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Kuranda Army Duck Experience
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

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Barron River Rafting - FF
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 hotel transfer and levies
Travel between now and 30/May/2012

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Billy Tea Bush Safaris
BILLY TEA SAFARIS
Visit where the "Rainforest meets the Reef"
* Small & Personalised groups
* Cape Trib & Daintree Rainforest
* 4WD the Bloomfield Track
* Daintree Croc Cruise

From $185 p/a
Travel between now and 31/March/2013

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Big Cat Green Island Trip
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
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SilverSonic
Quicksilver Silversonic
From $201 p/a
* Includes 3 Outer Reef Locations
* Ultra Modern Vessel
* Small Passenger Numbers
* Snorkel Equipment inc
* Intro / Cert dive available
* Rate includes $6 EMC p/a
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Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
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
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Down Under Heli
FLY/CRUISE 1/2 DAY TOUR
-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 $319pp
* Includes $20 EMC p/p
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Cairns Discovery Tours
Cairns Discovery Tours
So much more than just a City Tour
Only $70 per adult
* Personalised Half day tour
* City hightlights
* Local flora and fauna
* Delicious afternoon tea
* Cairns best scenic lookouts
* Inclu. Palm Cove transfers
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Hot Air Ballooning
A Beautiful way to start your day!!!
Hot Air Ballooning
* 30 Minute Hot Air Balloon Ride
* Return hotel transfers included
Only $235 per adult
Inc $30.00 p/p Balloon Levy
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Daintree Walkabout
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
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Kuranda in a Day! - Palm Cove

Kuranda in a Day!

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Best Value Train & Skyrail daytrip!
  • Kuranda Village & Markets
  • Train, Skyrail, hotel transfers
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KURANDA SCENIC RAIL

KURANDA IN A DAY is an unguided budget tour option which combines the famous Scenic Rail and Skyrail Cableway into a relaxing scenic day trip.

A1: Train Up, Skyrail Down

Inclusions:

  • Departs Daily with Return Hotel Transfers from Cairns and Northern Beaches
  • Hotel pick-up from 7-8am OR 8.15-9.15am
  • Kuranda Scenic Rail 8.50am OR 9.50am
  • Approx. 2.5 to 5 hours free time in Kuranda
  • Return by Skyrail 1.45pm OR 3.30pm
  • Barron Falls & Red Peak Boardwalks
  • Transfer to hotel 3.30pm or 4.50pm

Kuranda Scenic Rail:  At Freshwater Station, board the famous Kuranda Scenic Rail for your journey to Kuranda.  The Journey takes 1 1/2 hours from Freshwater station. 

Kuranda Village: Free time is allowed to explore this quaint village, including the Heritage Markets which operate daily. Choose between 2.5hrs to 5 hrs free time in Kuranda Village.

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway: At your scheduled time, board Skyrail for your journey to Caravonica Lakes. There are 2 stops enroute to explore Barron Falls and Red Peak Rainforest Boardwalks.  The Journey takes 1hr.15mins

A2: Skyrail Up, Train Down

  • Departs Daily with Return Hotel Transfers from Cairns and Northern Beaches
  • Hotel pick-up from 8.15am
  • Coach transfer to Skyrail
  • Skyrail at 9.45am
  • Red Peak & Barron Falls Boardwalks
  • Approx. 3 hours free time in Kuranda
  • Kuranda Scenic Rail 2pm
  • Transfer to hotel 3.30pm

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway:  After check-in at Freshwater Station, transfer to Skyrail where you board for the journey to Kuranda. There are 2 stops enroute to explore Red Peak and Barron Falls Rainforest Boardwalks.  The Journey takes 1hr.15mins

Kuranda Village: Free time is allowed to explore this quaint village, including the Heritage Markets which operate daily.  3hrs free time in Kuranda Village

Kuranda Scenic Rail: At your scheduled time, board the Kuranda Scenic Rail for your journey to Freshwater Station.  The journey takes 1 1/2 hours from Kuranda. 

OPTIONAL UPGRADES (ADDITIONAL COST)

Gold Class Kuranda Scenic Rail
provides a premium experience for passengers wanting that extra comfort and a little bit of luxury for a most memorable experience.  

