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Ultimate 3 Day Reef Pass
Cairns & Port Douglas
Ultimate Reef Pass
The award winning Quicksilver and Great Adventures offer the widest range of reef cruises on the Great Barrier Reef.
Choose 3 reef cruises from either Quicksilver or Great Adventures on this pass.
SAVE UP TO $212!
Departs from Cairns and Port Douglas
Travel between now and 31/March/2012

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Coral Sea Dreaming
Cairns
Coral Sea Dreaming
offers 2 Day/1 Night Sailing Trip with Maximum 12 passengers. Dive, snorkel or simply relax.
INTRO DIVE SPECIAL!
Private Double cabin
from
$460
per person
Share Cabin
from
 
$440 per person
Includes FREE city transfers!
Cert diver specials also available!
Travel between now and 29/February/2012

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OceanQuest
Cairns
Ocean Quest is a luxury liveaboard vessel with daily departures to the Outer Reef from Cairns. They offer certified dives, introductory dives and snorkelling.
FEBRUARY SPECIAL
2 DAY 1 NIGHT LIVEABOARD
Certified Dive - Twin Share
Quality Dive Equipment 
Excellent Outer Reef Dive sites
All Meals
Daily Departures
FROM $350 per person (including EMC levies)
SAVE $100!
Travel between now and 29/February/2012

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Spirit of Freedom
Cairns
Spirit of Freedom is the perfect way to experience the Great Barrier Reef in comfort.
25% OFF
2ND PERSON
For every booking of 2 people, the 2nd person receive a 25% discount off the trip!
*Blockout dates: departures on 5-April-2012
*Offer applies to retail price only. Reef tax, equipment, courses etc. do not apply
ENQUIRE NOW!
Travel between 20/February/2012 and 31/May/2012

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Reef Quest
Cairns
ReefQuest 
offers unlimited snorkelling and the chance to do up to three dives per day, all on two fantastic reef locations!
FEBRUARY DIVE OFFER!
Intro or Cert Dive $139 + $20 EMC levy
$159 per person!
Travel between now and 29/February/2012

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Tusa T6
Cairns
Tusa 6
 holds a roving permit where the skipper chooses the BEST Outer Reef location on the day.  Experience awesome Reefs teaming with an abundance of corals and marine life!
BRAND NEW TUSA T6!
3RD CERT DIVE FREE!
3x Cert Dives w. gear $225 + $10 EMC levy
$235 per person!
Snorkel and intro dives also available
Travel between now and 31/March/2012

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Osprey V
Cairns
The Osprey V offers a truly memorable experience by visiting two Outer Edge locations on the Great Barrier Reef.
SNORKEL SPECIAL!
$119 + $20 EMC Levy
$139 per person!
Includes Glass Bottom Boat tour!
Travel between now and 31/March/2012

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Great Barrier Reef Islands


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Wavedancer Low Isles

Sailing Catamaran to Low Isles
  • Glass bottom boat tour
  • Many activities included
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Wavedancer's day trip to Low Isles offers everything you can dream of in a tropical island paradise. From the moment your luxury catamaran moors in the calm waters of the island's picturesque lagoon, a host of reef activities awaits you. ...more info

Big Cat Green Island Trip

Day Trip to Green Island
  • Late departure available
  • Snorkelling OR Glass Bottom Boat
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Based on 72 ratings

Green Island is the perfect place to snorkel, scuba dive, swim all year round, view the coral and fish life from the comfort of a glass bottom boat or semi-submersible or just relax on the sandy beaches....more info

Great Adventures

Green Island & Outer Barrier Reef Adventure
  • 2 hour Green Island Stopover
  • 3 hours at Outer Barrier Reef platform
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Based on 42 ratings

Great Adventures provides an excellent day combining beautiful Green Island and the Outer Barrier Reef. There are many activities available for people of all ages and excellent underwater dive options that are perfect for non-swimmers! ...more info

Passions Of Paradise

Multi Award winning tour on Sailing Catamaran
  • Michaelmas Cay and Paradise Reef
  • Snorkelling gear and instruction included
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Based on 76 ratings

Passions of Paradise visits two very special reef locations on the Great Barrier Reef; Michaelmas Cay and Paradise Reef. The sleek, modern, 25 metre maxi-sailing catamaran will ensure you travel in style and comfort without the large crowds...more info

Sailaway Low Isles

Sail to the Low Isles
  • Up to 33 Passengers
  • 5 Hours at Low Isles
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Based on 64 ratings

Sailaway IV is a luxury 15.5 metre (52ft) catamaran, carrying a maximum of 33 passengers and 3 crew, to spoil you with individual attention. Enjoy an hour and a half to sail to the Low Isles, a beautiful secluded small coral cay complete with blue lagoon, white sandy beaches and coconut palms...more info

Fitzroy Island ferry transfers

Return Ferry Transfers
  • Rainforest & secluded beach
  • Walking tracks
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Fitzroy Island is 45 minutes from Cairns and is one of the most unspoilt islands on the Great Barrier Reef. Resort facilities include a small take away cafe, a fresh water pool and beach hire. There are hiking trails as well as numerous water sports options available...more info

Green Island Discovery

White Sandy beaches and crystal clear waters
  • Entry to Island swimming pool
  • Fast flexible catamaran transfers
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Based on 56 ratings

