Cairns Combo: Cairns River Cruise & Small group Cairns City Sights

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Overview

What's Included

✓ Included

  • Afternoon tea
  • River Cruise includes 1 x complimentary non alcoholic drink
  • Driver/guide
  • Cairns and Northern Beaches Hotel drop-off
  • Enjoy lunch at Dundee's Restaurant on the Waterfront

✗ Not Included

  • Gratuities

Itinerary

1
Stop 1
This 75 minute 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 too. The Cairns River Cruises vessel is spacious and carries a maximum of 14 guests - so the tour is bespoke and personal and everyone has access to the fantastic views of Cairns.
2
Stop 2
Relax and take in the waterfront views at Dundee's Restaurant short 2 minute walk from where your river cruise ends before joining Cairns Discovery Tours City Sights afternoon Tour.
3
Stop 3
Step inside one of Australia's most breathtaking cathedrals, featuring the World's largest themed stained-glass windows.
4
Stop 4
Visit Cairns Museum at the School of Arts Building, in the heart of the city. You will be greeted by a dedicated guide for an exclusive tour of the museum (free re-entry included, valid for 3 days)
5
Stop 5
Enjoy a traditional Devonshire Afternoon Tea, perfectly paired with your choice of tea or coffee
6
Stop 6
Discover the vibrant beauty of tropical flora with a guided walk through the Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens.
7
Stop 7
Have your camera at the ready as we visit a spectacular lookout with views over the city of Cairns and the Coral Sea
8
Stop 8
Continue on to Palm Cove, one of Cairns’ most picturesque northern beaches. Walk along the jetty or feel the sand between your toes on Palm Cove beach.

Meeting & End Point

📍
Meeting Point
10.30am meet at the Cairns River Cruise which is located at Wharf A, The Cairns Marlin Marina, 1 Spence St
🏁
End Point
We include complimentary CBD hotel drop off. Please advise your hotel drop-off at the time of booking.

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Good to Know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children under the age of 4 are not permitted to travel
  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • No wheelie walkers permitted
  • Meeting point is the Cairns Marlin Marina, Berth A1 at 10.30am
  • Cairns Hotel drop off is included
  • Motor scooters not permitted
  • Cairns River Cruise Vessel is non-smoking

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Special Instructions

• Please contact Cairns Discovery Tours 24 hours prior on (07) 40283567 to reconfirm your pick tour and advise hotel drop off location
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

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