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Coral Sea Dreaming
Coral Sea Dreaming offers 2 Day/1 Night Sailing Trip with Maximum 12 passengers. Dive, snorkel or simply relax.
Includes 3 Intro dives
from $460 per person
(private double cabin)

SAVE $240
from $440 per person
(share cabin)

Includes levies & city hotel transfers
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Raging Thunder Ballooning
Your balloon flight is only the beginning of your adventure...
Romantic Hot Air Ballooning!
from $235 / Adult
Including levies
- Personalised Flight Certificate
- Return Cairns hotel transfers
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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 $110 /person
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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 $170 per adult
Departs: Mon, Wed, Fri
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Sunlover & Fitzroy Is Combo
2 Day Package - Sunlover Outer Great Barrier Reef + Fitzroy Island Day Package
Sunlover Reef Cruise
- 4 hours on reef pontoon
- Sumptuous buffet lunch including fresh seafood
- All snorkelling equipment
- Complimentary glass bottom boat and semi-submersible vessel tours
Fitzroy Island
- Over five hours to explore the great barrier reef and island
- All snorkelling equipment
- Self-guided rainforest walks
$199 per adult
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Jungle Surfing & Wildlife
Go Jungle Surfing
Visit Wildlife Habitat, see the endangered Cassowary, then onto Cape Tribulation for Jungle Surfing! 
Fly through the ancient rainforest!
$199 per adult
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Outback & Tablelands
OUTBACK & ATHERTON TABLELANDS
One of the best Outback Day Tours in Queensland!!
* Reurn Hotel Transfers
* Lake Barrine Cruise
* Morning Tea
* Curtain Fig Tree
* Millaa Millaa Falls
* View Windy Hill Farm
* BBQ Luch
* Woodleigh Cattle Station
* Halloran's Lookout
* Mt Uncle Distillery
Only $160.00 p/a
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Kuranda in a Day! - Cairns

Kuranda in a Day!

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Best Value Train & Skyrail daytrip!
  • Kuranda Village & Markets
  • Train, Skyrail, hotel transfers
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KURANDA SCENIC RAIL

KURANDA IN A DAY is an unguided budget tour option which combines the famous Scenic Rail and Skyrail Cableway into a relaxing scenic day trip.

A1: Train Up, Skyrail Down

Inclusions:

  • Departs Daily with Return Hotel Transfers from Cairns and Northern Beaches
  • Hotel pick-up from 7-8am OR 8.15-9.15am
  • Kuranda Scenic Rail 8.50am OR 9.50am
  • Approx. 2.5 to 5 hours free time in Kuranda
  • Return by Skyrail 1.45pm OR 3.30pm
  • Barron Falls & Red Peak Boardwalks
  • Transfer to hotel 3.30pm or 4.50pm

Kuranda Scenic Rail:  At Freshwater Station, board the famous Kuranda Scenic Rail for your journey to Kuranda.  The Journey takes 1 1/2 hours from Freshwater station. 

Kuranda Village: Free time is allowed to explore this quaint village, including the Heritage Markets which operate daily. Choose between 2.5hrs to 5 hrs free time in Kuranda Village.

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway: At your scheduled time, board Skyrail for your journey to Caravonica Lakes. There are 2 stops enroute to explore Barron Falls and Red Peak Rainforest Boardwalks.  The Journey takes 1hr.15mins

A2: Skyrail Up, Train Down

  • Departs Daily with Return Hotel Transfers from Cairns and Northern Beaches
  • Hotel pick-up from 8.15am
  • Coach transfer to Skyrail
  • Skyrail at 9.45am
  • Red Peak & Barron Falls Boardwalks
  • Approx. 3 hours free time in Kuranda
  • Kuranda Scenic Rail 2pm
  • Transfer to hotel 3.30pm

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway:  After check-in at Freshwater Station, transfer to Skyrail where you board for the journey to Kuranda. There are 2 stops enroute to explore Red Peak and Barron Falls Rainforest Boardwalks.  The Journey takes 1hr.15mins

Kuranda Village: Free time is allowed to explore this quaint village, including the Heritage Markets which operate daily.  3hrs free time in Kuranda Village

Kuranda Scenic Rail: At your scheduled time, board the Kuranda Scenic Rail for your journey to Freshwater Station.  The journey takes 1 1/2 hours from Kuranda. 

