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The Cairns Ultimate Getaway 6 night package offers the ultimate in value, price, inclusions and relaxation while enjoying the best that Cairns has to offer.
3 Nights at Shangri-La
3 Nights Green Island
Barrier Reef Tour
Kuranda Train Skyrail
FROM $1013 PER PERSON
UNBEATABLE!
SAVE $1340
blockout dates apply
3 Nights Green Island
Barrier Reef Tour
Kuranda Train Skyrail
FROM $1013 PER PERSON
UNBEATABLE!
SAVE $1340
blockout dates apply
Stay between now and 30/June/2012
4 Night Tropical Treat
This package offers a quality Cairns experience at a fraction of the normal price.
This package offers a quality Cairns experience at a fraction of the normal price.
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- 4 Nights Ocean View Room at Mercure Harbourside
- Reef Experience Cruise inc. Intro dive or guided snorkel tour
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Kuranda Train & Skyrail
from $718 per person
SAVE $460!
- 4 Nights Ocean View Room at Mercure Harbourside
- Reef Experience Cruise inc. Intro dive or guided snorkel tour
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Kuranda Train & Skyrail
from $718 per person
SAVE $460!
Stay between now and 31/March/2013
CAIRNS MOST POPULAR RESORT
The Lakes Resort and Spa 4 ½ star resort located beside the magnificent Cairns Botanical Gardens offering full resort facilities and spacious apartments.
The Lakes Resort and Spa 4 ½ star resort located beside the magnificent Cairns Botanical Gardens offering full resort facilities and spacious apartments.
STAY 7 PAY 6
1 Bedroom Apartments
from $141 per night
2 Bedroom Apartments
from $159 per night
STAYS TO 21st JUNE
1 Bedroom Apartments
from $141 per night
2 Bedroom Apartments
from $159 per night
STAYS TO 21st JUNE
Stay between now and 21/June/2012
Ultimate Cairns & Port
Enjoy 6 nights of absolute luxury with warm tropical skies, excellent snorkelling and luxurious accommodation. You will never want to leave...
Enjoy 6 nights of absolute luxury with warm tropical skies, excellent snorkelling and luxurious accommodation. You will never want to leave...
3 nights Green Island
3 nights Sheraton
Barrier Reef Tour
Breakfast Daily
from $972 per person
SAVE $1913!
3 nights Sheraton
Barrier Reef Tour
Breakfast Daily
from $972 per person
SAVE $1913!
Stay between now and 31/March/2013
Bloomfield Lodge is a unique remote private resort accessed by a short flight, 4WD & cruise from Cairns. Bloomfield Lodge is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World. With a maximum of 34 guests you can relax in tropical style.
STAY 7 PAY 5!
from $529 per night
Rate includes 2 people:
*All meals
*Guided Rainforest Walk
*Guided River Cruise
*Scenic flight & passage to remote wilderness
*Blackout dates apply
from $529 per night
Rate includes 2 people:
*All meals
*Guided Rainforest Walk
*Guided River Cruise
*Scenic flight & passage to remote wilderness
*Blackout dates apply
Book before 30/June/2012
Stay between now and 31/March/2013
Stay between now and 31/March/2013
Fitzroy Island Package!
Fitzroy Island is fringed with pretty coral gardens in the ocean and a hiking trail up to the lighthouse. Enjoy the many activities the island has to offer such as Sea Kayaking and snorkelling.
Fitzroy Island is fringed with pretty coral gardens in the ocean and a hiking trail up to the lighthouse. Enjoy the many activities the island has to offer such as Sea Kayaking and snorkelling.
3 NIGHTS AT
FITZROY ISLAND
BARRIER REEF TOUR
RETURN TRANSFERS FROM CAIRNS
from $768 per couple
SAVE $335!
blockout dates apply
FITZROY ISLAND
BARRIER REEF TOUR
RETURN TRANSFERS FROM CAIRNS
from $768 per couple
SAVE $335!
blockout dates apply
Stay between now and 21/December/2012
Adventurous by Nature - Cairns
Adventurous by Nature
5 NIGHTS AT GILLIGANS RESORT
TULLY WHITE WATER RAFTING
AJ HACKETT BUNGY
14,00FT SKYDIVE!!!
