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NEW! Great Outdoors
Get High & Get Active!
3 Days/1 Night
Get High & Get Active!
3 Days/1 Night
Cruise, Dive, Snorkel & Heli Flight
Overnight in the Daintree Rainforest
Choose from 3 activities:-
Jungle Surfing
Beach Horserides
Sunset Sea Kayak
From $407 per person!
*plus $20 per person reef levy
Overnight in the Daintree Rainforest
Choose from 3 activities:-
Jungle Surfing
Beach Horserides
Sunset Sea Kayak
From $407 per person!
*plus $20 per person reef levy
Travel between now & 31/March/2010
DIVE SPECIALS!
Reef Quest provides excellent diving and snorkelling at Norman, Saxon & Hastings reefs catering for all experience levels...
Intro Dive Special! - $125
Cert Dive Special! - $125
Snorkelling Special! - $95
including all standard trip inclusions!
Intro Dive Special! - $125
Cert Dive Special! - $125
Snorkelling Special! - $95
including all standard trip inclusions!
Travel between now & 28/February/2010
Cairns Adventure
Scenic Balloon Flight
Magnificent Hot Air Ballooning
- Aussie Champagne Breakfast
- Spectacular Tablelands Scenery
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Raging Thunder will take you up on a magical and exhilarating flight of your life in the world's largest commercial hot air balloon. The Atherton tablelands provide the perfect conditions for Hot Air Ballooning and the view from your basket ...more info
½ Day ATV Biking
All Terrain Vehicles
- Exciting Rainforest Trails
- Traditional Australian Damper
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The ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) Safari with Blazing Saddles offers a ½ day of excitement. ATVs are easy to ride and provide the perfect transportation through the rainforest. Blazing Saddles caters for all levels of experience...Anyone Can Do It!!!...more info
Tully River Rafting
5 Hours of White Water Rafting
- Action packed white water!
- Guaranteed Water Levels
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Voted Australia's No#1 Rafting Trip! Providing more than enough excitement to satisfy your thirst for adventure! The Tully River is the most popular destination for a one day rafting trip. You will spend over 5 action-packed hours rafting 45 rapids in remote World Heritage Rainforest....more info
Parasail Adventures
Parasail, Jet Ski & Bumper Tube
- Solo & Tandem Packages
- 9am, 11am, 1pm & 3pm
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Parasail, Jetski and Bumper Tube Rides. For all your watersport thrills and spills join the crew of NQ Watersports for the adventure of your life. Do one activity or all three...more info
Barron Half Day Rafting
White Water Rafting!
- 2 Hours of rafting
- No experience necessary
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Only 20 minutes from the centre of Cairns, the Barron River is a fantastic introduction to White Water Rafting. Offering guaranteed water levels year round, no experience is necessary to raft these Grade 2 & 3 rapids. ...more info
Sports Fishing Tour
Fish Tales Charters
- Inlet and Estuary Fishing
- River Fishing
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Fish Tales operate Cairns Fishing charters in four of the best fishing locations in North Queensland - the Cairns Inlet (also known as Trinity Inlet) Russell River/ Mulgrave River and on the Daintree River...more info
Wonga Beach Horse Rides
3 hour Horse Rides
- Award Winning
- Suitable for all ages
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Wonga Beach Horserides will take you on a ride through grassy headlands along side beautiful creeks, through pristine Daintree Rainforest and along beautiful Wonga Beach. Walk, trot or canter your horses along the beach or into the surf...more info
Xtreme Tully Rafting
Be first down the river!
- Maximum 18 passengers
- Body Surfing, rock jumping!
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The Xtreme Team is the ultimate rafting experience. Your guides will take you outside your personal comfort zone, to get the heart racing and your adrenalin pumping...more info
Super Triple Challenge
Raft-Bungy-Skydive
- Australias #1 Rafting Tour
- 14,000ft Skydive!!!
