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KURANDA ARMY DUCK EXPERIENCE
Experience the Skyrail, The "World Famous" Kuranda Scenic Rail and the Army Duck all in one day!!
* Return Hotel transfers
* Famous Skyrail
* Kuranda Scenic Rail
* Free time in Kuranda
* Rainforestation Army Duck
Experience the Skyrail, The "World Famous" Kuranda Scenic Rail and the Army Duck all in one day!!
* Return Hotel transfers
* Famous Skyrail
* Kuranda Scenic Rail
* Free time in Kuranda
* Rainforestation Army Duck
Only $155.00 Per Adult
Travel between now and 31/March/2013
Green Island Tropical and Enchanting Green Island, only 1 hour off the coast of Cairns
* Full day and half Day options
* Choice of Glass Bottom OR Snorkel Equipment
* Flexible departures
* FREE family fun options available
* Full day and half Day options
* Choice of Glass Bottom OR Snorkel Equipment
* Flexible departures
* FREE family fun options available
From $79.00 /Adult
Hotel transfers at extra cost
Hotel transfers at extra cost
Travel between now and 31/March/2013
Daintree Walkabout takes you through ancient rainforests and back to the Dreamtime with the local Kuku Yalanji tribe.
From $170 per adult
* Includes Palm Cove Transfers
* Lunch at Silky Oaks Resort
* Tropical Fruit Tasting
* Croc Spotting on Daintree River
* Includes Palm Cove Transfers
* Lunch at Silky Oaks Resort
* Tropical Fruit Tasting
* Croc Spotting on Daintree River
Travel between now and 31/March/2013
Palm Cove Great Barrier Reef
Reef Magic
Outer Reef with Pontoon & Semi Sub
- FREE Semi Sub & Glass bottom Boat
- 5 full hours on the Reef
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Reef Magic offers a fun filled day cruise to the Great Barrier Reef on board a 22 metre fast, modern catamaran. There are no additional EMC charges. The tour includes Semi Submersible tour, all snorkelling equipment and a delicious buffet lunch. ...more info
Green Island Eco Adventure
Fast & Comfortable with flexible ferry times
- Glass Bottom Boat OR Snorkelling
- Frequent ferry departures
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With the choice of three daily departures, this fast comfortable 45 minute cruise to Green Island cruise is perfect for visitors with limited time, offering a half or full day experience. With a range of exciting optional activities, you can design your day at your own pace...more info
Osprey V
5 hours and 2 outer reef locations
- 2 spectacular locations
- Children up to 16 at child rate
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Osprey V offers a fun, memorable reef experience to the true outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy 5 hours at 2 spectacular reef locations. Children up to 16 years are charged at childrens rates. ...more info
Quicksilver
Famous Outer Barrier Reef Cruise
- Stunning Reef Location
- Great For All Ages!
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Quicksilver takes you to Agincourt Reef, a magnificent ribbon reef where you can snorkel, dive or stay dry and explore the stunning reef from the comfort of a Quicksilver semi-sub. Watch the fish feeding from Quicksilver's unique underwater observatory, or fly in a helicopter over the reef. ...more info
Big Cat Green Island Trip
Day Trip to Green Island
- Late departure available
- Snorkelling OR Glass Bottom Boat
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Green Island is the perfect place to snorkel, scuba dive, swim all year round, view the coral and fish life from the comfort of a glass bottom boat or semi-submersible or just relax on the sandy beaches....more info
Sunlover Reef Cruises
Relaxed late departure Outer Reef Pontoon Cruise!
