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Reef Magic

Reef Magic Outer Barrier Reef Cruise
$180/adult including:
* Semi Submarine Tour
* Glass Bottom Boat Tour
* Underwater Observatory
* All snorkelling equipment
Upgrade to 5 minute Scenic Heli Flight:  
Only $29/adult

Adult including heli - $209
Child
including heli - (4-14 yrs) $139
Family including heli - $636 

Limited Time Only!

Travel between now and 30/September/2010

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Seastar
Free Intro Dive!
Try Scuba Diving on the Great Barrier Reef for the first time, with no experience nesessary!
from $165 per person
*Plus a $10 EMC levy
Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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New! Cairns Night Dive
Cairns Night Dive is the only dedicated Night Dive tour from Cairns, departing at 5.30pm to the Outer Reef and returning at 11.15pm.
NEW NIGHT DIVE
2 GUIDED DIVES
$240 PER PERSON
Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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A1 - Kuranda in a Day!
Kuranda in a Day! is an unguided budget tour combining return Hotel Transfers, the famous Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail Cableway into a relaxing scenic day trip.
CHILDREN GO FREE
BIRDWORLD KURANDA
Book your family on the Kuranda in a Day tour and one child / paying adult receives FREE ENTRY into BIRDWORLD Kuranda. 
Travel between now and 30/September/2010

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Daintree Walkabout
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.

INCLUDES
Dreamtime Walk at Mossman Gorge
Lunch at Silky Oaks Lodge
Daintree River Cruise
Tropical Fruit Tasting
Short tour of Port Douglas
Morning & Afternoon Tea
Return transfer to accommodation
 
Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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Get High Up Top & Dive Down Under
Get High up Top &
Dive Down Under!
Includes:-
Outer Reef Cruise
Intro or Cert Dive
Free Semi Sub tour
10 min scenic heli flight
Only $209 p/person
**SAVE $100**
*reef levy of $20/person extra
Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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Ocean Spirit Dinner Cruise
Dinner Cruise!
A perfect way to end a perfect day
Only $89 per person
*Including all Basic Beers, Wine & Softdrinks!
*not valid with any other offer
Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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Upolu Reef & Oyster Reef
CRUISE & INTRO DIVE!
Visit two beautiful reef
locations in one day...
Book Ocean Spirit's Upolu & Oyster Reef snorkel cruise for $99 or include an Intro Dive for just $135!
No experience necessary
From $99 per person
Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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A1 - Kuranda in a Day!
Kuranda
SKYRAIL & TRAIN
The most popular day tour including return transfers from your Palm Cove hotel
Only $100 Per Person
Includes Kuranda Train, Skyrail & free time to explore Kuranda Village
Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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Barron Half Day Rafting
Great rafting for first timers!
Half Day Barron River
White Water Rafting

ONLY $108 P/PERSON
(plus $25 pp National Park Levy)
Afternoons only, departs daily
Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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Cairns Attractions - Dining Experiences


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Ocean Spirit Dinner Cruise

Best deals for this Nightly Seafood buffet!
  • 4 course buffet including seafood
  • 2 1/2 hour calm water cruise
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Discover the delights of evening cruising with Ocean Spirit Cruisesa perfect way to end a perfect day. Enjoy dinner on a luxurious catamaran while cruising on the calm waters of Trinity Inlet. With a glass of champagne in hand, stroll the decks and savour the sights of the city by night ...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

Flames of the Forest

Evening of Rainforest Dining
  • Unique Dining & Entertainment
  • Thurs, Friday 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

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

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

Dine on the Edge

Dine with lions! Unique Extreme Dining Experience!
  • Savage feeding frenzy
  • Gourmet BBQ feast
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YOU ARE DARED to dine on the edge of your seat with the King of the Jungle and view this savage feeding frenzy like you’ve never seen before. Exclusive and unique to Cairns Wildlife Safari Reserve. WARNING: this experience is not for the faint-hearted. Eat with caution...more info

Highlander Food Trails

Departs Wed, Fri & Sun
  • Unique tasting experiences
  • Visit Wineries & Plantations
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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 a unique cairns tour...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

The Impossible Dream

Theatre dining experience in Cairns
  • Dinner and show 7 nights a week
  • The tale of the José Paronella
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The Impossible Dream is a musical comedy theatre dining experience bringing one of North Queensland's stories to life. Witness the tale of the visionary José Paronella and his quest to build a castle in the rainforest, for love. Be transported back to Spain, in the elegant surroundings of the ballroom in the Shangri-la hotel, The Marina, Cairns....more info

Gone Wild

Wildlife & Aussie Evening Tour
  • Birds of Prey & Glow Worm Cave
  • Night Wildlife Spotting
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Gone Wild will get you up close and personal with the native wildlife of Tropical North Queensland!  By participating in this tour you will also be contributing to their rainforest regeneration project.  Hand feed rock wallabies at the stunning Granite Gorge, spot a shy platypus or two and search the rainforest by torchlight at night. A BBQ dinner and star gazing complete your bush adventure

...more info

Stockmans Lunch

New! 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

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

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

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

Gondola Classique

Romantic Gondola Cruise
  • Scenice Trinity Inlet Cruise
  • BYO or catered dinner and drinks
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Gondola Classique is a romantic and private intimate cruising Gondola that takes in the spectacular Cairns scenery. This unforgettable dinner cruise is a perfect way to cap off your holiday in Cairns ...more info

Whats Hot!