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For the complete adrenalin junkie, we have the package for you!! The Super Triple Challenge offers awesome adventures over 2 days you will complete three of the most thrill seeking adventure sports on offer in Cairns...more info
Rainforest Horse Riding
Half Day Horse Riding
- Interesting trails
- Recommended for beginners
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Blazing Saddles offers morning and afternoon half day horse riding tours in an Aussie bush environment for riders with all levels of experience. The property is located on 1,200 acres and offers you the opportunity to explore native Australian bushland, giant termite mounds, creeks and the savannah plains of the outback either on horseback or quad bikes...more info
AJ Hacket Bungy Jump
World Famous AJ Hackett Bungy
- 16 different jump styles
- Jungle Swing
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This is the only Bungy site in the world to offer the unique Jump Menu. Everywhere else it's just jump forward or back. Cairns is the best place to Bungy!! AJ Hackett's Bungy Tower is located 20 minutes north of the city in the foothills of Saddle Mountain. The 50 metre high tower is surrounded by lush tropical rainforest with panoramic views out to Green Island, The Northern Beaches & The Great Barrier Reef. A spectacular place to jump!...more info
Cooktown 4WD Adventure
Full Day Cooktown Safari
- Two Hours in Cooktown
- 4WD the Bloomfield Track
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Adventure North Tours will take you through the rugged terrain of the famous Bloomfield Track from Cape Tribulation enroute to Cooktown - one of Australia's most significant townships...more info
Balloon & Barron Rafting
Balloon & White Water Rafting
- 30 minute balloon flight
- Half Day Barron River Rafting
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Raging Thunder will take you up on a magical and exhilarating flight of your life in the world's largest commercial hot air balloon. The Atherton Tablelands provide the perfect conditions for Hot Air Ballooning and the view from your basket of rolling hills and winding streams is stunning. ...more info
Fishing The Tropics
Reef, River & Estuary Fishing
- Local knowledgable guides
- Rods & tackle included
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Join Cairns Fishing Guides for some of the best light tackle sports fishing opportunities on the globe! Cairns offers some of the best natural scenery and fishing conditions. The close proximity to the Reef and River Systems make Far North Queensland a fisherman's dream destination...more info
New! Barron Sportsrafting
Barron River Sportsrafting
- Afternoon of fun-filled rafting
- 2 person sportsrafts
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The half day rafting tour with Foaming Fury operates daily on the Barron River using exciting 2 man sports rafts. Skilled guides will show you how best to negotiate the rapids...more info
Kayak around Fitzroy Is.
Sea Kayaking on Fitzroy Island
- 2 person kayaks
- Free time to explore island
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Spend the day on Fitzroy Island exploring one of the Great Barrier Reef's most unspoilt islands. The Raging Thunder Sea Kayak tour will take you to parts of the island not accessible by foot. Fitzroy Island is covered in pristine rainforest and surrounded by cool crystal waters teeming with topical fish and coral reefs...more info
Jump the Beach
Skydiving at Mission Beach
- Fantastic Coast & Island views
- Exhilarating Tandem Skydive!
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A tandem skydive with Jump The Beach is the best way to experience all the thrills of skydiving with fantastic views over cost and islands!...more info
Russell River Rafting
Russell River - Grade 4 Rapids
- 3 Hours Rafting
- 2 Person Kayaks
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Foaming Fury has created a rafting adventurers dream on the Russell River. Experience the exciting rapids in a two man sports raft. There is nothing else like this in Australia. It is affordable, nail biting and exhilarating! With rapids ranging from grade 1 to 4, there is something for everyone on this river...more info
Undara Experience
Undara Lava Tubes
- Lava Tube & Sunset Tours
- True Outback Experience
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Undara will give you an experience as unique as its ecology. Whether you wish to join one of the small, personalised group tours, or wander quietly discovering the flora and fauna on your own self guided bushwalk...more info
Cape York in a Day!
Cape York Day Tour
- Walk on the top of Australia
- View 1000km of landscapes
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Cape York in a Day! This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to stand on the tip of Australia! Not so long ago, and even today during the wet, a tour such as this would have been impossible. It is an impressive itinerary all jam packed into one unforgettable day!...more info
Skydive Cairns
9,000 to 14,000 ft Tandem Skydiving from Cairns
- Beautiful Views
- Video & Photos Available
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Prepare yourself for some... AWESOME...EXTREME...FUN..!
Skydive Cairns is the largest Skydive Company in Australia. Almost anyone 14 years and over can skydive. No Experience Necessary.
Jumps start from 8,000ft with a 15 second freefall. For the more adventurous the higher you go the BIGGER the RUSH!!! ...more info
Thrills & Spills
Barron Rafting & Skydive
- Half Day White Water Rafting
- Extreme Skydive!