WATERFALLS & RAINFOREST DAY TRIP
TULLY WHITE WATER RAFTING
AJ HACKETT BUNGY
14,00FT SKYDIVE!!!
WATERFALLS & RAINFOREST DAY TRIP
$807
Save $70
/person including levies, to 31.03.13
GILLIGANS
GILLIGANS BEER GARDEN
GILLIGANS RECEPTION
DINING AT GILLIGANS
GILLIGANS BAR
TULLY RAFTING
THRILLS & SPILLS
#1 RAFTING TOUR!
AWESOME ADVENTURES
AJ HACKETT BUNGY
EXTREME JUMP MENU
50 METRE TOWER
SKYDIVE CAIRNS
14,000FT SKYDIVE
ADRENALIN PUMPING THRILL
TABLELANDS TOUR
REFRESHING WATERFALLS
GALLO CHEESE FACTORY
MALANDA PUB LUNCH AT OWN EXPENSE
MILLAA MILLAA FALLS
BABINDA BOULDERS
JOSEPHINE FALLS
For the complete adrenalin junkie, we have the package for you!! Over 2 days you will complete three of the most thrill seeking adventure sports on offer...
ADVENTUROUS BY NATURE PACKAGE INCLUSIONS:
- 5 Nights at Gilligans Backpacker Resort
- Full Day Tully River Rafting
- AJ Hackett Bungy
- 14,000 ft Skydive
- Rainforest & Waterfalls full day trip
Day One: Arrive into Cairns, check into Gilligans Backpacker Resort
Arrive into Cairns, check into the Gilligans Backpacker Resort
Gilligans Backpacker Resort is "the Ritz of all hostels" as described by Lonely Planet. Gilligans provides an excellent standard of accommodation, ideal for every type of traveller. Set in lush, tropical, landscaped gardens.
The Adventurous by Nature Package includes accommodation in an 8 bed dorm room, however it is possible to upgrade to a double en-suite rooms or downgrade to a larger dorm share. All rooms are contemporary, air-conditioned and have private balconies. Gilligans is located above the famous Rusty's Markets on Grafton St, surrounded by groovy shops, cafe's and within easy walking distance to the famous Cairns Swimming Lagoon precinct and the Marlin Marina where all boats depart to the Great Barrier Reef and Islands daily. The airport is a 10 minute drive from here.
Features and Services:
- Lagoon style pool
- Pool bar & Spa area
- House cocktail bar
- Gaming area & Beer garden
- Internet café
- Cooking facilities
- Storage
- Lobby shop
- Guest laundry & ironing facilities
- BBQ area
- On site car, mini and tour bus parking
Gilligan's beer garden has regular live bands and the latest sport and music vision on a giant 10m x 6m video screen. There is a mezzanine bar on the upper level of the complex and a bottle shop open to the public and guests seven days a week as well as a cafe, dining hall and restaurant catering to the local and in-house guests.
This property was built with backpackers in mind and exceeds expectations in this market. Gilligans offers a 24-hour reception and a total of 120 very large air-conditioned rooms, most with huge balconies. There is a secure Vingcard room access system. Each room has its own bathroom that can be used three ways (doors separating the toilet, shower and sink, irrespective of whether the room has a 6, 4, twin or double capacity). The Hotel rooms have one King bed and the Twin Hotel rooms have 2 single beds.
Gilligans is home to the iconic Rusty's Markets that provide a vast array of exotic tropical fruit and vegetables, herbs and spices as well as plants, arts, crafts, gifts and souvenirs supplied by local farmers and artists. The markets run from Friday through to Sunday.
The latest addition to the property is a large BBQ area. Guests can purchase steak/fish from the kitchen and grill it to their liking, a salad bar completes the fresh and easy dinner!
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort will provide you with a secure and entertaining 'home' for your stay in Cairns.
Day Two: Tully River Rafting
Your second day is spent tackling the Tully River. Voted No#1 rafting tour, it provides more than enough excitement to satisfy your thirst for adventure! Departing daily, travelling to the upper gorge of the Tully river in our air-conditioned, video equipped coach. The rescue 3 trained guides will offer you all tuition needed to enjoy your 5 hours of white water rafting.
