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History and Culture Tour by Mantra Esplanade, Cairns

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

  • Self-guided
  • About 3 h
  • Works in your browser
  • By Mantra Esplanade
A$3One-off · no account · no subscription
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  • Start whenever you like, at your own pace

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History and Culture Tour
History and Culture Tour, photo 2
Length
About 3 h
Stops
5
Route
1.9 km
Starts at
Mantra Esplanade
Price
A$3, one-off

About this tour

“History and Culture Tour” is a self-guided walking tour in Cairns, Australia, made by Mantra Esplanade. It takes about 3 hours, costs a one-off A$3 to unlock and runs in your phone’s browser with a live map, so you can start whenever you like. No app or account needed.

Step back in time and uncover the stories that shaped this tropical city. This tour will guide you through significant heritage buildings that now serve as cultural hubs for the community. You will explore fascinating local history and admire both traditional and contemporary art.

Where it starts

The tour starts at Mantra Esplanade in Cairns and covers about 1.9 km on foot. The map on your phone takes you there, then on from stop to stop.

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What you’ll see

  • Cairns Museum
  • Cairns Art Gallery
  • St Monica's Cathedral
  • Mantra Esplanade

What you get

  • A live map that leads you from stop to stop
  • Stories and photos at every stop, written by Mantra Esplanade
  • Freedom to pause, skip ahead or finish another day
  • Nothing to install: it runs in your phone’s browser

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