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Reef Magic

Reef Magic Outer Barrier Reef Cruise
$180/adult including:
* Semi Submarine Tour
* Glass Bottom Boat Tour
* Underwater Observatory
* All snorkelling equipment
Upgrade to 5 minute Scenic Heli Flight:  
Only $29/adult

Adult including heli - $209
Child
including heli - (4-14 yrs) $139
Family including heli - $636 

Limited Time Only!

Travel between now and 30/September/2010

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Seastar
Free Intro Dive!
Try Scuba Diving on the Great Barrier Reef for the first time, with no experience nesessary!
from $165 per person
*Plus a $10 EMC levy
Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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New! Cairns Night Dive
Cairns Night Dive is the only dedicated Night Dive tour from Cairns, departing at 5.30pm to the Outer Reef and returning at 11.15pm.
NEW NIGHT DIVE
2 GUIDED DIVES
$240 PER PERSON
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A1 - Kuranda in a Day!
Kuranda in a Day! is an unguided budget tour combining return Hotel Transfers, the famous Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail Cableway into a relaxing scenic day trip.
CHILDREN GO FREE
BIRDWORLD KURANDA
Book your family on the Kuranda in a Day tour and one child / paying adult receives FREE ENTRY into BIRDWORLD Kuranda. 
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Daintree Walkabout
Daintree Walkabout Tour takes you through ancient rainforests and back to the Dreamtime with the local Kuku Yalanji tribe. Dine at Silky Oaks Lodge, then cruise the Daintree River and spot a crocodile, enjoy tropical fruit tastings and spend time in the historical town of Port Douglas.

INCLUDES
Dreamtime Walk at Mossman Gorge
Lunch at Silky Oaks Lodge
Daintree River Cruise
Tropical Fruit Tasting
Short tour of Port Douglas
Morning & Afternoon Tea
Return transfer to accommodation
 
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Get High Up Top & Dive Down Under
Get High up Top &
Dive Down Under!
Includes:-
Outer Reef Cruise
Intro or Cert Dive
Free Semi Sub tour
10 min scenic heli flight
Only $209 p/person
**SAVE $100**
*reef levy of $20/person extra
Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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Ocean Spirit Dinner Cruise
Dinner Cruise!
A perfect way to end a perfect day
Only $89 per person
*Including all Basic Beers, Wine & Softdrinks!
*not valid with any other offer
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Upolu Reef & Oyster Reef
CRUISE & INTRO DIVE!
Visit two beautiful reef
locations in one day...
Book Ocean Spirit's Upolu & Oyster Reef snorkel cruise for $99 or include an Intro Dive for just $135!
No experience necessary
From $99 per person
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A1 - Kuranda in a Day!
Kuranda
SKYRAIL & TRAIN
The most popular day tour including return transfers from your Palm Cove hotel
Only $100 Per Person
Includes Kuranda Train, Skyrail & free time to explore Kuranda Village
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Barron Half Day Rafting
Great rafting for first timers!
Half Day Barron River
White Water Rafting

ONLY $108 P/PERSON
(plus $25 pp National Park Levy)
Afternoons only, departs daily
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Green Island Discovery - Cairns

Green Island Discovery

White Sandy beaches and crystal clear waters
  • Entry to Island swimming pool
  • Fast flexible catamaran transfers
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Green Island
Green Island is a 6000 year old coral cay and National Park located right on Australia's beautiful Great Barrier Reef. This idyllic island has delightful sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and magical rainforest for an island escape like no other.

Great Adventures has state of the art, high-speed catamarans transporting passengers to their destination in luxurious comfort.

Passengers can relax on the sheltered beach with plenty of shady retreats or snorkel & swim in the cool island waters before enjoying a delicious buffet lunch.

