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Reef Magic

Reef Magic Outer Barrier Reef Cruise
$180/adult including:
* Semi Submarine Tour
* Glass Bottom Boat Tour
* Underwater Observatory
* All snorkelling equipment
Upgrade to 5 minute Scenic Heli Flight:  
Only $29/adult

Adult including heli - $209
Child
including heli - (4-14 yrs) $139
Family including heli - $636 

Limited Time Only!

Travel between now and 30/September/2010

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Seastar
Free Intro Dive!
Try Scuba Diving on the Great Barrier Reef for the first time, with no experience nesessary!
from $165 per person
*Plus a $10 EMC levy
Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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Down Under Heli
Cruise & Fly Special
Normally $360pp
*Early Bird Special
ONLY $329pp
Includes:
Visit 2 reef destinations
BBQ Lunch inc. prawns
Snorkelling equipment
Semi submersible coral viewing tour
25 min scenic helicopter flight back to Cairns over amazing reef and sand cays
BOOK NOW! until 31st October 2010
Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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New! Cairns Night Dive
Cairns Night Dive is the only dedicated Night Dive tour from Cairns, departing at 5.30pm to the Outer Reef and returning at 11.15pm.
NEW NIGHT DIVE
2 GUIDED DIVES
$240 PER PERSON
Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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A1 - Kuranda in a Day!
Kuranda in a Day! is an unguided budget tour combining return Hotel Transfers, the famous Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail Cableway into a relaxing scenic day trip.
CHILDREN GO FREE
BIRDWORLD KURANDA
Book your family on the Kuranda in a Day tour and one child / paying adult receives FREE ENTRY into BIRDWORLD Kuranda. 
Travel between now and 30/September/2010

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Daintree Walkabout
Daintree Walkabout Tour takes you through ancient rainforests and back to the Dreamtime with the local Kuku Yalanji tribe. Dine at Silky Oaks Lodge, then cruise the Daintree River and spot a crocodile, enjoy tropical fruit tastings and spend time in the historical town of Port Douglas.

INCLUDES
Dreamtime Walk at Mossman Gorge
Lunch at Silky Oaks Lodge
Daintree River Cruise
Tropical Fruit Tasting
Short tour of Port Douglas
Morning & Afternoon Tea
Return transfer to accommodation
 
Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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Get High Up Top & Dive Down Under
Get High up Top &
Dive Down Under!
Includes:-
Outer Reef Cruise
Intro or Cert Dive
Free Semi Sub tour
10 min scenic heli flight
Only $209 p/person
**SAVE $100**
*reef levy of $20/person extra
Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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Ocean Spirit Dinner Cruise
Dinner Cruise!
A perfect way to end a perfect day
Only $89 per person
*Including all Basic Beers, Wine & Softdrinks!
*not valid with any other offer
Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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Upolu Reef & Oyster Reef
CRUISE & INTRO DIVE!
Visit two beautiful reef
locations in one day...
Book Ocean Spirit's Upolu & Oyster Reef snorkel cruise for $99 or include an Intro Dive for just $135!
No experience necessary
From $99 per person
Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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A1 - Kuranda in a Day!
Kuranda
SKYRAIL & TRAIN
The most popular day tour including return transfers from your Palm Cove hotel
Only $100 Per Person
Includes Kuranda Train, Skyrail & free time to explore Kuranda Village
Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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Barron Half Day Rafting
Great rafting for first timers!
Half Day Barron River
White Water Rafting

ONLY $108 P/PERSON
(plus $25 pp National Park Levy)
Afternoons only, departs daily
Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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Rum Runner Cairns

The Best Value Overnight Liveaboard
  • Maximum 16 passengers
  • FREE Intro Dive!
Popularity 

Rum Runner Cairns is considered to be the best value overnight liveaboard tour from Cairns, spend over 24 hours on the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy 2 full days and 1 night onboard this Coral Sea yacht with a mximum of 16 guests on board...more info

5 Day Learn to Dive

Pro Dive Cairns
  • 2 days of pool and training
  • 3 day / 2 night live-aboard
Popularity 
Service 
Value 
Overall 
Based on 3 ratings

