Your day trip begins with convenient pickup at your Cairns hotel, after which you'll settle into a comfortable tour vehicle bound for Paronella Park. Disembark to explore the Spanish castle, dating from the 1930s and allegedly inspired Hayao Miyazaki's cartoon Sky City. Take a guided tour of the castle and walk through the surrounding lush gardens, past waterfalls, as your guide fills you in on the inspirational story behind the site. Enjoy free time and a light lunch (included) during your time here.
Travel to Herberton Historical Village, one of Queensland's most important open-air museums. Take a guided tour of the more than 50 original outhouse buildings, including intact interior displays, original vehicles, and machinery from the 19th century. Enjoy afternoon tea at the Bakerville Tearooms.
Your day's last stop is the Granite Gorge and then return to Cairns via the Kuranda Range.