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Cairns Afternoon Tour: History, Nature, and Sunset Cruise
4.7
32 Ratings
Cairns
Experience the best of Cairns on a small-group afternoon tour, exploring its rich history, natural beauty, and iconic landmarks. End the day with a sunset dinner cruise on Trinity Inlet.
Experience the best of Cairns on a small-group afternoon tour, exploring its rich history, natural beauty, and iconic landmarks. End the day with a sunset dinner cruise on Trinity Inlet.
Duration:
8 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Cairns Region - Begin your small-group tour of Cairns and its surroundings in the afternoon with a comfortable drive in an air-conditioned minivan through the city center to the waterfront. Here, an experienced guide will lead you through the wharves and harbor.
- St Monica’s Cathedral - Enter St. Monica’s Cathedral and be amazed by the world’s…
- Cairns Region - Begin your small-group tour of Cairns and its surroundings in the afternoon with a comfortable drive in an air-conditioned minivan through the city center to the waterfront. Here, an experienced guide will lead you through the wharves and harbor.
- St Monica’s Cathedral - Enter St. Monica’s Cathedral and be amazed by the world’s largest themed stained-glass windows.
- Cairns Museum - Explore the Cairns Museum located in the School of Arts Building, right in the city’s heart. A dedicated guide will welcome you for an exclusive museum tour, with free re-entry valid for 3 days.
- Ozmosis Café Trattoria Bar - Delight in a traditional Devonshire Afternoon Tea, perfectly complemented by your choice of tea or coffee.
- Cairns Botanical Gardens - Experience the vibrant beauty of tropical plants with a guided walk through the Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens.
- Lake Morris Road - Keep your camera ready as you visit a stunning lookout offering views over the city of Cairns and the Coral Sea.
- Palm Cove Beach - Proceed to Palm Cove, one of the most scenic northern beaches of Cairns. Stroll along the jetty or enjoy the sand beneath your feet on Palm Cove beach.
- Spirit of Cairns - Embark on the luxurious Spirit of Cairns Dinner Cruise, an ideal way to conclude a perfect day in paradise. Enjoy a serene evening cruise on Trinity Inlet, absorbing the sights and sounds of this tropical port city. Each journey starts with bubbles as you sail into the heart of Trinity Inlet and across Cairns’ waterfront precinct. The waters are calm, the weather is mild, and the night is yours to savor a delicious 3-course buffet menu featuring some of the region’s finest produce, including seafood.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Alcoholic beverages
- Dinner
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Cairns CBD Hotel pickup
- Local guide
- Alcoholic beverages
- Dinner
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Cairns CBD Hotel pickup
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel drop-off
- Additional costs $25.00 Adult $15.00 Child for Northern Beaches -Palm Cove, Trinity Beach pick up
- Gratuities
- Hotel drop-off
- Additional costs $25.00 Adult $15.00 Child for Northern Beaches -Palm Cove, Trinity Beach pick up
Additional Information
Enjoy a small group Cairns afternoon guided tour, showcasing the best of Australia’s most famous tropical city. Explore the cities rich history which provides glimpses of natural beauty, cultural heritage and some of Cairns most iconic landmarks. Visit some of the hidden gems of the region including the lower section of Barron Gorge National Park and…
Enjoy a small group Cairns afternoon guided tour, showcasing the best of Australia’s most famous tropical city. Explore the cities rich history which provides glimpses of natural beauty, cultural heritage and some of Cairns most iconic landmarks. Visit some of the hidden gems of the region including the lower section of Barron Gorge National Park and beautiful Palm Cove Beach. At the end of your day of discovery, relax as you take in the sunset over Trinity inlet enjoying a drink and canapés on 2.5 hour calm water Dinner Cruise. Enjoy a sumptuous buffet meal with a wide range of hot and cold dishes, fresh seafood, and delicious local produce.
