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Night Walk in Cairns Botanic Gardens - Let's Go Buggin

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Edge Hill, AU
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Night Walk in Cairns Botanic Gardens - Let's Go Buggin

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Discover the hidden treasures of Cairns Botanic Gardens with Let's Go Buggin Photography & Nature Walking Tours. Join photographer Bridgette on a small group tour and immerse yourself in the magical world of tiny creatures that inhabit this stunning garden. With a maximum of four people per tour, you can enjoy a personalized and highly specialized experience. Bridgette, a renowned macro photographer, will guide you to find and capture the beauty of frogs, insects, spiders, and fungi. She will also provide assistance to those who want to improve their photography skills. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced photographer, this tour offers an unforgettable adventure filled with awe-inspiring creatures and breathtaking natural wonders. Book your spot now and let the miniature world of Cairns Botanic Gardens amaze you.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • 2 hours
  • Suitable for 1-10 Participants
  • Small Group Tour, Private Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Explore the world of Frogs, Insects, Spiders, and Fungi
  • Personalized and highly specified tour of the gardens
  • Capture amazing images of tiny creatures with assistance
  • Option to hire a beginner macro camera
  • Discover a magical world of Mushrooms, Bugs, and Arachnids
  • Photography Advice
  • Expert Guide
  • Camera Hire Available Three Options Available from $29 to $49. Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced. Contact us prior to tour to reserve your camera.

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Introduction

Let's Go Buggin Photography & Nature Walking Tours is a unique and captivating experience that allows you to explore the fascinating world of tiny creatures in the Cairns Botanic Gardens. This is not your typical nature tour; it is a personalized adventure led by the renowned macro photographer, Bridgette Gower. With a maximum of four people per group, you can expect an intimate and immersive journey into the hidden treasures of this magical garden.

What to expect?

During this tour, you can anticipate encountering a myriad of incredible creatures, including frogs, insects, spiders, and fungi. Bridgette's vast knowledge and expertise gained over 1500 hours spent photographing in the gardens will guide you to the best spots to capture stunning images of these amazing creatures. Even if you are a beginner photographer, fear not! Bridgette offers assistance with camera settings and composition to ensure you capture the best possible shots with your own gear. For those without a camera, she also provides the option to rent an Olympus Tough 5 (TG5), an excellent beginner macro camera.

Who is this for?

If you are passionate about nature, wildlife, and photography, Let's Go Buggin Photography & Nature Walking Tours is the perfect experience for you. Whether you are a professional photographer looking to enhance your skills or a nature enthusiast eager to immerse yourself in the miniature world of these tiny creatures, this tour caters to all. No prior photography experience or technical expertise is required; Bridgette's guidance ensures that everyone can capture breathtaking images. So, join Bridgette and embrace the wonders of nature at the Cairns Botanic Gardens.

Why book this?

Let's Go Buggin Photography & Nature Walking Tours stands out as the only tour of its kind in Cairns. Bridgette's passion and expertise, combined with the limited group size, guarantee a personalized and tailored experience like no other. You will not only observe these tiny lifeforms but also gain insights into their behavior, habitats, and ecological significance. With camera assistance, valuable tips, and an experienced guide at your side, you can expect to capture stunning images and create lasting memories. This tour offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature in an intimate and immersive way, providing a deeper understanding and appreciation for the captivating miniature world that often goes unnoticed.

Good to know

The Let's Go Buggin Photography & Nature Walking Tours are held in the mornings, evenings, and on specific Sundays during the wet season (December to May). The meeting point is at the entrance to the Cairns Botanic Gardens, where you can easily spot Bridgette wearing the Aussie Macro Photos shirt and wielding her camera. During the tour, you will have the chance to rent an Olympus Tough 5 (TG5) camera if needed or use a magnifying glass to appreciate the intricate details of these critters. So, come prepared with your curiosity, enthusiasm, and perhaps your own camera gear, and get ready to embark on a captivating journey through the miniature wonders of nature.

