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Book by 30th September, 2026 • Travel from Sep 26 - Jun 27
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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

5 Nights with a Guaranteed Upgrade, Flights & up to $900 Bonus Value with Buffet Breakfast, Transfers, Cairns Aquarium General Admission, Choice of Tour & More

  • Flights
  • 5 Nights
  • Valued at up to $1899 pp

Book by 30th September, 2026

Travel from Sep 26 - Jun 27

Product Code: MQ-69266

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Queensland holidays packaged with irresistible Festival Perks like free kids flights, massages, cocktails, room upgrades and more.

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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

5 Nights with a Guaranteed Upgrade, Flights & up to $900 Bonus Value with Buffet Breakfast, Transfers, Cairns Aquarium General Admission, Choice of Tour & More

  • Flights
  • 5 Nights
  • Valued at up to $1899 pp

CHOOSE YOUR FREEDOM

Queensland holidays packaged with irresistible Festival Perks like free kids flights, massages, cocktails, room upgrades and more.

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Package Open All

5 Nights in a Guaranteed Upgraded Mountain View Room Two Doubles
Sleeps Four Adults or Two Adults and Two Children

Stay in a spacious and modern Mountain View Room, complete with a private balcony featuring stunning views of the rainforest covered ranges. Boasting approximately 32 sqm of air-conditioned space, these ensuite rooms offer a generous bathroom with a shower over the bath. Sink into two plush beds after a day of exploring and fun.

Exclusive Return Virgin Australia Fares PLUS First Kid Flies FREE^*
We do the searching for you to find the best flights so you can simply book and relax. This exclusive deal includes return Virgin Australia flights for two adults including 23kg of checked luggage. Better yet, your first kid flies FREE ages 12 and under^, PLUS there are exclusive fares available for the rest of the family!

Return Airport Transfers
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.

FESTIVAL PERK Guaranteed Room Upgrade
Everyone loves an upgrade, and this one is on us. Enjoy a guaranteed upgrade from a Garden View Room to a Mountain View Room Two Doubles.

BONUS Rainforest & Nocturnal Wildlife Tour OR Hartley’s Crocodile Adventure
During your Queensland holiday, you can choose one of the following tours:

Rainforest & Nocturnal Wildlife Tour*
Discover the scenic Atherton Tablelands on this full-day adventure. Rich in biodiversity, you’ll likely spot wildlife such as musky rat-kangaroos, Boyd’s forest dragons and flying foxes. After afternoon tea at the world-renowned Lake Barrine, venture to a viewing area by the river at dusk to search for platypuses, one of the most unique mammals on earth. Next, enjoy dinner at a local country restaurant before your night-time spotlighting adventure begins. As we walk under the night stars and into the World Heritage Rainforest, we may be lucky enough to see Lumholtz’s tree-kangaroos, northern leaf-tailed geckos, ringtail possums and more. You’ll return with an increased appreciation of Australian wildlife and the World Heritage Rainforests of North Queensland.

OR

Hartley’s Crocodile Adventure*
Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is the best place to see crocodiles in the North. See an array of native and exotic wildlife, enjoy entertaining and educational wildlife presentations and take a boat cruise on Hartley’s Lagoon with two Hartley’s Crocodile Adventure entry passes. Your adventure includes transfers from your hotel.

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 10-metre Deep Reef Tank, 360 degree Oceanarium, 20-metre 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 Kids Stay Free*
Take the family! Children 12 years and younger can stay free of charge when sharing the same room as their parents, using existing bedding.

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

BONUS Guaranteed Late Checkout of 1pm
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 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.

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

Complimentary Wifi
With complimentary access to wifi, you can remain connected throughout your stay.


