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Down Under Heli
Escape to Lizard Island
Thursday 15th March 2012 ONLY
$489 per person
Includes:
- Scenic 60minute Reef Flight to Lizard Island
- Gourmet picnic lunch with sparkling wine and all accompaniments
- Snorkelling Equipment Over 5 hours at the exotic jewel of the Great Barrier Reef “Lizard Island”
- Return Scenic 60minute Cape Tribulation Flight
Travel between now and 15/March/2012

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Get High Up Top & Dive Down Under
Get High up Top & Dive Down Under!
Includes:-
-2 Outer Reef locations
- Intro or Cert Dive
- Guided Snorkel tour
- Glass bottom boat tour
- 10 min scenic heli flight
from $209 p/person
**SAVE $100**
*reef levy of $20/person extra
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Reef Experience
Reef Experience
visits 2 Outer Reef locations with six hours to enjoy snorkelling and diving and relaxing!
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FREE INTRO DIVE, Guided Snorkel Tour, or Cert Dive
-On-board marine naturalist presentation
-FREE Cairns city transfers
-Breakfast
-Wine & Cheese on way home
ONLY $164
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Tusa T6
Tusa 6 holds a roving permit. The skipper chooses the BEST 2 Outer Reef locations.
Dive Special
3 Certified Dives - Full Gear - $225
3 Certified Dives - Tanks & Weights - $195

+ $10 EMC payable on board
NEW BOAT - JUST LAUNCHED!!
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Down Under Heli
FLY/CRUISE COMBO
- Visit 2 reef destinations
- 5 hours at the Reef
- Snorkelling equipment
- Glass bottom boat tour
- BBQ Lunch inc. prawns
-25 min scenic helicopter flight from Cairns over Reef and Sand Cays
ONLY $299pp
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Raging Thunder Ballooning
Your balloon flight is only the beginning of your adventure...
Romantic Hot Air Ballooning!
from $195 / Adult
(plus $30 p/person aviation levy)
Personalised Flight Certificate
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Kuranda in a Day!
Kuranda
TRAIN & SKYRAIL
The most popular day tour including Freshwater Station & Return transfers from your hotel.
from $107 per person
(Cancellation conditions apply)
Travel between now and 31/March/2012

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Daintree Walkabout
Daintree Walkabout
-Kuku Yalanji Dreamtime Walk at Mossman Gorge
-Tea and damper
-Lunch at Silky Oaks Lodge
-1 hour Daintree River Cruise
-Exotic Fruit Tasting
-Short tour of Port Douglas
from $155 per adult
Departs: Mon, Wed, Fri
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Barron River Rafting
Barron River Rafting
Half day afternoon, 2 hours of white water rafting. No experience necessary.  Up to Grade 3 rapids.  Minimum age 12.
$99 per person
including hotel transfers
+ $25 National Park levy
Travel between now and 29/February/2012

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Ultimate 3 Day Reef Pass
Cairns & Port Douglas
Ultimate Reef Pass
The award winning Quicksilver and Great Adventures offer the widest range of reef cruises on the Great Barrier Reef.
Choose 3 reef cruises from either Quicksilver or Great Adventures on this pass.
$410/adult
SAVE UP TO $175!
Departs from Cairns and Port Douglas
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River Tubing
River Tubing Tours
- Half day mornings available
- Pick up in Cairns approx 7.45am
- Pickup in Northern Beaches approx 7.15am
- Returning 12.00pm
- Approx 2 hours of tubing!
$59 + $10 levy = $69 Adults (12 years & older)
$39 + $10 levy = $49 Children (5 to 11 years)
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Hartleys Half Day

Crocodile & Wildlife Park Day Trip
  • Aussie Animals
  • Crocodile Attack Show!
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Hartley's Crocodile Adventure Park is one of the longest established wildlife attractions in Far North Queensland. It is also one of the first places in Australia to hold crocodile shows and is renowned for presenting ‘the Best Crocodile Show in Australia’!  Departing Cairns hotels at midday and Northern Beaches hotels at 1pm and returning at 5:30pm.  ...more info

