Cairns Panorama

OVERVIEW

Lean back and relax on this panoramic coach tour of friendly, tropical Cairns – set spectacularly between the mountains and the Coral Sea. Your driver/guide will provide informative commentary about this cosmopolitan city that’s perhaps best known as the gateway to the northern rainforests and the Great Barrier Reef but has ample attractions of its own. You’ll travel past some of them right in the bustling town center and others as you head out into some of the suburbs including Bungalow and Manunda, which feature charming old Queenslander-style houses – not too different from the 1920s bungalows of California and other warm climes. A stop at lush Cairns Botanic Gardens provides a refreshing opportunity to stretch your legs and breathe in some very fresh air. Back on the road, you’ll pass views of the Centenary Lakes while en route to the northern beaches and the exclusive suburb of Palm Cove. This trendy beachfront retreat, besides being well-appointed in fronds, is home to elegant boutiques and chic cafés – both of which you can graze at your leisure during free time here. Eventually, you’ll reboard for the return drive, traversing Redlynch to Brinsmead Gap for lovely views over Cairns along the way.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Enjoy a panoramic coach-driven survey of Cairns and its surrounds, with a few stops along the way.
• See the landmarks and get the lowdown from your driver/guide as you tour busting downtown Cairns.
• Leave the city center behind and visit leafy suburbs where the Queenslander bungalows are beautiful.
• Admire lush Aussie flora – and perhaps some fauna – on a stroll through the botanic garden.
• Drive by the northern beaches and spend awhile grazing the chic boutiques and cafés of Palm Cove.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Wear casual, weather-appropriate clothing.
• Flat, comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
• Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen as needed.