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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
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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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Hot Air Ballooning - Palm Cove

Hot Air Ballooning

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Scenic Flight Over the Tablelands
  • Picturesque landscape at sunrise
  • Accommodation Transfers
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INFLATING THE NEW KOALA BALLOON
Hot Air offer 30 & 60 minute scenic flights over the Atherton Tablelands.

The Atherton Tablelands provides ideal weather and climate conditions for this gentle activity and our beautiful region offers unrivalled panoramic views of the unique Australian landscape.

Enjoy this picturesque landscape at sunrise. Binoculars are on board to capture sightings of the local birdlife and other unique wildlife. Kangaroos are often sighted on this tour.

Hot Air has the widest range of balloons in Australia, including the worlds first Koala Balloon and the Australia Balloon - all innovative state-of-the-art designs with the best operations and safety equipment such as quiet burners, custom designed balloon baskets, heat deflectors and Hot Air's fleet of luxury coaches.

Hot Air offers connecting transfers including reef trips departing from Port Douglas, airport drops off and various adventure and rainforest tours. 

ITINERARY:
4.30-5am:
Pick-up at hotel by a Hot Air Cairns coach for your hot air balloon flight, one hour transfer, pickup times confirmed on booking.
6:30am Experience the fun and unique sensation of being in a hot air balloon in the Atherton Tablelands. The balloon takes off from Mareeba and enjoy the picturesque landscape at sunrise, spend 30 minutes floating in your Hot Air Balloon.
7:50am Return and Landing, hot air balloon pack-up and lots of laughs.
8:00am Return transfers to your accommodation, or other places around town. Just let us know where you would like to go or which tour you would like to connect to (In advance of the day of travel).
Arrive approx 1 hour later.

Tour Features:
  • Choose from 30 or 60 minute flights
  • Coach Transfers
  • Informative and friendly crew
  • Cross country balloon chase
  • Expert interpretive commentary
  • History of ballooning presentation
  • Free Binocular Use in-Flight
  • Personal flight certificate
  • Return to your hotel between 8.30am to 9.30am

Luxury Ballooning, Charter Ballooning and Wedding Ballooning are also available.

PLEASE NOTE:
* Child is 4 - 13 years. 0-3 years olds cannot fly but are welcome to accompany parents on coach.
* A 60 minute flight is 2 x 30 minute flights.
* An Aviation Levy is payable on the day of travel for all balloon flights.

 

ROMANTIC HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE ONLY $225 inc $30 BALLOON LEVY, P/P

* 30 Minute Hot Air Balloon Ride
* Return hotel transfers included
Only $235 per adult
Inc $30.00 p/p Balloon Levy

All prices shown in Australian Dollars
Prices valid from now until 31 March 2013
30 Minute Flight Adult Child Family
30 min Balloon Flight ex Cairns hotel $235.00
Includes Levies
$160.00
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30 min Balloon & Express Return $245.00
Includes Levies
$170.00
Includes Levies
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Includes Levies
30 min Balloon Flight ex Port Douglas hotel $255.00
Includes Levies
$180.00
Includes Levies
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Includes Levies
60 Minute Flight Adult Child Family
60 Minute Balloon ex Tablelands $315.00
Includes Levies
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60 min Balloon Flight ex Cairns hotel $335.00
Includes Levies
$240.00
Includes Levies
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TERMS
Child Age = 4-13 years
Family = 2 Adults & 2 Children
CURRENCY CONVERTER
WE DO NOT CHARGE BOOKING FEES OR CREDIT CARD SURCHARGES

Palm Cove Holiday Packages that include Hot Air Ballooning

1 Day Package - Option 1

30 MINUTE HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT
BALLOON FLIGHT CERTIFICATE
LOW ISLES CRUISE
GLASS BOTTOM BOAT TOUR
SNORKELLING GEAR
$416
Save $9
/per person inc levies. Valid until 31 March 2013.
 

1 Day Package - Option 2

30 MINUTE HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT
RETURN HOTEL TRANSFERS
QUICKSILVER OUTER REEF PONTOON
SEMI-SUB TOURS
SNORKELLING GEAR
$473
Save $10
/per person including levies to 31.03.13
 

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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

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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

Travel between now and 31/May/2012

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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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