Xtreme Illusions

Experience the art of illusion with dinner package
  • A night of breathtaking magic
  • Cairns No.1 night time attraction
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Once you've seen the magic of the reef during the day, it's time for an action packed NIGHT OF BREATHTAKING MAGIC with Sam Powers in Xtreme Illusions, Cairns No.1 night time attraction!...more info

Sunset Cruise

Sunset Cruise along Trinity Inlet
  • Calm Water Sunset Cruise
  • Complimentary drink on board
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What better way to start your weekend than with a sunset cruise aboard the M.V Habitat Explorer. Departing from the Reef Fleet Terminal at 5.30pm every Friday, Saturday, Monday, Tuesday & Thursday nights, this one and a half hour sunset cruise explores Trinity Inlet...more info

Kuranda Wildlife Experience

3 Wildlife Attraction Discount Pass
  • 3 Park Pass
  • Great savings!
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The Kuranda Wildlife Experience includes entry to the Kuranda Koala Gardens, Birdworld and the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary. The pass will give you access to all three attracions at a great saving off the normal admission price...more info

Cairns Night Zoo

Cairns Night Zoo
  • Nocturnal Wildlife experience
  • BBQ dinner & drinks
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The Cairns Night Zoo is a uniquely Australian night out.
Combining the typical Aussie BBQ with some night spotlighting, and a meeting with a genuine 'Swaggie' by his campfire, followed by great Aussie entertainment with the bush musician. Its an interactive experience for the whole family to enjoy!...more info

Daintree & Hartley's

Introduction to the Rainforest
  • Crocodile viewings guaranteed!
  • Daintree & Mossman Gorge
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The well renowned Daintree "Northern Delights" tour showcases the unique flora and fauna and magnificent scenery of the precious Daintree area. It is ideal for those wanting a brief introduction to the rainforest at a relaxed pace...more info

Hartley's Crocodile Adventures

Family Friendly Attraction
  • Open daily
  • Croc Attack Show
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Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is the best place to see crocodiles and native wildlife in Tropical North Queensland. Home to a range of habitat types including melaleuca wetlands, riverine rainforest and eucalypt woodland...more info

Tjapukai By Night

Cultural Evening Experience
  • Delicious Buffet Dinner
  • Famous Tjapukai Dancers
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Join the traditional people of this land, the Tjapukai, for an evening of cultural exploration and experience....more info

Wildlife Habitat

Award Winning Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Breakfast with the Birds
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The award-winning Wildlife Habitat provides visitors with a chance to observe up close a huge range of flora and fauna. "Breakfast with the Birds" or "Lunch with the Lorikeets" is a must do to truly enjoy this experience and encounter the wildlife up close...more info

Cairns Tropical Zoo

Largest wildlife attraction in Cairns
  • Interactive wildlife presentations
  • Daily displays
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Cairns Tropical Zoo is the largest and most diverse wildlife attraction in Tropical North Queensland. Set amidst six hectares of tropically landscaped gardens, this locally owned and operated zoo is home to hundreds of native and exotic species, many of which are indigenous to our northern wet tropics...more info

Rainforestation

Nature Park
  • Amy Duck & Wildlife
  • Parmagirri Dance Group
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At the award-winning Rainforestation Nature Park you'll get to experience indigenous culture, Australian native wildlife and World Heritage Listed rainforest all on one site...more info

Daintree Walkabout

Daintree Walkabout
  • Ku Ku Yalanji Dreamtime Walk
  • Luxury vehicle and superb Lunch
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Daintree Walkabout Tour takes you through ancient rainforests and back to the Dreamtime with the local Kuku Yalanji tribe. Dine at Silky Oaks Lodge, then cruise the Daintree River and spot a crocodile, enjoy tropical fruit tastings and spend time in the historical town of Port Douglas. ...more info

4 Park Pass

Wildlife Parks Pass Saver
  • Valid for up to 6 months
  • Discounts at local cafes
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Visit four of the region’s best and most unique attractions: Rainforestation Nature Park and the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary in Kuranda, The Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary in Port Douglas, and the Cairns Wildlife Dome in the heart of the city...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

