Mercure Townsville
Ideally located only minutes from the airport and CBD, Mercure Townsville is set amidst 4.5ha of lush tropical gardens on the shores of Lake Curralea, offering a comfortable and relaxing base from which to explore the delights that North Queensland has to offer. A range of modern, air conditioned...
Travel Dates: 15 January - 31 March 2018.
Southern Cross Atrium Apartment
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments are inner city luxury apartments that have been designed in a modern atrium style, built around landscaped gardens, three swimming pools with recreational spa's gym and featured BBQ area that pays homage to our tropical lifestyle. These Cairns apartments feature S...
Travel Dates: 15 January - 30 March 2018.
Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville
The iconic Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville offers an authentic North Queensland experience, with genuine people offering down-to- earth consistent service in a relaxed and unique environment. Located in the heart of Townsville's business and shopping district, the hotel is within walking distan...
Travel Dates: 15 January - 31 March 2018.
Cairns Queenslander Apartments
Within easy walking distance to the popular Esplanade, restaurants and convenience shops, the Cairns Queenslander is one of Cairns most popular properties. Wonderful choice of comfortable accommodation from hotel rooms to apartments, something for everyone Breakfast & dinner is available daily at...
Travel Dates: 2 January - 31 March 2018.
Oaks Lagoons
Just 3 minutes stroll to Four Mile Beach, the new Oaks Lagoons Port Douglas is a relaxed getaway which aims to please with it's friendly service, relaxed ambience and unique lagoon lifestyle. There are six lagoon-style pools from which guests can swim to their apartment balconies, as well as bbq ...
Travel Dates: 3 October - 24 December 2017.
Mantra Trilogy
Located on The Esplanade overlooking the harbour, Mantra Trilogy offers contemporary comfort close to the Reef Casino, swimming lagoon and reef departure points. Mantra Trilogy offers plenty of opportunity for pure relaxation with onsite facilities including a swimming pool, children's wading are...
Travel Dates: 7 January - 27 March 2018.
ibis Styles Cairns
Ibis Styles Cairns is located in Cairns CBD, across from Novotel Oasis Resort. The hotel is just a stone throw away from the Civic Theatre and minutes away from the Esplande, Night Markets, Casino, Reef fleet terminal, cinemas, shopping and pubs. Cairns Convention Centre is only a 15 minute walk ...
Travel Dates: 18 February - 31 March 2018.
Pullman Cairns International
Enjoy 5 star Cairns accommodation in Tropical North Queensland. Swim in the tropical pools, enjoy a relaxing treatment in Vie Spa or dine on the best local seafood in Coco's Restaurant. This hotel is located in the heart of Cairns CBD, and close to the departure point for daily trips to the Great...
Travel Dates: 21 February - 27 March 2018.
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Centrally located in the heart of Cairns the multi award winning Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort is situated on 2.5 hectares of tropical gardens and boasts the largest lagoon style pool in the city centre, complete with its own white sandy beach and swim up bar. All 314 rooms offer contemporary style...
Travel Dates: 21 February - 28 March 2018.
Dive in!
The Great Barrier Reef is home to hundreds of tropical islands, thousands of golden beaches and a wealth of marine life, set to a backdrop of warm, clear water and sparkling blue skies.
Finding Dory! (aka the Blue Tang fish)
The Great Barrier Reef's World Heritage status was awarded due to the abundance of marine life that call area home. Thousands of species of coral provide shelter for tropical fish, rays, dugongs, turtles, crustaceans and the occasional shark. It's an absolute must to visit the reef from below the ocean's surface – the Great Barrier Reef provides the most spectacular experiences for divers and snorkelers alike. The entire area is protected by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, but still feels the impact of tourism, so make sure you do your bit when visiting and ensure any offshore trips respect the wondrous environment.
Explore the open waters on a day-trip
Starting at the Capricorn Coast and stretching past the tip of Cape York, there are hundreds of places to visit the reef from. The Whitsunday Islands and Cairns are key areas, however Port Douglas, Mission Beach and Airlie Beach are popular alternatives. You can visit any way you like, from camping in the sand to lazing about in a luxurious resort – there's definitely something for every budget, giving you no reason to say no to a holiday in this iconic part of Queensland.