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5 Nights in a Mountain View Twin Room with Flights & up to $1100 Bonus Value with Buffet Breakfast Daily, Transfers, Choice of Tour & More
Book by 30th September, 2025
5 Nights in a Mountain View Twin Room with Flights & up to $1100 Bonus Value with Buffet Breakfast Daily, Transfers, Choice of Tour & More
5 Nights in a Guaranteed Upgraded Mountain View Twin Room
Spacious rooms with a modern feel averaging from 32sqm, Mountain View Twin Rooms include private balconies featuring stunning views of the rainforest covered mountain ranges surrounding Cairns. Rooms also boast ensuite bathrooms with shower over bath. Bedding consists of two double beds.
BONUS Guaranteed Room Upgrade
Everyone loves an upgrade, and this one is on us. Enjoy an upgrade from a Garden View Room 2 Doubles to a Mountain View (2 Doubles).
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 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
Rise and shine and start each morning with a delicious buffet breakfast, in a warm and relaxed atmosphere.
Kids Stay & Eat Breakfast Free*
Children 12 years and younger stay for FREE when sharing a room with parents, utilising existing bedding, PLUS they’ll eat breakfast for FREE when dining with their parents.
BONUS Choice of Tour Full Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise OR Rainforest and Nocturnal Wildlife Tour
Full Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise*
Relax onboard Evolution, a 35-metre, luxury superyacht for the day, as you cruise from Cairns to two exclusive outer Great Barrier Reef sites. Enjoy a total of five hours on the outer reef visiting stunning and diverse reefs such as Norman, Saxon and Hastings. These locations are chosen for their exceptional coral density and prolific marine life. A BBQ lunch prepared onboard with fresh fish, steak, a variety of salads, and prawns, and an afternoon tea of cheese and biscuits with a glass of wine are included in the tour.
OR
Rainforest and 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.
BONUS Bottle of Wine on Arrival
Toast the start your tropical holiday with something a little special. Enjoy a bottle of wine on arrival, on us.
BONUS Guaranteed Late Check-Out of 1pm
Stay a little longer! Enjoy a late check-out of 1pm, and make the most of one last lazy breakfast, take a dip in the pool and pack all of your things, stress-free!
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 Wifi
With complimentary access to Wifi in your room, you can stay connected throughout your stay.
Complimentary Daily Car Parking
With complimentary daily self-parking you can rest assured that there will always be a place for your car at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns this holiday.
Valid for travel ex Brisbane: 12 October – 12 December 2025, 01 February – 31 March 2026; 25 April – 31 May 2026
Add from $100 per person for travel: 13 – 30 December 2025, 01 – 31 January 2026; 03 – 24 April 2026
Add from $150 per person for travel: 01 – 11 June 2026, 15 – 30 June 2026, 21 July – 31 August 2026
Add from $300 per person for travel: 01 July – 20 July 2026
Valid for travel ex Sydney: 12 October – 12 December 2025, 01 February – 31 March 2026 ; 25 April – 31 May 2026
Add from $50 per person for travel: 13 – 30 December 2025, 01 – 31 January 2026; 03 – 24 April 2026
Add from $150 per person for travel: 01 – 11 June 2026, 15 – 30 June 2026, 21 July – 31 August 2026
Add from $250 per person for travel: 01 July – 20 July 2026
Valid for travel ex Melbourne: 12 October – 12 December 2025, 01 February – 31 March 2026 ; 25 April – 31 May 2026
Add from $50 per person for travel: 13 – 30 December 2025, 01 – 31 January 2026; 03 – 24 April 2026
Add from $150 per person for travel: 01 – 11 June 2026, 15 – 30 June 2026, 21 July – 31 August 2026
Add from $200 per person for travel: 01 July – 20 July 2026
Valid for travel ex Adelaide: 12 October – 30 December 2025; 01 January – 31 March 2026 ; 03 April – 31 May 2026
Add from $150 per person for travel: 01 – 11 June 2026; 15 June – 31 August 2026
Valid for travel ex Perth: 12 October – 12 December 2025; 01 February – 31 March 2026; 25 April – 31 May 2026
Add from $100 per person for travel: 13 – 30 December 2025; 01 – 31 January 2026; 03 – 24 April 2026
Add from $150 per person for travel: 01 – 11 June 2026; 15 – 30 June 2026; 21 July – 31 August 2026
Add from $300 per person for travel: 01 July – 20 July 2026
Blockout dates: 31 December 2025, 01 – 02 April 2026
Subject to availability. Other surcharges & block out dates may apply during peak travel periods.
Price based on departing from Brisbane
Extra charges apply for:
Based on Mountain View Room Two Doubles view room
Upgrade to Ocean View Room Two Doubles from $150 per personview 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.
*Return Airport Transfers
Please note: Last coach transfer to Palm Cove / Port Douglas is 11:15pm (for flights arriving no later than 10:45pm). A private transfer is required for later pick ups.
*Quicksilver – Great Adventures – Outer 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.
Return air-conditioned fast catamaran cruise
Morning tea and coffee served until departure from Cairns
Morning tea cake selection
Three (3) hours at Outer Reef Activity Platform
Platform Aerial Shot
Snorkelling equipment
Use of buoyancy vests
Reef education presentation
Hot and cold buffet lunch
Semi-submersible coral reef viewing tour
Underwater Observatory
Guided Eco Reef Talk in the underwater observatory
Afternoon tea and coffee available whilst at the platform, cheese and biscuits on return journey.
An Environmental Management Charge of $8.00 is levied on all adults and children entering the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. This charge is included in your tour.
Please Note: Hotel transfers are not included. All passengers will be required to make their own way to the check-in location.
*Rainforest and 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 Accommodation
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 Cairns: 2.00pm – 10.00pm
*Child Policy
Up to two kids 0-12 years of age stay free when using existing bedding
Up to two kids 0-12 years of age eat breakfast free when dining with a paying adult
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: QLD-9582
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