The Cairns holiday packages that can save you a mint.
Queensland's slice of tropical paradise, the north end of the state is riddled with rainforests, beaches and colourful offshore reefs.
Cairns acts as the main gateway to the natural wonders of the area, and these deals sure show why.
Cheap holiday packages, flights, hotels and activities await.
Skydive Australia
Up to $110 off skydiving
Valid on select 2019 dates. Locations include Byron Bay, Hunter Valley, Sydney, Cairns, Melbourne and more. T&Cs apply.
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My Queensland
Up to $2,750 free in extras Queensland packages with flights
Valid for travel from November - December 2019 and January - May 2020. Includes accommodation, return flights, daily buffet breakfast, kids stay for free and more. T&Cs apply.
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Skydive Australia
Save $20 off a tandem skydive
Enjoy tandem skydive at Airlie Beach, Cairns or Mission Beach this spring. Must jump prior to 30 November 2019. T&Cs apply.
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My Queensland
$990: 5-night Luxury Gold Coast resort stay + flights
Valid for travel between 9 October 2019 - 30 June 2020. Includes 5 nights accommodation at Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa, return flights, airport transfers, buffet breakfast and more. T&Cs apply.
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$590: 5-night Hotel Grand Chancellor Brisbane + flights
Valid for travel between 1 October - 29 December 2019 and 3 January - 31 March 2020. Includes 5 nights accommodation at Hotel Grand Chancellor Brisbane, return economy airfare, return airport transfers, buffet breakfast and more. T&Cs apply.
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Whitsunday: 5-night resort accommodation + flights from $890
Valid for travel on select dates between 9 February - 31 August 2020. Package includes 5 nights accommodation at Whitsunday Apartments, daily breakfast, return airfare, return airport transfers, kids stay free plus $1,000 bonus value and more. T&Cs apply.
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My Queensland
Get $1,000 in free extras with 5-night Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort stay
Valid for travel between 14 October - 13 December 2019 and 28 January - 31 March 2020. Includes return economy flights, daily breakfast, transfer and entry for two at Australia Zoo and more. T&Cs apply.
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$740: 5-night First Light Mooloolaba accommodation + flights
Valid for travel between 27 January 2020 - 12 March 2020, 16-31 March 2020, and 27 April - 26 June 2020. Includes 5 nights accommodation at First Light Mooloolaba Sunshine Coast, return economy airfare, meals, drinks and more. T&Cs apply.
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Get $750 in free extras with 4-night Breakfree Alexandra Beach stay
Valid for travel between 13 October - 13 December 2019, 28 January - 12 March 2020 and 22 - 30 March 2020. Includes return airport transfers, return economy airfares and daily buffet breakfast. T&Cs apply.
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My Queensland
Get $1,750 in free extras with 5-night Riley, A Crystalbrook Collection Resort stay
Valid for travel between 4 October - 13 December 2019 and 3 February - 31 March 2020. Includes return economy flights with Jetstar, daily breakfast, tours in Great Barrier Reef and more. T&Cs apply.
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I Want That Flight
Japan flights from $299 return
Valid for travel between January - June 2020 with Jetstar. Sample fare is Cairns-Tokyo. Departure locations include Gold Coast, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, and more. T&Cs apply.
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Skyscanner Car Hire
Cairns car hire from $50
Valid for travel on select dates until May 2020 with Avis, Budget, Sixt, Europcar and more. Destinations close from Cairns include Palm Cove, Mareeba and more. T&Cs apply.
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Flight Centre - Cruises
4-night P&O cruises from $499
Valid for travel on select dates in 2020 - 2021. Sample fare departs from Adelaide. Destinations include Kangaroo Island, Melbourne, Tasmania, Brisbane, Cairns, Isle of Pines and more. T&Cs apply.
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Cudo
3-nights stay in Great Barrier Reef Escape in just $399
Valid for travel till 9 August 2020. Include daily buffet breakfast for two. T&Cs apply
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Cudo
Cairns: 3-night stay from $399
Valid for travel until 9 August 2020. Includes accommodation at Great Barrier Reef, daily buffet breakfast and $50 resort credit. T&Cs apply.
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Adrenaline
Up to 20% off hot air balloon experiences
Valid for travel on select dates. Destinations include Melbourne, Gold Coast, Canberra, Brisbane, Cairns, Alice Spring, Byron Bay and more. T&Cs apply.
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Swiss BelHotel
Up to 30% off Queensland stay
Valid for stays on select dates. Includes breakfast and more at Book Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown. T&Cs apply.
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Flight Centre - Domestic
Australia flights from $67 each way
Valid for travel on select dates in 2019 with Virgin Australia, Tigerair and more. Sample fare is Brisbane-Sydney with Jetstar. Other destinations include Newcastle, Cairns, Melbourne, Townsville, Darwin, Prosperine, Gold Coast and more. T&Cs apply.
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Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island stays from just $150 per person, per night
Valid for local Queensland residence living as far north as Port Douglas and as far south as Gladstone. Price includes transfers from Airlie Beach, Wi-Fi access, shuttle service and use of some water and sports equipment.
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Experience Oz
Up to $60 off bungee jumping tours in Cairns
Valid for travel on select dates. T&C's apply.
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DriveNow
Hire a car and get your fourth day free
Hire a car with Budget Car Hire through DriveNow for a minimum of four consecutive days and get your fourth day free of base rate charges. Available for pick ups at the airport in Cairns, Gold Coast, Sydney and Melbourne (Tullamarine). Valid on select vehicles including family, full-size and SUVs.
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Best sites to find Cairns holiday deals
- MyQueensland: Dedicated completely to Queensland holidays and packages, you know you'll only be working with specialists when organising your big Cairns trip.
- Flight Centre: Cut down on research time and check out the already packaged up deals that Flight Centre has on offer to Cairns. Bonus nights and Wi-Fi are just some of the perks you can get by going through this travel agent.
- Luxury Escapes: If quality is high up on your list then make a beeline for Luxury Escapes. It hunts out luxury hotels without the luxe price tag.
Best time to find Cairns holiday deals
The cheapest time to head to Cairns is over winter between June and August, but outside of the winter school holidays. For a dash more sunshine, visit just before April-May or just after September-October.
Flights can go as low as $300 return to Cairns from major cities on budget carriers, or as low as $400 return on full-service airlines.
Booking in advance is always recommended, but how far in advance should you book for the biggest savings? It depends on where you're flying from but generally you should keep an eye out 4-7 weeks before you want to fly, according to Skyscanner.
Fast facts about Cairns
Where is it? In Queensland's tropical north, Cairns sits on the coast of the Coral Sea and is one of the most popular points on the Australian mainland to reach the Great Barrier Reef.
How do I get there? Direct flights into Cairns Airport are available from most cities in Australia from the major Australia airlines, Jetstar, Qantas, Virgin Australia and Tigerair. Read more...
What should I do? Explore the lush Daintree Rainforest, snorkel or dive the Great Barrier Reef, lounge around in the city's man-made lagoon. Read more...
