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Cairns City Sights & Dinner Cruise
Highlights
- Explore St Monica's Cathedral to witness the world's largest stained glass display, revealing the story of creation.
- Uncover Cairns' vibrant history at the Cairns Museum, guided by stories and photographs of the region's colourful past.
- Wander through the Cairns Botanic Gardens, home to stunning tropical plants and a unique Aboriginal Plant Use section.
- Savour a three-course buffet dinner aboard the Spirit of Cairns while gliding across the serene Trinity Inlet waters.
Experience the essence of Cairns on a guided afternoon tour that blends history, culture, tropical landscapes and coastal charm, finishing with a magical evening on the water. This small-group journey showcases the highlights of Australia’s famous northern city, from iconic landmarks to rainforest surrounds.
Begin at St Monica’s Cathedral, where stained glass windows depict the story of creation with the largest themed display of its kind in the world. Continue to the Cairns Museum, where a dedicated guide shares fascinating stories, collections and photographs that reveal the region’s colourful past. At the Cairns Botanic Gardens, explore one of Australia’s best exhibitions of tropical plants, including the Conservatory and Aboriginal Plant Use section, before enjoying a delicious Devonshire tea in leafy Edge Hill.
Your journey then takes in sweeping views of Cairns and the Coral Sea before pausing at a scenic vantage point to admire the surrounding rainforest landscape. The final stop on land is Palm Cove, a palm-fringed village where you can stroll the jetty or relax on the sand.
As evening falls, step aboard the Spirit of Cairns Dinner Cruise. Sip drinks and savour canapés on deck, then enjoy a three-course buffet dinner while gliding across tranquil Trinity Inlet.
Itinerary highlights
St Monica's 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.
Palm Cove
Palm Cove is a tranquil and sophisticated coastal village renowned for its idyllic, palm-fringed beach and serene, relaxed atmosphere.
Dinner Cruise on Trinity Inlet
The Spirit of Cairns dinner cruise offers a unique and elegant dining experience on the waters of Trinity Inlet. Guests can enjoy a delicious buffet dinner featuring local produce while taking in the stunning views of the Cairns cityscape and surrounding mountains as the sun sets.
Tour details
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Available from 8 September 2025 to 31 March 2026
Features
Service facilities
This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
Operation information
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!
Activities
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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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