- Dress code is smart casual for the Sunset Dinner Cruise, suitable footwear
- Motor scooters not permitted
- No Wheelie Walkers permitted
- Spirit of Cairns Vessel is non-smoking
- Children under the age of 4 are not permitted to travel
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Location
Cairns
Complimentary pick up from Cairns CBD Hotels only, we do not pickup from Airbnb’s or Private Residences
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(32 Ratings)
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Q4840lgelizabeths
Aug 29, 2025
Fantastic first day - What a lovely way to start our short stay in FNQ. The afternoon city tour was an absolute delight, our Coach Driver Chris had so much information to share about the places we visited. St Monicas Church had the most amazing stained glass windows and from memory I believe there are 1040 painted panels. Stunning! We visited the museum and found many things of interest to see. Stopped for a delicious afternoon tea of scones and drinks of choice. We then visited the Botanical Gardens and many thanks must be given to Chris our Coach Driver who took us on a walk through the Botanical Gardens pointing out many things of interest and highlighted the most beautiful flowering plants.We went to Alexanders lookout and Palm Cove, beautiful sights to see. We were taken to the Reef Fleet Terminal were it was time to say farewell to Chris and board the Spirit of Cairns for the dinner cruise. The dinner cruise was top quality from the time we boarded until we left 3 hours later. Staff and food on this dinner cruise were excellent.
What a lovely day and once again many thanks to Chris.
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Christinet242
Jul 20, 2025
Great way to learn about Cairns. - Excellent. Value for money. Guide Chris is a great source of knowledge about Cairns, the stunningly beautiful stained glass windows, FNQ history and industries and tropical plants. The dinner aboard the cruising catamaran was delicious.
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Q8775wzjohng
Jul 10, 2025
Small Group Afternoon Cairns City Tour run by Cairns Discovery Tours - We did the Small Group Afternoon Cairns City Tour. Chris was our driver and guide. He was excellent. Professional and always courteous and entertaining. He had a wealth of knowledge about Cairns, down to the smallest detail, including its history. We were particularly impressed with his plant knowledge at the botanical gardens.
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Robynks6593de
Jun 26, 2025
A relaxing cruise - We had a wonderful night enjoying delicious food, meeting new people and relaxing as we cruised. It was a wonderful way for us to start our Cairns holiday.
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Barbaradd3707pc
Jan 6, 2025
A fabulous outing touring Cairns - We had a wonderful time seeing the sights of Cairns, & learning the history of the town. Graeme did a fabulous job, and we loved all the other members of our group. We would recommend this tour to everyone. The dinner cruise was great, & the buffet was delicious. We had such great service.
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Viviens658
Oct 11, 2024
Frankland islands reef cruise, something a little different. - Great trip. Boat ride to island was easy and calm. Staff were friendly and competent. First time I had snorkelled but I had a ball. Saw so many fish and coral so close to the shore. Great spot for kids too as they can play on the beach. Lunch excellent. Submersible boat experience too.
Perfect for me to practise snorkeling. Diving also catered for.
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Jose_m
May 19, 2024
Great cruise, the best food in a dinner cruise. Very good package! - Great cruise, the best food in a dinner cruise. Very good package! Staff very nice and helpfull since beginning of the cruise to the end. I would recommend this cruise.
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Michele_d
Feb 17, 2024
Must see-Cairns in one afternoon - Chris was a terrific tour guide. He picked us up on time, introduced himself and told us so many interesting facts about Cairns and its history. Our tour went to so many places, we even saw wallabys on the side of the road. Despite the rainy weather, he kept the mood upbeat and positive. Thanks so much!
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L8962zqjennys
Aug 1, 2023
City tour and dinner cruise - Very enjoyable and the dinner cruise was lovely especially the nights lights cruising around the bay a lovely way to see cairns
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Sjansjeec
Sep 6, 2023
Nice day - Had a perfect tour with Guide Chris and saw a lot. The dinner cruise was a little disappointing as it started in the dark without spectacular views .
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