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Book by 28th November, 2024 Travel from Nov 24 - Jun 25
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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

7 Nights with Flights, Transfers, All Meals Daily, Reef Cruise, Bottle of Wine & $2400 Bonus Value

  • Flights
  • 7 Nights
  • Valued at $3299

Book by 28th November, 2024

Travel from Nov 24 - Jun 25

Product Code: MQ-50340

GET $200 SPENDING MONEY, ON US^

First 1000 bookings will get $200 spending money so you can splurge a little extra during your holiday!

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

7 Nights with Flights, Transfers, All Meals Daily, Reef Cruise, Bottle of Wine & $2400 Bonus Value

  • Flights
  • 7 Nights
  • Valued at $3299

GET $200 SPENDING MONEY, ON US^

First 1000 bookings will get $200 spending money so you can splurge a little extra during your holiday!

Package Open All

7 Nights in an Upgraded Ocean View Room
Sleeps Three Adults or Two Adults & One Child (12 years of age and under)
Spacious rooms with a modern feel averaging from 32sqm, private balconies featuring stunning views of the Coral Sea and picturesque Cairns Esplanade. Rooms also boast ensuite bathrooms with shower over bath. Bedding consists of one Queen Bed

Guaranteed Double Room Upgrade
Everyone loves an upgrade, and this one is on us. Enjoy a guaranteed double upgrade from a Garden View Room to an Ocean View Room.

Return Flights with Checked Luggage*
We do the searching for you to find the best flights so you can simply book and relax. This exclusive deal includes return economy flights to Cairns including checked luggage – how good is that?

Return Private Airport Transfers with Exemplar
Arrive at your destination with the confidence of knowing that a friendly face is waiting to take you and your bags to your accommodation, and vice-versa when it’s time to go home.

Buffet Breakfast Daily
Start your mornings the right way, with delicious buffet breakfast foods.

BONUS Lunch Daily
Experience the foodie scene at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns and enjoy daily lunch on us.

BONUS Two-Course Dinner Daily*
Indulge in a culinary journey with a two course dinner daily. Delight your taste-buds with mouth-watering dishes crafted from the finest ingredients.

BONUS Moore Reef Full Day Tour
Experience the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef on this incredible full-day tour. Travel approximately 54 kilometres in an air-conditioned catamaran to Moore Reef Pontoon on the Outer Great Barrier Reef. With four hours to enjoy on the reef, spend your day snorkelling, sliding down the only waterslide on the Great Barrier Reef and discovering colourful coral and fascinating fish on a glass bottom boat ride. You can also visit an incredible underwater observatory, get up close and personal with marine life with touch tank and fish feeding presentations and enjoy a delectable buffet lunch.

BONUS Cairns Aquarium General Admission*
Enjoy all day admission to Cairns newest attraction! See the animals and habitats endemic to Tropical North Queensland and learn about the importance of the Wet Tropics Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. Ecosystem talks, animal presentations, live diver feeds and marine and reptile touch’n’talk shows are all available daily. See Australia’s only 10m Deep Reef Tank, 360 degree Oceanarium, 20m underwater tunnel, mangrove boardwalk and the giant River Monsters exhibit. Get up close to freshwater fish, pythons, emerald tree monitors, crocodiles, colourful reef fish and huge sharks and rays!

BONUS Cairns Koalas & Creatures 
Get up close to Australia’s favourite animals with admission to Cairns Koalas & Creatures. Conveniently located in the heart of Cairns, Koalas & Creatures invites you to discover the captivating diversity of Australian wildlife and learn about their roles within respective ecosystems.

BONUS Australian Butterfly Sanctuary
Wander through the Southern Hemisphere’s largest butterfly flight aviary at the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary. Home to hundreds of vibrant butterflies, including the spectacular Cairns Birdwing, enjoy guided aviary and laboratory tours affording expert learnings on these fascinating creatures and their life cycles.

