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Tour Specials!
Escape to Lizard Island
Thursday 15th March 2012 ONLY
$489 per person
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
- 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
Reef Experience
visits 2 Outer Reef locations with six hours to enjoy snorkelling and diving and relaxing!
-FREE INTRO DIVE, Guided Snorkel Tour, or Cert Dive
-On-board marine naturalist presentation
-FREE Cairns city transfers
-Breakfast
-Wine & Cheese on way home
visits 2 Outer Reef locations with six hours to enjoy snorkelling and diving and relaxing!
-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
Travel between now and 31/March/2012
Cairns & Port Douglas
Ultimate Reef Pass
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
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
Travel between now and 31/March/2013
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!
- 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)
$39 + $10 levy = $49 Children (5 to 11 years)
Travel between now and 31/March/2012
Cairns Half Day
Green Island Eco Adventure
Fast & Comfortable with flexible ferry times
- Glass Bottom Boat OR Snorkelling
- Frequent ferry departures
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With the choice of three daily departures, this fast comfortable 45 minute cruise to Green Island cruise is perfect for visitors with limited time, offering a half or full day experience. With a range of exciting optional activities, you can design your day at your own pace...more info
Big Cat Green Island Trip
Day Trip to Green Island
- Late departure available
- Snorkelling OR Glass Bottom Boat
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Green Island is the perfect place to snorkel, scuba dive, swim all year round, view the coral and fish life from the comfort of a glass bottom boat or semi-submersible or just relax on the sandy beaches....more info
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
Skyrail Cableway
Very popular rainforest canopy gondola tour
- Six person gondola cabin
- Multi Award Winning
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Skyrail Rainforest Cableway will take you on an amazing experience over Australia’s World Heritage listed Tropical Rainforest canopy and deep into the forest. Gliding just metres above the rainforest canopy, the Skyrail journey travels to Kuranda the village in the rainforest...more info
Down Under Heli
Fly/Cruise or Cruise/Fly to the reef
- Scenic Flights
- Spectacular views
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Take an awesome scenic flight with Down Under Heli over five reef locations, and combine your day with a cruise and snorkel on the magnificent Great Barrier Reef. Half day Fly / Cruise tours check in at 12:30pm returning to the Reef Fleet Terminal at approx 5:00pm.
...more info
Barron River Rafting
Barron River Rafting
- No Experience needed
- Fun, fun, fun!
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The 1/2 day white water rafting with Foaming Fury is on the Barron River and includes 2 hours of White Water Rafting. The Barron River is approx. 50 min. south of Port Douglas...more info
Hot Air Ballooning
Scenic Flight Over the Tablelands
- Picturesque landscape at sunrise
- Accommodation Transfers
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Hot Air is one of Australia's premier balloon operators. They have the biggest range of balloons in Australia including the worlds first Koala Balloon, the Australia Balloon and the New Balloon - all innovative state-of-the-art designs with the best operations and safety equipment such as quiet burners and custom designed balloon baskets...more info
Raging Thunder Ballooning
Magnificent Hot Air Ballooning
- Souvenir flight certificate
- Spectacular Tablelands Scenery
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Raging Thunder will take you up on a magical and exhilarating flight of your life in the world's largest commercial hot air balloon. The Atherton tablelands provide the perfect conditions for Hot Air Ballooning and the view from your basket. This tour departs your hotel at 4:30am and returns at 9:30am. Ideal for departure day. ...more info
Skydive Cairns
9,000 to 14,000 ft Tandem Skydiving from Cairns
- Beautiful Views
- Video & Photos Available
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Prepare yourself for some... AWESOME...EXTREME...FUN..!
Skydive Cairns is the largest Skydive Company in Australia. Almost anyone 14 years and over can skydive. No Experience Necessary.
Jumps start from 8,000ft with a 15 second freefall. For the more adventurous the higher you go the BIGGER the RUSH!!! ...more info
Sports Fishing Tour
Fish Tales Charters
- Inlet and Estuary Fishing
- River Fishing
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Fish Tales operate Cairns Fishing charters in four of the best fishing locations in North Queensland - the Cairns Inlet (also known as Trinity Inlet) Russell River/ Mulgrave River and on the Daintree River...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
Barron Half Day Rafting
White Water Rafting!
