Cairns Audio Tour: Historic and Modern Symphony of Cairns City

Embark on the Historic and Modern Symphony of Cairns City

Beneath the sun-drenched palms of Cairns, old secrets linger behind elegant brickwork and vibrant shopfronts. This self-guided audio tour unlocks corners of the city many simply pass by, revealing notorious scandals, fierce rivalries, and dreams built from cyclones’ ruin.

What sparked a feverish scandal inside Customs House that threatened the city’s reputation overnight? Which unsolved newsroom mystery at The Cairns Post still haunts its corridors? How did one yellow-painted Chinatown façade come to shelter both pioneering merchants and shadowy figures through the decades?

Trace Cairns' tangled stories as you move from stately colonial relics to bustling alleys shimmering with the echoes of rebellion and renewal. Feel every footstep draw you further from postcard perfection into gripping tales few ever hear.

Ready to lift the veil on Cairns’ most astonishing hidden histories? Step closer—the city’s truth waits just beyond each doorway.

 

🗺️ Tour Details

• Duration: 1 hour 42 minutes
• Distance: Around 3.7 km (2.3 miles)
• Audio Content: up to 49min
• Stops: 15 captivating landmarks including The Cairns Post, Bolands Centre, Cairns Masonic Temple

Experience the charm of Cairns like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.

 

🎒 What's Included

• Professionally narrated audio stories bringing Cairns's history to life
• Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
• Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
• Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience

 

ℹ️ Important Info

• This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
• You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
• You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
• The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
• Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!

 

📲 Getting Started is Easy!

Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 10 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore Cairns on your terms. It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.

 

👥 Who's It For?

Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.

 

🎧 What is AllTours?

AllTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!

With AllTours, you'll experience:

• Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
• Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
• Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
• Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
• Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options

AllTours transforms ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary adventures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we help you explore like a local while learning fascinating stories along the way.

 

📍 Tour Stops

You will visit the following locations:

• 🗿  Cairns Customs House (2min)
• 🗿  The Cairns Post (2min)
• 🗿  Cairns Chinatown Building (2min)
• 🗿  Cairns Court House Complex (2min)
• 📍  Bolands Centre (3min)
• 🗿  Cairns City Council Chambers (2min)
• ⚔️  Cairns War Memorial (2min)
• ⛪  St Joseph's Convent, Cairns (2min)
• 🗿  Bishop's House, Cairns (2min)
• ⛪  St Monica's Old Cathedral, Cairns (2min)
• ⛪  St Monica's Cathedral, Cairns (2min)
• 🏫  St Monica's High School Administration Building (2min)
• 🗿  Cairns Aquarium (2min)
• 🛕  Cairns Masonic Temple (3min)
• 🗿  Cairns Control Room (2min)

Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.

 

🏛️ Additional City Topics

Learn even more about Cairns with these bonus audio stories available in the app:

• 🏛️    Gimuy: Legacy of Yidinji (2min)
• 🏛️    Cairns: From Bay to Boom (2min)
• 🏛️    Cairns Historical Development Highlights (2min)
• 🌍    Cairns Coastal Community Overview (1min)
• 🌍    Urban layout (3min)
• 🌍    Climate (2min)
• 🌟    Cairns' Diverse Cultural Mosaic (2min)

These additional topics provide deeper insights into the city's culture, history, and local life.

 

 

🌍 Available Languages

Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:

🇬🇧 English  •  🇫🇷 French  •  🇪🇸 Spanish  •  🇩🇪 German  •  🇮🇹 Italian  •  🇵🇹 Portuguese  •  🇷🇺 Russian  •  🇯🇵 Japanese  •  🇨🇳 Chinese  •  🇳🇱 Dutch  •  🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil)  •  🇸🇦 Arabic  •  🇰🇷 Korean  •  🇸🇪 Swedish  •  🇩🇰 Danish  •  🇫🇮 Finnish  •  🇵🇱 Polish  •  🇨🇿 Czech  •  🇭🇺 Hungarian  •  🇬🇷 Greek  •  🇹🇷 Turkish  •  🇮🇳 Hindi  •  🇦🇱 Albanian  •  🇪🇹 Amharic  •  🇦🇲 Armenian  •  🇧🇩 Bengali  •  🇧🇦 Bosnian  •  🇧🇬 Bulgarian  •  🇲🇲 Burmese  •  🇪🇸 Catalan  •  🇭🇷 Croatian  •  🇪🇪 Estonian  •  🇬🇪 Georgian  •  🇮🇳 Gujarati  •  🇮🇸 Icelandic  •  🇮🇩 Indonesian  •  🇮🇳 Kannada  •  🇰🇿 Kazakh  •  🇱🇻 Latvian  •  🇱🇹 Lithuanian  •  🇲🇰 Macedonian  •  🇲🇾 Malay  •  🇮🇳 Malayalam  •  🇮🇳 Marathi  •  🇲🇳 Mongolian  •  🇳🇴 Norwegian  •  🇮🇷 Persian  •  🇮🇳 Punjabi  •  🇷🇴 Romanian  •  🇷🇸 Serbian  •  🇸🇰 Slovak  •  🇸🇮 Slovenian  •  🇸🇴 Somali  •  🇰🇪 Swahili  •  🇵🇭 Tagalog  •  🇮🇳 Tamil  •  🇮🇳 Telugu  •  🇹🇭 Thai  •  🇺🇦 Ukrainian  •  🇵🇰 Urdu  •  🇻🇳 Vietnamese

 

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