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Green Island Resort
Cairns
ISLAND GETAWAY
Green Island Resort is the only luxury resort in Tropical North Queensland located on a true coral cay!
3 Nights at Green Island Resort
Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Full Buffet Breakfast Daily
Return ferry from Cairns
Many Island Activities
From $626 per person!
(based on twin share)
Stay between now and 31/March/2013

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Rainforest & Island Relaxation
Cairns & Daintree
Experience the best that North Queensland has to offer. The Rainforest & Island Relaxation package offers you the ultimate Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest getaway!
GREEN ISLAND RESORT
DAINTREE ECO LODGE
BREAKFAST DAILY
OUTER REEF CRUISE
30 MIN MASSAGE
GUIDED RAINFOREST WALK
SAVE $1034!
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Daydream Island Resort
Whitsundays
Daydream Island
Resort
is a beauitful destination for action and excitement, fun and adventure, romance and relaxation. With an endless array of activities to choose from there is something for everyone.
UNBEATABLE!
STAY 4 PAY 3
Only $449 per person twin share
Kids stay & eat breakfast FREE,
Many FREE activities!
Book before 30/April/2012
Stay between now and 30/June/2012

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Heron Island Resort
Gladstone
Heron Island Resort
Children 12 year and under stay and eat FREE!
All meals included!
FREE RETURN FERRY TRANSFERS
Book a minimum 4 nights stay in any room type and receive complimentary return ferry transfers from Gladstone for two adults.
Stay between 01/May/2012 and 31/August/2012

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Lizard Island Resort
Cairns
Lizard Island Resort
is consistently ranked as one of the top ten luxury resorts in the world.  Located right on the Great Barrier Reef, there are 24 powdery-white beaches and 40 villas and suites.
STAY 5 PAY 4!
Your tarrif includes all five star dining and fine Australian wines, selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, use of non-motorised water sports & dinghy hire plus more! 
Book before 31/March/2012
Stay between now and 31/July/2012

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Long Island Resort
Whitsundays
Long Island Resort
Enjoy the magic of nature with beautiful scenic walking tracks and palm fringed beaches.
Romantic Getaway
From $404 per night
Includes:
- 5 nights in a Beachfront Room
- 3 meals daily
- Wine & Cheese on arrival
- Portrait by island photographer
- Neck, Back & Shoulder Massage
- 10 min scenic flight
- $50 credit resort voucher
Stay between now and 31/March/2013

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Orpheus Island Resort - Great Barrier Reef

Orpheus Island Resort

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Exclusive Romantic Enchanted Island Retreat
  • Stylish Beachfront Rooms
  • Includes All Meals
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ORPHEUS ISLAND
Orpheus Island Resort is an exclusive and romantic resort for travellers seeking quality experiences in a natural, relaxing and rejuvenating environment. Surrounded by 1,300 hectares of pristine national park and spectacular coral gardens of the Great Barrier Reef, this unspoilt paradise offers the perfect sanctuary from the stress of everyday life.

Catering to a maximum of 42 guests, Orpheus is a sophisticated, first class retreat offering premium service and total seclusion.  This is further enhanced by the exclusion of telephones, televisions, day-trippers, nightclubs or children under 15 years.

ACCOMMODATION:

Accommodation is sophisticated and inviting.  All 21 rooms are located on the beachfront surrounded by lush tropical gardens and only a short stroll from the multi award-winning restaurant. There are two room types:

Orpheus Retreat - 17 studio style rooms complete with their own private patio, ensuite bathroom and personal spa.

Nautilus Suites - 4 very spacious suites offering a huge private patio, ensuite bathroom, separate lounge & bedroom area and personal spa 

4 Night Orpheus Indulgence Package:
Private beachfront accommodation in an Orpheus Retreat Room
Meet & Greet with fresh fruit cocktail
All meals including:
Refreshing a la carte breakfast
Lunch, either alfresco-style in the courtyard or picnic-style on private beach
Gourmet seven-course degustation-style dinner in restauarant each evening (wok night once a week)
"Dining with the Tides" on one evening
Complimentary bottle of sparkling wine

Rooms Feature:
  • Air-conditioned
  • Ceiling fans
  • King size bed or two single beds
  • Hairdryer
  • CD player
  • Small music selection
  • Quality toiletries and bathrobes
  • Oil burner
  • Mini bar
  • Fridge
  • Tea & coffee facilities

    Orpheus Island rates include accommodation, all meals, use of motorised dinghies, coral viewing trips aboard a glass bottom boat, canoes, catamarans, paddle skis, snorkelling equipment, light fishing gear and selected interpretive activities. Also included are welcome drinks and platter on arrival.

