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Green Island & Cairns City Sights
Highlights
- Embark on a fast catamaran journey across the Coral Sea to explore the stunning Green Island.
- Snorkel among vibrant marine life or stroll sandy beaches, immersing yourself in a tropical paradise.
- Discover St Monica's Cathedral, featuring the world's largest themed stained glass display depicting creation.
- Wander through the Cairns Botanic Gardens, showcasing Australia's best tropical plants and Aboriginal plant use.
Begin your day with a fast catamaran journey across the Coral Sea to beautiful Green Island. Surrounded by the Great Barrier Reef, this tropical paradise offers two hours to explore at your own pace. Choose to snorkel among vibrant marine life, stroll the island’s sandy beaches, or join a glass-bottom boat tour for a glimpse of the underwater world without getting wet.
Returning to Cairns, continue with the Cairns City & Surrounds Tour for an afternoon of culture, history and scenery. Step inside St Monica’s Cathedral, home to 24 magnificent stained glass windows depicting the story of creation, the largest themed display of its kind in the world. At the Cairns Museum, a dedicated guide will share fascinating tales, collections and photographs that bring the region’s history to life.
Next, explore the Cairns Botanic Gardens, one of Australia’s best tropical plant exhibitions, including the Conservatory and Aboriginal Plant Use section. Pause for a delicious Devonshire tea before travelling through scenic surrounds with sweeping views over Cairns and the Coral Sea. Continue to a picturesque rainforest lookout before concluding at Palm Cove, a palm-fringed beachside village perfect for a stroll along the jetty or sandy shoreline.
Itinerary highlights
Green Island
Green Island offers an ideal mix of adventure and relaxation. You can explore the vibrant coral reef or simply unwind on the white-sand beaches.
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.
Tour details
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Single Available from 8 September 2025
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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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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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