Inclusions:
- All accommodation transfers
- Approx 5 hours of white water rafting
- BBQ Lunch on your day of rafting
- Rescue 3 trained guides
- All Tuition / no experience neccessary
- Departs Ex Cairns 6.30am daily
Day Three: Bungy & Skydive
The next day you will jump out of a plane and jump off a 44 metre bungy tower all in one day!! A.J Hackett bungy provides the ultimate bungy experience in the worlds most natural playground situated 15 kms north of Cairns. Set in 100 acres and bordering world heritage rainforest this purpose built 50 metre tower spans a natural lake and showcases magnificent views.
As well as experiencing the challenge of the 'CLASSIC BUNGY' jump, there is now also a platform above the normal Jump Deck which has a Waterslide, High Divers Springboard and Ramps that welcome any toy with wheels. Mountain Bike jumps seem to be the most popular!!
The higher platform has expanded the Jump Menu to 16 which now includes such jumps as the Fruitbat, Clingon, Cliffhanger, Haggis, Pendulum, Tandem and Elevator to name a few....
Bungy Includes:
- All accommodation transfers
- Bungy Jump from 50 metre tower
- Souvenir T-Shirt
- Photo's and merchandise available
- Departs daily
Next partake in the biggest adrenalin pumping thrill of a lifetime with Australia's largest tandem skydive company. Views of Cairns, the Great Barrier Reef and rainforest from 14,000ft will leave you speechless!!!
After your freefall experience, you’ll enjoy 5-6 minutes of spirals and turns under canopy.
Skydive Includes:
- Adrenalin pumping 14,000ft skydive jump
- Awesome reef and rainforest views
- First jump certificate
- All accommodation transfers
- Departs Cairns at your choice of 7.30am / 9.00am / 12.30pm or 2.00pm
Day Four: Cape Trib Connections
Come with Cape Trib Connections for a fun filled day where you will see the best of the Tablelands and gain the best value out of this packed itinerary!
Itinerary:
- Babinda Boulders
- Josephine Falls
- Atherton Tableland
- Gallo's Chocolate and Cheese Factory
- Spectacular Views
- Millaa Millaa Falls
- Lake Eacham
- Crawford's Lookout
Inclusions:
* All accommodation transfers
* A fun full day of touring
* Departs Cairns 7:45am and returns by 8pm
Babinda Boulders:
Josephine Falls:
From here journey further south to Josephine Falls - a picturesque waterfall fed by rains falling on Queensland’s highest mountain, Bartle Frere, which looms above this popular picnic area. A track will lead you through lush tropical rainforest, to viewing decks overlooking the Josephine Creek and Falls, where there are excellent photographic opportunities. Below the falls are several swimming holes surrounded by boulders and a popular water slide down a smooth sloping rock face between pools. Remember to bring your swimmers for a very refreshing swim!
Palmerstone Highway:
Starting at Innisfail, the Palmerston Highway stretches through Wet Tropics rainforests of Johnstone River Valley to Millaa Millaa and the spectacular Millaa Millaa falls. Although this is the longest route from Cairns to the Atherton Tablelands, many people believe it is the most scenic drive. The Atherton Tablelands is home to World Heritage listed rainforests, national parks, mountains, rivers, lakes and waterfalls. It is also rated as one of the richest agricultural plains in Australia. This is Australian countryside at its very best, and a visit to Gallo Dairyland is not to be missed!
Gallo's Chocolate and Cheese Factory:
With European cheese makers developing new and unusual cheeses, alongside the old favourites, your visit to Gallo Dairyland will be fascinating and very tasty. Then of course there is the chocolate, which really needs little introduction...
After indulging on cheese and chocolate and lunch at Malanda Pub (own expense) its time for more beautiful waterfalls.
Millaa Millaa Falls:
Millaa Millaa Falls is a magnificent waterfalls surrounded by lush rainforest. The falls cascade perfectly to a pristine waterhole below where you can enjoy a refreshing swim in the cool water. It is one of the most photographed in all of Australia, so make sure you bring your camera!
Lake Eacham:
Following this will be a visit to Lake Eacham which is an extinct volcanic crater lake filled with cool, clean, crystal clear water, surrounded by 1200acres of lush tropical highland rainforest. The peacefulness and tranquillity of Lake Eacham is an amazing wonder. Saw-shelled turtles are commonly seen in Lake Eacham, paddling over to visitors when they appear.