    The resort also offers 3 and 5 day packages that may enhance your experience at Orpheus Island.  A stay of 7 nights receives FREE return flight transfers from Townsville! 

    DINING:
  • One of the true highlights of an Orpheus Experience is the cuisine. The restaurant is bordered by rainforest in a relaxed, open-air setting and offers wonderful views across the ocean.

    Dining at Orpheus is an indulgence - from breakfast, to alfresco lunches in the courtyard, and finally each evening a seven course degustation-style gourmet dinner. The chef prepares a new menu daily with the emphasis being on seafood and exotic delicacies.

    RESORT FACILITIES:

  • Restaurant
  • 2 bars
  • Quiet lounge area
  • Boutique, tennis court
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Heated spa
  • Complimentary Internet Lounge
  • Water sports centre
  • Recreation room with television, video, billiard table, games and gym equipment

    ACTIVITIES:

    Nothing is forced upon you at Orpheus, but there is certainly plenty for you to do with activities for all levels of fitness or tastes.  The island is a natural beauty of rainforest national park, surrounded by sheltered bays with breathtaking turquoise waters.  Fringing coral reefs are an underwater paradise for divers, snorkellers and paddlers alike.

    The more adventurous can take a day trip diving on the outer reef, or you can opt to do nothing at all and relax in a hammock by the beach.

    Complimentary Activities Include:

  • Glass bottom boat tours
  • Catamaran Hire
  • Motorised Dinghies
  • Windsurfing
  • Waterskiing
  • Canoes
  • Bushwalking
  • Paddle skis
  • Tennis
  • Snorkelling
  • Guided Island Walks
  • Stargazing
  • Marine Naturalist Presentations
  • Kayaking
  • Sunset Cruise

    Optional Activities Include:

  • Scuba diving
  • Adventure & Twilight Snorkel
  • Boat Charter
  • Fishing Charter
  • Sea and Air charters

    GETTING THERE:

    Orpheus Island is located on Queensland's Great Barrier Reef, 190km south of Cairns and 80km north of Townsville. The island stretches for 11 kms through the Coral Sea, 24 kms off the Queensland coast between Townsville and Cairns.

    Access to the resort is by a spectacular scenic seaplane transfer. A scheduled service operates daily from Townsville and Cairns.

    Flights are available to Cairns and Townsville from all capital cities via Qantas & Virgin Blue.

    Note: Orpheus Island Resort is closed from the 8th Jan 2012 until the 15th March 2012.

    GOOD NEWS! All payments made to Travstar do not incur a credit card surcharge.
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    *** SPECIAL RATES - All prices shown in Australian Dollars
    Prices valid from now until 31 March 2012
    Orpheus Studio PER NIGHT
    Orpheus Retreat, Sole Use $1,200
    » Stay 10, Pay 9!
    (rate is average rate per night for 10 nights)
    $1,080 (avg)
    Orpheus Retreat, 2 people $1,600
    » Stay 10, Pay 9!
    (rate is average rate per night for 10 nights)
    $1,440 (avg)
    Nautilus Suite PER NIGHT
    Nautilus Suite, Sole Use $1,500
    » Stay 10, Pay 9!
    (rate is average rate per night for 10 nights)
    $1,350 (avg)
    Nautilus Suite, 2 people $2,000
    » Stay 10, Pay 9!
    (rate is average rate per night for 10 nights)
    $1,800 (avg)
    All prices shown in Australian Dollars
    Prices valid from now until 31 March 2012
    Orpheus Studio PER NIGHT
    Orpheus Retreat, Sole Use $1,200
    Orpheus Retreat, 2 people $1,600
    Packages PER NIGHT
    Indulgence Pack, Orpheus Retreat, 4+ nights, 2 people $1,360
    Indulgence Pack, Nautilus Suite, 4+ nights, 2 people $1,700
    Nautilus Suite PER NIGHT
    Nautilus Suite, Sole Use $1,500
    Nautilus Suite, 2 people $2,000
    OPTIONAL EXTRAS
    Prices valid from now until 31 March 2012
    Flight Transfer ex. T'ville one way $250.00
    Flight Transfer ex. T'ville return $450.00
    Flight Transfer ex. Cns one way $425.00
    Flight Transfer ex. Cns return $850.00
    CURRENCY CONVERTER
    WE DO NOT CHARGE BOOKING FEES OR CREDIT CARD SURCHARGES
    CALL US AND SPEAK TO ONE OF OUR LOCAL CONSULTANTS FOR
    EXCELLENT PERSONALISED SERVICE AND LOCAL KNOWLEDGE FREECALL: 1800 663 396
    INTERNATIONAL CALLERS: +617 40402100

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    Heron Island Resort

    Gladstone
    Heron Island Resort
    4 nights from $796/person
    Children 12 year and under stay and eat FREE!
    All meals included!