- Great for Families
- Many Activities
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Sunlover Cruises offers the Ultimate Great Barrier Reef experience for people of all ages. There are no additional EMC costs. You will have four hours to explore the outer reef and experience the many activities available...more info
Reef Experience
Outer Reef trip including DIVE, city transfers etc
- All inclusive Reef Cruise
- Free Intro or Cert Dive
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The Reef Experience offers everything plus much more than the other reef cruises. This cruise includes EMC and Cairns hotel transfers as well as a guided snorkel, introductory or certified dive, tropical breakfast, boomnetting and more!...more info
Wavedancer Low Isles
Sailing Catamaran to Low Isles
- Glass bottom boat tour
- Many activities included
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Wavedancer's day trip to Low Isles offers everything you can dream of in a tropical island paradise. From the moment your luxury catamaran moors in the calm waters of the island's picturesque lagoon, a host of reef activities awaits you. ...more info
Passions Of Paradise
Multi Award winning tour on Sailing Catamaran
- Michaelmas Cay and Paradise Reef
- Snorkelling gear and instruction included
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Passions of Paradise visits two very special reef locations on the Great Barrier Reef; Michaelmas Cay and Paradise Reef. The sleek, modern, 25 metre maxi-sailing catamaran will ensure you travel in style and comfort without the large crowds...more info
Great Adventures
Green Island & Outer Barrier Reef Adventure
- 2 hour Green Island Stopover
- 3 hours at Outer Barrier Reef platform
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Great Adventures provides an excellent day combining beautiful Green Island and the Outer Barrier Reef. There are many activities available for people of all ages and excellent underwater dive options that are perfect for non-swimmers! ...more info
SilverSonic
Outer Barrier Reef Trip
- 3 reef locations
- Snorkelling, Intro & Cert Diving
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Silversonic is Quicksilvers newest addition to the fleet arriving into Port Douglas September 2005. It is an ultra modern 29m catamaran offering the opportunity to explore the outer edge reef locations in superb style ...more info
Down Under Heli
Fly/Cruise or Cruise/Fly to the reef
- Scenic Flights
- Spectacular views
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Take an awesome scenic flight with Down Under Heli over five reef locations, and combine your day with a cruise and snorkel on the magnificent Great Barrier Reef. Half day Fly / Cruise tours check in at 12:30pm returning to the Reef Fleet Terminal at approx 5:00pm.
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Tusa T6
Super slick T6 Custom Dive Craft! Ultimate DIVING!
- Comfortable new vessel
- Max 60 passengers
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TUSA Dive’s latest custom-built reef craft and is designed for ultimate comfort and easy diving and snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef. TUSA Dive have access to more than 15 sites on the outer reefs from Cairns, and visit 2 sites daily, selected as the optimum sites for the day’s conditions...more info
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 is a 6000 year old coral cay and National Park located right on Australia’s beautiful Great Barrier Reef. Only 45 minutes from Cairns, Great Adventures can transport you to delightful sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and magical rainforest for an island escape like no other...more info
Fitzroy Island Day Tour
Fitzroy Island Day Tour
- Snorkelling & Lunch Available
- 5 Hours on the Island
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Fitzroy Island is just a 45 minute cruise from Cairns on the modern Sunlover catamaran, This day tour offers 5 hours on the insland, Lunch at the resort, access to resort facilities and all snorkeling gear. Fitzroy Island is surrounded by a beautiful fringing Reef system that forms part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. ...more info
GA Barrier Reef Adventure
Great Barrier Reef Adventure
- Outer Barrier Reef platform
- 10:30am departure - Sleep-in!
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Great Adventures provides an excellent day at the Outer Barrier Reef. There are many activities available for people of all ages and excellent underwater dive options that are perfect for non-swimmers! The Reef Prince vessel will transport you to your outer reef destination in luxurious comfort....more info
Ultimate 3 Day Reef Pass
Ultimate 3 Day Reef Pass
- 3 Reef Tours for Price of 2
- Cairns and Port Douglas
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With the 3 Day Ultimate Reef Pass you’ll be able to select any 3 different Great Barrier Reef experiences from Cairns or Port Douglas....more info
Aristocat
One Day Reef Trip
- Up to 80 passengers
- Teen price! Great Day!
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Aristocat Reef Cruises pride themselves with the best safety, service and passenger comfort. They cruise to the Outer Reef daily, with an average of 80 passengers for a more personalised reef experience ...more info
Seastar
Popular Island & Outer Reef Cruise! Small numbers!
- Small numbers & beautiful reefs!
- Guided snorkel & Glass bottom boat included
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Seastar bops along at 24 knots getting to Michaelmas Cay in just over an hour. Very few vessels are now permitted access to this very sensitive island and there are now only three vessels including Seastar that travel daily and are permitted access to the Cay. Our special rate includes an Intro Dive. ...more info
Whats Hot!
KURANDA ARMY DUCK EXPERIENCE
Experience the Skyrail, The "World Famous" Kuranda Scenic Rail and the Army Duck all in one day!!
