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Tropical North Queensland & Queensland Island packages

Tropical North Queensland is a destination to suit all travellers. Including Cairns, the Northern Beaches - Trinity Beach, Clifton Beach and Palm Cove and Port Douglas. A gateway to the Natural Wonder the Great Barrier Reef as well as hiking, cycling, or discovering hidden rainforest waterfalls you won’t want to miss out on all the incredible things there are to do right across the region.

The Queensland Islands and the Great Barrier Reef region of Tropical North Queensland are the jewels in Australia's crown. Located on the far north coast, Queensland's Great Barrier Reef islands are ideal for a romantic getaway, your honeymoon, a family vacation, an adventure holiday or a relaxing break. In fact anyone looking for an idyllic, exotic, sun kissed and pristine holiday destination that is a unique escape from the everyday stresses of life will love the Queensland Islands.

Tropical North Queensland on sale with Air New Zealand

Tropical North Queensland on sale with Air New Zealand - 5 nights from $1,799.00 per person, 22 Jul 2025 - 25 Oct 2025.

Tropical North Queensland is a paradise of lush rainforests, stunning beaches, and the Great Barrier Reef. Cairns offers adventure and vibrant nightlife, Palm Cove boasts palm-fringed luxury, and Port Douglas blends reef and rainforest charm. Explore the Daintree, snorkel pristine waters, or simply relax in this breathtaking coastal haven. Perfect for nature lovers and beach seekers alike!

Mantra Trilogy (4 stars)

The Mantra Trilogy in Cairns is a popular hotel complex offering modern accommodations in the heart of the city. Featuring spacious apartments with ocean or mountain views, the hotel provides amenities like a lagoon-style pool, spa, fitness centre, and restaurant. Its central location near the Esplanade, Cairns Lagoon, and local attractions makes it an ideal base for travellers.

Rooms

Ocean View Room (5 nights)

22 Jul - 25 Oct 25
Stay price: $1,799.00

Note: Blackout dates apply. 17 Sep-08 Oct 25.

Features

  • Return Economy Class Airfares flying Air New Zealand to Cairns from Auckland
  • 5 nights accommodation
  • Inclusions as specified
  • Note: Package pricing is per person, double share

Freestyle Resort Port Douglas (4 stars)

Freestyle Resort Port Douglas offers a relaxed, contemporary retreat just minutes from the vibrant town centre and stunning Four Mile Beach. The spacious, self-contained apartments feature modern amenities, ideal for a comfortable stay. Guests can enjoy a sparkling outdoor pool, lush gardens, and easy access to local attractions, making it the perfect base for exploring Port Douglas.

Rooms

One Bedroom Garden View Apartment (5 nights)

22 Jul - 25 Oct 25
Stay price: $1,799.00

Note: Blackout dates apply. 01-06 Aug, 17-22 Aug, 17 Sep-08 Oct 25.

Features

  • Return Economy Class Airfares flying Air New Zealand to Cairns from Auckland
  • 5 nights accommodation
  • Inclusions as specified
  • Note: Package pricing is per person, double share

Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove (5 stars)

Palm Cove is a destination with swaying palms in a tropical village atmosphere and a stay at Peppers Palm Cove is staying in an iconic Tropical North Queensland resort. Relax surrounded by lush green gardens, a rainforest rock pool, lagoon pool and sand beaches. Accommodation options include contemporary style rooms and apartments with resort or ocean views and experience onsite dining at La Mesa located just metres from the beach.

Rooms

One Bedroom Apartment (5 nights)

22 Jul - 25 Oct 25
Stay price: $2,159.00

Includes: Breakfast daily

Note: Blackout dates apply. 17 Sep-12 Oct 25.

Features

  • Return Economy Class Airfares flying Air New Zealand to Cairns from Auckland
  • 5 nights accommodation
  • Inclusions as specified
  • Note: Package pricing is per person, double share

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Tropical North Queensland on Sale with Air New Zealand

Tropical North Queensland on Sale with Air New Zealand - 5 nights from $1,495.00 per person, 21 Jul 2025 - 16 Sep 2025.

