Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef at the Palm Royale

From $2770 for 2 adults & 2 children SAVE UP TO $500
Cairns & the Reef - a very special region

Package Includes:

  • 5 nights superb Resort accommodation at Palm Royale
  • Full Buffet Breakfasts each morning
  • Cairns Highlights Tour
  • Daintree Wilderness Tour
  • Green Island on the Reef Tour/Cruise
  • Outback & Atherton Tour
  • 4 Restaurant Dinner Evenings
  • Cairns Airport Transfers to/from Resort
  • Bonus: Buy 6th night stay 7th night free (including breakfast)

 

Cairns - ‘capital’ of Tropical North Queensland. It’s one of Australia’s ‘must see’ travel destinations ... and it’s now affordable!

Cairns is the ideal base for exploring the region’s many world class attractions.


From the Great Barrier Reef to the Daintree Rainforest to the Atherton Tablelands, the area is truly blessed with ‘must see’ natural wonders.

 

This package is the ideal way to see Cairns and it’s surrounding marvels. Stay at a friendly quality resort with free shuttle bus to the city centre.

 

Tour the Highlights of Cairns to give you a feel for the area and local attractions. Then tour the lush Daintree rainforest, cruise on the Daintree River and walk on the dazzling sandy beaches of Cape Tribulation. Cruise to Green Island, a coral cay 27km off the coast in the Great Barrier Reef. And visit the elevated plateau of the Atherton Tableland with a cruise on Lake Barrine, a volcanic crater lake surrounded by rainforest and 1000 year old trees.

 

Dine at the Palm Royale’s great venues and at the Casino’s excellent buffet plus enjoy all breakfasts.

 

Plus, you can add on extra tours such as the very popular Kuranda Rainforest, the Outer Reef, or a Habitat Cruise and Croc Farm at special prices available only with the package.

 

And, you can extend your holiday with our great ‘buy the 6th night and get the 7th free’ offer!
See why everybody wants to visit Cairns ...

Package Includes

  • 5 nights superb Resort accommodation at Palm Royale
  • Full Buffet Breakfasts each morning
  • Cairns Highlights Tour
  • Daintree Wilderness Tour
  • Green Island on the Reef Tour/Cruise
  • Outback & Atherton Tour
  • 4 Restaurant Dinner Evenings
  • Cairns Airport Transfers to/from Resort
  • Bonus: Buy 6th night stay 7th night free (including breakfast)

A great value Cairns Resort ...

 

Ocean View Room

 

The Palm Royale Cairns is a 150 room Resort Hotel providing quality facilities, fabulous swimming pools, and warm friendly service.
Well appointed rooms each have private balcony, fridge, ceiling fan, air conditioning, colour TV and ensuite bathroom.

 

King Rooms
1 King Bed
OR
2 Single Beds or 3 Single Beds
Executive Rooms
1 King Bed & 1 Single Bed (plus bath)
Family Rooms
1 King Bed & 2 Single Beds

 

The Resort features elevators, laundry and free on-site parking.

 

Includes: Return Shuttle transfer from/to Airport, Shuttle service to City Centre (6km).


4 Lunches/Dinners


As well as full buffet breakfasts daily, there are three delicious meals included at the Palm Royale.
You will have a one course lunch or dinner voucher, a two course lunch or dinner voucher and a Temptations dinner voucher which is a seasonal fare with different culinary themes.
All you will need to do is see the hotel reception for the venue times.

 

A meal at Pacific Flavours - The Reef Casino’s Brasserie features a spectacular buffet with fresh salads, soup, pastas, carvery, hot dishes and an array of desserts.

 

 

Destination Green Island

 

Millaa Millaa Falls

4 Excellent Tours

Cairns Highlights (492)
Cairns by Day

 

Tour Cairns and its heritage buildings and grand verandahed pubs, the new Esplanade and beachside developments, plus panoramic views of city and surrounds from Copperlode Lookout.
Take a guided walk through Flecker Botanic Gardens with a breathtaking collection of native and exotic tropical plants and visit the Royal Flying Doctor Base.
Tour Palm Cove and visit the glorious beachfront Williams Esplanade & jetty.

