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Down Under Heli
Escape to Lizard Island
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
Travel between now and 15/March/2012

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Get High Up Top & Dive Down Under
Get High up Top & Dive Down Under!
Includes:-
-2 Outer Reef locations
- Intro or Cert Dive
- Guided Snorkel tour
- Glass bottom boat tour
- 10 min scenic heli flight
from $209 p/person
**SAVE $100**
*reef levy of $20/person extra
Travel between now and 31/March/2012

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Reef Experience
Reef Experience
visits 2 Outer Reef locations with six hours to enjoy snorkelling and diving and relaxing!
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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
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Tusa T6
Tusa 6 holds a roving permit. The skipper chooses the BEST 2 Outer Reef locations.
Dive Special
3 Certified Dives - Full Gear - $225
3 Certified Dives - Tanks & Weights - $195

+ $10 EMC payable on board
NEW BOAT - JUST LAUNCHED!!
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Down Under Heli
FLY/CRUISE COMBO
- Visit 2 reef destinations
- 5 hours at the Reef
- Snorkelling equipment
- Glass bottom boat tour
- BBQ Lunch inc. prawns
-25 min scenic helicopter flight from Cairns over Reef and Sand Cays
ONLY $299pp
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Raging Thunder Ballooning
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
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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 $107 per person
(Cancellation conditions apply)
Travel between now and 31/March/2012

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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 $155 per adult
Departs: Mon, Wed, Fri
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Barron River Rafting
Barron River Rafting
Half day afternoon, 2 hours of white water rafting. No experience necessary.  Up to Grade 3 rapids.  Minimum age 12.
$99 per person
including hotel transfers
+ $25 National Park levy
Travel between now and 29/February/2012

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Ultimate 3 Day Reef Pass
Cairns & Port Douglas
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
Travel between now and 31/March/2013

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River Tubing
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!
$59 + $10 levy = $69 Adults (12 years & older)
$39 + $10 levy = $49 Children (5 to 11 years)
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Hartleys Half Day

Crocodile & Wildlife Park Day Trip
  • Aussie Animals
  • Crocodile Attack Show!
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Based on 17 ratings

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

Barron River Rafting

Barron River Rafting
  • No Experience needed
  • Fun, fun, fun!
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Based on 20 ratings

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

Skydive Cairns

9,000 to 14,000 ft Tandem Skydiving from Cairns
  • Beautiful Views
  • Video & Photos Available
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Based on 12 ratings

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

Barron Half Day Rafting

White Water Rafting!
  • 2 Hours of rafting
  • Grades 2 - 3
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Based on 35 ratings

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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Based on 23 ratings

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

...more info

Cairns Watersports

Parasail, Jet Ski & Bumper Tube
  • Solo & Tandem Packages
  • 9am, 11am, 1pm & 3pm
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Based on 16 ratings

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

Blazing Saddles ATV

All Terrain Vehicles
  • Exciting Rainforest Trails
  • Traditional Australian Damper
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Based on 24 ratings

The ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) Safari with Blazing Saddles offers a ˝ 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

...more info

AJ Hacket Bungy Jump

World Famous AJ Hackett Bungy
  • 16 different jump styles
  • Mingin Jungle Swing
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Based on 10 ratings

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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Based on 6 ratings

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

Tandem Skydiving

Up to 14,000ft Skydiving
  • No Experience Necessary
  • Xtreme Fun! - Stunning views
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Based on 2 ratings

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

Whats Hot!

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 $390 per adult

including Enviro. Management Levy

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The Adventure Company

Cape Trib Safari includes Rainforest Habitat Sanctuary, Daintree River Cruise and lunch.

from $139 per adult
save $20 per person

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Sea Change Apartments

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

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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 $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)

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2 Day Package - Option 5

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

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Sea Change Apartments

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 !

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2 day Cape Trib & Chillagoe

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*

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Rum Runner Cairns

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

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Tropical Reef & Rainforest

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

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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
from $108
per night
Upgrade to Deluxe Tower Room including full breakfast daily from $127.50/night.

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Sunset Cruise

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

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