About Us
Cairns Discovery Tours is a local tour booking platform owned and operated by myself, Maryanne Jacques. Your Local Tour connection in Cairns.
After exploring many parts of Australia, I settled in Cairns in 1995 and have proudly called this vibrant city home ever since. With more than 40 years of experience in the tourism industry, I bring deep local knowledge and a genuine passion for showcasing the very best our region has to offer you.
My journey with Cairns Discovery Tours began in 1997, where I spent eight years immersed in sales before venturing into the creation of my own tour company, Adventure North Australia, in 2005. Specializing in excursions to Cooktown and Indigenous cultural experiences, Adventure North Australia thrived under my guidance until its sale in May 2019.
In 2012, an exciting opportunity arose when the previous owner of Cairns Discovery Tours decided to sell. Eager to preserve and build upon its legacy, I enthusiastically took ownership of the company and proudly showcased our beautiful city of Cairns and surrounds until the 1st September 2025 when I realised the Cairns City sights tour needed to evolve and expand under the guidance of new owners. The Cairns City Sights tour is now owned and operated by the Capta Group, a family run tour company of 40 years in Cairns.
My focus is to continue Cairns Discovery Tours as more than just another booking website – it’s your local connection to Tropical North Queensland.
After more than 30 years living and working in the Cairns tourism industry, I understand the value of genuine local knowledge. Cairns Discovery Tours is built on that foundation – offering trusted advice, personalised service, and handpicked experiences that truly showcase our region.
Great Barrier Reef Tours, Daintree Rainforest, Cooktown, Kuranda Train, and Skyrail, or any general questions about our region, I am more than happy to assist you.
I live here and I love it – after visiting us, you’ll love it too!
Email Maryanne on bookings@cairnsdiscoverytours.com
After exploring many parts of Australia, I settled in Cairns in 1995 and have proudly called this vibrant city home ever since. With more than 40 years of experience in the tourism industry, I bring deep local knowledge and a genuine passion for showcasing the very best our region has to offer you.
My journey with Cairns Discovery Tours began in 1997, where I spent eight years immersed in sales before venturing into the creation of my own tour company, Adventure North Australia, in 2005. Specializing in excursions to Cooktown and Indigenous cultural experiences, Adventure North Australia thrived under my guidance until its sale in May 2019.
In 2012, an exciting opportunity arose when the previous owner of Cairns Discovery Tours decided to sell. Eager to preserve and build upon its legacy, I enthusiastically took ownership of the company and proudly showcased our beautiful city of Cairns and surrounds until the 1st September 2025 when I realised the Cairns City sights tour needed to evolve and expand under the guidance of new owners. The Cairns City Sights tour is now owned and operated by the Capta Group, a family run tour company of 40 years in Cairns.
My focus is to continue Cairns Discovery Tours as more than just another booking website – it’s your local connection to Tropical North Queensland.
After more than 30 years living and working in the Cairns tourism industry, I understand the value of genuine local knowledge. Cairns Discovery Tours is built on that foundation – offering trusted advice, personalised service, and handpicked experiences that truly showcase our region.
Great Barrier Reef Tours, Daintree Rainforest, Cooktown, Kuranda Train, and Skyrail, or any general questions about our region, I am more than happy to assist you.
I live here and I love it – after visiting us, you’ll love it too!
Email Maryanne on bookings@cairnsdiscoverytours.com
Maryanne Jacques
