Queensland Destinations
Tour Specials!
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
from $460 per person
(private double cabin)
SAVE $240
from $440 per person
(share cabin)
Includes levies & city hotel transfers
Book before 31/May/2012
Travel between now and 30/June/2012
Travel between now and 30/June/2012
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
- 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
Travel between now and 31/March/2013
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
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
Travel between now and 31/March/2013
Frankland Islands - Cairns
Frankland Islands
River Cruise & Island Day Trip
- Shortest open water crossing
- River & Reef Cruise
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Normanby Island, part of the Frankland Islands group is a short open water cruise from the mainland. This is the only tour to visit Normanby Island daily, so you will not be surrounded by large crowds...it is a true island escape!
Why Frankland Islands?
- Maximum of 100 people
- River cruise, Reef & Island experience
- The only commercial operator
- Totally undeveloped
- Shortest open water crossing
- Staff to passenger ratio is 6:1
- Lycra protection suits are available free of charge
Cruise the pristine Mulgrave River with its mangrove fringed banks and mountainous rainforest backdrop. On leaving the estuary at Russell Heads, the Great Barrier Reef is already in sight, making it the shortest open sea crossing in North Queensland. The Frankland Islands are a unique Great Barrier Reef experience.
Your destination Normanby island is a National Park part coral cay, part continental island with a healthy and vibrant surrounding coral reef community.
Snorkelling and reef viewing are easily accessed from the beach. The guided snorkelling tour offers an easy but comprehensive introduction to the reef and the marine environment. There is a great diversity of Marine life including regular sightings of Sea Turtles, Octopus as well as a large variety of soft and hard corals and giant clams.
The guided marine island walk explores the rainforest and surrounding rock pools and reef flats. You will be amazed at what your guide will show you along the way.
Lunch is a cold tropical buffet comprising of chicken, ham, prawns, salads, cheese, bread rolls and a tropical fruit platter under a canopy of trees.
A day at Normanby Island can also offer a fabulous dive experience for either the certified diver or the uninitiated adventurer looking for an introductory dive with an experienced dive instructor. Normanby Island is a sanctuary for the Green Sea Turtle and diving affords a rare glimpse of this elusive creature. Staghorns, plate corals and bombies are abundant and the many species of fish and other marine life make the Frankland Islands a divers delight.
Standard Cruise inclusions:
- River Cruise on the Mulgrave River with commentary
- Snorkelling equipment OR glass bottom boat tour
- Snorkelling tuition
- Morning & Afternoon Tea
- Tropical buffet lunch
- Protection Suit (summer only)
- National & Marine Park fees/levies
All Inclusive Package:
- River Cruise on the Mulgrave River with commentary
- Snorkelling equipment
- Snorkelling tuition
- Glass bottom boat tour OR semi-submersible tour
- Morning & afternoon tea
- Tropical buffet lunch
- Rock pool discovery walk
- Guided snorkelling tour
- Protection Suit (summer only)
- National & Marine Park fees/levies
Additional Costs:
- Certified & Intro Diving
- Guided Snorkelling
- Semi-submersible (for standard cruise)
- Coach transfers from Cairns
Children 4-14 years
GREAT NEWS! All payments made to Travstar do not incur a credit card surcharge.
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| Prices valid from now until 31 March 2013 | ||||
| Frankland Islands Day Trip | Adult | Child | Family | |
| Standard Cruise - Self Drive | $149.00 | $79.00 | $376.00 | |
| Standard Cruise - Rtn. Hotel Transfers | $165.00 | $95.00 | $440.00 | |
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| Prices valid from now until 31 March 2013 | |
| Coach Transfer | $16.00 |
| 1x Intro Dive | $122.00 |
| 1x Cert Dive | $89.00 |
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| Child Age = 4-14 years | |
| Family = 2 Adults & 2 Children | |
| CURRENCY CONVERTER | |
| WE DO NOT CHARGE BOOKING FEES OR CREDIT CARD SURCHARGES |
Whats Hot!
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)
Travel between now and 31/March/2013
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
Book before 30/June/2012
Travel between now and 31/March/2013
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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
Book before 30/June/2012
Travel between now and 31/March/2013
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)
Book before 31/August/2012
Travel between 01/June/2012 and 20/December/2012
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
Travel between now and 21/June/2012
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
Travel between now and 31/March/2013
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
Travel between now and 30/June/2012
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
Travel between now and 31/March/2013
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
Book before 30/June/2012
Travel between now and 31/March/2013
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
Travel between now and 31/March/2013
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
Travel between now and 31/March/2013
Contact our North Queensland office for advice on your holiday in Cairns.