Tours

Volunteer guides will take you on an informative walk around the Tanks Arts Centre and Botanic Gardens Precinct.

  • The tours take about one hour
  • It is recommended that you wear sensible walking shoes
  • Insect repellent is recommended
Botanic Gardens & Tanks Precinct Guided Heritage Tours

Join the volunteer guides for a free history tour of the Tanks and Botanic Gardens precinct. Learn about how the Botanic Gardens evolved and the role played by the Tanks in the history of the precinct.
Tours leave from the Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre at 10am every Thursday (May - October)
No bookings required, be at the Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre by 10am each Thursday (May - October).

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Bird Tours

Join experienced birders on guided birding tours of the Botanic Gardens precinct.
Tours leave from the Friends House at 7.30am every Tuesday
No bookings required, be at the Cairns Botanic Gardens by 7.30am each Tuesday.
Contact the Friends House 4032 3900 for further details.

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Friends Flecker Gardens Tours

Discover the Cairns Botanic Garden and its vast array of tropical plants. Join the volunteer guides for a free tour of the Flecker Gardens.
Tours leave from the Friends House at 10am Monday to Friday
No bookings required, be at the Cairns Botanic Gardens by 10am Monday to Friday.
Contact the Friends House 4032 3900 for further details.

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