Great Adventures offers two key packages:-

Green Island Discovery Package:

  • Return air-conditioned fast catamaran cruise
  • Tea and coffee prior to departure
  • Snorkelling equipment 
  • Glass bottom boat tour
  • Complimentary beach bag
  • Entry into heated Resort pool
  • At least 5 hours on the island
  • Self Guided island eco walk
  • Use of day visitor facilities

The Green Island Eco Adventure Includes:

  • Tea and coffee prior to departure
  • Return air-conditioned fast catamaran cruise
  • Choice of snorkel gear OR glass bottom boat tour
  • Entry into heated Resort pool
  • Self Guided island eco walk
  • Use of day visitor facilities

Ferry transfers take 45-50 minutes each way from Cairns:
Departure times ex Cairns are 8:30am, 10.30am and 1:00pm.
Ferry departs Green Island at 12:00pm, 2:30pm and 4:30pm.
Passengers can choose preferred ferry times (please advise times upon booking).

Lunch Options (at own cost):

Guests can choose from a range of delicious and affordable meal and snack options from Green Island’s restaurant and food outlets.

Canopy Grill: Cafι style lunch such as burgers and chips or wraps.
Aussie Buffet: This delicious hot and cold buffet is served from the Canopy Grill.
Emeralds Restaurant: A la carte dining or set course menus.
Lite Bites: Icecreams, shakes and snack food.
Reflections Pool Bar: Refreshing drinks, specialty cocktails, coffees. Reflections Pool Bar and Emeralds Restaurant are fully licenced.

Optional Activities (at own cost):

  • Scuba diving - Introductory or Certified
  • Parasailing
  • Marineland Melanesia
  • Underwater Observatory
  • Canoe, windsurf & Surf ski hire
  • Seawalker

Green Island Beach Hire:
Visitors can enjoy activities such as canoeing, surf skiing and windsurfing, or relax with a cold drink on your own personal sun lounge with Parasol. *See Green Island Beach Hire on the beach.

Diving and Snorkeling:
Great Diving Adventures offers scuba diving for both introductory and certified divers at Green Island. No experience is necessary to take a fully supervised introductory dive.  Guided snorkel tours are also conducted and are highly recommended. They are a great way to maximise your experience on the Great Barrier Reef.

Marineland Melanesia:
This amazing nautical museum offers visitors ocean aquariums, marine artifacts and an impressive collection of ancestral images from Asia and the Indo-Pacific. It is also home to Cassius and other huge crocodiles.

Underwater Observatory:
Located on the Green Island Jetty, this was the first Underwater Observatory in the world. It was converted from an old diving chamber used during World War 1 in 1954.

Green Island Parasailing:
Enjoy spectacular views of Green Island and the Great Barrier Reef on this Exhilarating flight. No experience is necessary.

Seawalker:
From start to finish, the Seawalker experience takes between 45 and 55 minutes. It is a fully guided underwater experience where your face stays dry and you walk underwater on the sea floor (not on an artificial platform) surrounded by fish and marine life at the beautiful coral garden.

Hotel Transfers:
Coach pick up is available from all accommodation in Cairns and the Northern Beaches at an additional cost
 
All prices shown in Australian Dollars
Prices valid from now until 31 March 2011
Green Island Discovery Adult Child Family
Green Island Discovery ex Wharf $92 $46 $230
Green Island Discovery ex Cairns Hotel $109 $56 $282
Green Island Discovery ex Beaches $114 $58 $296
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Prices valid from 01 April 2009 until 31 March 2011
Scenic Heli Flight - 15 min $220.00
Scenic Heli Flight - 30 min $379.00
1x Intro Dive $138.00
1x Cert Dive $96.00
Boat Snorkel Trip - adult $36.00
Boat Snorkel Trip - adult $24.00
TERMS
Adult = 15 + Years (May vary depending on company)
Child = 3 -14 Years (May vary depending on company)
Family = 2 Adults & 2 Children
CURRENCY CONVERTER
WE DO NOT CHARGE BOOKING FEES OR CREDIT CARD SURCHARGES

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3 Day Package - Option 1

Great Deal!
3 full Day tours to our famous world heritage Reef & Rainforest

Outer Barrier Reef Cruise 
Cape Trib 4WD Safari
Kuranda Train & Skyrail
Only $350 p/person

* Plus $20 Enviro. Management Levy
Family Rates Available! 
Valid until 31st March '11

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The Hotel Cairns

The Hotel Cairns is located only one block from the famous Esplanade, the property is shaded by towering palm trees offers travelers a true tropical experience with a contemporary ambience.

