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Cairns: Wildlife and Photography Walk in the Botanic Gardens
(20) Reviews
Edge Hill
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Not suitable for children under 8 years of age
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Not recommended for guests with limited mobility on uneven terrain
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Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, loose-fitting long-sleeve top and long pants (recommended)
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Bring hat, sunscreen and water
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Bring your own camera or phone, if not hiring equipment
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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There is a whole world in these gardens that most people never see. Jumping spiders smaller than a fingernail. Caterpillars that look like twigs. Fungi that grow all around. Bridgette Gower and her team have spent over 2,000 hours in the Cairns Botanic Gardens finding them, and on this two-hour morning walk, they take you directly to them.
This is a photography-led exploration of the insects, spiders, reptiles, and fungi that live in the undergrowth and go unnoticed by most visitors. The routes are seasonal. Jumping spiders, mantids, butterflies, beetles, and moths are regular sightings. Bridgette and Ros help you identify each species and understand the ecosystems they are part of.
Photog...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Expert guided nature and photography walk (2 hours)
Macro camera hire available from A$40 to A$80 (reserve after booking, pay on the day)
Photography guidance throughout
Safety briefing at meeting point
Food and beverages
Transport to and from the meeting point
Camera hire (available to add on, not included in the tour price)
Meeting Points
Departure
Cairns Botanic Gardens
Meeting Point: Cairns Botanic Gardens main entrance, Collins Avenue.
Toilets and cafe available at the Visitor Centre.
Meet your guide at 8:15am, or 8:10am if renting Camera equipment.
Return
Cairns: Wildlife and Photography Walk in the Botanic Gardens
(20) Reviews
Edge Hill
About
There is a whole world in these gardens that most people never see. Jumping spiders smaller than a fingernail. Caterpillars that look like twigs. Fungi that grow all around. Bridgette Gower and her team have spent over 2,000 hours in the Cairns Botanic Gardens finding them, and on this two-hour morning walk, they take you directly to them.
This is a photography-led exploration of the insects, spiders, reptiles, and fungi that live in the undergrowth and go unnoticed by most visitors. The routes are seasonal. Jumping spiders, mantids, butterflies, beetles, and moths are regular sightings. Bridgette and Ros help you identify each species and understand the ecosystems they are part of.
Photog...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Expert guided nature and photography walk (2 hours)
Macro camera hire available from A$40 to A$80 (reserve after booking, pay on the day)
Photography guidance throughout
Safety briefing at meeting point
Food and beverages
Transport to and from the meeting point
Camera hire (available to add on, not included in the tour price)
Meeting Points
Departure
Cairns Botanic Gardens
Meeting Point: Cairns Botanic Gardens main entrance, Collins Avenue.
Toilets and cafe available at the Visitor Centre.
Meet your guide at 8:15am, or 8:10am if renting Camera equipment.
Return
Itinerary
Meeting point – Head to the Cairns Botanic Gardens main entrance, Collins Avenue. Toilets and cafe available at the Visitor Centre. Meet your guide at 8:15am or 8:10am if renting Camera equipment.
Safety briefing – A short briefing at the meeting point covers the route, what to expect, and how to move quietly around wildlife.
Gardens walk begins – the walk follows a route chosen for the season, moving slowly through the gardens with stops at each significant find. Bridgette or a member of her bug spotting team will be leading.
Wildlife encounters – Each sighting becomes a photography opportunity. Common subjects include jumping spiders, caterpillars, mantids, beetles, moths, butterflies, ...