 

Includes: Afternoon Devonshire Tea, visit to the RFDS Base, Tour Pick-up & return.

 

Daintree Wilderness (488)

 

Truly a gem in Australia’s crown of natural icons.
Home to Fan palms, Flying Paradise Kingfishers, tree frogs, butterflies of every colour, Rainbow Lorikeets, entwining strangler figs, rampant climbing vines set by crystal streams.
The magnificence of Cape Tribulation’s dazzling white untrodden beaches capped by the azure sea and Daintree Wet Tropics are truly lifetime memories.
Look for residents including giant spiders, pythons, death adders & crocodiles!

 

Includes: Rainforest Habitat with guided tour, Daintree River Cruise, Buffet Lunch, Afternoon Tea, National Park fees, Daintree River Ferry, Tour Pick-up & return to Resort.

Green Island on the Reef (486R)

 

 

An idyllic coral cay in paradise! Nearby coral reefs ablaze with underwater colours and teeming with myriads of vivid exotic reef fish and other marine life.
Cruise to Green Island on the Big Cat with an on-board briefing of the day’s activities and options.
View the coral reef and prolific tropical fish from the semi-submarine and glass bottom boat - get acquainted with clams, reef sharks and anemones!
Perhaps snorkel from the beach and swim in the warm crystal clear reef waters.

 

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.

 

Atherton & Outback (480)

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 & return to Resort.

 


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 Kuranda Rainforest (484)

The spectacular scenic railway, Skyrail, and amphibious army ducks all enable you to experience the enchantment of Kuranda.

 

Includes: Kuranda Train, Army Duck tour, BBQ lunch, Pamagirri Dancers, Dreamtime Walk, Wildlife Park, Kuranda Levy, Skyrail, Tropical Fruit Orchard. Tour Pick-up and return to Resort.

 

Full Day Outer Barrier Reef
(Down Under Cruise & Dive)

 

Includes: Cruise, snorkelling equipment, morning and afternoon teas, lunch, semi-submersible, glass bottom boat, (underwater observatory on Reef Magic), Reef tax, Tour Pick-up & return to Resort.


(Down Under (489) price shown: Reef Magic (479) $169, Sunlover (496) $172).

 

 

Half Day Habitat Cruise & Crocodile Farm

$55

Enjoy a calm water cruise along picturesque Trinity Inlet and discover the secrets of this unique and special mangrove lined waterway. Cruise on board the M.V. Habitat Explorer, an air-conditioned 14 metre catamaran, then visit Australia’s largest commercial crocodile farm where you’ll learn the interesting aspects of this industry.


Includes: Morning Tea, Calm Water Cruise, Croc Farm, Tour Pick-up & 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.

 

Half Day Habitat Cruise & Crocodile Farm

Enjoy a calm water cruise along picturesque Trinity Inlet and discover the secrets of this unique and special mangrove lined waterway. Cruise on board the M.V. Habitat Explorer, an air-conditioned 14 metre catamaran, then visit Australia’s largest commercial crocodile farm where you’ll learn the interesting aspects of this industry.


Includes: Morning Tea, Calm Water Cruise, Croc Farm, Tour Pick-up & return to Resort.

 

Pricing Table


Prices Valid From 1 April 2008 to 31 March 2009

Room Type

Adults

Children

5 Nights

Extra Nights

Low Season: April to May & September to March

King

1

1

$ 1,605

$ 120

King

1

2

$ 2,045

$ 165

King

2

1`

$ 2,170

$ 165

Executive

1

1

$ 1,673

$ 130

Executive

1

2

$ 2,075

$ 180

Executive

2

1

$ 2,200

$ 180

Family

1

2

$ 2,147

$ 195

Family

2

1

$ 2,272

$ 195

Family

2

2

$ 2,770

$ 240

High Season: June to August

King

1

1

$ 1,695

$ 130

King

1

2

$ 2,135

$ 180

King

2

1

$ 2,260

$ 180

Executive

1

1

$ 1,785

$ 140

Executive

1

2

$ 2,135

$ 195

Executive

2

1

$ 2,260

$ 195

Family

1

2

$ 2,195

$ 210

Family

2

1

$ 2,272

$ 210

Family

2

2

$ 2,850

$ 260