The Cairns Aquarium is one of Australia’s most exciting new world-class tourist attractions. Visit the Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre, a not-for-profit, volunteer-run, charitable entity caring for rescued sea turtles. Meet at 11.15 am, where you will be taken on an exclusive tour of the onsite Turtle Hospital to meet the sea turtles in our care. Enjoy an optional lunch at Dundees restaurant with an aquarium backdrop. Complete your day with an afternoon of exploration with a Cairns City Sights & Surrounds Tour. Hotel drop off included.
Make your own way to the Cairns Aquarium which is home to more than 15,000 specimens and 10 ecosystems. It is the only aquarium in the world to exclusively showcase the stunning aquatic wildlife from tropical North Queensland’s two World Heritage-listed areas – the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest. At the Cairns Aquarium, you will learn how a drop of rain descends from the Cairns Mountain Ranges into streams and rivers, through the rainforest, across the mangroves, along the shallow lagoons of the Great Barrier Reef, and finally, into the depths of the Coral Sea.
Cairns Aquarium opens at 10.00am
At 12.45pm you will be collected by Cairns Discovery Tours guide to continue your afternoon exploring Cairns city sights and the surrounding region. Visit Cairns Museum, St Monica’s Cathedral, Cairns Botanic Gardens, Cairns scenic lookout, Lower Barron Gorge National Park with Surprise Creek Falls, and beautiful Palm Cove.
Inclusions
- General admission to Cairns Aquarium
- Cairns Turtle Hospital Tour Afternoon
- Cairns City Sights and Surrounds Tour
- Return Cairns CBD & Palm Cove hotel transfers included
Exclusions
- Lunch NOT included. However, we can make a reservation for you at Dundees Restaurant at the Aquarium for 12 noon
Itinerary
General admission to the Cairns Aquarium
- 9.30am - make your way to the Cairns Aquarium - 5 Florence St, Cairns
- 11.15 am - 12 noon - Turtle Hospital Tour
Cairns Discovery Tour
- 12.45 pm - You will be collected from the Florence St entrance of the Cairns Aquarium to continue your afternoon City sights and surrounds tour
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 creation story. They are reputably the largest themed stained-glass windows in the world
Cairns Museum
- A dedicated guide will take you on an exclusive tour to discover the story of Cairns through tales, collections and photographs
Afternoon Tea
- Take a break and enjoy a delicious Afternoon Tea at Osmosis Café in the leafy suburb of Edge Hill
Cairns Botanic Gardens
- Renown as one of Australia's best exhibitions of tropical plants, your guided tour will showcase key garden areas, including the Conservatory and the Aboriginal Plant Use section
Relax and enjoy the sights
- Have your camera at the ready as we visit a spectacular lookout with views over the city of Cairns and the Coral Sea
Lower Barron Gorge National Park and Surprise Creek Falls
Palm Cove
- Stroll along the jetty or on the sand on this picture-perfect beach, fringed with coconut trees. Nestled behind the beach is the seaside hub of Palm Cove, with its' magnificent paperbark trees, cafes and resorts. Relax on the return journey to your chosen Cairns accommodation at approx. 6.00 pm. Return Hotel transfer included
Highlights
- Cairns Aquarium
- Visit St. Monica's Cathedral
- Cairns Botanic Gardens
- Cairns Lookout
- Lower Barron Gorge National Park
- Visit Palm Cove
Time
- Make your way to the Cairns Aquarium for 10.00am. Hotel drop off included.
- Cairns Discovery Tours pick up from Cairns Aquarium at 12.45pm
Duration
- Duration 9.30 am - 6.00 pm Monday to Saturday
Additional Information
- Children under 4 years are not recommended for this tour
- Child rate applies to children aged 4-14. No Infants (children aged 0-3)
- You will be collected from your accommodation at the designated time on your booking
- Afternoon tea is at approx 2.30pm
- Cruise Ship passengers will be dropped off at the Cairns Cruise Terminal
- Please note Wheelie Walkers and Wheelchairs are NOT PERMITTED as we do not have the luggage space on the vehicle to accommodate them
- Cairns Discovery Tours Pty Ltd cannot guarantee pick up or drop off times and are not liable for passenger failure to connect with other services
- Whilst we make every effort to safeguard our clients and their belongings, we cannot be held responsible for personal injury or loss due to events which are beyond our control
- Travel insurance is not included
- Fuel charges and taxes included (GST included)
- Tours operate with an English speaking driver-guide
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations within 48 hours prior to departure - 100% non-refundable
- Cancellations within 7 days of departure - 50% non-refundable
- The operator reserves the right to cancel any tour, change vehicle type, alter the itinerary or arrange an alternative operator if necessary
- All tours are subject to weather conditions
- No refund will be given in these circumstances or in the event of any delay curtailment or alteration of a trip resulting from any cause including severe weather conditions or mechanical failure
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- Offers and inclusions are subject to change without notice
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 48 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- The operator reserves the right to update their rates without notice