* Return Hotel transfers
* Famous Skyrail
* Kuranda Scenic Rail
* Free time in Kuranda
* Rainforestation Army Duck
Only $155.00 Per Adult
Travel between now and 31/March/2013
2 Day Reef, Kuranda Train & Skyrail Combo
* Osprey V Reef Cruise
* Glass Bottom Boat Tour
* Snorkelling Gear & lunch
* Kuranda Train & Skyrail
from $233 inc. EMC
Travel between now and 31/March/2013
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Paradise Palms Tropical Escape
3 Nights at Paradise Palms
* Wavedancer Low Isles
* Kuranda Train & Skyrail
* Tours including transfers
* Bonus Mini Golf/person
* Wavedancer Low Isles
* Kuranda Train & Skyrail
* Tours including transfers
* Bonus Mini Golf/person
FROM $512 PER PERSON
UNBEATABLE!
SAVE $314
Travel between now and 31/March/2013
Island Views is perfect for a family. These spacious apartments are the most luxurious in Palm Cove.
STAY 7 PAY 5
STAY 4 PAY 3
from $255 per night
1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments available.
Special Pay Stay offers also apply from 16th Oct. 2012
Travel between now and 31/May/2012
ELLIS BEACH BUNGALOWS
Beachfront bliss at a fraction of the cost!!
* Absolute Oceanfront
* Self contained bungalows
* Family Cabins available
* Great Value for money
* Only 30 mins from Cairns
STAY 7, PAY 6
From $137 per night
Travel between now and 25/June/2012
A Romantic Tropical escape with style!!
ISLAND & BEACH ESCAPE
* 3 Nights on Green Island
* Outer Barrier Reef Cruise
* 4 Nights at Angsana Resort & Spa
* Breakfast Daily at Green Island
* EXCELLENT COUPLES ESCAPE
From $1122 p/p
Rates are based on twin share
Travel between now and 30/June/2012
MAY SPECIAL!
Barron River Rafting
'Natures Theme Park'
Half day afternoon, 2 hours of white water rafting. No experience necessary. Up to Grade 3 rapids. Minimum age 12 !
Only $129 per person
including levy
Travel between now and 31/May/2012
4 DAY ULTIMATE PACKAGE
* Return hotel transfers
* Outer Reef Cruise
* Snorkel or Intro/Cert dive
* 30 Minute Hot Air Balloon
* FAMOUS Skyrail Cableway
* Scenic KurandaTrain
* Free time in Kuranda
* Tully River Rafting
* Cape Trib Safari
From $837 per adult
*$30 Rafting Levy & Balloon levy included
Travel between now and 31/March/2013
AMPHORA is situated on the beachfront in the heart of Palm Cove. There is an award winning lagoon pool ideal for families. Jjust a short walk to Palm Cove's many restaurants and village shopping.
STAY 4 PAY 3
STAY 7 PAY 5
Hotel rooms from $104/night
1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments also available
STAY 7 PAY 5
Hotel rooms from $104/night
1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments also available
Travel between now and 31/May/2012
Green Island Tropical and Enchanting Green Island, only 1 hour off the coast of Cairns
* Full day and half Day options
* Choice of Glass Bottom OR Snorkel Equipment
* Flexible departures
* FREE family fun options available
From $79.00 /Adult
Hotel transfers at extra cost
Travel between now and 31/March/2013
Go Jungle Surfing
Experience where the Rainforest meets the Reef in this unique 1 day tour
* Wildlife Habitat tour
* Daintree River Cable Ferry
* Alexandra Lookout
* Jungle Surfing
* Picnic Lunch
Only $199 p/a
Travel between now and 31/March/2013
A Perfect way to end a Perfect Day.......
Sunset Cruise & Dinner Package Enjoy a Sunset Cruise on 'MV Crocodile Explorer' followed by a three course meal at Dundee's on the Waterfront.
Includes:
-1.5 hour Sunset Cruise
-Welcome glass bubbly
-Superb 3 set menu @ Dundee's
-Child 2 course menu
Only $77per adult
Travel between now and 31/March/2013
Hartleys Creek
The only place in FNQ to see Crocodiles
* World Famous Croc Attack Show
* Hartleys Lagoon Croc Cruise
* Return Palm Cove Transfers
* 1/2 & Full day available
* Must See Show!!!
Only $174 per Family
* Family based on 2A, 2ch 0-14yrs
Travel between now and 31/March/2013
Contact our North Queensland office for advice on your holiday in Palm Cove.