Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Spend your time in port seeing the sights of Cairns’ city, waterfront and beaches on a small-group afternoon tour. You will visit attractions such as the Cairns Museum School of Arts, The world largest stained themed windows at St Monica's Cathedral, Enjoy a delightful afternoon tea at a local cafe before visiting the Cairns Botanic Gardens. Photo opportunity with a stop at Cairns Lookout, where you have an overview of Cairns and the Coal sea and see Surprise Creek falls located at the Lower Barron Gorge National Park. Before returning to your ship walk along the jetty or stroll along the palm fringed beach at stunning Palm Cove, one of Cairns beautiful northern beaches. Enjoy a personalized experience on this small-group shore excursion, limited to 20 passengers.
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Local guide
Port pickup and drop-off (city tour only)
Afternoon tea
Transport by air-conditioned 20 seat Toyota Coaster vehicle
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Yorkeys Knob Boat Club entrance additional cost of $20.00 per person payable on board.
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Pick-up and drop-off location for the CAIRNS CRUISE TERMINAL is from the Reef Hotel Casino (public entrance) Wharf St Cairns at 12.50PM which is across the road from the Cruise Ship Terminal. Please note pickup is NOT at the Cruise Liner Terminal.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE NOTE TOUR RETURNS AT 6.00PM
Pick up location for YORKEYS KNOB is the Yorkeys Knob Boat club entrance at 12 noon
additional cost of $20.00 per person payable on board. Tour returns at 5.30pm
Traveler pickup
29 Buckley St, Yorkeys Knob QLD 4878, Australia
Wharf St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
Cairns Museum, Cairns, Queensland, Australia Guided tour of the Cairns Museum 20 minutes
St Monica's Cathedral, Cairns, Queensland, Australia View the world's largest themed stained glass windows 20 minutes
Cairns Botanical Gardens, Queensland, Australia Guided Tour of the Cairns Botanical Gardens 30 minutes
Barron Gorge National Park, Queensland, Australia Visit Surprise Creek Falls 20 minutes
Palm Cove Beach, Palm Cove, Queensland, Australia Enjoy a stroll along the jetty or beach 20 minutes
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelie walkers not permitted
No cancellation fees applicable if the cruise ship does not arrive in Port due to weather and tidal conditions
Infants and Children under 4 not accommodated
Tour times are 12:50PM - 6:00PM
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Michael_B
27 Feb 2023
Our3rd cruise to Cairns. We truly got to know Carins from a different perspective. Great for people that have done the Great Barrier Reef several times.
Phyllis and Michael
Stephanie_B
30 Nov 2022
This half day tour was perfect to get get a quick view of Cairns if you have limited time. Eric our Tour Guide was very informative and prepared. Enjoyed the stop for tea and scones.
Ricardo_S
11 Jun 2021
Matt was a very enthusiastic informative man just loved his commentary and the places he took us to
Would recommend this tour to anyone . Thanks Matt for a.great day out
This tour in
Queensland
is organized by
Cairns Discovery Tours
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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