3 Day Package - Option 1

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

Outer Barrier Reef Cruise 
Cape Trib 4WD Safari
Kuranda Train & Skyrail
Only $350 p/person

* Plus $20 Enviro. Management Levy
Family Rates Available! 
Valid until 31st March '11

Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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The Hotel Cairns

The Hotel Cairns is located only one block from the famous Esplanade, the property is shaded by towering palm trees offers travelers a true tropical experience with a contemporary ambience.

Stay at The Hotel Cairns and receive the complimentary use of a Smart Car to explore the region as you please!
STAY 4 PAY 3
FREE USE OF SMART CAR
+ $10 BREAKFAST VOUCHER

Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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Shangri - La Cairns

Shangri-La Cairns is ideally situated in the city centre at the Marlin Marina connected to the Pier shopping complex, and adjacent to the Trinity Bay Esplanade.

UNBEATABLE!
STAY 3 PAY 2
* Save $252 *(
Superior)
* Save $397 * (Horizon club)

stay an extra night and receive FULL BUFFET BREAKFAST
DAILY

Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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Great Adventures

Green Island
and
Outer Barrier Reef

in one day!

FREE UPGRADE!
Enjoy 2 hours at Green Island when booking with Travstar.com for the Great Adventures Outer Barrier Reef Pontoon trip.
 

Book before 17/September/2010
Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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Ocean Spirit Dinner Cruise

Enjoy dinner on a luxurious catamaran while cruising on the calm waters of Trinity Inlet.  With a glass of champagne in hand, stroll the decks and savour the sights of the city by night.

$89/person including;
* Glass of sparkling on arrival
* W
ine, basic beers and soft drinks
Superb 4-course buffet incl. seafood
*
Live musical entertainment

Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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Vision Apartments Cairns

BRAND NEW!
Vision Apartments Cairns are the newest holiday apartments on the Cairns Esplanade. Located just 5 minutes walk from the centre of town.
Vision offers two and three bedroom holiday apartments.

OPENING SPECIAL!
STAY 5 PAY 4!
FROM $288 PER NIGHT

Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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Osprey V

Great Barrier Reef
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 $209 per person!
(plus $20 p/person EMC levy)
**SAVE $95**

Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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Fitzroy Island Resort

Fitzroy Island Resort is on the fringing Great Barrier Reef  just 45 minutes from Cairns by ferry.   This brand new resort offers affordable Studios, One & Two Bedroom Apartments and Beach Cabins.

OPENING
SPECIAL
BRAND NEW ISLAND RESORT!
From $130 per night

Travel between now and 22/December/2010

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Piermonde 1302

Piermonde 1302 is a stunning designer apartment guaranteed views of the harbour from the 13th level.
1 or 2 Bedrooms

STAY 7 PAY 6
Best Value Luxury in Cairns!

Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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Ocean Free

Only Reef & Green Island Sailing

Maximum 38 passengers
Personalised service

$135 per person
Discounted family rates

Travel between now and 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 $290 per person
Valid until 31st Oct '10

*conditions apply please enquire

Travel between now and 31/October/2010

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2 Day Reef & Kuranda

Hot Deal!

Budget 2 Day
Reef & Kuranda

Only $155 p/person
- Upolu Reef Cruise
- Return Skyrail

Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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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
Champagne Breakfast Included
Best Value Ballooning in Australia
Most reliable conditions for flying

Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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Floriana Guest House

Floriana Guest House is a charming old fashioned guesthouse and is currently offering 2 free nights for a 7 night stay.
Pool with Waterfall! 

Stay 7 nights Pay 5! 
*$395/week*
Double ensuite
*$550/week*
Studio flat

Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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Reef Magic

Reef Magic Outer Barrier Reef Cruise
$180/adult including:
* Semi Submarine Tour
* Glass Bottom Boat Tour
* Underwater Observatory
* All snorkelling equipment
Upgrade to 5 minute Scenic Heli Flight:  
Only $29/adult

Adult including heli - $209
Child
including heli - (4-14 yrs) $139
Family including heli - $636 

Limited Time Only!

Travel between now and 30/September/2010

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