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Cairns: Night Wildlife Walk in the Botanic Gardens

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Cairns: Night Wildlife Walk in the Botanic Gardens

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Cairns: Night Wildlife Walk in the Botanic Gardens

Duration: 2 hours
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Highlights

Most people walk through Cairns Botanic Gardens and see plants. 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 your questions, interests, and camera settings. Photography guidance is part of the experience.


Camera hire available from A$40 to A$80. Beginner to advanced options. Reserve after booking, pay on the day.


Wear comfortable clothes, closed-toe shoes, and long sleeves.

Itinerary

  • Cairns Botanic Gardens

    Start at Cairns Botanic Gardens main entrance, Collins Avenue. Look for the Telstra Public Phone Box at the entrance. Free parking on Collins Avenue. Meet your guide 10 minutes before departure or 30 minutes if renting camera equipment. Your guide runs a short briefing at the meeting point covering the route, what to expect, and how to move quietly around wildlife. 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 at approximately the 2-hour mark. Your guide is available for questions before you leave.

What's included

INCLUDED

Expert guided nature walk (2 hours)
Camera hire available from A$40-$80 (reserve after booking, pay on the day)
Photography guidance throughout
Safety briefing at meeting point
Head torches provided

NOT INCLUDED

Food and beverages
Transport to and from the meeting point
Camera hire (available to add on, not included in the tour price)

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Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not suitable for children under 8 years of age
Not suitable for guests with limited mobility on uneven terrain
There are water stations throughout the walk
There is no obligation to take photos and we welcome all guests to enjoy the walk through nature
Camera hire must be reserved after booking. Contact the operator with your preferred option (beginner, intermediate, or advanced). Payment is on the day.
Wildlife sightings vary by season and cannot be guaranteed.
The route may be adjusted based on seasonal conditions.
Private Walks are available for Special Needs and Families with children under 8.

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Provider

Aussie Macro Photos

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