What to Bring?
Bring swimming costumes, towel, walking shoes, change of clothes and a smile - experience a day you'll remember for years.
Stop along the way so you can buy lunch or bring your own packed lunch. This way we can keep the prices down.
Day Five: Free day to explore Cairns
Day Six: Check out from the Gilligans Backpacker Resort, depart Cairns
The deposit is paid to secure your booking. The balance for your package (minus the levies) is due two weeks prior to your arrival.
You can start this package any day of the week.
Minimum Age: 18 years
| All prices shown in Australian Dollars | ||
| Prices valid from now until 31 October 2012 | ||
| Adventurous by Nature | PACKAGE | |
| Adventurous - 8 bed dorm / person | $822 (includes levies) |
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| Adventurous - 6 bed dorm / person | $837 (includes levies) |
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| Adventurous - 4 bed dorm / person | $857 (includes levies) |
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| Adventurous - Hotel King | 1 Adult | $1,336 (includes levies) |
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| Adventurous - Hotel King/Twin | 2 adults | $2,024 (includes levies) |
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| All prices shown in Australian Dollars | ||
| Prices valid from 01 November 2012 until 31 March 2013 | ||
| Adventurous by Nature | PACKAGE | |
| Adventurous - 8 bed dorm / person | $812 (includes levies) |
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| Adventurous - 6 bed dorm / person | $822 (includes levies) |
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| Adventurous - 4 bed dorm / person | $842 (includes levies) |
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| Adventurous - Hotel King | 1 Adult | $1,286 (includes levies) |
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| Adventurous - Hotel King/Twin | 2 adults | $1,974 (includes levies) |
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| CURRENCY CONVERTER | |
| WE DO NOT CHARGE BOOKING FEES OR CREDIT CARD SURCHARGES | |
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Cairns Getaway Package!
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Lizard Island surrounded by the unspoilt wonders of the Great Barrier Reef
FREE RETURN FLIGHTS
Book a minimum 5 nights stay on Lizard Island in any room type and receive complimentary return flights to Lizard Island from Cairns for two adults.
SAVE $1156
per couple
(Blockout dates apply: 01 - 31 Aug 2012 and 20 - 27 Oct 2012)
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Mantra Esplanade located opposite the esplanade swimming lagoon and steps to the Marina.
STAY 3 PAY 2
reduced to $133 p/n
based on 1 Bed City View
Travel between now and 21/June/2012
5 night Reef & Rainforest package
- Bay Village Studio Room
-Continental Breakfast daily
-FREE 5 hours wireless i.net
-FREE drink when dining
-Outer Barrier Reef
-Coral Viewing Tour
-Kuranda Train & Skyrail
-Cape Tribulation
-Rainforest Habitat
-Daintree River Cruise
from $726 p/person
including levy
save $281 person
Travel between now and 31/March/2013
Mantra Trilogy Located right in the heart of the Esplanade and minutes walk from restuarants, shops and Marina precinct.
STAY 3 PAY 2
reduced to $153 p/n
based on 1 Bed Apartment
Travel between now and 30/June/2012
Silky Oaks Lodge is a romantic luxury rainforest lodge located on the Mossman River 1.5 hours north of Cairns.
'Uniquely Silky'
3 night package
- breakfast for 2 daily
- bottle of Moet and canape's
- 3 course dinner nightly
- 1.2hr Kuku Yalanji dreamtime walk
- 1 hour spa treatment/person
Only $1099/person
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Bay Village
Stay 5 nights and receive:
- Room upgrade to Studio
- Continental Breakfast daily
- FREE 5 hours wireless internet
- FREE drink when dining
Based on a minimum stay of 5 consecutive nights, 2 pax staying
only $130 room/night
Book before 30/June/2012
Travel between now and 31/March/2013
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
reduced to $108 per night (including discount)
Upgrade to Deluxe Tower Room including full breakfast daily reduced to $126.75/night
Based on Twin Share
Travel between now and 31/March/2013
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 $400 per adult
including Enviro. Management Levy
Travel between now and 31/March/2013
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