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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
Travel between now and 31/March/2012

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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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Kuranda in a Day!

Best Value Train & Skyrail daytrip!
  • Kuranda Village & Markets
  • Train, Skyrail, hotel transfers
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Kuranda in a Day! offers excellent value where you can experience this magical journey in your own time. You will board the famous historic Kuranda Scenic Rail at 9:45am for your experience through some of the oldest rainforest in the world to Kuranda...more info

The Adventure Company

Cape Trib & Daintree Safari
  • Daintree River Cruise
  • Mossman Gorge
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Based on 62 ratings

Enjoy a day out exploring the rainforest, rivers and beaches of the Daintree and Cape Tribulation with the Adventure Company. Experience a personalised, relaxing day with fellow travellers who share a sense of adventure and a love of nature. ...more info

Billy Tea Bush Safaris

Cape Tribulation One Day Safari
  • Departs: Cairns/Port Douglas
  • 4WD the "Bloomfield Track"
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Based on 162 ratings

Billy Tea Bush Safaris is the longest established 4WD day tour operator to Cape Tribulation. Your naturalist guide will meet you at your accommodation at around 7am. The first 1/2 of the journey north is very scenic with beautiful ocean views in contrast with the lush farmland around Mossman....more info

Cape Tribulation In A Day

Cape Trib Rainforest & Mossman Gorge
  • World Heritage Rainforest
  • Rainforest Canopy Tower
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Cape Tribulation In  A Day gives you a day exploring the rainforest and amazing landscapes of the Cape Tribulation wilderness area. Included is a visit to the Daintree Discovery Centre...more info

Tablelands & Waterfalls

Tablelands & Waterfalls Adventure
  • Best Budget Tablelands Deal!
  • Swim in pristine waterfalls
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Based on 29 ratings

Come with us on the Original Waterfalls Circuit tour for a fun filled day where you will see the best of the Atherton Tablelands and gain the best value out of this packed itinerary!...more info

Cape Trib Connections

Budget Cape Tribulation Day Trip
  • Cape Trib Beach
  • Mossman Gorge
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Based on 65 ratings

Your Cape Trib Connections tour starts at your accommodation where your rainforest guide will collect you for your journey of fun and advneture! Visit Mossman Gorge, Daintree Animal Mangrove Sanctuary, Cape Trib Beach and much more...more info

Cape Trib & Daintree

Experienced naturalist guide! Canopy Tower!
  • Daintree Discovery Centre
  • Daintree River Cruise
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Enjoy the ultimate rainforest experience with Tropical Horizons - explore both the rainforest floor and make an easy ascent into the Daintree rainforest canopy to view World Heritage Listed Rainforest at its best! ...more info

Daintree Walkabout

Kuku Yalanji Dreamtime Walk
  • Daintree River Cruise
  • Lunch at Silky Oaks
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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.
...more info

Wonga Beach Horse Rides

2.5 hour Horse Rides
  • Award Winning
  • Daintree Rainforest
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Based on 32 ratings

Wonga Beach Horserides will take you on a ride through grassy headlands along side beautiful creeks, through pristine Daintree Rainforest and along beautiful Wonga Beach. Walk, trot or canter your horses along the beach or into the surf...more info

Get Active

Get Active
  • Overnight in Cape Tribulation
  • 3 exciting ativities to choose from!
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Get active in Cape Tribulation! Overnight in the Daintree Rainforest at the Cape Trib Beach House and choose from Jungle Surfing, Beach Horseriding or Sunset Kayaking....more info

Daintree & Hartley's

Introduction to the Rainforest
  • Crocodile viewings guaranteed!
  • Daintree & Mossman Gorge
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Based on 6 ratings

The well renowned Daintree "Northern Delights" tour showcases the unique flora and fauna and magnificent scenery of the precious Daintree area. It is ideal for those wanting a brief introduction to the rainforest at a relaxed pace...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

...more info

Uncle Brians

Fun, Falls & Forest
  • Swimming in Waterfalls
  • Platypus Spotting
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Uncle Brian enjoys Celebrity Status when it comes to popular budget tours in Cairns. Most Backpackers who know, will go with Uncle Brian in search of the Platypus, Waterfalls, Rainforest and Fun ...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

Overnight Cape Trib Safari

2 Day/1 Night Cape Trib
  • Departs: Cairns/Port Douglas
  • Accommodation Included
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Based on 6 ratings

Experience an overnight adventure staying in the oldest rainforest in the world. Take time to explore the rainforest, rivers and beaches of the Daintree and Cape Tribulation with the Adventure Company and stay overnight in the rainforest....more info

Rainforest 4WD Eco Safari

Unique 4WD day with river crossings & max 7 pass.
  • Restricted Access Areas
  • Maximum 7 passengers
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Wilderness Eco Safari's is a real 4WD safari going places where no others go with only 7 others. Traverse through dense rainforest, spot Kangaroos, Cassowaries & Goannas in the wild, see ancient King ferns, giant strangler figs and Red cedars and enjoy an Australiana BBQ lunch in the Wilderness....more info