OPTIONAL UPGRADES (ADDITIONAL COST)

Gold Class Kuranda Scenic Rail
provides a premium experience for passengers wanting that extra comfort and a little bit of luxury for a most memorable experience.  

  • Gold Class Attendant
  • Individual, Club lounge seating - seats assigned at time of ticketing
  • KSR Gold Class souvenir pack including pewter KSR pin, pen and postcard & refresher towel
    (If guests write their postcards during the journey KSR will post the card free of charge for them)

    Selection of fresh appetisers 
  • Morning service: savoury croissants, mini muffins and danishes as well as warm spinach and feta rolls
  • Afternoon service: locally grown macadamia nuts, selection of Australian cheeses, antipasto, crackers and dried fruits
  • Beverage selection - coffee, tea, orange juice, soft drink, sparkling Australian wine, beer, wine and mocktails

Kuranda Wildlife Experience includes entry to the Kuranda Koala Gardens, Birdworld and the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary. You will have access to all three attractions at a great saving off the normal admission price! Alternatively, you can book entry only to each attraction. 

GOOD NEWS! All payments made to Travstar do not incur a credit card surcharge.

 

Kuranda Skyrail & Train

from $110 /person

Travel between 01/April/2010 & 31/March/2013
All prices shown in Australian Dollars
Prices valid from now until 31 March 2013
A2-Skyrail & Train 3 hrs Kur Adult Child Family
A2- 3hrs Skyrail, Train & trans- Pens/Senior $108.00 $57.00 $284.00
A2- 3hrs Skyrail, Train & transfers $110.00 $57.00 $284.00
A2- 3hrs Skyrail, Train Gold & trans- Pens/Senior $160.00 $109.00 $492.00
A2- 3hrs Skyrail, Train Gold & transfers $162.00 $109.00 $492.00
A1-Train & Skyrail 5 hrs Kur Adult Child Family
A1- 5hrs Train, Skyrail & transfers Pens/Senior $108.00 $57.00 $284.00
A1- 5hrs Train, Skyrail & transfers $110.00 $57.00 $284.00
A1- 5hrs Train Gold, Skyrail & transfers - Pens/Senior $160.00 $109.00 $492.00
A1- 5hrs Train Gold, Skyrail & transfers $162.00 $109.00 $492.00
A1-Train & Skyrail 4 hrs Kur Adult Child Family
A1- 4hrs Train, Skyrail & trans- Pens/Senior $108.00 $57.00 $284.00
A1- 4hrs Train, Skyrail & transfers $110.00 $57.00 $284.00
A1- 4 hrs Train Gold, Skyrail & trans- Pens/Senior $160.00 $109.00 $492.00
A1- 4 hrs Train Gold, Skyrail & transfers $162.00 $109.00 $492.00
A1-Train & Skyrail 3.5 hrs Kur Adult Child Family
A1- 3.5hrs Train, Skyrail & trans- Pens/Senior $108.00 $57.00 $284.00
A1- 3.5hrs Train, Skyrail & transfers $110.00 $57.00 $284.00
A1- 3.5 hrs Train Gold, Skyrail & trans- Pens/Senior $160.00 $109.00 $492.00
A1- 3.5 hrs Train Gold, Skyrail & transfers $162.00 $109.00 $492.00
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Prices valid from now until 31 March 2013
Kuranda Wildlife Experience-Adult $44.00
Koala Gardens & Birdworld-Adult $28.00
Koala Gardens & Birdworld-Child $14.00
Kuranda Wildlife Experience-Child $22.00
Koala Gardens entry-Adult $16.50
Koala Gardens entry - Child $8.25
TERMS
Child Age = 4-14 years
Family = 2 Adults & 2 Children
CURRENCY CONVERTER
WE DO NOT CHARGE BOOKING FEES OR CREDIT CARD SURCHARGES

Cairns Holiday Packages that include Kuranda in a Day!

