Cairns

Amid the warm waters of Trinity Bay, backed by lush rainforests and draped with stretches of beautiful white sandy beaches lies a rare jewel. Cairns, the capital of the tropical north, is a cosmopolitan city rich in friendliness and with a catalogue of activities to entertain including diving, kayaking, bungy jumping, skydiving, white water rafting and fishing to name but a few.

Embark on an itinerary of endless adventure in a place that will continue to surprise you at every turn. Create heartwarming moments seeing some of Australia’s most fascinating species in their natural habitat, and leave with memories imprinted on your mind.

Vibrant, exotic and full of life, the Great Barrier Reef is not to be missed whether you admire it through your snorkel mask, from the comfort of a glass bottomed boat or taking a bird’s eye view from a seaplane. It is a world in itself, an ecosystem home to endangered species of turtle and home to the world famous clownfish, Nemo.

Journey towards the south and be amazed by the twin peaks of Queensland’s highest mountains and intrigued by the rainforest-fringed swamps. Find a sanctuary for exploration and lose yourself in the tropical wonders of the rainforests and challenge your inner intrepid soul to discover the hidden secrets of the national parks.

Set amidst the northern waters of Cairns are fresh and fascinating secluded island resorts where the feelings of luxurious isolation and accessible amenities are perfectly combined. Proudly boasting some of the most stunning beaches and shimmering turquoise waters you’d be hard pushed to find a more idyllic location in which to enjoy a cocktail and the company of such welcoming, laid-back people.

We can tailor-make your trip into the perfect Australian adventure, simply call 08444 937 900 and speak to one of our dedicated specialists, or browse some of our favourite itineraries detailed below which you will find at great value.

Complete Cairns Experience. 7 nights from £1,149

7 nights at the Cairns Colonial Club

Soak up the sun and the scenery with a seven night stay in Cairns. This itinerary gives you the freedom to enjoy Cairns your way and explore the city at your leisure. Whether you pack your days full with excursions to the rainforest or dabble in trips to the crystal clear waters of the Great Barrier Reef, you'll fall in love with this land of endless opportunity.

Travel dates from 16 April to 20 June 2010

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Discover North Queensland. 10 nights from £1,779

10 nights in Northern Queensland including stays at the Novotel Cairns Oasis, Daintree Eco Lodge and Rydges Sabaya Resort

Variety is the name of the game with this itinerary. Relax on beautiful white sandy beaches, snorkel the Great Barrier Reef and explore the world under the canopy of the Daintree Rainforest. Take a bird's eye view of the surroundings with a ride along the Kuranda Scenic Skyrail, or delight your sense of adventure with a day cruise to the Michaelmas Cay and see the reef first hand, both of which are included in this fantastic holiday.

Travel dates from 6 April to 30 June 2010

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Island and Reef Experience. 10 nights from £1,589

10 nights in the tropics including stays at the Mercure Treetops Resort and Spa, Dunk Island and the Cairns Colonial Club

The ultimate way to discover the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. During your journey you'll learn the ways of the rainforest and become at one with the ocean. An enviable itinerary packed full with just the right amounts of relaxing tranquility and energising discovery.

Travel dates from 16 April to 20 June 2010

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Luxury Queensland. 11 nights from £2,389

11 nights shared between the Sebel Reef House, Bloomfield Lodge and Shangri-La.

There's no better way to explore Queensland in luxury than with this well planned itinerary. Taking you on an eleven night journey to the stunning Sebel Reef House, a secluded rainforest lodge and into the heart of Cairns at the exquisite Shangri-La, enjoy being pampered and spoiled every step of the way.

Travel dates from 6 April to 30 June 2010

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Working together with Qantas

All of the itineraries we have featured here include flights with Qantas.

Qantas operates 28 flights a week to Australia, including a daily service to Cairns with subsidiary airline, Jetstar. The Qantas Group domestic network extends onwards to over 50 destinations across Australia, offering a large variety of daily connections from all Qantas hub cities into Cairns, the gateway city to the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest.

Offering a selection of ‘Walkabout fares’, Qantas gives you the choice of return flights to Australia, around the world itineraries, as well as access to an unrivalled domestic network within Australia. Combine your International Qantas flight with the Qantas Walkabout Pass and explore more of Australia.

Terms and Conditions

Some extra information about the holidays we feature. Flights are from London Heathrow to Cairns via Singapore on Qantas and/or British Airways. Flights between Singapore and Cairns are operated by Jetstar. Prices correct at 15 March 2010 but may fluctuate if taxes, fees, surcharges or currency change.