cove
Palm Cove is a tranquil and sophisticated coastal village renowned for its idyllic, palm-fringed beach and serene, relaxed atmosphere.
Tour details
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Available from 5 September 2025 to 31 March 2026
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Tropic Wings Cairns Tours and Charters
Tropic Wings is an eco-friendly tour company, leader in sustainable tourism based in Cairns, Australia offering a range of day tours and tour packages, all of which aim to showcase the natural beauty of the region and its unique wildlife. The experienced and friendly staff will take you on an unforgettable journey through the stunning scenery of Far North Queensland. From the Daintree Rainforest to the Great Barrier Reef and Kuranda, they guarantee you’ll see something new and amazing every day.
The most popular tour is the Grand Kuranda tour, which includes the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail, and visits to Kuranda Village, the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary and the award-winning Rainforestation Nature Park. All Kuranda tours include a 100% electric bus, the first of its kind operating a day tour in Australia.
Exploring all the wonders of the Tropical North – the rainforest, wildlife, beaches and the reef – Tropic Wings tours will take you through the world’s oldest rainforest, Daintree National Park, the renowned Cape Tribulation, which takes in the rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, and Mossman Gorge National Park. See the best of Port Douglas and you will also be introduced to some of the native animals at Advanced Eco Accredited Wildlife Habitat, and much more!
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Accreditations
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ATEC Tourism Trade Ready
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ECO Certified (Nature Tourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- QLD – Tourism Tropical North Qld
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