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Tropical Cairns & Port Douglas Retreat

8 Nights with Car Hire, Breakfast Daily, Kuranda Rail, Outer Barrier Reef Cruise, Welcome Bottle of Wine and $1650 Bonus Value

  • Car Hire
  • 8 Nights
  • Valued at $2824

Book by 31st December, 2024

Travel from Dec 24 - Jun 25

Product Code: QLD-7648

GET $200 SPENDING MONEY, ON US^

First 1000 bookings will get $200 spending money so you can splurge a little extra during your holiday!

Tropical Cairns & Port Douglas Retreat

8 Nights with Car Hire, Breakfast Daily, Kuranda Rail, Outer Barrier Reef Cruise, Welcome Bottle of Wine and $1650 Bonus Value

  • Car Hire
  • 8 Nights
  • Valued at $2824

GET $200 SPENDING MONEY, ON US^

First 1000 bookings will get $200 spending money so you can splurge a little extra during your holiday!

Package Open All

9 Day Europcar Hire
Explore Cairns and Port Douglas on your own terms. Do and see more with car hire included in your My Queensland holiday.

5 Nights in an Upgraded Mountain View Room at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Sleeps Four Adults or Two Adults & Two children (12 years of age & Under)
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.

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.

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

Kids Stay & Eat Breakfast Free*
Take the family! Up to two children 12 years and younger can stay free of charge when sharing the same room as their parents, using existing bedding. Select from the designated children’s menu and they’ll eat free when dining with parents for breakfast.

Complimentary Wi-Fi
With complimentary access to wifi, you can remain connected throughout your stay.

BONUS Kuranda Skyrail & Rail*
Unlock the secrets of the world’s oldest tropical rainforest. Be amazed as you hop aboard the skyrail and soar over and through the World Heritage protected Rainforest. Upon arrival in Kuranda, you have time to explore the fascinating village before enjoying a historical journey onboard the train, winding through hand-hewn tunnels, across bridges and around curves.

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 Welcome Bottle of Wine
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 Cairns Koalas & Creatures Entry*
Journey through Australia’s diverse ecosystems at Cairns Koalas & Creatures. From the vibrant Great Barrier Reef to the rugged Outback, this immersive experience highlights the importance of conserving Australia’s natural beauty. Witness the stunning landscapes and encounter unique wildlife in this one-of-a-kind attraction.

BONUS Rainforestation Nature Park*
Discover a world of adventure at Rainforestation Nature Park. Traverse the ancient rainforest by land and water on an authentic World War 2 Army Duck. Experience Indigenous culture through the Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience, featuring traditional dance performances, didgeridoo presentations and boomerang throwing lessons. Meet native animals like dingoes, tree kangaroos and the Tassie Devils in the Koala & Wildlife Park.

BONUS Australia Butterfly Sanctuary*
Wander through the Southern Hemisphere’s largest butterfly flight aviary at the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary. Home to hundreds of vibrant butterflies, including the spectacular Cairns Birdwing, enjoy guided aviary and laboratory tours affording expert learnings on these fascinating creatures and their life cycles.

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

3 Nights in a One Bedroom Superior Studio
Enjoy a little extra luxury in your 1 Bedroom Superior Studio. These recently refurbished rooms feature spacious lounge and dining areas, a kitchenette, air-conditioning, Foxtel, Wi-Fi, deluxe bedding and a rollaway bed on request. Bask in the stunning open-plan layout and keep cool as the breezes circulate. 1 Bedroom Superior Studios can accommodate up to 3 guests.

Continental Breakfast Daily
Start your mornings the right way, with a delicious continental breakfast.

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

Complimentary Wi-Fi
With complimentary access to wifi, you can remain connected throughout your stay.

BONUS Outer Barrier Reef to Agincourt 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.

BONUS Wildlife Habitat Breakfast with the Birds*
The award-winning Wildlife Habitat, located in Port Douglas, provides visitors with a chance to experience the Wetlands, Rainforest, Savannah, Woodlands and Nocturnal environments up close in an open and interactive setting. Experience a delicious breakfast with the birds and join a guided tour with one of our experienced Wildlife Keepers. You can even cuddle a koala and get a photo to remember the occasion. As you make your way through the five environments within the park, you will have the opportunity to hand-feed kangaroos and wallabies, observe cassowaries, and the Lumholtz’s Tree Kangaroos.

BONUS Wildlife Habitat 5-Day Entry Pass*
The award-winning Wildlife Habitat, located in Port Douglas, provides visitors with a chance to experience the Wetlands, Rainforest, Savannah, Woodlands and Nocturnal environments up close in an open and interactive setting. Join the Interactive Bird Experience at 9am and 12.30pm daily, for up-close bird interaction and great photo opportunities. These activities then flow into other guided tours and talks throughout the park that are conducted by experienced Wildlife Keepers. The café, located within the picturesque Wetlands, is also open daily for snacks and light meals.

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

BONUS One Lagoon Pool Bar Dink Voucher
Slip right into holiday mode with one complimentary drink voucher for the lagoon pool bar on arrival to help you sit back and relax.

BONUS Guaranteed Late Checkout of 12pm
Hang on to that holiday feeling and take your time on your last day. Enjoy a late checkout of 12pm 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.


