Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

7 Night Escape to Cairns with All Meals Daily, Moore Reef Tour, Cairns Aquarium, Rainforestation Nature Park, Guaranteed Late Checkout & More | Handcrafted By My Holiday

Central Cairns Location
3 Swimming Pools
Coral Sea Views

BOOK BY 31 DEC 2024

Product Code: MQ-50345

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

7 Night Escape to Cairns with All Meals Daily, Moore Reef Tour, Cairns Aquarium, Rainforestation Nature Park, Guaranteed Late Checkout & More | Handcrafted By My Holiday

Central Cairns Location
3 Swimming Pools
Coral Sea Views

Package Open All

7 Nights in a Guaranteed Double Upgraded Ocean View Room Queen
Spacious rooms with a modern feel averaging from 32sqm, private balconies featuring stunning views of the Coral Sea and picturesque Cairns Esplanade. Rooms also boast ensuite bathrooms with shower over bath. Bedding consists of one Queen Bed.

BONUS Guaranteed Double Room Upgrade
Everyone loves an upgrade, and this one is on us. Enjoy a guaranteed double upgrade from a Garden View Room to an Ocean View Room.

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

Kids Stay Free*
Take the family! Children 12 years and younger can stay free of charge when sharing the same room as their parents, using existing bedding.

BONUS Lunch Daily*
Enjoy an unforgettable culinary experience with a delicious daily lunch, featuring mouth-watering dishes crafted with the finest ingredients to delight your taste buds.

BONUS Two-Course Dinner Daily*
Indulge in a culinary journey with a two course dinner daily. Delight your taste-buds with mouth-watering dishes crafted from the finest ingredients.

BONUS Moore Reef Full Day Tour*
Experience the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef on this incredible full-day tour. Travel approximately 54 kilometres in an air-conditioned catamaran to Moore Reef Pontoon on the Outer Great Barrier Reef. With four hours to enjoy on the reef, spend your day snorkelling, sliding down the only waterslide on the Great Barrier Reef and discovering colourful coral and fascinating fish on a glass bottom boat ride. You can also visit an incredible underwater observatory, get up close and personal with marine life with touch tank and fish feeding presentations and enjoy a delectable buffet lunch.

BONUS Cairns Aquarium General Admission for Two*
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 Cairns Koalas & Creatures Admission*
Get up close to Australia’s favourite animals with admission to Cairns Koalas & Creatures. Conveniently located in the heart of Cairns, Koalas & Creatures invites you to discover the captivating diversity of Australian wildlife and learn about their roles within respective ecosystems.

BONUS Australian 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 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 Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas*
Get up close with Australia’s iconic wildlife at Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas. Dare to swim with saltwater crocodiles (available at an extra cost), hand-feed kangaroos and wallabies, and spot the endangered cassowary. Walk across the world’s first Predator Plank, suspended over crocodile-filled waters, and marvel at the beauty and power of Australia’s most fearsome reptiles.

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

BONUS Guaranteed Late Check-out 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 Daily Parking
Rest assured that there will always be a place for your car throughout the duration of your holiday.

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.

Room

Your Available Room Upgrades

Ocean View Room Queen (included)Ocean View Room 2 Doubles (included)Family Room from + $100pp

Package Options

Want to stay longer? Add extra nights to this package from $203* per person, per night

Add one of these optional extras to your package! Pricing available at time of booking

Daintree & Cape Tribulation Tour
Discover where the rainforest meets the reef on your Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation tour. On this full-day tour, you will explore all the region has to offer. Journey in comfort in a custom-built air-conditioned 4WD vehicle as you ride through a World Heritage-listed rainforest. As one of the only tour operators to travel on the Bloomfield Track, trust that your experience will be like no other. Swim in the rainforest at pristine Emmagen Creek, spot crocodiles on a river cruise, learn the history of the Daintree on a guided boardwalk tour, visit Cape Tribulation Beach and enjoy a homemade Daintree ice cream on your journey home.
Full Day Marine World Outer Barrier Reef Cruise
The newest structure on the Great Barrier Reef off Cairns in over 10 years! The state of the art – New Activity Platform – is located 60km due east of Cairns on the edge of the Outer Great Barrier Reef, taking the place of the popular Marine World by Reef Magic Cruises.
Kuranda Skyrail and Rail Combo
Be amazed as you journey over and through World Heritage protected Rainforest, an experience that includes time at both Red Peak and Barron Falls stations, both with spectacular lookouts. 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. Your Kuranda Boarding Pass also offers discounted entry into selected Kuranda attractions.

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Important Info Open All

Valid for travel: Now – 30 December 2024; 01 January 2025 – 30 June 2025

Blockout dates: 31 December 2024

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

Based on Ocean View Room 2 Doubles view room

Based on Ocean View Room Queen view room

Upgrade to Family Room from $100 per personview room

PACKAGE TERMS

Airfares not included.

*Accommodation
Full Board:
Meals served daily in CHB Bar & Restaurant for breakfast (6:30am to 09:30am); lunch (12pm to 4pm) and Dinner (6pm til late)
Last lunch to be taken on the day of departure
Adult dinner includes a glass of house wine

*Child Policy

Kids lunch and dinner is a meal from the kids menu including an ice cream cup and juice popper
Kids up to and including 12 years of age stay for free when using existing bedding.

*Moore Reef Full Day Tour
Departing from the Cairns, guests will travel approximately 54 kilometres in our air-conditioned catamaran to Moore Reef Pontoon on the Outer Great Barrier Reef, which is perfectly positioned and fully equipped so that any age or ability can fully experience the beauty of the reef with its abundance of colourful coral, fascinating fish, turtles & more. 4 Hours on the reef allows plenty of time to experience all of our free inclusions such as snorkelling, the Sunlover waterslide – the only waterslide on the Great Barrier Reef, glass bottom boat, an enclosed ocean pool for the kids, underwater observatory, fish feeding experience, & buffet lunch.

Included in your tour
Snorkelling & equipment, semi-submersible & glass bottom boat tours, underwater observatory, touch tank & fish feeding presentations, waterslide, enclosed ocean pool, lunch + more

Transfers from accommodation to Cairns Marina are not Included.

What to Bring: Suggested items include:

• Swimming costume
• Beach towel
• Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
• Sun protective clothing such as T-shirt or rash vest, hat and sunglasses
• Cash or credit card for on-board purchases, snacks and optional activities (we accept AUD$, VISA, MasterCard & Amex)
• Camera (or you can hire an underwater digital camera from our onboard photographers Calypso Reef Imagery)

*Cairns Aquarium Entry Pass
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.

*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.

*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.

*Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas
Get up close and personal with a range of iconic Australian animals at Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas. Swim with the Salties (at extra cost), if you dare. Hand-feed wallabies and kangaroos, see the endangered cassowary and walk the world’s first Predator Plank over Estuarine Crocodile filled waters.

GENERAL TERMS

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. For cancellation fees please see the general terms & conditions link below.

Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included but is strongly recommended. Ask your Holiday 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

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