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Kewarra Beach Resort
Nestled amongst Melaleuca trees this beachfront resort offers the facilities of an exclusive nature lodge
Absolute Beachfront!
from $280
per night
Includes Daily Breakfast
Welcome fruit Cocktail
Return Airport Transfers

Deluxe Pandanus Bungalow
Min 3 night stay
Valid for stays until 4th Oct '09

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Green Island Resort
GREEN ISLAND
Ultimate Getaway
Includes:
3 Nights in an Island Suite
Breakfast daily
Return transfers from
Cairns
Great Barrier Reef Day trip
Only $1071 per couple
SAVE $997!
Available for bookings now
Please enquire!

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The Lakes Resort & Spa
Aug & Sept Specials!
ONE BEDROOM APARTMENTS
From $129 per night!
TWO BEDROOM APARTMENTS
From $197 per night!
min 2 night stay
Save up to $100 on resort services
*
conditions apply
Valid Until 18th September '09

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All Inclusive Getaway Package
Cairns Getaway
Package!

4 Nights at The Hotel Cairns
Ocean Spirit Reef Cruise
Kuranda Train/Skyrail
$10 Breakfast Vouchers Daily
Complimentary Smart Car!

Only $417 per person
Valid until: 30th Sept '09

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Discovery Resort
STAY 3 PAY 2!
From $70 per night
OR
Stay a minimum of 5 nights and receive continental breakfast for 2 adults daily
Available all rooms types
(maximum 1 night free)
Valid until: 30th Sept '09

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Piermonde Apartments
2 Night Heli Special
Includes:
2 Bedroom Luxury City Apartment
10 min Cairns City Heli flight

Only $175 per person
(based on 4 people only)
Total package price $699
SAVE $231!
Valid until: 31st Aug 2009

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Dunk Island Resort
Australia's most beautiful tropical rainforest island
DUNK MEAL DEAL 
SAVE $69 per person per day
Includes all daily meals:
Full buffet breakfast
Buffet lunch
Buffet or 3 course dinner daily
PLUS Children 12 years & under Stay & Eat FREE!
Valid Now: until 30th Sept '09

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Harbour Lights
Luxury Apartments located in the heart of Cairns City overlooking the Cairns Marina
Stay 7 Pay 6!
Marina View Hotel Room
Only $140 per night
Valid until: 31st Oct '09

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Beachfront Package
Only $530 per person
Includes:
3 Nights Beachfront Apt
Barrier Reef Cruise
FREE Intro/Cert Dive
Kuranda Train & Skyrail
Return Airport Transfers
Valid until 31st March '10

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Southern Cross

Studios, 1 & 2 Bed Apartments
  • Lap pool, Lagoon pool & Spa
  • Convenient city location
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Service 
Value 
Overall 
Based on 122 ratings

The Southern Cross Atrium Apartments feature Studio, One and Two bedroom apartments combining the convenience and energy of a Cairns inner city location and only steps from the major shopping precinct of Cairns...more info

Discovery Resort

Cairns City Accommodation
  • Excellent value
  • Central location
Popularity 
Service 
Value 
Overall 
Based on 112 ratings

Discovery Resort is a great option for those on a budget who want to be centrally located in Cairns City. The complex comprises of 53 Standard, Superior and Family rooms featuring Queen or Twin bedding ...more info

Cairns Queenslander

One & Two Bedroom Apartments
  • Close Cairns Esplanade
  • Great for Families!
Popularity 
Service 
Value 
Overall 
Based on 28 ratings

The Cairns Queenslander is designed in colonial Queensland style architecture and provides affordable accommodation for one to six adults. Families are most welcome! Children to 14 yrs incl can stay free using existing bedding. The property is within easy walking distance to the Cairns Esplanade...more info

The Balinese

Small City Motel
  • Free Internet Room
  • Communal Kitchen
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Value 
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Based on 21 ratings

The Balinese is located only a short walk from the city centre and a parallel street from the Cairns Esplanade. They offer budget motel style apartments ...more info

Gilligans Backpackers

Unique Travellers Haven
  • Pool Bar & Great Music
  • Down Town location
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Value 
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Based on 24 ratings

Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort was designed with Backpackers in mind. This innovative traveller's haven offers the ultimate experience in budget accommodation and on site leisure activities in the heart of downtown Cairns....more info

Cairns Central Plaza

New Cairns City Accommodation
  • Open in July 2009!
  • Hotel Rooms & Apartments
Popularity 

Opening in July 2009 Cairns Central Apartment Hotel is a brand new luxuriously appointed Studio, 1 and 2 bedroom apartment hotel. All contemporary Apartments and Studios are spacious and light filled with varying outlooks including City Scapes, Ocean and Mountain views.

...more info

Getaways on Grafton

Apartments & Townhouses
  • Modern Apartments
  • Outdoor Pool & Spa
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Value 
Overall 
Based on 17 ratings

Getaways on Grafton boasts a prime location close to the City and Cairns Esplanade making it a great base for a holiday in Cairns. Enjoy a casual barbecue or relax beside the pool and soak up the Far North Queensland tropical lifestyle...more info

Figtree Lodge

Small Tropical Resort
  • Restaurant & Irish Bar
  • Close to City Centre
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Value 
Overall 
Based on 10 ratings

Figtree Lodge offers 3.5 star resort style holiday accommodation just minutes away from Cairns City Centre and Cairns International Airport. ...more info

Floriana Guest House

Budget Rooms & Ensuites
  • Swimming Pool with Waterfall and Spa
  • Pretty Esplanade location
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Value 
Overall 
Based on 23 ratings

