Top 10 Historical Tours in Cairns & the Tropical North

Destination: Cairns & the Tropical North.
Do you want to have your own private tour guide and vehicle all to yourself? Exclusive half day tour takes in three Wet Tropics Rainforest National Parks, and includes a visit to the most famous waterfall in Cairns, the Barron Falls. You’ll see stunning scenery, ranging from lush tropical rainforest to outback Savannah. Visit mighty trees, swim in crystal clear waters. If you have limited time, want to escape the crowds and experience the true tropical rainforest of North Queensland, book this tour today. Please note: the departure times are 7.00 am and 1.00pm, you can change the pick up time to suit but the return time is still 12.00 and 6.00pm
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Duration: Around 5 hours.

Destination: Cairns & the Tropical North.
Explore ancient Egypt's mysteries on a guided night tour of Tomb of the Pharaohs in the heart of Cairns. This exclusive experience offers an incredible insight into the 3,000 year history of ancient Egypt while walking through the recreated tombs of the Pharaohs and their Queens. Learn about the daily rituals and funerary practices of the ancient Egyptians. - 1.5-hour guided tour wit exclusive after-hours access to the Tomb of the Pharaohs - Discover 11 burial chambers and learn about ancient Egyptian funerary practices - Optional 2 Course Egyptian themed dinner at our onsite Squires Loft Cairns aquatic themed restaurant
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Duration: Around 1 hour and a half.

Destination: Cairns & the Tropical North.
Embark on a full-day adventure from Cairns, exploring Queensland’s historic gems and unique wildlife encounters. Start your day at 8 a.m. with a journey to Paronella Park, Queensland’s first and only castle. Built in the 1930s by José Paronella, this architectural marvel is set amidst lush gardens, waterfalls, and historical ruins, offering a glimpse into the past. Next, travel to the Historic Village Herberton, an open-air museum showcasing Queensland’s pioneering era. With over 60 restored buildings, including shops, banks, and war memorabilia, this village provides a captivating look into Australia’s early days. Wrap up the experience with a visit to Granite Gorge, home to the adorable Mareeba Rock Wallabies. Hand-feed these rare and friendly creatures in their natural habitat while enjoying the picturesque surroundings. Led by a local expert guide, this small-group tour (up to six people) ensures a fun, relaxed, and immersive experience.
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Duration: Around 10 hours.

Destination: Cairns & the Tropical North.
Discover Two Worlds in One Day: Tomb of the Pharaohs & Cairns Aquarium Immerse yourself in two unforgettable experiences in the heart of Cairns. Step back in time at the Tomb of the Pharaohs, where you’ll explore life-sized recreations of 11 ancient Egyptian tombs, complete with detailed hieroglyphics, burial treasures, and over 450 museum-quality replicas. Then, dive into the wonders of Tropical North Queensland at the Cairns Aquarium, home to over 16,000 marine creatures from the Great Barrier Reef and surrounding ecosystems. From mummies to marine life, this unique cultural and natural journey is perfect for families, history lovers, and curious explorers alike—all within walking distance in the city center.
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Destination: Cairns & the Tropical North.
Step back in history, visiting the Southern Hemispheres largest museum dedicated to armoured vehicles and artillery pieces, wander through this world class exhibit before making your way to the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Glide over and through the World Heritage Rainforest enjoying two stops enroute. Limited time to explore Kuranda and the many market stalls and attractions, before boarding the Kuranda Scenic Railway. Fantastic views through the Barron Gorge and out to the Coral Sea await as you snake your way home.(Food, drinks and activities in Kuranda are at your own expense, unless otherwise stated.)
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Duration: Around 9 hours.

Destination: Cairns & the Tropical North.
Welcome to Cairns Museum – a snapshot of our fascinating, beautiful, dynamic frontier region and its people. Situated in the central business district of Cairns, the air-conditioned Museum’s incredible collection holds the secrets and memories of the people, places, events and changing environment of Far North Queensland. Learn, play, explore and be excited at Cairns Museum with interactive, engaging and fun displays. It’s a lively place representing the growth of an energetic and wild tropical region. After you have finished exploring, take a break on the upstairs verandah, offering views across Cairns’ city centre.
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Duration: Around 1 day.

Destination: Cairns & the Tropical North.
Departing from Cairns at 8am, the journey will take a little over an hour before reaching the 500yr old Cathedral Fig Tree, located in the heart of Yidinji Country. You will view a cultural presentation followed by a short 100m walk to view the fig tree, where your guide explains the cultural significance of the area and the fig itself. We then travel to Lake Barrine where we take a 150m walk to view two ancient Kauri Pines and learn the creation story of the crater lakes. Our 3rd stop is Hastie’s Swamp bird-hide, where you will get the chance to view many species of aquatic bird life, as well as learn about the cultural significance of the Swamp. Our last stop is the Watsonville Culture Park. Here you will enjoy a picnic lunch before taking a 300m walk in the nearby bushland to view the many types of plants and trees used in traditional bushcraft, foods, and medicines. We finish off our adventure with some spear throwing before returning you back to Cairns.
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Duration: Around 8 hours.

Destination: Cairns & the Tropical North.
Voted the number 1 must-see attraction in Tropical Far North Queensland is Paronella Park. We invite you on a journey enriching your senses and opening your mind to another world and time. You will encounter the whole experience of Paronella Park, creating unforgettable memories and interactions, this tour, including dinner, begins in the afternoon and takes you into the evening. Our time offers a personalised interpretative tour departing Cairns at 11.15 am. The first destination is visiting the stunning Babinda Boulders for an interactive guided rainforest walk or swim. Followed by the extraordinary opportunity to see a Cassowary face-to-face in the wild, we journey through the art deco township of Innisfail and arrive at Etty Bay. Home to the Southern Cassowary, you will likely see a Cassowary enjoying the afternoon on the beach. This is truly an experience that you will talk about for years to come.
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Duration: Around 10 hours.

Destination: Cairns & the Tropical North.
Our tour was established in 1997 and is the Original Tablelands-Paronella Park tour. Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned mini coach with local naturalist guides and experience the uniqueness of the tropics and the diversity of our beautiful tropical rainforests. Tour south of Cairns for a full day out traveling through the magnificent World Heritage Wet Tropics Rainforests of Wooroonooran National Park, swimming in waterfalls, traveling through the Atherton Tablelands, viewing Volcano’s and visiting local must see attractions such as Millaa Millaa Falls, Lake Barrine, Curtain Fig Tree, extended touring time at Paronella Park and much more.
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Duration: Around 11 hours.

Destination: Cairns & the Tropical North.
A visit to the Historic Village Herberton is like stepping back in time. Showcasing Australia’s rich and diverse history this outdoor pioneer museum is testament to an era that is long gone. This incredible museum collects, preserves and displays fascinating historical exhibits from across Australia. The history of this museum is also closely tied with the township of Herberton and features many priceless antiques as well as buildings that have come from the town’s ancestors. The Village currently features over 60 original buildings that date from Herberton’s foundation years and are as they were originally constructed. Walking through the Village, visitors are given a sense of being in a real township complete with apothecary, bottle shop, school, bank, grocer’s store, frock salon, toy shop, mechanic, jail and more. There is just so much to see and do in this amazing village that it needs to be experienced to understand the full depth of history it offers.
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