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Lush tropical landscape featuring a serene swimming pool surrounded by greenery and a modern building with balconies.
Book by 31st May, 2025 Travel from Jun 25 - Mar 26
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Lush tropical landscape featuring a serene swimming pool surrounded by greenery and a modern building with balconies.

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

5 Nights with Flights, Transfers, Buffet Breakfast Daily, Full Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise, Kids Stay & Cruise Free & $2000 Bonus Value

  • Flights
  • 5 Nights
  • Valued at $2199

Book by 31st May, 2025

Travel from Jun 25 - Mar 26

Product Code: QLD-8238

THE FESTIVAL OF FREE IS ON NOW

Book today to unlock a heap of extras for the kids, plus exclusive fares for the whole family.

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

5 Nights with Flights, Transfers, Buffet Breakfast Daily, Full Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise, Kids Stay & Cruise Free & $2000 Bonus Value

  • Flights
  • 5 Nights
  • Valued at $2199

THE FESTIVAL OF FREE IS ON NOW

Book today to unlock a heap of extras for the kids, plus exclusive fares for the whole family.

Package Open All

5 Nights in an Ocean View Room Two Doubles
Sleeps Four Adults or Two Adults & Two Children (12 years of age and under)
Complete with private balcony overlooking the Coral Sea and The Esplanade, these spacious and modern 32sqm rooms are the ideal place relax in front of the incredible sparkling ocean and let your cares float away on the tropical, balmy breeze! Features include two plush double beds, Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, ceiling fans, access to 24-hour room service and more! Bedding consists of two double beds.

BONUS Guaranteed Room Upgrade
Everyone loves an upgrade, and this one is on us. Enjoy a guaranteed upgrade from a Garden View Room 2 Doubles to an Ocean View Room 2 Doubles.

Exclusive 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 Private Airport Transfers with Exemplar
Arrive at your destination with the confidence of knowing a friendly face is waiting to take you and your bags straight 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.

KIDS 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 Full Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise*
Make the most of your time in Cairns with this once in a lifetime experience! Spend a full day at the Great Barrier Reef and have a magical time coral viewing and enjoy a delicious hot and cold tropical buffet lunch.

KIDS BONUS Kids Cruise FREE^
Choose this exclusive package and unlock a heap of extras for the kids! Kids cruise FREE ages 14 years and under* with every paying adult on a Great Adventures Outer Barrier Reef cruise.

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 Four Drink Vouchers
Slip right into holiday mode with four complimentary drink vouchers per stay to help you sit back and relax.

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 & Sydney: 01 – 12 June 2025; 16 – 26 June 2025; 14 October – 11 December 2025; 13 January – 26 March 2026
Add from $200 per person for travel: 22 July – 18 September 2025

Valid for travel ex Melbourne: 01 – 12 June 2025; 16 – 26 June 2025; 14 October – 11 December 2025; 13 January – 26 March 2026
Add from $200 per person for travel: 22 July – 18 September 2025

Valid for travel ex Adelaide & Perth: 01 – 12 June 2025; 16 – 26 June 2025; 14 October – 11 December 2025; 13 January – 26 March 2026
Add from $200 per person for travel: 22 July – 18 September 2025

Blockout dates: 13 – 15 June 2025; 27 – 30 June 2025; 12-13 October 2025; 31 December 2025

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.

For travel ex Brisbane & Sydney:
Add from $100 per person for travel: 12 – 30 December 2025; 01 – 12 January 2026; 27 – 31 March 2026
Add from $350 per person for travel: 01 – 21 July 2025; 19 September – 11 October 2025

For Travel ex Melbourne:
Valid for travel: 12 December – 30 December 2025; 01 January – 12 January 2026; 27 March – 31 March 2026
Add from $150 per person for travel: 01 – 21 July 2025; 19 September – 11 October 2025

For Travel ex Adelaide & Perth
Add from $300 per person for travel: 12 – 30 December 2025; 01 – 12 January 2026; 27 – 31 March 2026
Add from $450 per person for travel: 01 – 21 July 2025; 19 September – 11 October 2025

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

Price based on departing from Brisbane, Sydney

Extra charges apply for:

  • Adelaide ($100pp)
  • Melbourne ($200pp)
  • Perth ($400pp)

*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.

*Full Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise
The beauty of the Great Barrier Reef is yours to experience when you cruise to our mulit-level reef activity platform. Situated on the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef, our spacious platform features undercover seating and tables to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch, full bar facilities, a swimming enclosure for children, change rooms with freshwater showers, sundeck, and scuba diving facilities with a semi-submerged platform.

Includes:
Morning & afternoon teas, 3 hours at Outer Barrier Reef platform, snorkelling equipment, hot & cold buffet lunch, eco reef talk, semi-submersible coral viewing, underwater observatory.

Maximum of one child aged 0 – 14 years free with one paying adult. Additional children will incur applicable fees.

*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.

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

^Festival of Free
Sale ends 11.59pm AEST Friday 20 June 2025, unless sold out prior. One child (0-12 years) per twin share booking can fly free and includes return flights with Virgin Australia, 23kg checked luggage. Exclusive discounted fares available for remaining customers on same booking and will be advised at time of quote. Selected packages, flights, destinations and travel dates apply and are subject to terms and conditions found at Virgin Australia. Valid for new quotes only and is subject to our general terms and conditions found at MyQueensland.com.au. Kids Bonuses are subject to availability and conditions of the resort and tour supplier. All free bonus inclusions are non-transferrable, non-refundable and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

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: QLD-8238

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$2000 BONUS VALUE

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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns


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Nights 5

Adults 2

Children 0

Departure Point Brisbane

Preferred Departure Date NA

Room Type Ocean View Room 2 Doubles


From $1,199.00

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