• Cairns Botanic Gardens - Begin your adventure at the main entrance of Cairns Botanic Gardens on Collins Avenue. Look for the Telstra Public Phone Box at the entrance. Complimentary parking is available on Collins Avenue. Please meet the guide 10 minutes prior to departure, or 30 minutes early if renting camera equipment. The guide will conduct a brief orientation at the meeting point, discussing the route, expectations, and tips for quietly observing wildlife. The journey starts along the boardwalk, following a seasonally adjusted path. The guide will lead you to the host plants and habitats bustling with nocturnal wildlife. Pause at each sighting for as long as needed. On-the-spot photography guidance is provided. Common sightings include frogs, huntsman spiders, net-casting spiders, garden orb-weavers, stick insects, bugs, and beetles. Depending on the season, you might also see striped possums, Papuan frogmouths, speckled flying foxes, geckos, snakes, and eels in the garden’s waterways. The walk concludes at the main entrance after approximately two hours. The guide will be available for any questions before you depart.

• Expert guided nature walk (2 hours)
• Photography guidance throughout
• Safety briefing at meeting point
• Head torches provided
• Camera hire available from A$40-$80 (reserve after booking, pay on the day)

• Food and beverages
• Transport to and from the meeting point
• Camera hire (available to add on, not included in the tour price)

Many visitors to Cairns Botanic Gardens notice the plants, but Bridgette Gower observes a myriad of tiny creatures.

Having spent over 2,000 hours in these gardens, she knows the hiding spots of White-lipped Tree Frogs, the evening locations of Net-casting Spiders, and the preferred host plants for caterpillars. During this two-hour night walk, she shares her insights, from Striped Possums to Papuan Frogmouths.

The path varies with the seasons. Frogs are a constant presence throughout the year. Look for eyeshines before spotting the creatures themselves, and enjoy the opportunity to photograph a Papuan Frogmouth in stillness.

Groups are limited to eight participants. Bridgette provides personalized attention to your questions, interests, and camera settings. Photography guidance is included in the experience.

Camera rentals range from A$40 to A$80, with options for beginners to advanced users. Reserve after booking and pay on the day.

Wear comfortable clothing, closed-toe shoes, and long sleeves.

• Not suitable for children under 8 years of age
• Not suitable for guests with limited mobility on uneven terrain
• There are water stations throughout the walk
• There is no obligation to take photos and we welcome all guests to enjoy the walk through nature
• Camera hire must be reserved after booking. Contact the operator with your preferred option (beginner, intermediate, or advanced). Payment is on the day.
• Wildlife sightings vary by season and cannot be guaranteed.
• The route may be adjusted based on seasonal conditions.
• Private Walks are available for Special Needs and Families with children under 8.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.