Flames of the Forest

Evening of Rainforest Dining
  • Unique Dining & Entertainment
  • Tue, Thur, Fri nights
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Flames of the Forest is unique to this region and unlike any other theatre, restaurant or dining experience you may have encountered before. Rainforest Dining and Aboriginal Theatre in one exciting evening set in the ancient Rainforest...more info

Rainforest Dining Experience

Couples intimate dining experience
  • Table Seatings for two
  • All inclusive menu
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Immerse yourself in a unique culinary experience, surrounded on all sides by the rainforest, the spectacle of the setting will take your breath away, as
you dine on a three course innovative tropical menu and premium wines...more info

Cooktown Wanderer

Cape Trib & Cooktown Adventure
  • Spectacular Scenery
  • Accommodation Included
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This 3 Day / 2 Night Cooktown Adventure takes you on a journey of discovery. From the ancient World Heritage Listed Rainforests of Cape Tribulation and Daintree National Parks, to one of Australia's last frontiers and most historically significant townships - Cooktown...more info

Daintree Dreaming

Aboriginal Cultural tour
  • Kuku Yulanji style hunting
  • Swim in pristine Niau Falls
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Experience this unique Daintree Dreaming tour where you will learn about Daintree's rich Aboriginal history and culture, combined with the oldest living rainforest on the planet and spectacular Niau Falls...more info

Tjapukai by Day

Authentic Aboriginal Culture
  • Aboriginal culture
  • Boomerang throwing
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Tjapukai Half Day Experience: Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park is a stunning theatrical interpretation of Aboriginal Culture from the beginning of time into the future. It is best to allow at least 2 and a half hours to explore the park.  ...more info

Stockmans Lunch

Australian Muster Experience
  • Wed, Fridays & Saturdays
  • Real Aussie Stockmen
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The Australian Muster Experience is hosted in a 19th Century inspired outback station building with stockyards and uninterrupted views to Port Douglas. Offering an authentic representation of life on a working cattle station, the Stockman's Lunch Muster will be an experience to remember!...more info

Cooktown Drive-Fly

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

2 Day Cooktown Explorer

Overnight Cooktown Explorer
  • Lunch at an Aussie Bush Pub
  • Explore Historical Cooktown
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Explore Cooktown on this 2 Day / 1 Night Explorer. Travel along one of Australia's most scenic coastal drives, journey on the 4WD only Bloomfirled track and witness some of the most increadible scenery. You will have plenty of free time to explore Cooktown...more info

Highlander Food Trails

Tasty sightseeing tour
  • Unique tasting experiences
  • Food & Wine with Sightseeing
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Food Trail Tours, showcases the region's foods and tropical fruit wines. Taste the wide variety of delightful flavours of Australia the Tropical North has to offer on this unique tour...more info

Cairns Wildlife Safari Reserve

Cairns Wildlife Safari Reserve
  • African animals
  • Animal Feeding
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Who would have thought that there would be African animals in the middle of Tropical North Queensland?  Well, there are now at the recently opened Cairns Wildlife Park...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

Seaplane to Secluded Sandy Cay

Secluded Sandy Cay
  • Exclusive and Secluded
  • Reef Scenic Flight
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Cairns Sea Planes offer flights to island and cay destinations while giving guests spectacular memories that will last a lifetime. Each flight has a small number guests so you may enjoy personalised attention from the crew...more info

3 Day Bama Way Discovery

2 Day Cooktown Aboriginal tour
  • Inspiring Aboriginal Elders
  • Free time in Cooktown
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The 3 Day Amazing Bama Way Discovery Tour offers a unique Aboriginal experience. This innovative partnership brings together three highly acclaimed Aboriginal owned and operated tours with Aboriginal tour specialist Adventure North Australia...more info

Rainforest Habitat

Breakfast with the Birds
  • Breakfast with the Birds
  • Lunch with the Lorikeets
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The award-winning Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary provides visitors with a chance to observe up close a huge range of flora and fauna. "Breakfast with the Birds" or "Lunch with the Lorikeets" is a must do to truly enjoy this experience and encounter the wildlife up close...more info

Breakfast on the Reef

Breakfast on the Reef at Sandy Cay
  • Secluded Sandy Cay
  • Scenic Heli flight
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Rainbow Serpent Tour

One of Australia’s Ultimate Must-Do Experiences
  • Genuine Aboriginal Elder
  • Award winning Rock Art tour
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Magical, award-winning tour with Aboriginal Elder, Willie Gordon. Willie takes guests to his ancestral rock art sites, set in stunning countryside high in the hills above Hope Vale. Now listed as one of Australia's Ultimate Must-Do Experiences!...more info

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3 Day Reef, Kuranda,CapeTrib

Great Deal!
3 full Day tours to our famous world heritage Reef & Rainforest.