Important Info Open All

Valid for travel: Now – 17 December 2024; 01 February – 31 March 2025
Add from $300 per person for travel: 27 April – 31 May 2025
Add from $400 per person for travel:06 – 27 January 2025
Add from $500 per person for travel: 04 – 11 April 2025; 01 – 30 June 2025

Blockout dates: 18 December 2024 – 05 January 2025; 28 – 31 January 2025; 01 – 03 April 2025; 12 – 26 April 2025 

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

Based on Mountain View Room 2 Doublesview room

Upgrade to Ocean View Room 2 Doubles from $300 per personview room

Based on 1 Bedroom Superior Studioview room

Upgrade to 2 Bedroom Superior Apartment from $150 per personview room

Upgrade to 2 Bedroom Superior Dual Key Apartment from $200 per personview room

Airfares Not Included.

*Accommodation
Mantra PortSea:

Complimentary Lagoon Pool Bar Drink Voucher – 1x per person (house beer, wine or soft drink)
Complimentary car parking (subject to availability)
Complimentary wifi (1GB per day)

*Child Policy
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns:
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

Mantra PortSea:
Children 12 and under stay free when sharing with parents and using existing bedding excludes sofabeds and rollaways. These are charged at the extra person rate.
Cots must be booked in advance and is payable directly to the property

*Car Hire
Age Surcharge and Restrictions
Customers must be a minimum of 21 years of age to be eligible to rent a car from Europcar and must have a full licence (not probationary or restricted). Conditions apply for renters under the age of 25 .

21-24yr olds must pay an Young Drivers Surcharge.
Drivers Aged 21-22 cannot reduce their Damage Liability Fee.

*Kuranda Skyrail and Rail
This morning our driver will greet you, collect your voucher and issue your Kuranda Boarding Pass. We will then transfer you to Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Smithfield, where you proceed directly to the boarding line – there is no need to queue as your Skyrail tickets are already on your Boarding Pass.

Once aboard, be amazed as you journey over and through World Heritage protected Rainforest. Your Boarding Pass is your ticket for this iconic rainforest experience that includes time at both Red Peak and Barron Falls stations, both with spectacular lookouts. Or visit the Rainforest Interpretation Centre. Complimentary guided boardwalk tours are offered throughout the day at Red Peak Station.

Upon arrival in Kuranda, it’s time to explore this fascinating village. The Heritage Markets operate 7 days a week and are full of colourful and interesting arts and crafts. You might also like to visit Birdworld, the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary or Kuranda Koala Gardens [at own expense]. Your Kuranda Boarding Pass also offers discounted entry into selected Kuranda attractions.

10 minutes before your scheduled departure time, board the train and take your seats – your tickets are already on your Boarding Pass so no need to check in. After boarding the train, your journey winds through hand-hewn tunnels, across bridges and around curves, all the time appreciating what an amazing engineering feat it is.

Upon arrival at Freshwater Station, our coach will be waiting to transfer you to your accommodation. Your Boarding Pass will tell you which coach to look for.

*Cairns Aqarium
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.

*Cairns Koalas & Creatures Entry
Take a journey through Australia’s diverse landscapes at Cairns Koalas & Creatures. From the vibrant Great Barrier Reef, rich woodlands to the rugged Outback, learn about the importance of protecting our natural heritage. Come and immerse yourself in the wonders of Australia.

*Rainforestation Nature Park
Enjoy an action-packed activities at Rainforestation Nature Park. Explore the rainforest on land and in water on an authentic World War 2 Army Duck. Learn about Indigenous culture with our Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience and enjoy a dance show, spear-throwing presentation, didgeridoo presentation and learn how to throw a boomerang. Meet Australian animals including Ned and Kelly the Dingoes, Jimmy the Tree Kangaroo and our trio of Tassie Devils in the Koala & Wildlife Park.

*Australian Butterfly Sanctuary
Explore the Southern Hemisphere’s largest butterfly flight aviary at Australian Butterfly Sanctuary. See the vibrant Cairns Birdwing Butterfly and join a guided aviary and laboratory tour to learn about our butterflies and their life cycles.

*Quicksilver Outer Barrier Reef Cruise
Morning and afternoon teas on board, reef presentation by marine biologist, hot and cold tropical buffet lunch, and all snorkelling equipment provided, qualified snorkelling safety officers on hand, underwater observatory fish & coral viewing, coral viewing by semi-submersible vessels & fish feeding is conducted by crew.

*Wildlife Habitat Breakfast with the Birds and 5-Day Entry Pass
Guest to make their to Wildlife Habitat. Transfers not included.

Park opens 0800 am – 4.00 pm daily except Christmas day.

Breakfast with the Birds, including Koala Experience starts: 7:45am and ends: 9:00am. Dietary requirements can be accommodated with prior notice.

PLUS, enjoy re-entry to the park for the 4 days following your Breakfast with the Birds experience for 5 days of unlimited entry. Please note, breakfast is only included once on the first day of entry.

Park opens 0800 am – 4.00 pm daily except Christmas day.

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-7648

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$1650 BONUS VALUE

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Nights 8

Adults 2

Children 0

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Room Type Mountain View Room 2 Doubles


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