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Easy Walks & Tours To Enjoy Around Cairns

Aug 29, 2022

The best way to be a tourist and discover more is on foot. See more of Cairns on foot with these easy walks and Cairns walking tours. Discover the beauty, culture and food Cairns has on offer.

Cairns Museum is part of the Cairns History Walking Tour with Cairns Urban Walking Adventures

Love a good stroll? Don’t spend your Cairns holiday sitting on a tour bus. Instead, see the sights

on foot with some of the best Cairns walking tours and easy walks Cairns offers. Check out

these trails, walkways, and walking tours to experience the peak sightseeing Cairns has in

store.


Best Walking Tours & Easy Walks In Cairns


Botanic Gardens

Wander through a tropical paradise without leaving the city at the Cairns Botanic Gardens.

Featuring an impressive collection of Australian tropical plants, there is plenty to explore in this

lush tribute to the local flora. Learn about the native horticulture, stop in for lunch at the

restaurant and cafe, or pick up a bargain at one of the many market days held throughout the

year.


Cairns History Walking Tour

This one is for all you history buffs out there who love to be outdoors. The Cairns History

Walking Tour leads you through the deep history of the local area, covering everything from the

history of the majestic rainforests and ancient cultures to more recent impactful eras. Kicking off

out front of the Cairns Museum, all ages can join this tour and learn a little about the town’s

fascinating local history.


Crystal Cascades

There is no better place to take in the awe-inspiring natural beauty of Cairns than at the Crystal

Cascades. This series of crystal clear watering holes and stunning waterfalls can be found on

an easy, all-ages walk just 20 minutes from the CBD. Pack a picnic and have a dip under the

falls to truly be at one with the natural landscape.


Rusty’s Food Lover’s Walking Tour

If you love walking and food, you’re in luck. Rusty’s Market Food Lover’s Tour is the Cairns

Urban Walking tour designed for foodies, taking you to the best eateries Rusty’s Market has on

offer. Stroll through the stalls and learn the history and unique nature of each morsel as you

sample some of the freshest flavours in town.


Cairns Esplanade Walkway

For a scenic walk that’s suitable for all ages and abilities, take a casual stroll down the Cairns

Esplanade. This is where you’ll see the vibrant culture of Cairns in full force. From morning

joggers to fine diners and teen skaters, you’ll find locals and tourists from all walks of life with a

picturesque backdrop of stunning ocean views.


Cattana Wetlands

Perfect for a lazy afternoon or early morning stroll. The Cattana Wetlands is a 80-hectare reserve containing regionally significant forests and a diverse range of bird species and wildlife. Especially a paradise for bird watchers and wild life photographers.



Hipster & Street Art Tour

Did you know that Cairns is the second hipster capital of Australia? That can only mean one

thing - all vacant walls and corners are lined with awesome street art. Learn all about Cairns’

influential hipster scene while checking out our talented artists on the Hipster & Street Art Tour.

This guided walk is suitable for all levels and comes with inside info into the history of our

Cairns’ hipsters.


Looking for more things to do in Cairns? Look no further! Check out Cairns Urban Walking Tours

to discover the best of our history, art, culture and food.

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