PERFECT LOCATION
CAIRNS ESPLANADE
SWIMMING POOL
COMFORTABLE ROOMS
MERCURE HARBOURSIDE
OUTDOOR WINE BAR
FINE DINING
BLUE MANGO CAFE
LUXURY SAILING
MICHAELMAS CAY
UNLIMITED SNORKELING
PERFECT VISIBILITY
FUN & SUNSHINE
PRETTY CORAL GARDENS
CALM WATERS
SEMI SUBMERSIBLE
SPACIOUS DECKS
BARRON FALLS
KURANDA SCENIC RAIL
KURANDA TRAIN
RAINFOREST
SPECTACULAR SCENERY
SKYRAIL CABLEWAY
FANTASTIC SCENERY
RAINFOREST BOARDWALKS
INFORMATIVE GUIDES

The 7 night Fun & Sunshine Package is a fantastic option for small groups, friends and couples travelling together and families wanting to experience the highlights of North Queensland. Your accommodation is a 2 bedroom Hotel Suite at Mercure Cairns Harbourside on the Cairns Esplanade. Including a full daytrip to Michaelmas Cay with Ocean Spirit Cruise and the Kuranda Train & Skyrail Tour.  With the built in savings this is one of the best value packages we have put together to date.

Day 1: Arrive into Cairns, check into Mercure Cairns Harbourside

Mercure Cairns Harbourside is located at the northern end of the Cairns Esplanade with spectacular views over the surrounding tropical mountains. The hotel features spacious and comfortable 2 Bedroom Hotel Suites.   

Why we like it:

• An ideal base to explore Cairns
• 20 min waterfront stroll to Cairns CBD
• FREE, hourly Shuttle to CBD 10am-10pm
• FREE undercover car parking
• FREE WiFi
• FREE Daily paper on request (The Australian OR Cairns Post)
• FREE cable TV

Hotel facilities Include: 

• 24-hour Reception
• 24-hour Room Service
• Spa/Hot tub/Jacuzzi
• Outdoor pool 
• Lift/Elevator
• Non-smoking floors
• Laundry facilities
• Porter/Bell service

Two Bedroom Suites Feature:

• One bedroom Suite & Standard Room interconnecting
• 2 Kings & 1 sofa bed OR 1 King & 2 singles & 1 sofa bed
• Mountain views
• Broadband internet access in all rooms
• FREE cable television
• 3 x LCD TV's
• Kitchenette with microwave, Tea & Coffee making facilities, mini refrigerator
• Private Balcony 
• Pay-per-view movies
• Radio
• Desk
• Hairdryer
• Iron & ironing board
• Alarm clock
• Mini bar on request
• Opening windows
• Air conditioning
• Shower over bath
• In-room safes
• Non OR smoking rooms on request

Dining Options:

• Teshi's is located on the ground floor over looking the pool and Trinity Bay. There is a variety of menu selections varying from local Aussie Classics to International Dishes. Meals also have suggested wines to pair with dinner items.  Teshi’s is open for breakfast from 6.30am - 10.00am for a light or full breakfast.
  
• Blue Mango Café is open from 10.30am – till late and offers light meals and snacks including cakes, biscuits, coffees and ice creams.
  

Day 2: Ocean Spirit Michaelmas Cay Cruise:

Set sail aboard a luxury catamaran and visit Michaelmas Cay, a natural and pristine sand cay, located on the Great Barrier Reef.   

Departs:
8:30am daily from Cairns Marlin Jetty- return 5pm.

The Michaelmas Cay Cruise takes you to a small coral cay of white sand with fringing reef. This is a spectacular destination with shallow warm waters. Michaelmas Cay is also famous for it's protected seabird sanctuary, with 27 000 migratory birds making it their home. This is one of the most important nesting sights in the Southern Hemisphere and an absolute haven for any nature lover.

There is plenty of time to snorkel. You will see coral shelves and bommies, which are very colourful and diverse with soft and hard coral varieties in all colours of the spectrum. These are home to thousands of tropical fish in all sizes, shapes and forms.

The activities during your four hours at the reef includes snorkelling with snorkelling tuition and guided snorkelling tours, diving, semi submersible tours, a fish feeding session upon arrival to the cay and an informative guided bird talk.

A delicious lunch is provided on the cruise and there is a licensed bar selling cold drinks.