    Book a minimum 4 nights stay 
    (*Black out dates apply)

    Travel between now and 31/March/2013

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    Rum Runner Cairns

    Cairns
    2 Day 1 Night Reef Sailing Liveaboard

    - Certified Divers -
    - 6 dives inc. night dive
    - Snorkellers -
    - One FREE Intro Dive
    $280 inc. all meals, reef levy etc

    Travel between now and 30/June/2012

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    Reef View Hotel

    ULTIMATE BONUS OFFER

    - 5 nights at Reef View
    - FREE Night included
    Daily Buffet Breakfast
    - Use of Catamarans, Paddle Skis, Windsurfers & Snorkelling Equip.
    - Use of Sceduled Shuttle
    - Return airport transfers
    - Use of Gym, Spa, Sauna, Tennis & Squash Court Hire
    Only $280 per couple/night
    STAY 5 PAY 4
    Blackout:5-10 April & 17 Aug-27 Jan '13

    Travel between 01/April/2012 and 31/March/2013

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    Seastar

    Cairns
    Never dived on the Great Barrier Reef before? Here's your chance to try out an Intro Dive with Seastar, no experience necessary! Seastar is one of three vessels permitted to access Michaelmas Cay, renowned for its nesting birds and myriad of colourful corals!

    DIVE SPECIAL!
    INTRO DIVE + EMC
    $200 per person
    2x CERT DIVES + EMC
    $200 per person

    Travel between now and 31/March/2012

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    Reef & Island Fun

    Cairns
    New Fitzroy Island Package!
    Fitzroy Island is fringed with pretty coral gardens in the ocean and a hiking trail up to the lighthouse. Enjoy the many activities the island has to offer such as Sea Kayaking and snorkelling.

    3 NIGHTS AT
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    BARRIER REEF TOUR
    RETURN TRANSFERS FROM CAIRNS
    from $672 per couple
    SAVE $453!

    Travel between now and 31/March/2012

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    Spirit of Freedom 7 Day

    Cairns
    Spirit of Freedom takes you on a luxurious adventure to Australia's amazing Coral Sea & Great Barrier Reef!

    50% OFF 
    2ND PERSON
    For every booking for 2 passengers, the 2nd person receives 50% OFF the trip
    *Blockout dates: departures on 5-April-2012
    *Offer applies to retail price only. Reef tax, equipment, courses etc. do not apply

    Travel between 20/February/2012 and 31/May/2012

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    Budget Learn to Dive

    Cairns
    Budget PADI Learn to Dive Course
    FEBRUARY SPECIAL!

    SAVE $100!
    2 Days Pool & Theory
    2 Day trips on ReefQuest
    PADI Open Water Certification
    *Medical & EMC levies extra*

    Travel between now and 29/February/2012

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    Underwater Camera Hire

    Cairns
    Make your trip to the Great Barrier Reef a memorable one! Digital Underwater Camera Hire is easy with Wet Rez.

    DIGITAL UNDERWATER CAMERA HIRE
    ONE-DAY HIRE
    MULTI-DAY HIRE
    UNDERWATER HOUSINGS
    ALL AVAILABLE AT WET REZ!

    Travel between now and 31/March/2012

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    Passions Of Paradise

    Cairns
    Passions of Paradise
    cruises to Michaelmas Cay and Paradise Reef daily. Here you can snorkel easily off the shores of a coral cay and see the prettiest, colourful clam gardens and coral as well as beautiful tropical fish.

    From $149 per adult
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    Transfer rates apply

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    3 Day Reef, Kuranda,CapeTrib

    Cairns
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    3 Full day tours to our famous world heritage Reef & Rainforest

    Outer Barrier Reef Cruise 
    Cape Trib 4WD Safari
    Kuranda Train & Skyrail
    Tour pack + EMC
    Only $390 per adult

    Family Rates Available! 

    Travel between now and 31/March/2012

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