  • Gold Class Attendant
  • Individual, Club lounge seating - seats assigned at time of ticketing
  • KSR Gold Class souvenir pack including pewter KSR pin, pen and postcard & refresher towel
    (If guests write their postcards during the journey KSR will post the card free of charge for them)

    Selection of fresh appetisers 
  • Morning service: savoury croissants, mini muffins and danishes as well as warm spinach and feta rolls
  • Afternoon service: locally grown macadamia nuts, selection of Australian cheeses, antipasto, crackers and dried fruits
  • Beverage selection - coffee, tea, orange juice, soft drink, sparkling Australian wine, beer, wine and mocktails

Kuranda Wildlife Experience includes entry to the Kuranda Koala Gardens, Birdworld and the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary. You will have access to all three attractions at a great saving off the normal admission price! Alternatively, you can book entry only to each attraction. 

GOOD NEWS! All payments made to Travstar do not incur a credit card surcharge.

 
All prices shown in Australian Dollars
Prices valid from now until 31 March 2013
A2-Skyrail & Train 3 hrs Kur Adult Child Family
A2- 3hrs Skyrail, Train & trans- Pens/Senior $108.00 $57.00 $284.00
A2- 3hrs Skyrail, Train & transfers $110.00 $57.00 $284.00
A2- 3hrs Skyrail, Train Gold & trans- Pens/Senior $160.00 $109.00 $492.00
A2- 3hrs Skyrail, Train Gold & transfers $162.00 $109.00 $492.00
A1-Train & Skyrail 5 hrs Kur Adult Child Family
A1- 5hrs Train, Skyrail & transfers Pens/Senior $108.00 $57.00 $284.00
A1- 5hrs Train, Skyrail & transfers $110.00 $57.00 $284.00
A1- 5hrs Train Gold, Skyrail & transfers - Pens/Senior $160.00 $109.00 $492.00
A1- 5hrs Train Gold, Skyrail & transfers $162.00 $109.00 $492.00
A1-Train & Skyrail 4 hrs Kur Adult Child Family
A1- 4hrs Train, Skyrail & trans- Pens/Senior $108.00 $57.00 $284.00
A1- 4hrs Train, Skyrail & transfers $110.00 $57.00 $284.00
A1- 4 hrs Train Gold, Skyrail & trans- Pens/Senior $160.00 $109.00 $492.00
A1- 4 hrs Train Gold, Skyrail & transfers $162.00 $109.00 $492.00
A1-Train & Skyrail 3.5 hrs Kur Adult Child Family
A1- 3.5hrs Train, Skyrail & trans- Pens/Senior $108.00 $57.00 $284.00
A1- 3.5hrs Train, Skyrail & transfers $110.00 $57.00 $284.00
A1- 3.5 hrs Train Gold, Skyrail & trans- Pens/Senior $160.00 $109.00 $492.00
A1- 3.5 hrs Train Gold, Skyrail & transfers $162.00 $109.00 $492.00
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Prices valid from now until 31 March 2013
Kuranda Wildlife Experience-Adult $44.00
Koala Gardens & Birdworld-Adult $28.00
Koala Gardens & Birdworld-Child $14.00
Kuranda Wildlife Experience-Child $22.00
Koala Gardens entry-Adult $16.50
Koala Gardens entry - Child $8.25
TERMS
Child Age = 4-14 years
Family = 2 Adults & 2 Children
CURRENCY CONVERTER
WE DO NOT CHARGE BOOKING FEES OR CREDIT CARD SURCHARGES

Palm Cove Holiday Packages that include Kuranda in a Day!

Cairns Getaway Package

4 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION @ THE HOTEL CAIRNS
$10 BREAKFAST VOUCHER/PER
GREEN ISLAND DAY TRIP
KURANDA TRAIN & SKYRAIL
TOWER ROOM UPGRADE -FULL B&B-$39/PERSON
$405
Save $250
per person, twin share including levies to 31.03.13
 

Cairns Ultimate Getaway

3 NIGHTS AT SHANGRI-LA CAIRNS
3 NIGHTS AT GREEN ISLAND RESORT
OUTER BARRIER REEF CRUISE
KURANDA TRAIN & SKYRAIL
ISLAND TRANSFERS
$1,048
Save $1340
per person, twin share to 31.03.13
 

3 Night Escape to Cairns

3 NIGHTS AT MERCURE HARBOURSIDE
REEF MAGIC OUTER BARRIER REEF TOUR
REEF PONTOON & UNDERWATER OBSERVATORY
FAMOUS KURANDA SCENIC RAIL
SKYRAIL RAINFOREST TOUR
$466
Save $116
Per Person, twin share to 31.03.13. Levies included
 