- 2 Hours of rafting
- Grades 2 - 3
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Only 20 minutes from the centre of Cairns, the Barron River is a fantastic introduction to White Water Rafting. Offering guaranteed water levels year round, no experience is necessary to raft these Grade 2 & 3 rapids. Afternoon Departures Only Departs Cairns daily 2:00pm (returns approx 6:00pm)...more info
Rainforest Horse Riding
Half Day Horse Riding
- Interesting trails
- Recommended for beginners
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Blazing Saddles offers morning and afternoon half day horse riding tours in an Aussie bush environment for riders with all levels of experience. The property is located on 1,200 acres and offers you the opportunity to explore native Australian bushland, giant termite mounds, creeks and the savannah plains of the outback either on horseback or quad bikes. Morning and afternoon tours available. Morning - 8:30am, returning 12:30pm and Afternoon - 1:30pm, returning 5:30pm
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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
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
Fishing The Tropics
Reef, River & Estuary Fishing
- Local knowledgable guides
- Rods & tackle included
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Join Cairns Fishing Guides for some of the best light tackle sports fishing opportunities on the globe! Cairns offers some of the best natural scenery and fishing conditions. The close proximity to the Reef and River Systems make Far North Queensland a fisherman's dream destination...more info
Cairns Watersports
Parasail, Jet Ski & Bumper Tube
- Solo & Tandem Packages
- 9am, 11am, 1pm & 3pm
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Parasail, Jetski and Bumper Tube Rides. For all your watersport thrills and spills join the crew of NQ Watersports for the adventure of your life. Do one activity or all three...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
Blazing Saddles ATV
All Terrain Vehicles
- Exciting Rainforest Trails
- Traditional Australian Damper
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The ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) Safari with Blazing Saddles offers a ½ day of excitement. ATVs are easy to ride and provide the perfect transportation through the rainforest. Blazing Saddles caters for all levels of experience...Anyone Can Do It!!! Morning and afternoon tours available. Morning - 8:30am, returning 12:30pm and Afternoon - 1:30pm, returning 5:30pm
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
Cairns Discovery Tours
Half Day City Tour
- Recommended by Lonely Planet
- Professional Guides
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The Cairns City Sights tour offers a fun, relaxing, fascinating and very informative afternoon. Professional naturalist guides make this a unique, documentary style tour which has been highly recommend by Lonely Planet Guides. * City Pick Up 12:45pm, returning 6:15pm approx
* Beaches Pick Up 12:15pm, returning 5:30pm approx
...more info
AJ Hacket Bungy Jump
World Famous AJ Hackett Bungy
- 16 different jump styles
- Mingin Jungle Swing
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This is the only Bungy site in the world to offer the unique Jump Menu. Everywhere else it's just jump forward or back. Cairns is the best place to Bungy!! AJ Hackett's Bungy Tower is located 20 minutes north of the city in the foothills of Saddle Mountain. The 50 metre high tower is surrounded by lush tropical rainforest with panoramic views out to Green Island, The Northern Beaches & The Great Barrier Reef. A spectacular place to jump! Transport: FREE return transport available from Cairns at 9am, 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Return to the city 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4pm and 5pm....more info
Barron Family Rafting
Family Fun on the River
- Suitable for children from 6 - 11yrs
- Grade 1-2 rapids
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The Barron Family Rafting is the most exciting family rafting tour operating daily on the Barron River. Experience the thrills of paddling rapids graded 1 - 2. The dense rainforest surrounds at Lake Placid provides outstanding scenery...more info
1 Day Combo - Option 1
Croc Cruise & Green Island
- Calm Water Cruise
- Half Day Green Island
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Cairns Habitat and Big Cat Cruises will show you the best of two very diverse environments. Combine a half day calm water cruise through the Cairns waterways with a visit to a tropical island paradise...more info
Tandem Skydiving
Up to 14,000ft Skydiving
- No Experience Necessary
- Xtreme Fun! - Stunning views
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Skydive Australia offers tandem skydiving from various heights with up to 60 seconds free fall! No experience is necessary for Tandem Skydiving. Accommodation transfers included....more info
Black Mountain Horseriding
2 & 4 Hour Trail Rides
- Exciting trail rides
- Suits all levels of experience
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Black Mountain Hideaway at Julatten is a 200-acre horse and cattle farm set amongst the rolling hills of the hinterland of Port Douglas. Choose from 2 or 4 hour exciting trail rides...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
Cairns City Sights
Half Day City Tour
- Afternoon Departures
- Informative Local Guide
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A short city tour around Cairns with My Town Tours will help you 'get your bearings' so you can confidently find your way around for the rest of your holiday. The tour covers city sights, history, where to shop and dine, Royal Flying Doctor Visitor Centre and Botanic Gardens...more info
14 Day Green Island Pass
Green Island Beach Pass
- Beach Pass valid for 14 days
- Sensational Value!
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If you’ve got the time, we’ve got the perfect place! Cruise to Green Island and its fabulous beaches as many times as you like in 14 days! The Island Beach Pass offers you 14 days of unlimited travel to the beautiful, white sandy beaches of Green Island at a sensational value...more info
Breakfast on the Reef
Breakfast on the Reef at Sandy Cay
- Secluded Sandy Cay
- Scenic Heli flight
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Whats Hot!
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
Travel between now and 31/March/2012
Cape Trib Safari includes Rainforest Habitat Sanctuary, Daintree River Cruise and lunch.
from $139 per adult
save $20 per person
Travel between now and 31/March/2012
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Whats Hot!
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
Travel between now and 31/March/2012
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)
Travel between now and 31/March/2013
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
Travel between now and 31/March/2012
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 !
Travel between now and 31/March/2012
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*
Travel between now and 31/March/2012
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
Travel between now and 30/June/2012
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
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
from $108 per night
Upgrade to Deluxe Tower Room including full breakfast daily from $127.50/night.
Travel between now and 31/March/2012
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
Travel between now and 31/March/2012
Contact our North Queensland office for advice on your holiday in Cairns.