Queensland Destinations
Tour Specials!
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
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.
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
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
Rainbow Serpent Tour - Cairns
Rainbow Serpent Tour
One of Australia’s Ultimate Must-Do Experiences
- Genuine Aboriginal Elder
- Award winning Rock Art tour
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This magical, award-winning tour with Aboriginal Elder, Willie Gordon, is now listed as one of Australia's Ultimate Must-Do Experiences!
Willie will take you to his ancestral rock art sites, set in stunning countryside high in the hills above Hope Vale. Here he shares the stories behind the art - stories which can only be told by Elders of the Nugal clan - and explains how the paintings speak of the essence of life and the lores of his people.
With his great smile and infectious laugh, Willie gives you an amazing insight into Aboriginal society and will have you thinking about your own relationship with the land and how the lores of his people can apply to us all.
The Aboriginal rock art sites of the Nugal-warra are about 40 minutes drive from Cooktown, travelling along the Endeavour Valley. It’s a very beautiful area surrounded by hills – six of which mark the boundaries of the Nugal lands.
The road is predominantly unsealed, but passable except in very bad weather. We then leave the road and travel on a small track, climbing through woodlands to the area known as Wangaar-Wuri, which is the location of the rock art sites.
This is a stunning area with giant rocks, sandstone escarpments and spectacular views. It’s a beautifully peaceful place, and we walk on tracks which have been used by the Nugal people for centuries.
Rainbow Serpent Tour:
This tour takes you through a dramatic landscape to six rock art sites, including the Rainbow Serpent cave and an ancestral Birth Site where Willie's father and grandfather were born.
You'll gain an understanding of the spiritual meanings and stories behind the paintings, and along the way learn some of the survival techniques of the Nugal-warra people - and maybe taste a green ant or two!
Includes an estimated 30-minute bush walk; there is a short climb to two of the sites, but generally the terrain is easy.
The Rainbow Serpent Tour operates out of Cooktown - a beautiful, unspoilt, coastal town and one of Australia's most historic townships.
Getting There:
Options are available to self drive to Cooktown, take the Country Road Coachlines or travel with Adventure North Australia in conjunction with The Bama Way Aboriginal Journeys.
Departures:
Daily except Sunday
Cooktown at 7:45am, returns 1:15pm
| All prices shown in Australian Dollars | ||||
| Prices valid from now until 31 March 2011 | ||||
| Aboriginal Rock Art Tour | Adult | Child | Family | |
| Rainbow Serpent Rock Art | $120 | $74 | n/a | |
| TERMS | |
| Adult = 15 + Years (May vary depending on company) | |
| Child = 3 -14 Years (May vary depending on company) | |
| Family = 2 Adults & 2 Children | |
| CURRENCY CONVERTER | |
| WE DO NOT CHARGE BOOKING FEES OR CREDIT CARD SURCHARGES |
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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
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 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
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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
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
* Wine, basic beers and soft drinks
* Superb 4-course buffet incl. seafood
* Live musical entertainment
Travel between now and 31/March/2011
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
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
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
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
Only Reef & Green Island Sailing
Maximum 38 passengers
Personalised service
$135 per person
Discounted family rates
Travel between now and 31/March/2011
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
Hot Deal!
Budget 2 Day
Reef & Kuranda
Only $155 p/person
- Upolu Reef Cruise
- Return Skyrail
Travel between now and 31/March/2011
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
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
*$395/week* Double ensuite
*$550/week* Studio flat
Travel between now and 31/March/2011
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
Contact our North Queensland office for advice on your holiday in Cairns.