Outer Barrier Reef Cruise 
Cape Trib 4WD Safari
Kuranda Train & Skyrail
from $390 per adult

including Enviro. Management Levy

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The Adventure Company

Cape Trib Safari includes Rainforest Habitat Sanctuary, Daintree River Cruise and lunch.

from $139 per adult
save $20 per person

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Sea Change Apartments

SUMMER SPECIAL
Stay 10 Pay 5
from $135 per night

SEA CHANGE BEACHFRONT APARTMENTS
5 Star Luxury Apartments
Fantastic Ocean Views
1, 2, 3 & 4 bedroom apartments

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Cairns Getaway Package

Cairns Getaway Package!

-4 nights The Hotel Cairns
-Green Island Day trip
-Snorkel gear or Glass bottom boat 
-Kuranda Train/Skyrail - hotel transfers
-$10 Breakfast Vouchers daily per person
-Complimentary Smart Car! 
Only $399 per person
(based on 2 people sharing)
SAVE $96 per person
Book before 29th Feb & receive full breakfast daily and Deluxe Tower Room upgrade for only $39/person.
After 1st April $405 per person
(based on 2 people sharing)

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2 Day Package - Option 5

2 Day Reef, Kuranda Train & Skyrail Combo
- Osprey V Reef Cruise
- Glass Bottom Boat Tour
- Snorkelling Gear & lunch
- Kuranda Train & Skyrail
UNBEATABLE VALUE!

$210+$20 EMC p/p

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Sea Change Apartments

SEA CHANGE
BEACHFRONT APARTMENTS 
5 Star luxury Apartments
Fantastic Ocean Views

STAY 4 NIGHTS
from $169/night -Jan
from $159/night -Feb
INC. FREE CAR !

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2 day Cape Trib & Chillagoe

2 Day Cape Trib & Chillagoe Combo

- 1hour Daintree River Croc Spotting Cruise
- 4WD Bloomfield Track
- Mareeba Wetlands Cruise
- Chillagoe Caves
$340 per adult
*SAVE $20*

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Rum Runner Cairns

Rum Runner is a great value 2 Day / 1 Night liveaboard trip that carries a maximum of 16 passengers including all meals.

- Certified Divers -
- Up to 6 guided dives inc. night dive
- Snorkellers -
- One FREE Intro Dive 

$280
inc. all meals, reef levy etc

Book before 29/February/2012
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Tropical Reef & Rainforest

Bay Village
5 night Reef & Rainforest package

NEW PACKAGE!
-Studio Room
-Continental Breakfast daily
- FREE airport shuttle (7am-7pm)
-FREE 5 hours wireless internet
-FREE drink when dining
-Outer Barrier Reef
-Coral Viewing Tour
-Kuranda Train & Skyrail
-Cape Tribulation
-Rainforest Habitat
-Daintree River Cruise
from
 $695
person
save $281 person

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The Hotel Cairns

The Hotel Cairns Located one block from the famous Esplanade.

STAY 4 PAY 3
FREE USE OF SMART CAR
to explore the region
$10 BREAKFAST VOUCHER
from $108
per night
Upgrade to Deluxe Tower Room including full breakfast daily from $127.50/night.

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Sunset Cruise

Sunset Cruise & Dinner package  Enjoy a Sunset Cruise on 'MV Crocodile Explorer' followed by a 3 course meal at Dundee's on the Waterfront.

Includes:
- 1.5 hour Sunset Cruise on Trinity Inlet
- Welcome glass champagne
- Savoury nibbles
- 3 course set menu at Dundee's
(child - 2 course menu)
Only $77/ adult

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