Modern hotel building with white balconies seen from below, framed by tall palm trees against a clear blue sky, evoking a tropical, serene atmosphere.
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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

7 Nights in a Mountain View Room Two Doubles with Flights & up to $1750 Bonus Value with Breakfast, Transfers, Green Island Discovery, Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & More

  • Flights
  • 7 Nights
  • Valued at up to $2574 pp

Book by 30th April, 2026

Travel from Apr 26 - Dec 26

Product Code: MQ-63147

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

7 Nights in a Mountain View Room Two Doubles with Flights & up to $1750 Bonus Value with Breakfast, Transfers, Green Island Discovery, Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & More

  • Flights
  • 7 Nights
  • Valued at up to $2574 pp

Package Open All

7 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.

BONUS Guaranteed Room Upgrade
Everyone loves an upgrade, and this one is on us. Enjoy an upgrade from a Garden View Room Two Doubles to a Mountain View Room Two 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
Start your mornings the right way, with delicious buffet breakfast foods.

BONUS Full Day Great Adventures 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.

BONUS Full Day Green Island Discovery*
Green Island is a beautiful 6000-year-old coral cay located in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park – a premier world heritage site and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Grab your snorkel gear and head to the Lifeguard patrolled beach to explore the marine world off the beach, take a stroll through the unique tropical rainforest, laze on the white coral sand beach or take part in some of the optional activities that Green Island has to offer.

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 Tomb of the Pharaohs*
Embark on a captivating journey through ancient Egypt at the Tomb of the Pharaohs in Cairns. This immersive museum showcases over 300 meticulously recreated artifacts across 11 themed galleries, bringing to life the grandeur of Egyptian royalty. Marvel at treasures like Queen Nefertari’s gem-encrusted jewels, King Tutankhamun’s golden relics and the solid silver falcon-shaped coffin of King Shoshenq II. Interactive displays, audiovisual presentations and life-like tomb reconstructions offer a hands-on exploration of Egypt’s 3000-year history. Ideal for all ages, the museum provides air-conditioned comfort, accessibility features and free wheelchair hire.

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 in your room, you can stay connected throughout your stay.


Important Info Open All

Valid for travel ex Brisbane, Sydney & Perth: 25 April – 31 May 2026; 13 October – 12 December 2026
Add from $100 per person for travel: 01 – 24 April 2026; 06 – 12 October 2026; 13 – 30 December 2026
Add from $200 per person for travel: 01 – 11 June 2026; 15 – 23 June 2026
Add from $250 per person for travel: 21 July – 18 September 2026
Add from $300 per person for travel: 24 June – 20 July 2026; 19 September – 05 October 2026

Valid for travel ex Melbourne: 25 April – 31 May 2026; 13 October – 12 December 2026
Add from $100 per person for travel: 01 – 24 April 2026; 06 – 12 October 2026; 13 – 30 December 2026
Add from $200 per person for travel: 01 – 11 June 2026; 15 – 23 June 2026; 21 July – 18 September 2026
Add from $250 per person for travel: 24 June – 20 July 2026; 19 September – 05 October 2026

Valid for travel ex Adelaide: 01 April – 31 May 2026; 06 October – 30 December 2026
Add from $200 per person for travel: 01 – 11 June 2026; 15 June – 05 October 2026

Blockout dates: 12 – 14 June 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:

  • Sydney ($50pp)
  • Melbourne ($100pp)
  • Adelaide ($400pp)
  • Perth ($500pp)

Based on Mountain View Room Two Doubles view room

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

Upgrade to Family Room from $100 per personview room

Family room is not available for travel 01 – 13 June 2026; 15 June – 05 October 2026.

*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
Family room is not available for travel 01 – 13 June 2026; 15 June – 05 October 2026.

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

*Full Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Tour
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 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.Children 4-14 years, prices as shown, 3 yars and under free of charge.

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.

*Green Island Discovery

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

Includes:
Both use of snorkelling gear and an informative glass bottom boat tour to discover and fully experience this beautiful Great Barrier Reef island for up to seven hours on Green Island. 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 the rates.

Please Note: Hotel transfers are not included. All passengers will be required to make their own way to the check-in location.

*Cairns Aquarium & Tomb of the Pharaohs General Admission
For the ultimate day in Cairns combine a visit to Tomb of the Pharaohs and the Cairns Aquarium all in one location right in the heart of the city centre.

The Tomb of the Pharaohs experience showcases 11 of the most lavish tombs of ancient Egypt, recreated in complete detail. Each Tomb filled with hieroglyphic wall inscriptions, educational displays and museum grade reproductions of the burial treasure of the Pharaohs, their Queens and Nobles. With over 450 display items direct from Egypt, this is a must-see exhibition for the whole family and a first of its kind in Australia.

Cairns Aquarium is the home to 16,000 incredible fish and aquatic animals from the Great Barrier Reef, wet tropics rainforest and waterways where you will learn about the ecosystems of Tropical North Queensland. Offering daily presentations including a life of rays and sharks show this is a must-see attraction for all visitors.

Both attractions are undercover and fully airconditioned.
What’s included:

  • Single day for admission to both Tomb of the Pharaohs & Cairns Aquarium (both attractions must be visited on the same day)
  • Open 365 days a year
  • Learn about the lives and culture of ancient Egyptian rulers over the 3000-year history
  • Enjoy life-like, recreated scenes of elaborately decorated burial tombs audio visual presentations, interactive scenarios and remarkable hand-crafted gold treasures
  • Journey through the “double tomb” of the Silver Pharaohs
  • See the earliest burial tombs of Saqqara, located near the 4,500-year-old step pyramid
  • Learn how to read hieroglyphs
  • Daily animal & ecosystem educational presentations
  • See over 16,000 creatures from Far North Queensland
  • Daily Marine Touch Encounter
  • Daily Ray & Shark Feeding Show (11:00 am)

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 $1599 pp, up to $1600 Bonus Value, valued at up to $2399 pp
Ex Sydney: from $1649 pp, up to $1750 Bonus Value, valued at up to $2524 pp
Ex Melbourne: from $1699 pp, up to $1750 Bonus Value, valued at up to $2574 pp
Ex Adelaide: from $1999 pp, up to $1600 Bonus Value, valued at up to $2799 pp
Ex Perth: from $2099 pp, up to $1600 Bonus Value, valued at up to $2899 pp

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-63147

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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 Mountain View Room Two Doubles


From $1,599.00

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