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Dunk Island Resort
STAY 7 PAY 5!
BOOK BEFORE THE 12th MARCH!
Rooms from $210 p/n
*SAVE UP TO $1036*

BOOK NOW! until 12th March '10
Valid for travel: until 30th Sept '10
Blockout: 2-5 April '10
Stay between now & 30/September/2010

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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 $1113 per couple
**SAVE $855**
Stay between 01/April/2010 & 31/March/2011

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Luxury Beach Escape
4 Nights in a Luxury Beachfront Apartment plus a Great Barrier Reef Sailing Cruise for two
From $265 per person
Valid until 31st May '10
From $290 per person
Valid until 31st Oct '10

*conditions apply please enquire
Stay between now & 31/October/2010

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Kewarra Beach Resort
An exclusive rainforest retreat located right on the beach only 20 minutes north of Cairns City
Absolute Beachfront
SPECIALS!
from $175
per night
(room only)
from $219 per night

(with Breakfast Daily)
**SAVE UP TO $155 PER NIGHT**
*minimum 3 night stay
Stay between now & 31/March/2010

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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 $391 per person
(based on 2 people sharing)

*SAVE $96 P/PERSON*
Stay between 01/April/2010 & 31/March/2011

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The Lakes Resort & Spa
STAY 4 PAY 3!
2 Bed Apt - Only $690
**SAVE $230**
 
(based on a 4 night stay)

*Includes 1 FREE Night
Return airport transfers
Resort discount vouchers SAVE up to $100!
Valid until: 25th June '10
PLUS KIDS EAT FREE!
Valid for Sales: 11 Jan - 28 Feb 2010
Blockout dates: 2 - 11 April 2010
Travel between now & 23/June/2010

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Sea Change Apartments
Wow check out this Beachfront Deal! 
One Bedroom Luxury Beachfront Apartment
Usually $260 per night
NOW $150 per night!
SAVE $110 per night
Stay between now & 31/March/2010

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City Quays
Hotel and inner city apartment complexes in the heart of Cairns Central Business District
Stay Longer for Less!
One Bedroom Apts
from $62 per night
Two Bedroom Apts
from $80 per night
Minimum 21 night stay
Stay between now & 31/May/2010

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Rydges Tradewinds
Ideally located on the Cairns Esplanade overlooking a large resort pool with ocean views
Stay 4 Pay 3!
From $113
per night
Applies to all room types!
Stay between now & 31/March/2010

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City Plaza
Modern self-contained apartments ideal for families on a budget
STAY 7 PAY 6!
One Bedroom Apts
From $107 per night
Two Bedroom Apts

From $125 per night
Stay between now & 30/April/2010

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Ideal school holidays getaway!
Family Fun Pack
Only $1764 per family
(based on 2 adults & 2 children)
Includes:

7 nights at The lakes Resort
Green Island Family Fun
Kuranda Train & Skyrail
Hartleys Croc Park
Return Airport Transfers
Stay between 01/April/2010 & 20/June/2010

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Southern Cross
Excellent option for the budget holiday maker or corporate traveller
Super Value!
Modern Studios & Apartments

From $80 per night
Includes 1 x FREE Breakfast
(Based on a 5 night stay)

Stay between now & 30/June/2010

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Royal Harbour
Located right in the heart of Cairns City opposite the lagoon pool
STAY 7 PAY 5!
From $101 per night

Applies to One Bedroom Ocean View & Garden Spa Suites
On sale: 14th Feb until 31st March
Valid for travel: 12th April until 30th June
Stay between 12/April/2010 & 30/June/2010

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Jack & Newell Apartments
Perfectly located in Wharf Street many of the apartments have water views across Trinity Bay
STAY 5 PAY 4
OR
STAY 7 PAY 6

From $214 per night
2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments
Stay between now & 30/April/2010

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Gilligan's Backpackers - Cairns

Gilligan's Backpackers

Backpacker Resort
  • Pool Bar & Great Music
  • Down Town location
Popularity 
Service 
Value 
Overall 
Based on 25 ratings
24 HOUR RECEPTION
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort is "the Ritz of all hostels" as described by Lonely Planet. It provides an excellent standard of accommodation for backpackers and budget conscious young, (and young at heart) travellers in the heart of the Cairns CBD.

Features and Services:

  • 500-bed accommodation
  • Ensuites
  • Lagoon style pool
  • Pool bar & Spa area
  • House cocktail bar
  • Gaming area & Beer garden
  • Internet café
  • Tour operation desk
  • Cooking facilities
  • Storage
  • Lobby shop
  • Guest laundry & ironing facilities
  • BBQ area
  • On site car, mini and tour bus parking
This central Cairns location is a short walk to the Esplanade, Lagoon, Reef boat Terminals and marina as well as nightclubs, bars and restaurants. There is easy access to airport, train, bus and local tour departure points.

Gilligan's beer garden has regular live bands and the latest sport and music vision on a giant 10m x 6m video screen. There is a mezzanine bar on the upper level of the complex and a bottle shop open to the public and guests seven days a week as well as a cafe, dining hall and restaurant catering to the local and in-house guests.

This property was built with backpackers in mind and exceeds expectations in this market. Gilligans offers a 24-hour reception and a total of 120 very large air-conditioned rooms, most with huge balconies. There is a secure Vingcard room access system. Each room has its own bathroom that can be used three ways (doors separating the toilet, shower and sink, irrespective of whether the room has a 6, 4, twin or double capacity). The Hotel rooms have one King bed and the Twin Hotel rooms have 2 single beds.