Situated on the esplanade with the front balcony rooms looking out to the coral sea Floriana is a popular budget guesthouse. It is 20 mins walk to town and is perfect for singles or couples looking for a stay in a charming older style Art Deco 1930's guesthouse ...more info

Bohemia Hostel Resort

Dorm, Double & Ensuite Rooms
  • Free Airport pick up
  • Large Pool & Spa
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Service 
Value 
Overall 
Based on 6 ratings

The Bohemia Hostel Resort, Cairns, is the number one choice for the budget minded traveller....more info

Coral Towers

Coral Towers Apartments
  • Esplanade location
  • Affordable rates
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Value 
Overall 
Based on 5 ratings

Coral Towers offers affordable Two Bedroom Apartments, just a 20 minute leisurely stroll to the main city centre and yet far enough away to enjoy the peacefullness amongst the palms on the Cairns Esplanade...more info

Tropical Queenslander

Studio rooms at affordable prices.
  • Poolside Breakfast Restaurant
  • Family Rates
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Value 
Overall 
Based on 11 ratings

Tropical Queenslander offers comfortable, modern, studio & family studio rooms. All rooms feature a tropical design to capture the leisure of the tropics.
The studio rooms are situated away from the hustle and bustle of the inner city, yet close to the restaurants, shops and activities located in the heart of Cairns. ...more info

City Plaza

One & Two bedroom apartments
  • Tropical large apartments
  • Pool & Spa
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Value 
Overall 
Based on 8 ratings

City Plaza is a relatively new property located a 20-minute walk from the city. This property is ideal for families and offers lovely large balconies to capture the breezes and enjoy the tropical North Queensland climate. ...more info

Coral Tree Inn

Coral Tree Inn
  • Affordable accommodation
  • City location
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Value 
Overall 
Based on 1 ratings

The Coral Tree Inn is affordable resort-style holiday accommodation, ideally located in the centre of Cairns City ...more info

Villa Vaucluse

Holiday & Corporate Apartments
  • 1 Bedroom Apartments
  • Convenient location
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Value 
Overall 
Based on 1 ratings

Villa Vaucluse offers 1 bedroom apartments in a convenient city location. The small complex has 18 fully self contained apartments either overlooking the pool or quiet Grafton Street. ...more info

The York

Beachfront Holiday Apartments
  • Affordable Beachfront
  • Self-Contained Apartments
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Value 
Overall 
Based on 1 ratings

The York Beachfront Holiday Apartments Located just 10 minutes north of Cairns city and CBD, directly on the beachfront at Yorkey’s Knob with a beautiful sweep of white sandy beach ideal for watersports or simply relaxing with family and friends...more info

Central Plaza Best Western

1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments
  • Fully Air-conditioned
  • Large Pool & BBQ Area
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Value 
Overall 
Based on 2 ratings

Central Plaza Cairns offers comfortable, modern 1&2 bedroom fully self contained apartments. Featuring air conditioning, swimming pool, spa and BBQ facilities. With just a short stroll to the city centre this property makes a good base from which to explore Cairns and all it has to offer....more info

Hides Hotel

Affordable holiday accommodation
  • Centrally located in main city mall
  • Heriatge listed building
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Service 
Value 
Overall 
Based on 1 ratings

Hides Hotel is recommend for those travelling on a budget. Choose from heritage listed traditional style rooms or standard motel rooms, including a light breakfast served daily on Hides colonial verandah...more info

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Cairns Central Plaza

Opening in July 2009! Cairns Central Apartment Hotel is a brand new luxuriously appointed Studio, 1 and 2 bedroom apartment hotel.

BRAND NEW!
STAY 7 PAY 6!

From $109 Per Night

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Sea Change Apartments

Beachfront Apartments all with ocean views

Thaw out those Winter Chills!
Stay 7 Pay 6!
From $240 per night
1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments
FREE airport pick up & guaranteed ocean views
Valid from 1st July to 31st August '09

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Great Adventures

For every full paying adult 1 child travels free!

KIDS GO FREE!
Save up to $108!
Applies to the Great Barrier Reef Adventure OR
Green Island & Great Barrier Reef Adventure
Valid for travel:
29 June- 24th July '09
*conditions apply

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Tusa T5

3rd Certified Dive FREE!

Book 2 x Certified Dives and receive the third dive FREE!
Only $210 p/person
plus $10 environmental levy
Maximum 60 passengers
Valid until 31st March '10

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Paradise Palms Resort

Brand New! Paradise Palms Resort & Country Club located near Palm Cove

STAY 4 PAY 3!
From $109 per night
Applies to Resort Rooms
1 & 2 Bedroom Apts
Express Housekeeping

Includes Resort Vouchers of up to $100 in savings!

Book Now! until 22nd Dec '09

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The Hotel Cairns

The Hotel Cairns
STAY 4 PAY 3
+ Free Car
+ $10 breakfast voucher

Stay at The Hotel Cairns and receive the complimentary use of a Smart Car to explore the region as you please!
From $108 per night
(based on a Plantation Room)
Valid until 30th Sept '09

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3 Day Package - Option 1

Great Deal!
3 Day Reef & Rainforest

Outer Barrier Reef Cruise 
Cape Trib Safari
Kuranda Train & Skyrail
Only $339 p/person

SAVE $70!
* Plus Environmental Management Levy
Valid until 31st March '10

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Sunlover Reef Cruises

KIDS GO FREE!

One child travels FREE!
to Moore Reef when
accompanied by one
full paying adult

Reef taxes included
Valid until the 31st July '09
*Max 2 FREE children

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Cape Trib Connections

See the best of the Atherton Tablelands
& Waterfalls Circuit

Only $50.00
per person!
Full day guided itinerary
Best value in town!

Valid until 31st March '10

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