Stay at The Hotel Cairns and receive the complimentary use of a Smart Car to explore the region as you please!
STAY 4 PAY 3
FREE USE OF SMART CAR
+ $10 BREAKFAST VOUCHER

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Shangri - La Cairns

Shangri-La Cairns is ideally situated in the city centre at the Marlin Marina connected to the Pier shopping complex, and adjacent to the Trinity Bay Esplanade.

UNBEATABLE!
STAY 3 PAY 2
* Save $252 *(
Superior)
* Save $397 * (Horizon club)

stay an extra night and receive FULL BUFFET BREAKFAST
DAILY

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Great Adventures

Green Island
and
Outer Barrier Reef

in one day!

FREE UPGRADE!
Enjoy 2 hours at Green Island when booking with Travstar.com for the Great Adventures Outer Barrier Reef Pontoon trip.
 

Book before 17/September/2010
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Ocean Spirit Dinner Cruise

Enjoy dinner on a luxurious catamaran while cruising on the calm waters of Trinity Inlet.  With a glass of champagne in hand, stroll the decks and savour the sights of the city by night.

$89/person including;
* Glass of sparkling on arrival
* W
ine, basic beers and soft drinks
Superb 4-course buffet incl. seafood
*
Live musical entertainment

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Vision Apartments Cairns

BRAND NEW!
Vision Apartments Cairns are the newest holiday apartments on the Cairns Esplanade. Located just 5 minutes walk from the centre of town.
Vision offers two and three bedroom holiday apartments.

OPENING SPECIAL!
STAY 5 PAY 4!
FROM $288 PER NIGHT

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Osprey V

Great Barrier Reef
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 $209 per person!
(plus $20 p/person EMC levy)
**SAVE $95**

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Fitzroy Island Resort

Fitzroy Island Resort is on the fringing Great Barrier Reef  just 45 minutes from Cairns by ferry.   This brand new resort offers affordable Studios, One & Two Bedroom Apartments and Beach Cabins.

OPENING
SPECIAL
BRAND NEW ISLAND RESORT!
From $130 per night

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Piermonde 1302

Piermonde 1302 is a stunning designer apartment guaranteed views of the harbour from the 13th level.
1 or 2 Bedrooms

STAY 7 PAY 6
Best Value Luxury in Cairns!

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Ocean Free

Only Reef & Green Island Sailing

Maximum 38 passengers
Personalised service

$135 per person
Discounted family rates

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Luxury Beach Escape

4 Nights in a Luxury Beachfront Apartment plus a Great Barrier Reef Sailing Cruise for two
From $290 per person
Valid until 31st Oct '10

*conditions apply please enquire

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2 Day Reef & Kuranda

Hot Deal!

Budget 2 Day
Reef & Kuranda

Only $155 p/person
- Upolu Reef Cruise
- Return Skyrail

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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
Champagne Breakfast Included
Best Value Ballooning in Australia
Most reliable conditions for flying

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Floriana Guest House

Floriana Guest House is a charming old fashioned guesthouse and is currently offering 2 free nights for a 7 night stay.
Pool with Waterfall! 

Stay 7 nights Pay 5! 
*$395/week*
Double ensuite
*$550/week*
Studio flat

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Reef Magic

Reef Magic Outer Barrier Reef Cruise
$180/adult including:
* Semi Submarine Tour
* Glass Bottom Boat Tour
* Underwater Observatory
* All snorkelling equipment
Upgrade to 5 minute Scenic Heli Flight:  
Only $29/adult

Adult including heli - $209
Child
including heli - (4-14 yrs) $139
Family including heli - $636 

Limited Time Only!

Travel between now and 30/September/2010

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