Pro Dives 5 day PADI “Open Water dive course is the most popular option if you are thinking about taking the plunge and learning to dive.  With a total of 4 training and 5 certified dives, including 1 night dive, this course is unmatched for experience and value...more info

BUDGET PADI Dive Course

Down Under Dive
  • Lowest price 4 day course
Popularity 
Service 
Value 
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Based on 2 ratings

If you have always wished to have experienced first hand the beauty of the underwater world and come face to face with schools of tropical fish...now you can with Down Under Cruise & Dive in less that 4 days! No experience necessary...more info

6 Day Open Water & Adv

Deep Sea Divers Den
  • Open Water & Adv Certification
  • 3 Nights at the Reef
Popularity 

The 6 Day Liveaboard option is designed for those wishing to get the maximum amount of diving and experience in a very short time. You will complete the entry level Open Water Certification followed by the next level - PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Certification...more info

5 Day Open Water & Adv

Down Under Dive
  • Open Water certification
  • Plus 3 x Adventure Dives
Popularity 

The 5 Day Open Water and Adventure Diver Course with Down Under Cruise & Dive is an ideal option for Open Water Divers who wish to increase their diving knowledge in key areas. It offers the most incredible Great Barrier Reef experiences at an affordable price
...more info

Budget Learn to Dive

Deep Sea Divers Den
  • 2 Reef Day Trips
  • 5 Dives included
Popularity 
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Based on 4 ratings

The 4 Day PADI Open Water Budget Course is designed for the traveller who is short of time and who wants to learn to dive for the most affordable price. Staff are very professional and the dive sites are superb....more info

3 Day Learn to Dive

Reef Encounter
  • Personalised Open Water
  • Maximum 4 students
Popularity 

The Reef Encounter 3 Day Dive Course is not a traditional course with swimming pools and classrooms. Now you can learn by experience on the Great Barrier Reef under the watchful eye of your instructor with only 4 other students....more info

4 Day Learn to Dive

Deep Sea Divers Den
  • 4 Training & 1 Fun Dive
  • 2 Day/1 Night Liveaboard
Popularity 
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Value 
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Based on 1 ratings

The 4 Day Learn to Dive Liveaboard option is designed for the traveller who is short of time and wants to learn to dive in 4 days and get the opportunity to spend an amazing night on the Great Barrier Reef...more info

5 Day Learn to Dive

Deep Sea Divers Den
  • PADI Open Water Certification
  • Ocean Quest Live-aboard
Popularity 
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Value 
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Based on 2 ratings

Deep Sea Divers Den offers a 5 day liveaboard learn to dive course starting daily. It is by far the most popular learn to dive option with 5 additional 'fun dives' including a night dive at no extra charge!...more info

4 Day Learn to Dive

Pro Dive
  • 2 days pool & theory
  • 2 day trips onboard Tusa
Popularity 

Short of time, or prefer to stay on land? Pro Dives 4 Day Learn to Dive Course consists of 2 days theory and pool training with Pro Dive followed by 2 day trips to the Outer Reef with Tusa Dive onboard the brand new T5 dive vessel...more info

5 Day Open Water

Down Under Dive
  • 2 Days pool/theory
  • 3 Day Trips on Osprey
Popularity 

If you have always wished to have experienced first hand the beauty of the underwater world and come face to face with schools of tropical fish...now you can in 5 days...No experience necessary!...more info

Whats Hot!

The Hotel Cairns

The Hotel Cairns is located only one block from the famous Esplanade, the property is shaded by towering palm trees offers travelers a true tropical experience with a contemporary ambience.

Stay at The Hotel Cairns and receive the complimentary use of a Smart Car to explore the region as you please!
STAY 4 PAY 3
FREE USE OF SMART CAR
+ $10 BREAKFAST VOUCHER

Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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Reef & Island Hop

BOOK NOW!
2 Days Only
25th & 26th Sept

Reef & Island Hop
Over 2 hours at Moore Reef & 3 hours at Fitzroy Island

PLUS Free trial massages, Aqua Zumba and many prizes to be won!
School Holiday Fun!
*Kids Travel Free

(*with every full paying adult)

Travel between 25/September/2010 and 26/September/2010

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Whats Hot!

