In a nutshell

Enjoy the possibility to explore Cairns, popular tourist destination because of its tropical climate, and also considered the gateway to Australia's Great Barrier Reef, one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Cairns is also access to tropical Australia's rainforest, and the 5th most populous in Queensland, and 15th in Australia.

Main stops

St. Monica's Cathedral
Cairns Museum
Cairns Flecker botanical gardens
Grande Barrière de Corail photo stop
Palm Cove

The programme

Step inside one of the most breathtaking cathedrals in all of Australia, St. Monica’s, which features the world’s largest themed stained glass windows. There are 24 windows (12 along each side) depicting the story of creation.
Visit the Cairns Museum, housed in the renovated School of Arts building.
Walk through the Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens, which is renowned for having one of the best exhibitions of tropical plants in Australia. Meander through the butterfly lined pathways under the green canopy as your guide explains the various plants you see along the way.
You will have a photo opportunity at Cairns best scenic lookout and take in the stunning views of our city, the mountains and the Great Barrier Reef.
We continue further north to stunning Palm Cove, which is lined with Paperback Trees that are hundreds of years old. Stroll to the end of the jetty, where you will enjoy the breathtaking beach setting and natural surroundings.

Good to know

There is limited availability of Italian speaking guides; if none are available, the excursion will be conducted in English.