INCLUSIONS:
* 4 full hours on the reef
* Guided Nature tours of Michaelmas Cay 
* Informative tours in semi-submersible
* Morning refreshments
* Superb hot & cold buffet
* Afternoon tea
* Snorkelling demonstrations and tuition
* Use of all snorkelling equipment
* Use of floatation vests

Tour Itinerary:
7.30am : Walk along Esplanade to Reef Fleet Terminal
8.00 am : Check into Ocean Spirit counter. Boarding commences. Complimentary tea/coffee served.    
8.30 am : Depart Cairns for the Great Barrier Reef.
9.00 am : Snorkeling & dive demonstration & reef brief.
9.30 am : Informative Marine Biologist slide show.
10.30 am :  Arrive at Michaelmas Cay.
Reef activities commence including :
* Snorkeling
* Semi-submersible Coral viewing tour
* Beach walks
* Scuba diving
* Swimming
12.00 Noon : Buffet lunch served on board.
1.00 pm : Continuation of reef activities.
2.30 pm :  Afternoon tea is served. 
2.35 pm : Safety head count
Depart Michaelmas Cay for return sail to Cairns.
5.00 pm :  Arrive at Cairns and walk back to hotel

Lunch Buffet Menu
- North Queensland Gulf Prawns
- Baked Champagne Leg of Ham
- Medley of Roast Chat & Sweet Potatoes with Rosemary
- Orecchiette with Rocket, Olive and Sun-dried Tomatoes
- Peri Peri Chicken
- Crumbed Reef Fish of the Day
- Basmati Vegetable Pilaf
- Caesar Salad
- Hokkien Noodle Salad
- Greek Salad
- Coleslaw
- Fresh Selection of Bread
- Deluxe Australian Cheeses with water crackers
- Platter of North Queensland Tropical Fruits
- Selection of Desserts
* Indicative menu only, subject to change without notice.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
* Snorkelling tours with our Marine Biologist
* Certified and introductory diving
* Drinks & snacks from the fully licensed bar
* Sunscreen lotions and underwater cameras
* Hire of wet/stinger suits
* On board video and photography
* A range of quality souvenirs and merchandise
* Cairns CityTransfers

WHAT TO BRING:
You need to bring your swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses and camera. You will also need cash/credit card for drinks, the large range of souvenirs and merchandise, diving and wetsuits.

The coach will pick you up in the morning at Mercure Cairns Harbourside and transfer you to Freshwater Station for check in. It is then time to board the famous Kuranda Scenic Rail for an unforgettable journey, winding over the mountain range over bridges and through tunnels into Kuranda. There are spectacular views of Cairns and the Coral Sea from your carriage and a souvenir booklet is included.

Kuranda is a small village in the Rainforest with one main street. From the train station it is a very easy walk to the markets and other attractions.

This town became famous in the 1970's when many artists moved to the area to create art and crafts. A local market was born which is still famous today. There are also local art and craft shops and cafes.

The Attractions are many and varied including Birdworld, The Butterfly Sanctuary and the Rainforest Noctarium. There are plenty of public facilities and also a park.

At the scheduled time you will board Skyrail, the world's most beautiful rainforest experience. Skyrail has four seat cablecars which travel up & down the mountain to Kuranda. The scenery is magnificent looking out over the Coral Sea and cane fields while skimming across the top of the Rainforest Canopy.

There are two stops enroute where you can learn about the rainforest in the National Park's interactive information area and also take a walk along raised boardwalks through the rainforest. It is fun and educational.

Once back in Smithfield, you will be transfered back to Mercure Cairns Harbourside.

Lunch is not included in this daytrip.

Your day includes:

• Return transfers from Mercure Harbourside
• Kuranda Scenic Rail
• Free time in Kuranda at your leisure
• Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Train Gold Class upgrade:

Gold Class has provided a premium experience, giving you the extra comfort and little bit of luxury, and a most memorable experience

• 3.30pm departure from Kuranda to Cairns
• Dedicated host service
• Individual seating, lounge-style chairs
• Ambient, historical décor, including timber look flooring, historical photographs and cedar interior
• Kuranda Scenic Railway gift pack including Kuranda Scenic Railway badge, pen, postcard and postage
• Souvenir trip guide
• Optional exclusive tour of the Heritage-Listed Signal Cabin at Kuranda station
• Queensland and local Tablelands produce such as Gallo Dairyland Cheese, Skybury Coffee, Wondaree Macadamias, Manago to Go (100% pure mango "ice-cream" style treat), freshly baked muffins with local fruit, Sirromet wines and Great Northern Brewing Company Super Crisp Lager
• Welcome drinks served onboard the train

Days 4, 5, 6 & 7: Free days at your leisure. If you would like to do other tours please let us know.

Day 8: Check out of hotel, end of package.

Please Note: The package does not include any meals except those stated in the tours in the above itinerary. Please let us know the days that you would like to do the tours when booking. This price is based on children aged between 4 and 14 yrs. If your children are not in this age category the price will change slightly. Please advise us of the ages of your children for a correct quote.