BONUS Rainforestation Nature Park
Discover a world of adventure at Rainforestation Nature Park. Traverse the ancient rainforest by land and water on an authentic World War 2 Army Duck. Experience Indigenous culture through the Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience, featuring traditional dance performances, didgeridoo presentations and boomerang throwing lessons. Meet native animals like dingoes, tree kangaroos and the Tassie Devils in the Koala & Wildlife Park.

BONUS Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas
Get up close with Australia’s iconic wildlife at Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas. Dare to swim with saltwater crocodiles (available at an extra cost), hand-feed kangaroos and wallabies, and spot the endangered cassowary. Walk across the world’s first Predator Plank, suspended over crocodile-filled waters, and marvel at the beauty and power of Australia’s most fearsome reptiles.

BONUS Bottle of Sparking Wine on Arrival
Enjoy something a little special on your holiday, with a bottle of wine on us.

BONUS Guaranteed Late Checkout
Hang on to that holiday feeling and take your time on your last day. Enjoy a late checkout of 1pm so you can stay relaxed the whole way home.

BONUS Daily Parking
Rest assured that there will always be a place for your car throughout the duration of your holiday.

BONUS Privileges Dining Card
Enjoy exclusive and rewarding dining experiences at several popular restaurants and cafes with the limited-edition, award-winning Privileges Dining Card. Offering up to 25% (or more) off your bill for you and your accompanying guests, the Privileges Dining Card increases your spending power at participating venues.

BONUS My Queensland Experience Pass
Your holiday includes a My Queensland Experience Pass, offering an exclusive 10% off popular tours, attractions and activities.


Important Info Open All

Valid for travel ex Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne: Now – 13 December 2024; 01 February 2025 – 31 March 2025; 28 April 2025 – 30 June 2025
Add from $100 per person for travel: 14 December 2024 – 30 December 2024; 01 January 2025 – 31 January 2025; 01 April 2025 – 27 April 2025

Valid for travel ex Adelaide: Now – 13 December 2024; 01 February 2025 – 31 March 2025; 28 April 2025 – 30 June 2025
Add from $300 per person for travel: 14 December 2024 – 30 December 2024; 01 January 2025 – 31 January 2025; 01 April 2025 – 27 April 2025

Valid for travel ex Perth: Now – 13 December 2024; 01 February 2025 – 31 March 2025; 28 April 2025 – 30 June 2025
Add from $400 per person for travel: 14 December 2024 – 30 December 2024; 01 January 2025 – 31 January 2025; 01 April 2025 – 27 April 2025

Blockout dates: 31 December 2024 

Subject to availability. Other surcharges & block out dates may apply during peak travel periods.

Price based on departing from Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney

Extra charges apply for:

  • Adelaide ($100pp)
  • Perth ($300pp)

Based on Ocean View Room 2 Doubles view room

Based on Ocean View Room Queen view room

Upgrade to Family Room from $150 per personview room

*Airfares
Airfares are based on the best available airfare at time of publication and are subject to availability & change. Flights may not be direct or operate daily. Air surcharges apply during Australian school holidays and other peak travel periods. Applicable charges will apply for changes. Tickets are non refundable at all times.

*Accommodation
Meals served daily in CHB Bar & Restaurant for breakfast (6:30am to 09:30am); lunch (12pm to 4pm) and Dinner (6pm til late)
Last lunch to be taken on the day of departure
Adult dinner includes a glass of house wine
Kids lunch and dinner is a meal from the kids menu including an ice cream cup and juice popper 

*Child Policy
Kids up to and including 12 years of age stay for free when using existing bedding.

*Moore Reef Full Day Tour
Departing from the Cairns, guests will travel approximately 54 kilometres in our air-conditioned catamaran to Moore Reef Pontoon on the Outer Great Barrier Reef, which is perfectly positioned and fully equipped so that any age or ability can fully experience the beauty of the reef with its abundance of colourful coral, fascinating fish, turtles & more. 4 Hours on the reef allows plenty of time to experience all of our free inclusions such as snorkelling, the Sunlover waterslide – the only waterslide on the Great Barrier Reef, glass bottom boat, an enclosed ocean pool for the kids, underwater observatory, fish feeding experience, & buffet lunch.

