About this tour
This 8.5-hour Cairns experience pairs an afternoon city tour with an evening harbour cruise. Start with a guided exploration of tropical Cairns, taking in local landmarks, Barron Gorge National Park's lower reaches, and Palm Cove Beach before boarding the Spirit of Cairns for sunset. Watch the light fade over Trinity Inlet whilst sipping a welcome drink, then settle into a buffet dinner featuring local seafood and produce. Afternoon tea rounds out the itinerary.
Highlights
- Guided afternoon tour of Cairns' landmarks and hidden pockets
- Lower Barron Gorge National Park and coastal Palm Cove
- Sunset views across Trinity Inlet from the water
- Welcome drink on arrival at the vessel
- Buffet dinner with fresh seafood and local ingredients
- Devonshire afternoon tea with scones and hot beverages
- Small group setting with air-conditioned transport
What to expect
Your guide collects you from a Cairns CBD hotel and drives you through the city's key sites before heading north to Palm Cove and lower Barron Gorge, where you'll absorb the region's natural backdrop and cultural threads. Late afternoon, you board the Spirit of Cairns at the dock. As the sun drops, you'll have drinks and canapés topside, then move inside for a seated buffet with hot and cold options, fresh catches, and regional produce. Afternoon tea—scones with your choice of tea or coffee—arrives before disembarkation. The boat is calm-water only, making for steady cruising.
Good to know
Wear smart casual clothing and suitable footwear. Children under 4 cannot travel. Disclose dietary needs at booking. Hotel drop-off and Northern Beaches pickups (Palm Cove, Trinity Beach) cost extra. The vessel is non-smoking. No motorised mobility aids or wheeled walkers permitted.
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