2 Hour Jungle Walk

Daintree Rainforest Walk
  • Real jungle trails
  • Great for day visitors
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Mason's Tours operates a 2 hour Jungle Walk which is ideal for day visitors from Cairns and Port Douglas. Walk on typical jungle trails, view strange, ancient and dangerous plants, as well as rare birds and wildlife...more info

Trek North Cape Tribulation

Mossman Gorge & Daintree Entomological Museum!
  • Mossman Gorge
  • Daintree River Cruise
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The Cape Tribulation Day Trip with Trek North includes the highlights of the region: Port Douglas, Mossman Gorge, Daintree River Cruise and Cape Tribulation Beach...more info

Jungle Surfing & Wildlife

Go Jungle Surfing | Jungle Tours
  • Visit Wildlife Habitat
  • Jungle Surfing in the Daintree
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Jungle Surfing is a unique and exhilarating way to experience the beauty of the world-renowned Daintree Rainforest – a fun, educational, fully-guided, all-weather activity where your feet don’t touch the ground. Fly through the trees on flying fox ziplines, stopping at five platforms with bird’s eye views over the treetops, down to cascading streams and out to the Great Barrier Reef.

...more info

Cooktown Wanderer

Cape Trib & Cooktown Adventure
  • Spectacular Scenery
  • Accommodation Included
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This 3 Day / 2 Night Cooktown Adventure takes you on a journey of discovery. From the ancient World Heritage Listed Rainforests of Cape Tribulation and Daintree National Parks, to one of Australia's last frontiers and most historically significant townships - Cooktown...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

Daintree Dreaming

Aboriginal Cultural tour
  • Kuku Yulanji style hunting
  • Swim in pristine Niau Falls
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Experience this unique Daintree Dreaming tour where you will learn about Daintree's rich Aboriginal history and culture, combined with the oldest living rainforest on the planet and spectacular Niau Falls...more info

Great Outdoors Package

Reef Cruise & Overnight Rainforest
  • Cruise, Dive, Snorkel & Heli Flight
  • Get Active in Cape Tribulation
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Get high and get active with The Great Outdoors Package - enjoy 3 days of action packed adventure! Cruise to the reef, snorkel, scuba dive, take a semi submersible tour and get high with a 10 minute reef scenic heli flight. Overnight in the Daintree Rainforest at the Cape Trib Beach House and choose from Jungle Surfing, Beach Horseriding or Sunset Kayaking...more info

Cape Trib Connections

Overnight Rainforest Trip
  • Departs: Cairns/Port Douglas
  • Daintree River Cruise
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Based on 23 ratings

Cape Trib Connections has more experience than any other company that takes backpackers to Cape Tribulation. Locally owned and operated, you tour guides have seen and experienced just about everything in the region - its a bit like travelling with the locals...more info

Tablelands 4WD Eco Safari

Small, Personal & Unique off-road touring!
  • Personal & Unique
  • Maximum of 5 passengers
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Based on 3 ratings

Touring Cairns offers personalised service with a flexible itinerary and a knowledgeable local driver/guide. Experience real off-road 4WDriving in comfortable luxury ...more info

Ma Mu & Misty Mountains

A Rainforest Walk with Altitude!
  • Small personalised tour
  • Rainforest Canopy Walkway
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This is the land of the Ma Mu people...Your guide will take you through this magnificent country and this ancient rainforest inhabited by the Ma Mu people since the beginning of time...more info

Wait-a-While T1

Rainforest & Wildlife Experience
  • Small Groups
  • Departs 2pm, Return Midnight
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Based on 4 ratings

For the best opportunity to see Lumholtz's Tree Kangaroo and Lemuroid, Green and Herbert River Ringtail Possums along with many other native animals consider this trip one evening...more info

Trek North Daintree Explorer

Daintree Explorer
  • Visit Daintree Village
  • Mossman Gorge
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The Daintree Explorer Tour will take you on a scenic journey around the Daintree area and Port Douglas. Enjoy a visit to Mossman Gorge, spot crocodiles on the Daintree River Cruise and encounter Aussie Wildlife at the Rainforest Habitat...more info

On The Wallaby Overnight

Waterfalls, Hike, Bike & Canoe
  • Includes Meals
  • Fully Guided Activities
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The"On the Wallaby" Rainforest Waterfalls, Bike, Hike and Canoe tour is a value packed two days exploring the Rainforest and Volcanic Crater Lakes of the cool tropical tablelands. ...more info

Dan's Mountain Biking

Cape Tribulation Mountain Biking
  • Grade 3 dirt trails
  • Fully guided
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Mountain biking at Cape Tribulation is a fun and active way to explore the tropical rainforest. All your senses are stimulated whilst you cycle through this unique area. Be prepared to get sweaty and dirty with Dan's Mountain Biking!...more info

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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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