Included in your tour
Snorkelling & equipment, semi-submersible & glass bottom boat tours, underwater observatory, touch tank & fish feeding presentations, waterslide, enclosed ocean pool, lunch + more

Transfers from accommodation to Cairns Marina are not Included.

What to Bring: Suggested items include:

• Swimming costume
• Beach towel
• Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
• Sun protective clothing such as T-shirt or rash vest, hat and sunglasses
• Cash or credit card for on-board purchases, snacks and optional activities (we accept AUD$, VISA, MasterCard & Amex)
• Camera (or you can hire an underwater digital camera from our onboard photographers Calypso Reef Imagery)

*Cairns Aquarium General Admission
Enjoy all day admission to Cairns newest attraction! See the animals and habitats endemic to Tropical North Queensland and learn about the importance of the Wet Tropics Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. Ecosystem talks, animal presentations, live diver feeds and marine and reptile touch n talk shows are all available daily. See Australia’s only 10m Deep Reef Tank, 360 degree Oceanarium, 20m underwater tunnel, mangrove boardwalk and the giant River Monsters exhibit. Get up close to freshwater fish, pythons, emerald tree monitors, crocodiles, colourful reef fish and huge sharks and rays! Cairns Aquarium where your Great Barrier Reef journey begins.

Cairns Koalas & Creatures Entry
Take a journey through Australia’s diverse landscapes at Cairns Koalas & Creatures. From the vibrant Great Barrier Reef, rich woodlands to the rugged Outback, learn about the importance of protecting our natural heritage. Come and immerse yourself in the wonders of Australia.

*Australian Butterfly Sanctuary
Explore the Southern Hemisphere’s largest butterfly flight aviary at Australian Butterfly Sanctuary. See the vibrant Cairns Birdwing Butterfly and join a guided aviary and laboratory tour to learn about our butterflies and their life cycles.

*Rainforestation Nature Park
Enjoy an action-packed activities at Rainforestation Nature Park. Explore the rainforest on land and in water on an authentic World War 2 Army Duck. Learn about Indigenous culture with our Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience and enjoy a dance show, spear-throwing presentation, didgeridoo presentation and learn how to throw a boomerang. Meet Australian animals including Ned and Kelly the Dingoes, Jimmy the Tree Kangaroo and our trio of Tassie Devils in the Koala & Wildlife Park.

Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas
Get up close and personal with a range of iconic Australian animals at Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas. Swim with the Salties (at extra cost), if you dare. Hand-feed wallabies and kangaroos, see the endangered cassowary and walk the world’s first Predator Plank over Estuarine Crocodile filled waters.

Pricing
All prices are per person twin share unless otherwise stated, are in Australian dollars, are correct at the time of publication & are subject to change without notice. Flights are not included unless otherwise stated & if included, are economy class unless otherwise stated. Price includes any stated bonus nights, upgrades & package savings, if applicable.

Cancellation Charges
Please note, cancelled bookings will incur charges. Our travel service providers are entitled to impose cancellation charges, which can be up to 100% of the amount paid to them for the relevant service, regardless of whether travel has commenced. If any refunds are received from travel service providers, they will be passed on to you, less a minimum cancellation fee. Please refer to the Cancellation Policy on general terms & conditions.

Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included but is strongly recommended. Ask your My Queensland Expert about our great value coverage options.

General Terms & Conditions
In addition to the specific terms and conditions outlined above, upon purchase, this package is subject to general terms & conditions.

Product Code: MQ-50340

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$2400 BONUS VALUE

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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns


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Nights 7

Adults 2

Children 0

Departure Point Brisbane

Preferred Departure Date NA

Room Type Ocean View Room Queen


From $2,099.00

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