Reviews

Customers who have embarked on Let's Go Buggin Photography & Nature Walking Tours have raved about their experiences. They commend Bridgette's extensive knowledge of the gardens and her ability to spot even the tiniest creatures. Reviews highlight the tour as being educational, unique, and providing incredible photo opportunities. Travelers have expressed their satisfaction with the personalized attention and guidance offered by Bridgette, enabling them to capture stunning macro images effortlessly. Whether you're a photography enthusiast or simply appreciate the beauty of nature, this tour comes highly recommended for a captivating and rewarding experience.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

  • Mobile

Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

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Reviews

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5 (102)

kerryrD9174MJ

I met up with Brigitte, Ros and 7 other keen visitors to walk around the Botanical Gardens at night. The weather had been wet the night before which was perfect for spotting lots of different insects, bugs, spiders, frogs, dragonflies, snails and mushrooms. We started off at the boardwalk at a leisurely pace immediately spotting a couple of sleeping rainforest snails, followed by all sorts of insects, moths, bugs, crickets, sleeping dragonflies, spiders. (I had especially wanted to see a net casting spider and Brigette didn't disappoint - I saw two during the evening, along with huntsmen, northern jewelled, wolf, and Australian tarantula and then came the frogs - amazing and lots of them. We also spotted the Papuan Frogmouth and a Pademelon - there was a lot of wildlife packed into a two hour tour. I highly recommend this for anyone visiting Cairns. Its close to the city, easy to access and very well run. Brigette is a great host. Thank you Brigette for an amazing evening.

K5572UBjohannm

Bridgette’s tour was amazing. Her knowledge of the different bugs is spectacular from their names, locations, habits etc… She gave me lots of technical tips and we saw a myriad different bugs. I am seriously considering joining the yearly membership and look forward to our next meeting. I highly recommend the Lets Go Bugging Tour !

Sophie_J

I had an absolutely incredible time on this bug and nature walk in the morning. I was able to see many different types of spiders, moths, butterflies, beetles, etc. Bridgette is very knowledgeable and has a meticulous eye for pointing out the various insects and arachnids. I would recommend this tour to anyone!

211natsumis

It was absolutely a wonderful experience. I saw many unique bugs that I had never seen in my country, Japan & they were breathtakingly beautiful. Besides, having detailed explanations by a knowledgeable tour guide made me more understand & curious. Although I joined this tour with my boyfriend, it was much more fun to take around with other joiners from different countries.

stevewO3900FT

Bridgette was fantastic If you want to photograph little critters then this is an excellent place to start.

J5801NRlorenzos

Bridgette knows her critters like the inside of her pockets, as we say in Italy. So much hidden biodiversity in such a small area, and right next to the city at that! Definitely recommend.

Fearless65941491076

The let's go bugging tour is a fascinating walk around the botanical gardens spotting all sorts of bugs, spiders, beetles, caterpillars and other insects. Bridgette is very knowledgeable and has a keen eye to spot creatures among the foliage. There is much to learn and the tour is full of wonders and surprises. The bugs are better in the tropics. I can highly recommend this tour.

mikecV3795GC

Bridgette is a great guide and I took some amazing macro photos that wowed me and my friends and family. She absolutely knows where to look at and is patient in giving plenty of opportunity to get the right shot and find little critters to shoot. If you don't have good equipment, I highly recommend renting at least her medium package, which I did. It helped me see the difference that good equipment can make. I'm glad I did that instead of just using my DSLR (without macro lens or diffusion flash)

M1310YPmatthewd

Bridgette and Ros are incredibly knowledgeable, funny, and compassionate guides. Not only do they bring their years of field experience to the tour, they have plenty of local expertise, so much so that they can point out a particular spider which lives on that tree to the left! A number of others on the tour were much more dedicated photographers than I am, and it seemed like they were having a great time. I was there more to learn about nature and the nocturnal side of the rainforest, and I really enjoyed that. It's very easy to find daytime activities, but much rarer to have a tour after dark. Highly recommended, it was a great way to cap off our week in Cairns.

prnfun

Great time. Well worth it. Bridget really knows her bugs. Never knew so much existed at night. Will do it again next time I am in Cairns.
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-05-01 21:50