Cairns Getaway Package

4 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION @ THE HOTEL CAIRNS
$10 BREAKFAST VOUCHER/PER
GREEN ISLAND DAY TRIP
KURANDA TRAIN & SKYRAIL
TOWER ROOM UPGRADE -FULL B&B-$39/PERSON
$405
Save $250
per person, twin share including levies to 31.03.13
 

Cairns Ultimate Getaway

3 NIGHTS AT SHANGRI-LA CAIRNS
3 NIGHTS AT GREEN ISLAND RESORT
OUTER BARRIER REEF CRUISE
KURANDA TRAIN & SKYRAIL
ISLAND TRANSFERS
$1,048
Save $1340
per person, twin share to 31.03.13
 

3 Night Escape to Cairns

3 NIGHTS AT MERCURE HARBOURSIDE
REEF MAGIC OUTER BARRIER REEF TOUR
REEF PONTOON & UNDERWATER OBSERVATORY
FAMOUS KURANDA SCENIC RAIL
SKYRAIL RAINFOREST TOUR
$466
Save $116
Per Person, twin share to 31.03.13. Levies included
 

Trinity Beach Family Fun

7 NIGHTS AT BLUE LAGOON RESORT
LUXURY ACCOMMODATION
FULL DAY GREEN ISLAND TOUR
KURANDA SCENIC RAIL INC SKYRAIL
HARTLEYS CREEK CROC ADVENTURES
$1,720
Save $400
per family (2ad & 2ch), Valid to 31.03.13
 

2 Day Package - Option 2

FULL DAY OUTER REEF PONTOON
FREE SEMI-SUB & GLASS BOTTOM BOAT TOURS
5 HOURS ON THE REEF
KURANDA SCENIC RAIL & SKYRAIL
FREE TIME IN KURANDA VILLAGE
$280
Save $20
from per person. valid til 31 March 2013
 

Cairns Adventure

5 NIGHTS AT THE BALINESE | BREAKFAST DAILY
AWARD WINNER- PASSIONS OF PARADISE BARRIER REEF
KURANDA SCENIC RAIL & SKYRAIL INC. RETURN TFRS
BILLY TEA CAPE TRIB 4WD DAY TOUR INC. RETURN TFRS
INTERNET
$662
Save $115
per per, twin share includes levies, till 31.03.13
 

Queenslander Family Fun

4 NIGHTS AT CAIRNS QUEENSLANDER
KURANDA TRAIN & SKYRAIL
GREEN ISLAND DAY TOUR
CROC EXPLORER CRUISE
GREAT VALUE | ACCOM TRANSFERS WITH TOURS
$1,256
Save $415
(2 Adults - 2 Children) to 31.03.13. See rates below..
 

3 Day Package - Option 6

REEF DAYTRIPPER
INTRO DIVE
DAINTREE RIVER CRUISE
WORLD HERITAGE LISTED RAINFOREST
KURANDA TRAIN & SKYRAIL
$388
Save $30
per person inc levies.Valid to 31st March 2013
 

2 Day Package - Option 6

KURANDA TRAIN & SKYRAIL
HERITAGE MARKETS OPEN DAILY
CAPE TRIB & DAINTREE
DAINTREE RIVER CRUISE
DAINTREE DISCOVERY CENTRE
$256
per person. valid until 31 March 2013
 

2 Day Package - Option 7

RELAXED SAILING TRIP
ONLY 20 PASSENGERS
FOUR HOURS ON THE REEF
KURANDA TRAIN & SKYRAIL
BARRON FALLS
$208
Save $10
from per person inc levy. Valid to 31st March 2013
 

3 Night Palm Cove Paradise

3 NIGHTS AT PARADISE ON THE BEACH
BEACHFRONT ACCOMMODATION
SCENIC KURANDA TRAIN AND SKYRAIL
DAY TRIP TO GREEN ISLAND
ACCOMMODATION TRANSFERS FOR TOURS
$427
Save $145
per person twin share to 14.06.12
 