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Your adrenalin will not stop pumping with the Thrills & Spills Package. Experience the ultimate thrill of a lifetime with a 14,000ft Skydive which will leave you speechless by the end, followed by fun, frills and spills White Water Rafting on the Barron River...more info
Magnum 44
Tully Rafting & Bungy
- Full Day Rafting
- Half Day Bungy
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Shoot yourself full of adrenalin as you raft and jump in this AWESOME Magnum 44 adventure package. You definately shouldn't miss the thrill of White Water Rafting & Bungy Jumping on your visit to North Queensland...more info
Super Thrills & Spills
Tully Rafting & Skydive
- Australia's #1 Rafting
- 14,000ft Skydive
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This awesome combination takes your adrenalin to the max! 44 rapids on Australia's No#1 rafting trip provides more than enough excitement for one day and the Skydive on day two will certainly satisfy your thirst for adventure...more info
1 Day Drive/Fly Cooktown
Cooktown The Last Frontier
- Bloomfield track & Cooktown
- 45 Minute Scenic Flight
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Travel the rugged terrain of the scenic coastal route with Adventure North. This journey is renowned as one of the most spectacular scenic drives in Australia. Enjoy up to 2 hours in Cooktown, a most historically significant township...more info
Chillagoe Outback Tour
Chillagoe Caves & Outback
- Visit Skybury Coffee Centre
- Morning Tea at Mareeba Wetlands
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Drive through old historical towns enroute to Chillagoe and old mining town with many interesting tales to tell of the past before exploring one of the ancient lime stone caves where you will be amazed with what you see...more info
Barron Family Rafting
Family Fun on the River
- Suitable for children from 6yrs
- Grade 1-2 rapids
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The Barron Family Rafting is the most exciting family rafting tour operating daily on the Barron River. Experience the thrills of paddling rapids graded 1 - 2. The dense rainforest surrounds at Lake Placid provides outstanding scenery...more info
Blackout Sportsfishing
Reef and River Fishing
- Rod & Reel Fishing
- Max 4 people
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Blackout Sportsfishing specialises in Reef, River and Estuary fishing including Deepwater Bait Fishing, Wreck Bumper Barring, Jigging, Light Game Fishing, Pelagic Trolling, Lure Casting, and Live Baiting. Enjoy a personalised service with a maximum of 4 people onboard...more info
2 Day Outback Experience
Undara Lava Tubes
- Includes transfers from Cairns
- Authentic Outback Hospitality
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Discover the Undara Lava Tubes...enjoy authentic outback hospitality, meet Aussie Wildlife, awaken your tastebuds with the famous Bush Breakfast at the Ringers Camp. Relax at the saloon bar as the burnt oranges of the sunset fade into dark to reveal the clearest starlit night. Undara Experience is something you will treasure forever...more info
Tablelands & Outback
Tropic Wings Tablelands
- Woodleigh Cattle Station
- Millaa Millaa Falls
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Witness the diverse landscapes of Tropical North Queensland, crossing rich tropical rainforests and agricultural fields on the Atherton Tablelands into the Gulf Savannah Plains of the Outback...more info
Catch-a-Crab
Half Day Calm Water tour
- Crabs fresh cooked on board
- Trinity Inlet cruise
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Enjoy a half day of Crabbing, Fishing, Dining and Cruising with Catch-a-Crab on the beautiful Trinity Water Habitat, with a seated lunch aboard their custom build vessel...more info
Mad Dawg
Tully Raft, Reef Cruise & Cape Trib
- Full Day Tours including Lunch
- Value Package SAVE $36!
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GET WET with a Full Day White Water Rafting adventure through the rainforest on the Mighty Tully River, EXPLORE the Rainforests of Cape Tribulation, and coral and fish of the Great Barrier Reef...more info
Mission Possible
Raft & Skydive Mission Beach
- Grade 3 & 4 Rapids
- Awesome Reef & Rainforest views
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YOUR MISSION .. to experience the wildest rush in North Queensland with this amazing 2 Day White Water Raft and Skydive Combo...more info
Frantic Combo
Barron Rafting & Bungy
- Half Day Barron Rafting
- Ultimate Bungy Experience
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Combine an exhilarating 44 metre Bungy Jump with 2 hours White Water Rafting on the Barron River... its frantic .. but worth it!!!...more info
Dan's Mountain Biking
Cape Tribulation Mountain Biking
- Grade 3 dirt trails
- Fully guided
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Mountain biking at Cape Tribulation is a fun and active way to explore the tropical rainforest. All your senses are stimulated whilst you cycle through this unique area. Be prepared to get sweaty and dirty with Dan's Mountain Biking!...more info
Double Island Kayaking
Sea Kayak & Snorkel
- Single & Double Kayaks
- Half Day Tour
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Palm Cove Watersports offers a Sea Kayaking tour twice daily which circumnavigates Double Island. There is time on the island for snorkelling and relaxing before kayaking back to beautiful Palm Cove Beach. Local wildlife you may see while seakayaking includes moviestars, turtles, dolphins and if you're lucky, Manta rays...more info
Tandem Skydiving
Up to 14,000ft Skydiving
- No Experience Necessary
- Xtreme Fun! - Stunning views
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Pauls Parachuting offers tandem skydiving from various heights with up to 60 seconds free fall! No experience is necessary for Tandem Skydiving. Accommodation transfers included....more info
Aqua Cat Reef Fishing
Cairns No.1 Reef Fishing Boat
- Maximum 14 passengers
- Reef/Bottom Fishing
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Aqua-Cat Charters is Cairns Number One Reef Fishing Charter Business, offering reef and bottom fishing. skipper Peter has extensive local knowledge of the area due to a love of recreational fishing, and commercial fishing...more info
2 Day Outback & Rail
Undara Experience with Rail
- 2007 Tourism Award Winners
- Savannahlander Train
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Undara Experience is set in thousands of square kilometres of pristine tropical savannah woodlands, within easy reach of Cairns. From the Lodge, you can visit the Undara Lava Tubes, part of the longest lava flow from a single volcanic crater on Earth. Return on the classic Savannahlander train from outback to rainforest...more info
Cairns Warbird Flights
30 & 40min Aerobatic flights
- Thirlling high G aerobatic flight
- Makes a great gift idea!