Green Island is a 6000 year old coral cay and National Park located right on Australia’s beautiful Great Barrier Reef. Only 45 minutes from Cairns, Great Adventures can transport you to delightful sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and magical rainforest for an island escape like no other...more info

Ocean Free

Reef & Green Island Sailing with small numbers
  • Only sailing trip to Green Island
  • Up to 38 passengers
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Based on 34 ratings

Ocean Free is a great choice for anyone interested in having fun in a small group setting on a trip that combines sailing, diving or snorkeling, and the opportunity to relax at a beach or in a resort...more info

Frankland Islands

River Cruise & Island Day Trip
  • Shortest open water crossing
  • River & Reef Cruise
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The Frankland Island group is a unique Great Barrier Reef experience. This is the only tour to visit Normanby Island daily, so you will not be surrounded by large crowds. It is a true island escape!...more info

Snapper Is. Sea Kayaks

2 Day/1 Night Sea Kayaking
  • Camping on the beach
  • All meals included
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The Tropical Sea Kayaks tour to beautiful Snapper Island National Park will have you wanting to stay forever. Accommodation on the island is camping on the beach. Very easy to wake up to - a true room with a view...more info

Frankland Island Transfers

Ferry Transfer to Russell Island
  • Enjoy full day a reef cruise
  • Afternoon transfer to Russell Island
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The reef waters surrounding the Frankland Islands are within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. Recreational camping is allowed by permit on Russell and High Islands only. A camping permit is required and a tag with your permit number must be displayed at your campsite...more info

Dunk Island Sea Kayaking

Half & Full Day Sea Kayaking
  • Includes lunch & snorkelling gear
  • No Experience Required
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Coral Sea Kayaking offer half day, full day and overnight sea kayaking tours ex mission Beach, visiting many of the National Park islands in the region, such as Dunk Island, Hinchinbrook Island and the Family Island group....more info

Kayak around Fitzroy Is.

Sea Kayaking on Fitzroy Island
  • 2 person kayaks
  • Free time to explore island
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Spend the day on Fitzroy Island exploring one of the Great Barrier Reef's most unspoilt islands. The Raging Thunder Sea Kayak tour will take you to parts of the island not accessible by foot. Fitzroy Island is covered in pristine rainforest and surrounded by cool crystal waters teeming with topical fish and coral reefs...more info

Seaplane to Green Island

Half or Full Day Green Island Trip
  • Spectacular scenic flight
  • 2 or 4 Hours on Green Island
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Discover world renowned Green Island the easy way by choosing from a range of departure times for a 10 minute flight to this tropical paradise. Here you have two hours to indulge yourself in nature, snorkel or dive, or just settle back at the luxurious Green Island resort before your return flight to Cairns....more info

Lizard Island Daytrip

Lizard Island Daytrip
  • Scenic flight to Lizard Is.
  • Includes lunch
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This Lizard Island day tour is more than just a day out. View hundreds of reefs, islands and sand cays on a low level scenic flight, snorkel some of the best reefs in Australia from Lizard Island, then take in the amazing rainforests and wetlands of the Daintree...more info

Seaplane to Secluded Sandy Cay

Secluded Sandy Cay
  • Exclusive and Secluded
  • Reef Scenic Flight
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Cairns Sea Planes offer flights to island and cay destinations while giving guests spectacular memories that will last a lifetime. Each flight has a small number guests so you may enjoy personalised attention from the crew...more info

14 Day Green Island Pass

Green Island Beach Pass
  • Beach Pass valid for 14 days
  • Sensational Value!
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If you’ve got the time, we’ve got the perfect place! Cruise to Green Island and its fabulous beaches as many times as you like in 14 days! The Island Beach Pass offers you 14 days of unlimited travel to the beautiful, white sandy beaches of Green Island at a sensational value...more info

Double Island Kayaking

Sea Kayak & Snorkel
  • Single & Double Kayaks
  • Half Day Tour
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Palm Cove Watersports offers a Sea Kayaking tour twice daily which circumnavigates Double Island. There is time on the island for snorkelling and relaxing before kayaking back to beautiful Palm Cove Beach. Local wildlife you may see while seakayaking includes moviestars, turtles, dolphins and if you're lucky, Manta rays...more info

5 Day Island Sea Kayaking

Hinchinbrook Island Adventure
  • All Meals included
  • Camping Equipment Included
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If you can picture yourself camping on uninhabited tropical islands, under a canopy of stars, exploring and enjoying the natural beauty of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and the lush tropical rainforest islands read on...more info

3 Day Island Sea Kayaking

Coral Sea Kayak & Camping Adventure
  • Camping Equipment Included
  • All Meals included
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Based on 1 ratings

The 3 Day Tropical Island Adventure takes you sea-kayaking and camping along the deserted beaches of the scenic Family Islands, which make up part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park...more info

Ranger Guided Eco Tour

Fraser Island Eco Safari
  • Fresh water swimming
  • Lake McKenzie
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Fraser Island's World Heritage listing ranks it with Australia's Uluru, Kakadu and the Great Barrier Reef. Fraser Island is a precious part of Australia's natural and cultural heritage, it is protected for all to appreciate and enjoy.

...more info

Whats Hot!

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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Whats Hot!

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
FITZROY ISLAND
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
Reef Tax included
Transfer rates apply

Travel between now and 31/March/2012

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3 Day Reef, Kuranda,CapeTrib

Cairns
3 DAY TOUR PACK
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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