Cairns Koalas & Creatures and City Sights

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Cairns Koalas & Creatures and City Sights

Cultural and Theme Tours
Food and Wine Tours
Nature and wildlife
Sightseeing Tours
4 min guests
28 max guests

Highlights

  • Discover diverse wildlife at Cairns Koalas & Creatures, enjoying up-close encounters with Australia's iconic animals.
  • Explore St. Monica's Cathedral, admiring the world's largest themed stained glass windows while soaking in local history.
  • Wander through the Cairns Botanic Gardens, encountering rare flora and indulging in a traditional Devonshire tea experience.
  • Take in panoramic views from a scenic lookout, appreciating the beauty of the Coral Sea and surrounding rainforest mountains.

Step into Cairns Koalas & Creatures to discover diverse wildlife and interactive displays showcasing Australia’s most iconic animals and ecosystems. Join a guided tour with a wildlife keeper for an up-close encounter and fascinating insights into native species, with opportunities for memorable wildlife photos.
Meet your local Cairns guide and continue exploring the city. Visit St. Monica’s Cathedral, home to the world’s largest themed stained glass windows, before delving into Cairns’ history and cultural heritage. At the Cairns Museum, enjoy an exclusive guided tour and learn captivating stories of the tropics.
Wander through the Cairns Botanic Gardens on a guided walk among rare and exotic flora, including the Conservatory and Aboriginal Plant Use section, then relax over a traditional Devonshire tea of freshly baked scones, jam and cream with tea or coffee in the charming Edge Hill.
Take in sweeping views of the city, Coral Sea and surrounding rainforest mountains from a scenic lookout before heading to Palm Cove, one of Tropical North Queensland’s most picturesque beachside villages. Stroll the jetty, dip your toes in the sand or simply soak up the tranquil atmosphere before returning to your accommodation, concluding a day filled with wildlife, history, gardens and coastal charm.

Itinerary highlights

Cairns Koalas & Creatures

Take a journey through Australia’s diverse landscapes. From the vibrant Great Barrier Reef to the tranquil mangroves, lush rainforests, sprawling woodlands, and finally, the rugged outback, learn about the importance of protecting our natural heritage.

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.

Palm Cove

Palm Cove is a tranquil and sophisticated coastal village renowned for its idyllic, palm-fringed beach and serene, relaxed atmosphere.

Tour details

  • Cultural and Theme Tours
  • Food and Wine Tours
  • Nature and wildlife
  • Sightseeing Tours
  • Full Day
  • Land – Motorised
  • Small Group Tour
  • Basic
  • Available from 5 September 2025 to 31 March 2026

Features

Service facilities

  • Non Smoking
Accessibility

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

  • Birdwatching
  • Boating
  • Walks

Tags

  • Experience is charged
  • Family
  • Nature & Wildlife

Accreditations

  • ATEC Tourism Trade Ready
  • ECO Certified (Nature Tourism) by Ecotourism Australia
  • Quality Tourism Accreditation
  • 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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