Name: Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Brand: My Queensland
SKU: 6040
Price: 999.00 AUD
Availability: InStock

Package Open All

7 Nights in an Upgraded Mountain View Room
Spacious rooms with a modern feel averaging from 32sqm, Mountain View 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 a guaranteed upgrade from a Garden View Room to a Mountain View Room.

ADD Exclusive Virgin Australia Fares PLUS First Kid Flies FREE^{^}
Ask our Queensland Experts about adding flights with Virgin Australia to your holiday package – exclusive fares^{^} are available for the whole family during our Festival of Free!

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

KIDS BONUS Stay and Eat Breakfast Free*
Choose this exclusive package and unlock a heap of extras for the kids! Children 12 years and younger stay for FREE when sharing a room with parents, utilising existing bedding, PLUS they’ll eat breakfast FREE when dining with a paying adult.

BONUS Full Day Rainforestation & Kuranda Tour*
Join Tropic Wings, the longest established coach operator in Cairns, for a full day Kuranda tour. Journey to Kuranda, a picturesque village located in the middle of the World Heritage Rainforest. Your experience includes a visit to the award-winning Rainforestation Nature Park, where you will board a historic World War II Army Duck for a rainforest tour. At the Koala and Wildlife Park, you can hand feed kangaroos and meet the iconic cassowaries. Learn about Indigenous Culture on the Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience, which includes boomerang and spear throwing and traditional Aboriginal Dances. Afterwards, enjoy free time in Kuranda Village to browse the many markets, attractions and more.

BONUS Full Day Quicksilver Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise*
Acquaint yourself with the underwater world with a full day Quicksilver Outer Barrier Reef Cruise to Agincourt Reef. Enjoy unforgettable snorkelling, a reef presentation by a marine biologist, an observatory fish and coral viewing in a semi-submersible vessel, and a fish feeding presentation. Enjoy morning tea, a delectable buffet lunch and afternoon tea onboard.

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 Quicksilver Outer Barrier Reef cruise to Agincourt Reef.

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 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. So start filling your itinerary with reef adventures, rainforest tours, aquarium visits and more. There’s something for everyone.

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 in-room wifi, you can remain connected throughout your stay.

Peace of Mind Guarantee If Things Change, So Can Your Holiday`
There’s no place for worries on a holiday. That’s why when you book with us, you’ll have peace of mind knowing that whatever the future may hold, your travel plans can be changed. If your holiday plans are impacted by government restrictions, we’ll work with you to find a suitable date in the future to rebook your well-deserved holiday, guaranteed. Please see the Important Info tab for more details.`

Important Info Open All

Valid for travel: 15 April – 22 May 2024; 27 May – 21 June 2024; 13 October – 23 December 2024; 28 January – 31 March 2025
Add from $350 per person for travel: 01 April 2024 – 14 April 2024; 22 June 2024 – 12 October 2024; 24 December 2024 – 30 December 2024 – 27 January 2025

Blockout dates: 23 – 26 May 2024; 31 December 2024

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

Based on Mountain View Roomview room

Upgrade to Ocean View Room from $150 per personview room

*Airfares are not included.

*Kids Stay Free
Kids up to and including 12 years of age stay free when using existing bedding.
Kids up to and including 12 years of age eat breakfast free when dining with a paying adult.

*Full Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Maximum of one child aged 0 – 14 years free with one paying adult. Additional children will incur applicable fees.

For current operating days and times, please refer to https://www.myholidaycentre.com.au/experience/quicksilver-cruises/.

The beauty of the Great Barrier Reef is yours to experience when you cruise to our multi-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 $6.50 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.

*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.

*Rainforestation & Kuranda Village Tour
Join Tropic Wings, the longest established coach operator in Cairns, for a full day adventure to Kuranda, located in World Heritage Rainforest aboard the Australian tourism industry’s first 100% electric bus*. Your experience includes a visit to the award-winning Rainforestation Nature Park, where you can take a tour on a historic World War II Army Duck, as well as feed a kangaroo and meet a Cassowary in the Koala & Wildlife Park. Be sure to visit the Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience including boomerang and spear throwing and traditional Aboriginal dances. You’ll also have the chance to explore Kuranda Village, including markets and stalls filled with clothing, handmade jewellery and unique souvenirs and gifts.

*Electric Bus Subject to Availability

Departs Cairns approximately 08.40am and return approximately 5.00pm
Travel in style in the comfort of our modern, air-conditioned coaches including transfers to your accommodation.

^Festival of Free sale ends 11.59pm AEST Tuesday 30 April 2024, 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 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.

`Peace of Mind Guarantee If Things Change, So Can Your Holiday
If your booking is directly impacted by any COVID-19 Government restrictions, we can offer you the option to amend or cancel your booking date up to 24 hours prior to arrival and you may be eligible for a fee-free amendment or full refund. For more details refer to the General Terms and 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.