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Let's face it, flying from A to B has become a little---boring. Come and see why aeroplanes were really invented with Warbird Adventure Flights!Aerobatic flights are tailored to your capabilities. Warbird Adventure Flights will include as many aerobatic manoeuvres as you like, from mild to wild...more info
Pegasus Water Sports
Ski or Wakeboard at Lake Tinaroo
- Crystal clear waters
- Adventure for all skill levels
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Pegasus Water Sport's is a North Queensland owned and operated business offering a day of excitement, adventure and exhilaration for all skill levels. Ski, Wakeboard, Wakeskate or Tube in the crystal clear waters of Lake Tinaroo...more info
Pegasus 2 Day Pack
2 Day Slide 'n' Ride Package
- Cairns Cable Ski Park
- Lake Tinaroo
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The 2 Day Slide 'n' Ride Package with Pegasus combines a full day at the Cairns Cable Ski Park hitting the sliders and kickers, followed by the crystal clear waters of Lake Tinaroo hitting the wake and grabbing some air.This package offers a day of excitement, adventure and exhilaration for all skill levels...more info
3 Day Self Drive Package
3 Day Outback Experience
- Accessible Outback
- Relaxed self drive package
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Undara… as ancient and alluring as the continent itself, the Undara Lava Tubes stand as silent sentinels to our pre-history. Walk in the path of a volcano. Sleep cocooned in an ancient railway carriage as your dreams connect you with the essence of this timeless land...more info
1 Day Fly/Fly Cooktown
Aboriginal Rock Art Tour
- Spectacular Coastal Flight
- Rainbow Serpent rock art tour
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The One Day Fly Aboriginal Rock Art Tour is a truly unique experience. Enjoy a spectacular scenic flight from Cairns followed by 6 rock art sites on traditional Aboriginal country. Nugal-warra Elder Willie Gordon will share stories behind the art, and his relationship with the land. Treat yourself to an amazing day out...more info
Cairns - Sydney
14 Day East Coast Explorer
- Visit the Whitsunday Islands
- Participate in a "goat muster"
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Explore the hot spots and hidden treasures on this 14 Day Cairns to Sydney tour. With plenty of time, you will overnight on Magnetic Island, sail the Whitsundays living aboard for 2 nights, walk the remote Carnavon Gorge, go horse riding at Kroombit Cattle Station, discover Fraser Island over 2 days by 4WD, and Learn to Surf at Surf Camp!...more info
Cairns To Brisbane
East Coast Small Group Touring
- Visit the Whitsunday Islands
- Participate in a "goat muster"
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Head south out of Cairns on this 12 Day Cairns to Brisbane tour where you will explore the hidden treasures and hot spots of the Australian East Coast. Experience one of the best kept secrets Carnavon Gorge, overnight on Magnetic Island, horse ride at Kroombit Cattle Station, sea kayak at Rainbow Beach and so much more...more info
Choppers Motorcycle Tours
Harley Davidson & Trike Tours
- Flexible & tailored tours
- Classic Trike Tours
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Chopper Mike offers some great 'motorcycle experiences' covering the beautiful tropical rainforests and seasides surrounding our sunny city...more info
Whats Hot!
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
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**
Stay between now & 31/March/2011
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Siamang Gibbons
On Wednesday 3rd February we welcomed two new additions to our park, two Siamang Gibbons, Botak and ... [ full story ]
Manas & Khan
Manas and Khan are both Bengal Tigers. They are the 2nd largest species with only the Siberian Tiger... [ full story ]
Passions Wins Australian Tourism Award for Adventure Tourism
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Contact our North Queensland office for advice on your holiday in Cairns.