Trinity Beach Family Fun

7 NIGHTS AT BLUE LAGOON RESORT
LUXURY ACCOMMODATION
FULL DAY GREEN ISLAND TOUR
KURANDA SCENIC RAIL INC SKYRAIL
HARTLEYS CREEK CROC ADVENTURES
$1,720
Save $400
per family (2ad & 2ch), Valid to 31.03.13
 

2 Day Package - Option 2

FULL DAY OUTER REEF PONTOON
FREE SEMI-SUB & GLASS BOTTOM BOAT TOURS
5 HOURS ON THE REEF
KURANDA SCENIC RAIL & SKYRAIL
FREE TIME IN KURANDA VILLAGE
$280
Save $20
from per person. valid til 31 March 2013
 

Cairns Adventure

5 NIGHTS AT THE BALINESE | BREAKFAST DAILY
AWARD WINNER- PASSIONS OF PARADISE BARRIER REEF
KURANDA SCENIC RAIL & SKYRAIL INC. RETURN TFRS
BILLY TEA CAPE TRIB 4WD DAY TOUR INC. RETURN TFRS
INTERNET
$662
Save $115
per per, twin share includes levies, till 31.03.13
 

Queenslander Family Fun

4 NIGHTS AT CAIRNS QUEENSLANDER
KURANDA TRAIN & SKYRAIL
GREEN ISLAND DAY TOUR
CROC EXPLORER CRUISE
GREAT VALUE | ACCOM TRANSFERS WITH TOURS
$1,256
Save $415
(2 Adults - 2 Children) to 31.03.13. See rates below..
 

3 Day Package - Option 6

REEF DAYTRIPPER
INTRO DIVE
DAINTREE RIVER CRUISE
WORLD HERITAGE LISTED RAINFOREST
KURANDA TRAIN & SKYRAIL
$388
Save $30
per person inc levies.Valid to 31st March 2013
 

2 Day Package - Option 6

KURANDA TRAIN & SKYRAIL
HERITAGE MARKETS OPEN DAILY
CAPE TRIB & DAINTREE
DAINTREE RIVER CRUISE
DAINTREE DISCOVERY CENTRE
$256
per person. valid until 31 March 2013
 

2 Day Package - Option 7

RELAXED SAILING TRIP
ONLY 20 PASSENGERS
FOUR HOURS ON THE REEF
KURANDA TRAIN & SKYRAIL
BARRON FALLS
$208
Save $10
from per person inc levy. Valid to 31st March 2013
 

3 Night Palm Cove Paradise

3 NIGHTS AT PARADISE ON THE BEACH
BEACHFRONT ACCOMMODATION
SCENIC KURANDA TRAIN AND SKYRAIL
DAY TRIP TO GREEN ISLAND
ACCOMMODATION TRANSFERS FOR TOURS
$427
Save $145
per person twin share to 14.06.12
 

3 Day Package - Option 4

3 FULL DAY TOURS
KURANDA TRAIN & SKYRAIL
CAPE TRIBULATION DAYTRIP | DAINTREE RIVER CRUISE
SILVERSWIFT OUTER BARRIER REEF TRIP
THE BEST OF THE TROPICS
$432
Save $10
per person inc levies. Valid to 31st March 2013
 

3 Day Package - Option 3

BEST 3 DAY COMBO
OUTER BARRIER REEF PONTOON
SEMI SUB TOUR
KURANDA TRAIN & SKYRAIL
CAPE TRIB & DAINTREE
$486
Save $10
from per person inc levy. Valid to 31st March 2013
 

4 Day Package - Option 1

4 FULL DAY TOURS
CAPE TRIB & DAINTREE
SNORKEL & GLASS BOTTOM BOAT
KURANDA TRAIN & SKYRAIL
TABLELANDS & WATERFALLS
$527
Save $28
per person. valid until 31 March 2013
 

Whats Hot!

Kuranda Army Duck Experience

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

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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

from $233 inc. EMC

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Paradise Palms Tropical Escape

Paradise Palms Tropical Escape
3 Nights at Paradise Palms
* Wavedancer Low Isles 
* Kuranda Train & Skyrail
* Tours including transfers
Bonus Mini Golf/person

FROM $512 PER PERSON
UNBEATABLE!
SAVE $314

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Island Views

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

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Ellis Beach Bungalows

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

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Island & Beach Escape

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

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Barron River Rafting - FF

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

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4 Day Package - Option 2

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

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BC - Amphora Resort

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

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Big Cat Green Island Trip

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

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Jungle Surfing & Wildlife

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

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Sunset Cruise

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

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Hartley's Crocodile Adventures

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

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