Videos from the travstar.com network of holiday destination websites. Covering Tropical North Queensland, Australia.
Villa Romana is a local Cairns restaurant which embodies the Italian sense of style. From the cute little red Vespa that welcomes you on the corner of Aplin Street and The Esplanade, to the friendly, cosmopolitan piazza style cafe setting. Cairns Australia.
Evergreen at The Pink Ribbon morning tea. Maggie Nelson, Keyboard & Vocals Neville Hermes, Guitar Paul Long, Reeds Maxwell Stokes, Drummer
Luxury Island retreat on the great barrier reef. Only minutes from the coast, just south of Cairns. this secluded getaway is a dream of tropical island comfort. stay, indulge & refresh, a world away from the hustle & bustle.
Visit the Island retreat of Watson House. Located on Bedarra Island in the Family Group of Islands, off Mission Beach. A Jewel in the Coral Sea, you'll feel like the only people in the world at this secluded getaway with all the luxuries of home. A modern day Robinson Crusoe.
One of the Family Island group, just south of Cairns. Bedarra Island offers the perfect private family escape. Sheltered beaches offer an exciting adventure play ground for kids with peace of mind for parents.
Australia's finest beachfront oasis of five star luxury 3 NIGHT REEF & RESORT PACK Includes Breakfast Daily Haba Reef Cruise Glass Bottom Boat Tour From $597 Per Person valid until 30th June '09
Two of the top beachfront holiday apartment complexes on Trinity Beach.
Experience an exclusive rainforest retreat, in Far North Queensland, Australia. Lush Tropical gardens provide a rich habitat for native Australian fauna. From guided nature walks to sunrise yoga and sunset beachfront barbecues; Kewarra has everything to offer for your holiday in Australia.
Home to everything on the water, from the enormous luxury yachts of the super rich, to the hire tinnies that allow tourists to explore the mangroves. From huge Reef Ferries to Seaplanes & Helicopters, if it can get you to the reef then its right here, at the Pier Marina.
Cairns main departure point for anywhere on the reef & islands off Cairns. The terminal also host's a coach terminal that can get you home to you accommodation or indeed interstate.
On the water front Marina, spectacular views abound. Here, a video tour of this concentration of Cairns best shopping, restaurants, accommodation & departure point to so many reef adventures. Find it all at the Pier
Need a quick trip to the reef? Then jump aboard Reef Sprinter - catering for those looking for a true Reef experience without spending all day getting there - and you don't get seasick! With just 14 passengers and 40 plus knots sure makes for an exhilirating boat ride! Not only is Reef Sprinter lightning fast, it's also very comfy with all the usual amenities aboard. Even when the wind is up, a great ride is guaranteed.
Come meet some new friends when you take a balloon flight
Getting Married, why not try the Great Barrier Reef. Sunlover Cruises can cater to your every need on this special day. What more breathtaking backdrop could you wish for on this day that will last forever in your memories.
Seawalker and Oceanwalker Helmet Diving is an ideal underwater activity for non-swimmers. Designed to introduce people to the excitement of the underwater world, this amazing underwater walking experience will allow you to see the reef up close. You will be guided on your adventure by a qualified Seawalker diving instructor. Unlike traditional scuba diving, Seawalker enables you to breathe through your nose and mouth as you would above water. There's no equipment to operate and Seawalker also allows you to keep your face and hair dry while you experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef - you can even wear your glasses if you wish!
The Cairns Wildlife Park is a 40-minute drive from Cairns City, just past Kuranda going up on the Kuranda Range Rd. At this height above sea level, the land is dry and grassy with termite mounds aplenty - just as you would find in the savannah grasslands of Africa.
This regular steam train run leaves Atherton’s Platypus Park (off Herberton Road on the southern side of town), passes wetlands and climbs Queensland’s steepest line. Enjoy panoramic Tableland views, a 181m tunnel, Carrington Falls, huge cuttings and timber trestle bridges on your way to historic Herberton, the “village in the hills”. While in Herberton, you can savor the historical flavor of this old tin mining village, browsing through its interesting shops and enjoying delicious things to eat.
Board the famous historic Kuranda Scenic Rail for your experience through some of the oldest rainforest in the world to Kuranda. The train journey will take you through 15 hand carved tunnels, across the giant bridge over Stoney Creek. experience the charm and colour of the "Village in the Rainforest", including the Heritage Markets with many stalls and shops. board the 'award winning' Skyrail for your return to Cairns. Gliding only metres above the tree canopy of World Heritage listed rainforest.
Thunderbolt is speed, fun and excitement! Raging Thunder's Reef Rafting vessel has been specifically designed for the ocean condition on the Great Barrier Reef. The half day morning tour is only available Saturday and Sundays departing Cairns at 9.30am and returning to Cairns around 2pm. Thunderbolt 1 is one of a kind, travelling at 80 kilometres an hour, it is the first of a new generation of high speed reef boats which combines the speed of smaller light-weight run abouts operated by the Navy and Army assault units, with the sea going safety of an offshore patrol vessel.
The Atherton tablelands provide the perfect conditions for Hot Air Ballooning and the view from your basket of rolling hills and winding streams is stunning. Raging Thunder will pick you up from your accommodation at 5.00am for the 90-minute drive to the flight site. You will arrive just in time to see the balloons beings inflated. After your magnificent 30 minute flight, sit down to a delicious Aussie champagne breakfast on a property exclusive to Raging Thunder.
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