Important Info Open All

Valid for travel ex Brisbane: 06 October – 11 December 2026; 27 January – 24 March 2027
Add from $100 per person for travel: 12 April – 30 April 2027

Valid for travel ex Sydney & Melbourne: 06 October – 11 December 2026; 27 January – 24 March 2027
Add from $100 per person for travel: 12 April – 30 April 2027

Valid for travel ex Adelaide: 06 October – 11 December 2026; 27 January – 24 March 2027
Add from $100 per person for travel: 12 April – 30 April 202

Valid for travel ex Perth: 06 October – 11 December 2026; 27 January – 24 March 2027
Add from $100 per person for travel: 12 – 30 April 2027

Blockout dates: 31 December 2026; 11 – 13 June 2027

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

You can also book this My Queensland holiday package for the following travel dates and take advantage of exclusive Virgin Australia Fares. Please note: First Kid Flies FREE^ offer does not apply when selecting the below travel dates.

Valid for travel ex Brisbane:
Add from $100 per person for travel: 01 May – 10 June 2027; 14 – 23 June 2027
Add from $150 per person for travel: 12 – 30 December 2026; 01 – 26 January 2027; 25 – 31 March 2027
Add from $200 per person for travel: 01 – 11 April 2027; 24 – 30 June 2027
Add from $300 per person for travel: 17 September – 05 October 2026

Valid for travel ex Sydney & Melbourne:
Add from $100 per person for travel: 12 – 30 December 2026; 01 – 26 January 2027; 25 – 31 March 2027; 01 May – 10 June 2027; 14 – 23 June 2027
Add from $150 per person for travel: 01 – 11 April 2027; 24 – 30 June 2027
Add from $250 per person for travel: 17 September – 05 October 2026

Valid for travel ex Adelaide:
Add from $50 per person for travel: 12 – 30 December 2026; 01 – 26 January 2027; 25 – 31 March 2027
Add from $100 per person for travel: 01 April – 11 April 2027; 01 May – 10 June 2027; 14 – 30 June 2027
Add from $200 per person for travel: 17 September – 05 October 2026

Valid for travel ex Perth:
Add from $50 per person for travel: 01 May – 10 June 2027; 14 – 23 June 2027
Add from $150 per person for travel: 12 – 30 December 2026; 01 – 26 January 2027; 25 – 31 March 2027
Add from $200 per person for travel: 01 – 11 April 2027; 24 – 30 June 2027
Add from $250 per person for travel: 17 September – 05 October 2026

Price based on departing from Brisbane

Extra charges apply for:

  • Sydney ($100pp)
  • Melbourne ($150pp)
  • Adelaide ($450pp)
  • Perth ($600pp)

Based on Mountain View Room Two Doubles view room

Based on Mountain View Room Queenview room

Upgrade to Ocean View Room Two Doubles from $100 per personview room

Upgrade to Ocean View Room Queen from $100 per personview room

Upgrade to Family Room from $100 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.

*Child Policy
Up to two kids 0-12 years of age stay free when using existing bedding.

*Rainforest & Nocturnal Wildlife Tour
Visit the scenic Atherton Tablelands, rich in bio diversity, an area that features a range of habitats including lush tropical rainforest and volcanic crater lakes. Enjoy an Afternoon Tea at the world renowned, Lake Barrine. During our adventure by day we may see the Musky Rat Kangaroo, Boyds Forest Dragon, a selection of rainforest birds, butterflies and Flying Foxes. At dusk we venture to the viewing area by the river to search for the Platypus, one of the most
unique mammals on earth. After dinner at a local country restaurant, our night time spotlighting adventure begins. As we walk under the night stars, and into the World Heritage Rainforest, we may be lucky enough to spot a Lumholtzs Tree Kangaroo, Northern Leaf Tailed Gecko, Ringtail Possums, gliders, frogs,
owls and more (most are endemic to the region). Every night is full of discoveries. Later, on the trip home, we can reflect on what we have seen, and return with an increased appreciation of Australian Wildlife and the World Heritage Rainforests of North Queensland.

