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Cairns Esplanade at Rydges

From $895 per person SAVE UP TO $390
Cairns Esplanade… explore, indulge, enjoy.

Package Includes:

  • 5 nights accommodation at Cairns Rydges Esplanade
  • Full Buffet Breakfasts each morning
  • Fire & Ice Dinner at the Coral Hedge Brasserie
  • One Dinner at Home Evening - 2 Courses
  • 2 Lunches at the Coral Hedge or Lobby Bar
  • Choice of Kuranda Rainforest or Reef Magic
    Outer Barrier Reef Cruise
  • Cairns Airport Transfers to/from Resort
  • Bonus: Buy 6th night stay 7th night free (including breakfast)

Cairns… discover the delights of a vibrant city...

This package is the perfect way to experience the glorious Kuranda Rainforest region or the world’s largest coral system, the Great Barrier Reef. It is your choice which tour you include in your package or you can include both for a special discounted price of $170pp.


Your five nights accommodation is located right in the heart of Cairns at the Cairns Rydges Esplanade Resort.


Be as busy or relaxed as you like with this package. There is plenty of time to laze around one of the three resort swimming pools or explore the many delights of this wonderful region.
The Rydges Esplanade Resort is within easy walking distance of shopping, galleries, theatres, the casino and everything that Cairns has to offer.


Indulge yourself as your package includes daily buffet breakfasts, 2 lunches at the Rydges’ Coral Hedge Brasserie or Lobby Bar, a Room Service Dinner and the very special Fire & Ice Buffet Dinner.


Add on an extra tour to see the World Heritage Listed Daintree Rainforest or the stunning Atherton Tableland or take a cruise to Green Island.


And you can extend your holiday with our great “buy the 6th night and get the 7th night free” offer!


Come and be captivated by Cairns…

 

Package Includes

  • 5 nights accommodation at Cairns Rydges Esplanade
  • Full Buffet Breakfasts each morning
  • Fire & Ice Dinner at the Coral Hedge Brasserie
  • One Dinner at Home Evening - 2 Courses
  • 2 Lunches at the Coral Hedge or Lobby Bar
  • Choice of Kuranda Rainforest or Reef Magic
    Outer Barrier Reef Cruise
  • Cairns Airport Transfers to/from Resort
  • Bonus: Buy 6th night stay 7th night free (including breakfast)

A great value Cairns Resort ...

Pool

 

Ocean View Room

 

At Cairns Rydges Esplanade Resort you will discover three superb resort swimming pools, one children’s pool, two tennis courts, a complete Health club, Aerobic classes, spa, sauna, masseuse services, all this set within lush tropical surroundings.


With a complete Resort environment all your wants and needs will be met. Sit back, relax and enjoy, we offer you so much more than your greatest expectation, a place to unwind from your busy schedule.


Standard Rooms & Ocean View Rooms
1 Queen Bed or 2 Double Beds


4 Lunches/Dinners

The Rydges Esplanade Cairns resort has a superb choice of dining options to make your stay unforgettable and a culinary delight!
As well as full buffet breakfasts daily, there are four delicious meals included.
Dining is a completely new experience with the “Fire & Ice Dinner Menu”.

 

Fire and Ice Dinner


It is a new concept to mix a la carte dinning with traditional buffet. Select from a range of freshly prepared meats, poultry, fish and seafood, cooked over an open fire while you indulge in a selection of chilled seafood. Stay in and dine, you will not regret it; we guarantee you will be back for more.
The Rydges Esplanade Fire & Ice dinner menu operates seven nights a week.
See our chefs in their natural environment as they show off their talents cooking your meal at the buffet!

 

Your Cairns Esplanade package also includes a mouth watering two course Dinner at Home evening.
Enjoy an evening of intimate dining in your own room. Delight in the balmy nights from your balcony while indulging in your meal. Room service will deliver a two course dinner of your choice.

 

Dinners are not the only meals included in your Cairns Esplanade holiday package.
Two lunches are also included in your package at your choice of two renowned Cairns Rydges Esplanade Restaurants.
The Coral Hedge Brasserie offers famous pasta lunches (Thursday and Friday) and Australian & International cuisine.

Alternatively try the laid back atmosphere of the Lobby Bar located on the ground floor of the Resort - an ideal place to sit back in the comfy chairs and absorb the surroundings.


Choose 1 of the following Tours

Kuranda Rainforest (484)

 

 

Tropical North Queensland rainforest is to experience nature at it’s finest! Rail, gondolas and amphibious army ducks all come together to enable you to appreciate the compelling enchantment of the rainforest.
The rainforest village of Kuranda, Aboriginal dancing, a Dreamtime experience and native animals complete a special day.

