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Cairns Aquarium and small group City Sightseeing Tour

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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

What's Included

  • Snacks Devonshire afternoon tea with tea or coffee
  • 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.
  • Lunch
  • Transfers to the Cairns Aquarium, make own way to 5 Florence St Cairns for 10am
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Florence Street
Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia

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What To Expect

Cairns Aquarium

Make 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.
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Cairns Museum

A 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).
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

St Monica's Cathedral

This 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.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Cairns Botanical Gardens

Cairns 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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Barron Gorge National Park

Visit the Lower Barron Gorge National Park and Surprise Creek Falls.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Palm Cove Beach

Take 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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Wheelie Walkers and wheelchairs not permitted
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Cairns Aquarium and small group City Sightseeing Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST).This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Cairns Aquarium and small group City Sightseeing Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST).
  • This tour 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.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Snacks. Devonshire afternoon tea with tea or coffee.
  • 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.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Entrance to Cairns Aquarium.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch.
  • Transfers to the Cairns Aquarium, make own way to 5 Florence St Cairns for 10am.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Cairns Aquarium and small group City Sightseeing Tour is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Cairns Aquarium and small group City Sightseeing Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • SnacksDevonshire afternoon tea with tea or coffee
  • 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
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance to Cairns Aquarium
  • Lunch
  • Transfers to the Cairns Aquarium, make own way to 5 Florence St Cairns for 10am

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Wheelie Walkers and wheelchairs not permitted
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST).
  • This tour 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.

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