Cairns History Walking Tour
Learn all about the history of the beautiful city of Cairns on this small group walking tour. Your guide will talk about the history that is 40,000 year old, at least. Learn about the architecture, art, and landmarks, as well as outdoor aboriginal artworks. Talk about colonialism, pirates, the opium trade, and much more, giving you a rich picture of what Cairns is all about.
Highlights
- ✓Go beyond the reef and the surf with this tour
- ✓Note the group size is 12 max
- ✓Plan about 1.5 hours for this tour
- ✓Meet at Cairns Museum
What you'll see & do
- ✓Discuss the historic meeting place for traditional owners and colonial settlers.
- ✓Discuss the Shields Street traditional aboriginal shields street art by Paul Bong as well as the gold rush and establishment of the colony. The history of the Public Curators building, now the Cairns Regional Gallery, is explored.
- ✓The history of the reef and rainforest as World Heritage Sites is discussed. The history of early settlers, including pirates, is discussed.
- ✓The history of early government in Cairns is discussed in front of Mulgrave Shire building, the original local government headquarters for the colony.
- ✓The war memorial next to the Casino is visited and the role of the wars in Cairns life, especially World War 2, is explored.
- ✓From this position, the historic Bolands Centre as the first department store in Cairns is discussed. The Adelaide Steamship Company and the Central Hotel are also discussed from this vantage point.
- ✓The Chinatown exhibit infront of the bookstore is visited to discuss the important role of the Chinese in Cairns history and the history of Grafton Street as the heart of Chinatown.
- ✓Return to location of start of tour in front of Cairns Museum. Discuss the role of the School of Arts in the founding colony. Discuss the history of Hides hotel and the role of historic hotels in early colony life. Discuss the Trocadero Dance Hall across the road from Hides and role in World War 2 life for soldiers.
What's included
- ✓Tour Guide
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Cairns History Walking Tour
Learn all about the history of the beautiful city of Cairns on this small group walking tour. Your guide will talk about the history that is 40,000 year old, at least. Learn about the architecture, art, and landmarks, as well as outdoor aboriginal artworks. Talk about colonialism, pirates, the opium trade, and much more, giving you a rich picture of what Cairns is all about.
Highlights
- ✓Go beyond the reef and the surf with this tour
- ✓Note the group size is 12 max
- ✓Plan about 1.5 hours for this tour
- ✓Meet at Cairns Museum
What you'll see & do
- ✓Discuss the historic meeting place for traditional owners and colonial settlers.
- ✓Discuss the Shields Street traditional aboriginal shields street art by Paul Bong as well as the gold rush and establishment of the colony. The history of the Public Curators building, now the Cairns Regional Gallery, is explored.
- ✓The history of the reef and rainforest as World Heritage Sites is discussed. The history of early settlers, including pirates, is discussed.
- ✓The history of early government in Cairns is discussed in front of Mulgrave Shire building, the original local government headquarters for the colony.
- ✓The war memorial next to the Casino is visited and the role of the wars in Cairns life, especially World War 2, is explored.
- ✓From this position, the historic Bolands Centre as the first department store in Cairns is discussed. The Adelaide Steamship Company and the Central Hotel are also discussed from this vantage point.
- ✓The Chinatown exhibit infront of the bookstore is visited to discuss the important role of the Chinese in Cairns history and the history of Grafton Street as the heart of Chinatown.
- ✓Return to location of start of tour in front of Cairns Museum. Discuss the role of the School of Arts in the founding colony. Discuss the history of Hides hotel and the role of historic hotels in early colony life. Discuss the Trocadero Dance Hall across the road from Hides and role in World War 2 life for soldiers.
What's included
- ✓Tour Guide
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.