Cairns River Cruise & City Sights Tour

Highlights

Duration: 7 hours 10.30am - 6.00pm

Location: Cairns, QLD

Discover the beautiful tropical city of Cairns on the Cairns' River Cruise and City Sightseeing tour.

Two of Cairns' small owner-operators have combined their tours to showcase our beautiful river system and city.

Duration 10.30 am - 6.00 pm Monday to Saturday

Please note - Wheelie Walkers, wheelchairs and mobility scooters are not permitted as our vehicle is not equipped with a luggage area

Inclusions:

• two tours in one
• for more details check the itinerary

Itinerary:

Make your way to the Cairns Marina, 1 Spence St Cairns and board the Cairns River Cruise at Berth A1 on "A" Finger at 9.30 am - (Return Hotel transfer included)

Cairns River Cruise 10.45 am - 12.00 noon

• 1 1/4 hr guided calm-water cruise explores the stunning sights of the Trinity Inlet and waterfront of Cairns. The extensive and stunning Inlet is mountain-mangrove-lined and is a sanctuary for many types of wildlife. The tour meanders through pristine creeks (the home of saltwater crocodiles) and takes in some of the quirky sites of the backwaters of Cairns. The Cairns River Cruises vessel is spacious and carries a maximum of 18 guests - so the tour is bespoke and personal, and everyone has access to the fantastic views of Cairns.

Make your way to Dundees on the Waterfront

• Lunch at Dundee's on the Waterfront at 12 noon
• Relax and take in the waterfront views at Dundee's Restaurant, a short 2 minute walk from where your river cruise ends, before joining Cairns Discovery Tours City Sights afternoon Tour.

View Dundees on the Waterfront Lunch Menu

Cairns City Sights & Highlights 1.00 pm - 6.00 pm

Please make your way for 1.00 pm to the entrance of the Cairns Marina - out the front of the Reef Fleet Terminal where you will be collected by Cairns Discovery Tours to continue your afternoon city sights tour

Discover our vibrant city's history. & learn about the rich cultural heritage unique to Cairns and the Far North.

• St. Monica’s Cathedral - Step inside one of Australia's most breathtaking cathedrals, featuring the World's largest themed stained glass windows.
• Cairns Museum - visit the Cairns Museum. join our exclusive tour of the School of Arts building in the city's heart to see yesteryear's highlights.
• Afternoon Tea A true local delight of warm, fresh-from-the-oven scones with strawberry jam and cream and your choice of Tea, Coffee
• Cairns Botanic Gardens - Enjoy a professional guided walk through the lush Flecker Botanic Gardens, renowned for having one of the best exhibitions in Australia's tropical plants. Meander through the butterfly-lined pathways under the green canopy as your guide explains the various plants and wildlife you see along the way.
• Cairns Lookout - Take in the panoramic views of the city and the Coral Sea
• Lower Barron Falls - Enjoy a walk at the lower section of the Barron Gorge National Park, Surprise Creek Falls. (Presently closed due to Cyclone Jasper 2023)
• Palm CoveTake a stroll along the jetty or on the sand on this picture-perfect beach, fringed with coconut trees. Nestled behind the beach is the quiet seaside suburb of Palm Cove, with its’ magnificent paperbark trees.
• Your day of discovery ends, returning to your chosen Cairns CBD accommodation at approx. 6.00 pm. Northern Beaches 5.30 pm