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Night Wildlife Walk in the Cairns Botanic Gardens
(159) 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 suitable for guests with limited mobility on uneven terrain
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There are water stations throughout the walk
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There is no obligation to take photos and we welcome all guests to enjoy the walk through nature
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Camera hire must be reserved after booking. Contact the operator with your preferred option (beginner, intermediate, or advanced). Payment is on the day.
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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Most people walk through Cairns Botanic Gardens and see plants. Expert local macro-photographer Bridgette Gower walks through and sees a thousand tiny creatures.
With over 2,000 hours in these gardens, she knows where White-lipped Tree Frogs shelter, where Net-casting Spiders set up at dusk, and which host plants the caterpillars favour. On this two-hour night walk, she shares all of it, from Striped Possums to Papuan Frogmouths.
The route changes with the season. Frogs are reliable year-round. Expect eyeshines before you see the creatures behind them, and the chance to photograph a Papuan Frogmouth sitting perfectly still.
Groups are capped at eight. Bridgette gives real attention to you...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Admission into the Botanic Gardens (Free)
Camera hire available from A$40-$80 (reserve after booking, pay on the day)
Photography guidance throughout
Safety briefing at meeting point
Expert guided nature walk (1.5-2.5 hours depending on option selected)
Head torches provided
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
Cairns Botanic Gardens main entrance, Collins Avenue (Free parking is available on Collins Avenue. The closest cross street is McCormack Street.). Look for the Telstra Public Phone Box at the entrance. Meet your guide 10 minutes before departure or 30 minutes if renting camera equipment.
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Night Wildlife Walk in the Cairns Botanic Gardens
(159) Reviews
Edge Hill
About
Most people walk through Cairns Botanic Gardens and see plants. Expert local macro-photographer Bridgette Gower walks through and sees a thousand tiny creatures.
With over 2,000 hours in these gardens, she knows where White-lipped Tree Frogs shelter, where Net-casting Spiders set up at dusk, and which host plants the caterpillars favour. On this two-hour night walk, she shares all of it, from Striped Possums to Papuan Frogmouths.
The route changes with the season. Frogs are reliable year-round. Expect eyeshines before you see the creatures behind them, and the chance to photograph a Papuan Frogmouth sitting perfectly still.
Groups are capped at eight. Bridgette gives real attention to you...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Admission into the Botanic Gardens (Free)
Camera hire available from A$40-$80 (reserve after booking, pay on the day)
Photography guidance throughout
Safety briefing at meeting point
Expert guided nature walk (1.5-2.5 hours depending on option selected)
Head torches provided
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
Cairns Botanic Gardens main entrance, Collins Avenue (Free parking is available on Collins Avenue. The closest cross street is McCormack Street.). Look for the Telstra Public Phone Box at the entrance. Meet your guide 10 minutes before departure or 30 minutes if renting camera equipment.
Return
Itinerary
The walk begins along the boardwalk, following a route adapted for the season. Your guide leads you to the host plants and habitats most active for nocturnal wildlife. Stop at each sighting for as long as you need. Photography guidance is given on the spot. Common sightings include Frogs, Huntsman spiders, Net-casting Spiders, and Garden Orb-weavers, Stick Insects, Bugs and Beetles. Depending on the season, expect possible sightings of Striped Possums, Papuan Frogmouths, Speckled Flying Foxes, Geckos, snakes, and eels in the garden waterways. The walk returns to the main entrance following your tour. Your guide is available for questions before you leave.