 

Tour Highlights include:
Board the Kuranda Scenic Railway for a spectacular journey with stunning views
Pass massive Barron Falls, Stoney Creek and cross steep ravines
Explore Kuranda, the village in the rainforest
Browse markets, shops and art galleries
Enjoy a tropical BBQ lunch
Meet many of the Rainforest inhabitants
Experience a dreamtime walk and learn of Aboriginal culture. Try your hand at boomerang throwing!
Ride the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway over pristine rainforest just metres above the forest canopy
Short walks at Barron Falls and Red Peak offer stunning views and time to explore the forest floor
Tour Pick up & return to Resort

 

Reef Magic Outer Barrier Reef Cruise (479)

 

Russell Falls

 

Reef Magic

 

The Reef Magic Cruises experience is fully catered for including a licensed bar on the vessel and a range of snacks available throughout the day.
Guests aboard Reef Magic II receive a full 5 hours of privileged access to the purpose built Marine World activity platform, located on a private outer reef location.
Activities to suit all ages and swimming abilities from the non-swimmer or beginner snorkeller to the most experienced diver.

 

Tour Highlights include:
Courtesy hotel transfer from Cairns to the Reef Fleet Terminal
Explore the wonders of the reef at your leisure by swimming or snorkelling
Enjoy a sumptuous tropical hot and cold lunch on board
Spectacular coral formations, colourful tropical fish, clams and maybe meet a sea turtle!
View the coral reef and prolific fish life from semi-submersibles and glass bottom boats
Watch tropical fish feeding presentations
Tour Pick up & return to Resort.


Cairns by Night

 

Cairns by Day


Additional Tours Available at Discounted Prices!

Extra tours & attractions only available at these discounted prices if booked in conjunction with your Holiday Special Package. All Prices Shown are PER PERSON in AUD.

Full Day Daintree Wilderness (488)

Price $130

 

See Fan palms, Flying Paradise Kingfishers, frogs, butterflies, Lorikeets, and rampant climbing vines by crystal streams. See Cape Tribulation’s dazzling white beaches capped by the azure sea & Daintree Wet Tropics.

 

Includes: Morning/Afternoon Tea, Discovery Centre, Daintree River Cruise, Buffet Lunch, Guided Rainforest Walk, National Park fees, Ferry, Tour Pick-up & return to Resort.

 

Full Day Green Island on the Reef (486)

Price $113

 

Cruise to Green Island on the Big Cat with a briefing of the day’s activities. View coral reefs and prolific sea life from the semi-submarine and glass bottom boat.


Includes: Big Cat Green Island Cruise, Snorkel Equipment or Glass Bottom Boat, Semi submarine, Buffet Lunch, Tea/Coffee, all taxes & charges, Tour Pick-up & return to Resort.

 

Full Day Outback and Atherton (480)

Price $125

 

Tropical weather is tempered as you climb onto the elevated plateau that is the Atherton Tableland. Volcanic peaks and crater lakes surrounded by rainforest, vines and fan palms with stunning views over valleys and distant mountain ranges. Cruise on Lake Barrine, a volcanic crater surrounded by old-growth rainforest - home to native birds, pythons, eels, turtles and water dragons. See the 500 year old Curtain Fig, giant 1,000 year old Kauri Pines & spectacular Millaa Millaa Falls. Visit Woodleigh Cattle Station with a guided tour of its operation & history.


Includes: Lake Barrine Cruise, Devonshire Tea, Lunch, Tour of Station, Plantation Visit, Tour Pick-up and return to Resort.

 

 

BALLOONING & Champagne Breakfast & Door to Door Transfers

(Morning Tour – Departs Daily)   

Adult $195

Child $165


Did you know this is the hot air ballooning capital of the world? Before lift -off see the spectacle of how a hot air balloon inflates & takes shape, then hop in to take off & gently float over the Atherton Tablelands. Get carried away with the fun & enjoy the amazing balloon festival atmosphere, after a delicious hot breakfast with champagne of course!

 

 

Please note due to aviation regulations passengers must be able to climb in and out of the balloon unaided and children must be 4-13 years old and accompanied by an adult.

Pricing Table


Room Type

People

5 Nights

Extra Nights

Information

 
Travel to Cairns not incl.

All prices are per person in $AUD and include GST.

Children aged 4-13: Deduct $125.

Children under 4: Free in existing bedding or cot/bed hire payable direct.
       
Ocean View 1 1425 210
Ocean View 2 965 120
Standard Room 1 1285 185
Standard Room 2 895 105