Cairns Aquarium and small group City Sightseeing Tour

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About the Activity

Visit the Cairns Aquarium independently and at your leisure to meet 16,000 animals from Tropical North Queensland’s two world heritage listed areas - the Wet Tropics Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. Includes 30 minute Tour of the Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre, a not-for-profit, volunteer-run, charitable entity caring for rescued sea turtles. Learn about the dangers that sea turtles face, like ingesting plastics, boat strikes and habitat loss. Complete your experience with lunch at Dundee’s Restaurant with a stunning sea life backdrop. (NOT INCLUDED) You will be collected from the Cairns Aquarium by Cairns Discovery Tours for your afternoon city sights and surrounds guided tour. Enjoy Devonshire afternoon tea before visiting the Cairns Flecker Botanical Gardens, Lower Barron Gorge National Park, beautiful Palm Cove beach and more

8 hours

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Mobile ticket

Availability and Prices

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Travel Date

Travelers

Adult : 1

Inclusions & Exclusions

Hotel drop off at the completion of city sights tour

Turtle Rehabilitation tour, where you will be taken to meet the sea turtles in our care.

All Fees and Taxes

Transportation amenities : In-vehicle air conditioning. Air-conditioned vehicle

Entrance to Cairns Aquarium

Food and drink : Snacks. Devonshire afternoon tea with tea or coffee

Transfers to the Cairns Aquarium, make own way to 5 Florence St Cairns for 10am

Food and drink : Lunch. Lunch

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Maximum 20 travellers in this tour.

Locations in the itinerary

Cairns Aquarium

5 Florence Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870Make your way to the Cairns Aquarium for 9.30am - and at your leisure meet 16,000 animals from Tropical North Queensland’s two world heritage listed areas - the Wet Tropics Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. Your visit includes a 30 minute guided tour of our Turtle Rehabilitation Centre at 11.30am. Learn about the dangers that sea turtles face, like ingesting plastics, boat strikes and habitat loss.3 hours • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location

Cairns Museum

Cnr Lake and Shields St, 93/105 Lake St, Cairns School of Arts Building, Cairns, Australia, 4870A dedicated guide will take you on an exclusive tour to discover the story of Cairns through tales, collections and photographs. (Free wifi and complimentary re-entry for 3 days). 20 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location

St Monica's Cathedral

181 Abbott Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870This Heritage Listed cathedral, dedicated as a memorial to the Battle of the Coral Sea, houses 24 amazing stained-glass windows, depicting the story of creation. They are reputably the largest themed stained-glass windows in the world.20 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location

Cairns Botanical Gardens

1 Collins Ave, , Australia, 4870Cairns Botanic Gardens. Renown as one of the best exhibitions of tropical plants in Australia, your guided tour will showcase key areas of the gardens, including the Conservatory and the Aboriginal Plant Use section.30 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location

Barron Gorge National Park

Wrights Lookout Rd, , AustraliaVisit the Lower Barron Gorge National Park and Surprise Creek Falls.20 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location

Palm Cove Beach

111 Williams Esplanade, , Palm Cove, Australia, 4879Take 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.30 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location

Meeting and Pickup

Starting point

Please make your own way to the Cairns Aquarium. Opens at 9.30am. Your guide will collect you from the entrance of the Cairns Aquarium at 12:45pm to commence the afternoon Cairns City Sights Tour. At the completion of the tour you will be taken to your accommodation in Cairns or Northern Beaches.View Location

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Pickup details

Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point

Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.

Additional Information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelie Walkers and wheelchairs not permitted

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

English

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Australia/Brisbane time to receive 100% refund.

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Operated by Cairns Discovery ToursCreated on 14 May 2019Created on 27 Jun 2025

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