Highlights & Inclusions
Pickup and return from your Cairns or Northern Beaches Accomodation
Afternoon tea at Lake Barrine
Dinner at a country restaurant in Yungaburra
Wet weather gear if required
Expert guide with commentary throughout

Departs: Daily
Departs & Returns Northern Beaches: 1.00pm – 10.45pm
Departs & Returns Cairns: 2.30pm – 10.00pm

Please note the minimum age for this tour is 4 years old. Infants 0-3 years old (inclusive) are not catered for.

Tour does not operate 3 April 26, 24th, 25th, 26th and 31st of December 26 and 1st January 27.

*Hartley’s Crocodile Adventure
Don’t miss the best place to see crocs and Australian wildlife in Tropical North Queensland! Our friendly driver will collect you from your accommodation for the scenic drive to Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures. After arrival, there is plenty of free time to explore the park and discover the amazing wildlife including crocodiles, koalas, wallabies, turtles, snakes, waterbirds, cassowaries and more! See the notorious head shake and death roll of a huge Saltwater Crocodile at the Crocodile Attack Show, and cruise the Melaleuca Wetlands to see crocodiles in their domain. Your return hotel transfer will depart Hartley’s at 4:45pm.

ITINERARY:
After being collected from your accommodation, take the scenic drive to Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures.

After arrival, there is plenty of free time to explore the park, including the unique eco experience of the Wetlands cruise through the ecologically significant Melaleuca wetlands; the domain of the saltwater crocodile. Explore the rest of the park with its abundance of wildlife including water birds, turtles, wallabies and cassowaries. Discover the world’s most venomous snakes at the Snake Show. See the notorious head shake and death roll of a huge crocodile at the Crocodile Attack Show before your return transfer departs.

INCLUDED IN YOUR DAY:
*Pickup from 11:45am – You will be picked up from a central location, located within 5 minutes of your hotel. Exact time and location will be confirmed by Down Under Tours prior to your tour

Cairns or Northern Beaches
1.20pm Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures
Wetlands Cruise
Snake Show
Crocodile Attack Show
4.45pm Transfer to Northern Beaches & Cairns hotels

*Cairns Aquarium General Admission
All day Admission to the Cairns Aquarium – Eco system Talks and Animal Presentations – Marine and Reptile Touch Tanks – Live Diver Feeds

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.

Please present your Ignite itinerary on arrival to the Aquarium

Bonus Value
The Bonus Value offered is up to the maximum amount available per eligible package and is determined by the point of departure as follows:
Ex Brisbane: from $1299 pp, up to $900 Bonus Value, valued at up to $1749 pp
Ex Sydney: from $1399 pp, up to $900 Bonus Value, valued at up to $1849 pp
Ex Melbourne: from $1449 pp, up to $900 Bonus Value, valued at up to $1899 pp
Ex Adelaide: from $1749 pp, up to $900 Bonus Value, valued at up to $2199 pp
Ex Perth: from $1899 pp, up to $900 Bonus Value, valued at up to $2349 pp

*Festival of Free
^Sale ends 11.59pm AEST Friday 31 October 2026, unless sold out prior. A maximum of one child (0-12 years) per twin share booking is eligible to fly free on a return economy flight with Virgin Australia, including 23kg checked luggage. Exclusive discounted fares are also available for remaining customers on same booking and will be advised at time of quote. If your package does not include flights, you are eligible to access this exclusive airfare to add flights, until the above specified date or until sold out. Selected packages, flights, destinations and travel dates apply and are subject to Virgin Australia terms and conditions. Valid for new quotes only and is subject to our general terms and conditions found at MyQueensland.com.au. Festival Perks are subject to availability and conditions of the resort and tour supplier. All Festival Perks inclusions are non-transferrable, non-refundable and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer and can not be substituted or exchanged.

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.


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Product Code: MQ-69266

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Nights 5

Adults 2

Children 0

Departure Point Brisbane

Preferred Departure Date NA

Room Type Mountain View Room Two Doubles


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