3 Day Package - Option 1

Great Deal!
3 full Day tours to our famous world heritage Reef & Rainforest

Outer Barrier Reef Cruise 
Cape Trib 4WD Safari
Kuranda Train & Skyrail
Only $350 p/person

* Plus $20 Enviro. Management Levy
Family Rates Available! 
Valid until 31st March '11

Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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Shangri - La Cairns

Shangri-La Cairns is ideally situated in the city centre at the Marlin Marina connected to the Pier shopping complex, and adjacent to the Trinity Bay Esplanade.

UNBEATABLE!
STAY 3 PAY 2
* Save $252 *(
Superior)
* Save $397 * (Horizon club)

stay an extra night and receive FULL BUFFET BREAKFAST
DAILY

Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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Great Adventures

Green Island
and
Outer Barrier Reef

in one day!

FREE UPGRADE!
Enjoy 2 hours at Green Island when booking with Travstar.com for the Great Adventures Outer Barrier Reef Pontoon trip.
 

Book before 17/September/2010
Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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Vision Apartments Cairns

BRAND NEW!
Vision Apartments Cairns are the newest holiday apartments on the Cairns Esplanade. Located just 5 minutes walk from the centre of town.
Vision offers two and three bedroom holiday apartments.

OPENING SPECIAL!
STAY 5 PAY 4!
FROM $288 PER NIGHT

Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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Ocean Spirit Dinner Cruise

Enjoy dinner on a luxurious catamaran while cruising on the calm waters of Trinity Inlet.  With a glass of champagne in hand, stroll the decks and savour the sights of the city by night.

$89/person including;
* Glass of sparkling on arrival
* W
ine, basic beers and soft drinks
Superb 4-course buffet incl. seafood
*
Live musical entertainment

Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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Fitzroy Island Resort

Fitzroy Island Resort is on the fringing Great Barrier Reef  just 45 minutes from Cairns by ferry.   This brand new resort offers affordable Studios, One & Two Bedroom Apartments and Beach Cabins.

OPENING
SPECIAL
BRAND NEW ISLAND RESORT!
From $130 per night

Travel between now and 22/December/2010

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Osprey V

Great Barrier Reef
Get High Up Top, Dive Down Under!

Includes:-
Outer Reef Cruise
Intro or Cert Dive
Free Semi Sub tour
10 min scenic heli flight

All this for ONLY $209 per person!
(plus $20 p/person EMC levy)
**SAVE $95**

Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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Piermonde 1302

Piermonde 1302 is a stunning designer apartment guaranteed views of the harbour from the 13th level.
1 or 2 Bedrooms

STAY 7 PAY 6
Best Value Luxury in Cairns!

Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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Ocean Free

Only Reef & Green Island Sailing

Maximum 38 passengers
Personalised service

$135 per person
Discounted family rates

Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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Luxury Beach Escape

4 Nights in a Luxury Beachfront Apartment plus a Great Barrier Reef Sailing Cruise for two
From $290 per person
Valid until 31st Oct '10

*conditions apply please enquire

Travel between now and 31/October/2010

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2 Day Reef & Kuranda

Hot Deal!

Budget 2 Day
Reef & Kuranda

Only $155 p/person
- Upolu Reef Cruise
- Return Skyrail

Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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Floriana Guest House

Floriana Guest House is a charming old fashioned guesthouse and is currently offering 2 free nights for a 7 night stay.
Pool with Waterfall! 

Stay 7 nights Pay 5! 
*$395/week*
Double ensuite
*$550/week*
Studio flat

Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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Raging Thunder Ballooning

Your balloon flight is only the beginning of your adventure...

Romantic Hot Air Ballooning!
from $195 / Adult
(plus $30 p/person aviation levy)
Personalised Flight Certificate
Champagne Breakfast Included
Best Value Ballooning in Australia
Most reliable conditions for flying

Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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Reef Magic

Reef Magic Outer Barrier Reef Cruise
$180/adult including:
* Semi Submarine Tour
* Glass Bottom Boat Tour
* Underwater Observatory
* All snorkelling equipment
Upgrade to 5 minute Scenic Heli Flight:  
Only $29/adult

Adult including heli - $209
Child
including heli - (4-14 yrs) $139
Family including heli - $636 

Limited Time Only!

Travel between now and 30/September/2010

Book Now Enquiry