Gilligans is home to the iconic Rusty's Markets that provide a vast array of exotic tropical fruit and vegetables, herbs and spices as well as plants, arts, crafts, gifts and souvenirs supplied by local farmers and artists. The markets run from Friday through to Sunday.

The latest addition to the property is a large BBQ area. Guests can purchase steak/fish from the kitchen and grill it to their liking, a salad bar completes the fresh and easy dinner!

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort will provide you with a secure and entertaining 'home' for your stay in Cairns. Under 18 year olds are not catered for.

All tours and discounted tour packages are available from here.  Check out our specials in the tours section of travstar.com for unbeatable deals. 

 
All prices shown in Australian Dollars
Prices valid from 01 April 2009 until 31 March 2010
4 Bed Dorm PER NIGHT
4 Bed Dorm, per person $30
Deluxe 4 Bed Dorm, per person $35
6 Bed Dorm PER NIGHT
6 Bed Dorm, per person $27
8 Bed Dorm PER NIGHT
8 Bed Dorm, per person $25
Hotel Room PER NIGHT
Hotel Room (Twin Singles) $130
Hotel Room (King) $130
Package Deals PER NIGHT
Cairns Budget Learn to Dive $655
All prices shown in Australian Dollars
Prices valid from 01 April 2010 until 31 October 2010
4 Bed Dorm PER NIGHT
4 Bed Dorm, per person $32
Deluxe 4 Bed Dorm, per person $38
6 Bed Dorm PER NIGHT
6 Bed Dorm, per person $28
Deluxe 6 Bed Dorm, per person $30
8 Bed Dorm PER NIGHT
8 Bed Dorm, per person $26
Hotel Room PER NIGHT
Hotel Room (Twin Singles) $130
Hotel Room (King) $130
Package Deals PER NIGHT
Cairns Budget Learn to Dive $660
All prices shown in Australian Dollars
Prices valid from 01 November 2010 until 31 March 2011
4 Bed Dorm PER NIGHT
4 Bed Dorm, per person $28
Deluxe 4 Bed Dorm, per person $30
6 Bed Dorm PER NIGHT
6 Bed Dorm, per person $24
Deluxe 6 Bed Dorm, per person $26
8 Bed Dorm PER NIGHT
8 Bed Dorm, per person $22
Hotel Room PER NIGHT
Hotel Room (Twin Singles) $110
Hotel Room (King) $110
Package Deals PER NIGHT
Cairns Budget Learn to Dive $635
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Cairns Central Plaza

Cairns Central Apartment Hotel features brand new luxuriously appointed Studio, 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments

BRAND NEW!
STAY 7 PAY 6
Or Free Upgrade
(Studio to 1 Bedroom)

From $103 Per Night

Stay between now & 31/March/2010

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Piermonde 1302

Stunning designer apartment guaranteed views of the harbour from the 13th level
1 or 2 Bedrooms

STAY 7 PAY 6
From $180 Per Night!
**SAVE $210**

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2 Day Reef & Kuranda

Hot Deal!

Budget 2 Day
Reef & Kuranda

Only $168 p/person
thats only $84 per trip!
Limited time only!

Travel between now & 31/March/2010

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Paradise Palms Resort

Kids Special!

*Kids Play and Eat Free!
Complimentary mini golf & adventure playground entry

PLUS
STAY 4 PAY 3!

From $109 per night
Applies to all room types
Express Housekeeping
Includes Resort Vouchers of up to $100 in savings!

No minimum stay

Book Now! until 28th Feb '10
*excludes 2nd - 11th April '10

Stay between now & 23/June/2010

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Osprey V

Get high up top & Dive Down Under

Includes:-
Outer Reef Cruise
Intro or Cert Dive
Free Semi Sub tour
10 min scenic heli flight

All this for ONLY $199 per person!
**SAVE $95**
*excludes reef levy

Travel between now & 31/March/2010

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Sea Change Apartments

5 Star Beachfront Apartments all with ocean views

Stay 7 Pay 5!
Stay 5 Pay 4!

From $185 per
night
1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments
FREE airport pick up & guaranteed ocean views
Valid from 1st October '09 until 31st March '10
(excluding 20th Dec - 10th Jan)

Stay between now & 31/March/2010

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Ocean Spirit Dinner Cruise

Enjoy a four course buffet while cruising along the inlet

Only *$89 per person
*includes Basic Beers, Wine & Softdrinks!
Or Couples Special
2 for $140

Travel between now & 31/March/2011

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Luxury Reef & Rainforest Pack

New!
2 Day Package

Luxury Reef & Rainforest
Ocean Freedom reef cruise
Kuranda Gold Class
Only $285 p/person
**SAVE $29**

Valid until 31st March '10

Travel between now & 31/March/2010

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Mantra Trilogy

STAY 3 PAY 2!
Hotel Rooms
From $120 per night

On Sale 16th Jan - 31st March
For Travel 
12th April - 25th June

Book between now & 31/March/2010

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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 $329 p/person

**SAVE $80**
* Plus Environmental Management Levy
Valid until 31st March '10

Travel between now & 31/March/2010

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Double Island Resort

Be the first to take advantage of this
Private Island Retreat

New!
Only five available
1 & 2 Bedroom Luxury Villas

From $595 p/night
includes return ferry transfers and a Breakfast Hamper on first morning
(minimum 3 night stay)

Stay between now & 31/December/2010

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Kuranda in a Day!

Rain...forest!
It has its name for a reason, its an amazing time of year!

Only $95 Per Person
Includes Kuranda Train, Skyrail & free time to explore Kuranda Village

Travel between now & 31/March/2010

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