3 Day Package - Option 4

3 FULL DAY TOURS
KURANDA TRAIN & SKYRAIL
CAPE TRIBULATION DAYTRIP | DAINTREE RIVER CRUISE
SILVERSWIFT OUTER BARRIER REEF TRIP
THE BEST OF THE TROPICS
$432
Save $10
per person inc levies. Valid to 31st March 2013
 

3 Day Package - Option 3

BEST 3 DAY COMBO
OUTER BARRIER REEF PONTOON
SEMI SUB TOUR
KURANDA TRAIN & SKYRAIL
CAPE TRIB & DAINTREE
$486
Save $10
from per person inc levy. Valid to 31st March 2013
 

4 Day Package - Option 1

4 FULL DAY TOURS
CAPE TRIB & DAINTREE
SNORKEL & GLASS BOTTOM BOAT
KURANDA TRAIN & SKYRAIL
TABLELANDS & WATERFALLS
$527
Save $28
per person. valid until 31 March 2013
 

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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 $405 per person
(based on 2 people sharing)
SAVE $96 per person
*add full breakfast daily and Deluxe Tower Room upgrade for only $39/person
(based on 2 people sharing)

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Shangri - La Cairns

Shangri-La Cairns is situated at the Marlin Marina connected to the Pier shopping complex and adjacent to the Reef Fleet Terminal.

STAY 3 PAY 2
From $192 per night
*Save from $288*
blockout dates apply

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Sea Change Apartments

SEA CHANGE
BEACHFRONT APARTMENTS 
5 Star luxury Apartments
Fantastic Ocean Views

STAY 4 PAY 3
1 Bedroom Apartments
from 
$218
per night
2 Bedroom Apartments
from $248 per night
 

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Lizard Island Resort

Lizard Island surrounded by the unspoilt wonders of the Great Barrier Reef

FREE RETURN FLIGHTS
Book a minimum 5 nights stay on Lizard Island in any room type and receive complimentary return flights to Lizard Island from Cairns for two adults.
SAVE $1156
per couple
(Blockout dates apply: 01 - 31 Aug 2012 and 20 - 27 Oct 2012)

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Mantra Esplanade

Mantra Esplanade located opposite the esplanade swimming lagoon and steps to the Marina.

STAY 3 PAY 2
reduced to $133 p/n
based on
1 Bed City View

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Tropical Reef & Rainforest

5 night Reef & Rainforest package

- Bay Village Studio Room
-Continental Breakfast daily
-FREE 5 hours wireless i.net
-FREE drink when dining
-Outer Barrier Reef
-Coral Viewing Tour
-Kuranda Train & Skyrail
-Cape Tribulation
-Rainforest Habitat
-Daintree River Cruise
from
 $726
p/person
including levy
save $281 person

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Mantra Trilogy

Mantra Trilogy Located right in the heart of the Esplanade and minutes walk from restuarants, shops and Marina precinct.

STAY 3 PAY 2
reduced to $153 p/n
based on
1 Bed Apartment

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Uniquely Silky Package

Silky Oaks Lodge is a romantic luxury rainforest lodge located on the Mossman River 1.5 hours north of Cairns.

'Uniquely Silky'
3 night package 
- breakfast for 2 daily
- bottle of Moet and canape's
- 3 course dinner nightly
- 1.2hr Kuku Yalanji dreamtime walk
- 1 hour spa treatment/person
Only $1099/person

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Bay Village Cairns

Bay Village
Stay 5 nights and receive:
- Room upgrade to Studio
- Continental Breakfast daily
- FREE 5 hours wireless internet
- FREE drink when dining
Based on a minimum stay of 5 consecutive nights, 2 pax staying

only $130 room/night

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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
reduced to $108
per night (including discount)
Upgrade to Deluxe Tower Room including full breakfast daily reduced to $126.75/night
Based on Twin Share

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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 $400 per adult
including Enviro. Management Levy

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