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Tour Specials!
NEW! Great Outdoors
Get High & Get Active!
3 Days/1 Night
Get High & Get Active!
3 Days/1 Night
Cruise, Dive, Snorkel & Heli Flight
Overnight in the Daintree Rainforest
Choose from 3 activities:-
Jungle Surfing
Beach Horserides
Sunset Sea Kayak
From $407 per person!
*plus $20 per person reef levy
Overnight in the Daintree Rainforest
Choose from 3 activities:-
Jungle Surfing
Beach Horserides
Sunset Sea Kayak
From $407 per person!
*plus $20 per person reef levy
Travel between now & 31/March/2010
DIVE SPECIALS!
Reef Quest provides excellent diving and snorkelling at Norman, Saxon & Hastings reefs catering for all experience levels...
Intro Dive Special! - $125
Cert Dive Special! - $125
Snorkelling Special! - $95
including all standard trip inclusions!
Intro Dive Special! - $125
Cert Dive Special! - $125
Snorkelling Special! - $95
including all standard trip inclusions!
Travel between now & 28/February/2010
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 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
- Semi Submarine tour
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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
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
Crocodile Adventure
Crocodile & Wildlife Park Day Trip
- FREE time in Port Douglas
- 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’! ...more info
Scenic Balloon Flight
Magnificent Hot Air Ballooning
- Aussie Champagne Breakfast
- 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 ...more info
Green Island for Kids!
Kids Family Fun Pak
- Free Family Fun Pak!
- Tour of the 'Big Cat' Wheelhouse
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Green Island is a little piece of paradise. Whether you want to stay for a whole day or spend only a few hours, Big Cat Cruises has a range of packages including the Family Fun Pak for little people to give them the ultimate fun and educational day at the reef...more info
½ Day ATV Biking
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!!!...more info
30min hot air ballooning
Scenic Flight Over the Tablelands
- Buffet Breakfast
- 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
Parasail Adventures
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
Tjapukai 1/2 Day
Authentic Aboriginal Culture
- Sumptuous Buffet Lunch
- Excellent cultural show
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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
Barron Half Day Rafting
White Water Rafting!
- 2 Hours of rafting
- No experience necessary
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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. ...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
Fitzroy Island
Return Ferry Transfers
- Rainforest & secluded beach
- Not Operating Mon & Wed
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Fitzroy Island is 45 minutes from Cairns and is one of the most unspoilt islands on the Great Barrier Reef. Resort facilities include a small take away cafe, a fresh water pool and beach hire. There are hiking trails as well as numerous water sports options available...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
Down Under Heli
Fly/Cruise or Cruise/Fly to the reef
- Awesome Scenic Flight
- Snorkelling and Semi-Sub
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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...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...more info
AJ Hacket Bungy Jump
World Famous AJ Hackett Bungy
- 16 different jump styles
- 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!...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
Reef Sprinter
2hr Quick Reef Trip
- Departs 3 times a day
- Maximum 14 passengers
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Need a quick trip to the reef? Then jump aboard Reef Sprinter - catering for those looking for a true Reef experience without spending all day getting there - and you don't get seasick!...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
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
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...more info
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
Hartleys Self Drive
Family Friendly Attraction
- Open daily
- Interactive talks and displays
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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
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 infoBarron Family Rafting
Family Fun on the River
- Suitable for children from 6yrs
- 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
Habitat 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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Pauls Parachuting 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
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
Whats Hot!
Cairns Central Apartment Hotel features brand new luxuriously appointed Studio, 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments
BRAND NEW!
STAY 7 PAY 6
Or Free Upgrade
(Studio to 1 Bedroom)
From $103 Per Night
Stay between now & 31/March/2010
Stunning designer apartment guaranteed views of the harbour from the 13th level
1 or 2 Bedrooms
STAY 7 PAY 6
From $180 Per Night!
**SAVE $210**
Stay between now & 31/March/2011
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Hot Deal!
Budget 2 Day
Reef & Kuranda
Only $168 p/person
thats only $84 per trip!
Limited time only!
Travel between now & 31/March/2010
Kids Special!
*Kids Play and Eat Free!
Complimentary mini golf & adventure playground entry
PLUS
STAY 4 PAY 3!
From $109 per night
Applies to all room types
Express Housekeeping
Includes Resort Vouchers of up to $100 in savings!
No minimum stay
Book Now! until 28th Feb '10
*excludes 2nd - 11th April '10
Stay between now & 23/June/2010
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 $199 per person!
**SAVE $95**
*excludes reef levy
Travel between now & 31/March/2010
5 Star Beachfront Apartments all with ocean views
Stay 7 Pay 5!
Stay 5 Pay 4!
From $185 per night
1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments
FREE airport pick up & guaranteed ocean views
Valid from 1st October '09 until 31st March '10
(excluding 20th Dec - 10th Jan)
Stay between now & 31/March/2010
Enjoy a four course buffet while cruising along the inlet
Only *$89 per person
*includes Basic Beers, Wine & Softdrinks!
Or Couples Special
2 for $140
Travel between now & 31/March/2011
New!
2 Day Package
Luxury Reef & Rainforest
Ocean Freedom reef cruise
Kuranda Gold Class
Only $285 p/person
**SAVE $29**
Valid until 31st March '10
Travel between now & 31/March/2010
STAY 3 PAY 2!
Hotel Rooms
From $120 per night
On Sale 16th Jan - 31st March
For Travel 12th April - 25th June
Book between now & 31/March/2010
Great Deal!
3 Day Reef & Rainforest
Outer Barrier Reef Cruise
Cape Trib Safari
Kuranda Train & Skyrail
Only $329 p/person
**SAVE $80**
* Plus Environmental Management Levy
Valid until 31st March '10
Travel between now & 31/March/2010
Be the first to take advantage of this
Private Island Retreat
New!
Only five available
1 & 2 Bedroom Luxury Villas
From $595 p/night
includes return ferry transfers and a Breakfast Hamper on first morning
(minimum 3 night stay)
Stay between now & 31/December/2010
Rain...forest!
It has its name for a reason, its an amazing time of year!
Only $95 Per Person
Includes Kuranda Train, Skyrail & free time to explore Kuranda Village
Travel between now & 31/March/2010
Contact our North Queensland office for advice on your holiday in Cairns.