Tropical North Queensland is a paradise of lush rainforests, stunning beaches, and the Great Barrier Reef. Cairns offers adventure and vibrant nightlife, Palm Cove boasts palm-fringed luxury, and Port Douglas blends reef and rainforest charm. Explore the Daintree, snorkel pristine waters, or simply relax in this breathtaking coastal haven. Perfect for nature lovers and beach seekers alike!

Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas (4 stars)

Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas combines a hotel style resort with the tropical holiday destination of nearby Port Douglas. Located as you enter Port Douglas, Silkari Lagoons is within an easy drive to shopping, Four Mile Beach or the magical Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest. Featuring spacious light filled rooms and apartments including pool access and plunge pool rooms and surrounded by six lagoon style swimming pools and complimentary BBQ areas to use during guests stay.

Rooms

Standard Room with Balcony Spa (5 nights)

21 Jul - 16 Sep 25
Stay price: $1,495.00

Features

  • Return Economy Class Airfares flying Air New Zealand to Cairns from Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch
  • 5 nights accommodation
  • Inclusions as specified
  • Note: Package pricing is per person, double or twin share

Mantra Amphora, Palm Cove (4 stars)

Mantra Amphora Hotel offers a relaxing beachfront escape in Palm Cove, featuring spacious rooms and apartments with stunning ocean or garden views. Guests can enjoy a lagoon-style pool, a spa, and an on-site restaurant serving fresh local cuisine. With easy access to the beach and nearby attractions, it’s the perfect place to unwind and explore the beautiful tropical surroundings.

Rooms

Standard Room With Spa (5 nights)

21 Jul - 16 Sep 25
Stay price: $1,559.00

Features

  • Return Economy Class Airfares flying Air New Zealand to Cairns from Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch
  • 5 nights accommodation
  • Inclusions as specified
  • Note: Package pricing is per person, double or twin share

Crystalbrook Flynn, Cairns (5 stars)

Located just steps away from the Esplanade boardwalk, Crystalbrook Flynn feels like being in the centre of the action. Featuring a variety of fun areas to stop for a bite to eat or drink including Boardwalk Social, Whiskey and Wine or Flynn’s Italian. Stay in stylish rooms or suites and why not indulge in a treatment at Eleme Day Spa or swim in the glass swimming pools facing the Esplanade.

Rooms

Urban Room (5 nights)

21 Jul - 16 Sep 25
Stay price: $1,895.00

Features

  • Return Economy Class Airfares flying Air New Zealand to Cairns from Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch
  • 5 nights accommodation
  • Inclusions as specified
  • Note: Package pricing is per person, double or twin share

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Tropical North Queensland Experiences

Paronella Park Open to the public since 1935, this stunning attraction was the dream and vision of Spaniard, Jose Paronella. Set on five hectares beside Mena Creek in the Atherton Tablelands, it comprises a castle, bridges, a tunnel, over 7500 tropical plants and a picnic area bordered by flowing waterfalls. After a 45 minute guided tour, visitors are invited to enjoy the grounds, café and gardens at leisure, returning in the evening for the spectacular light show powered by the park’s own hydro electric generator.

Exploring the Reef There are so many ways to explore the Great Barrier Reef: the area’s number one attraction. Numerous full and half day trips run from Port Douglas, Cairns and Mission Beach on a variety of vessels featuring activities such a diving, snorkelling and glass bottom boats. Alternatively, try a unique live aboard, overnight experience. For high flyers, there’s no better way to see the reef than on a scenic helicopter flight. Trips can range from 10 to 60 minutes and promise to be an experience of a lifetime.

Daintree Rainforest The Daintree region stretches for 95 kilometres from Mossman Gorge to Cape Tribulation and along the Bloomfield Track towards Cooktown. It’s thought to be one of the oldest rainforests in the world, boasting flora and fauna not found anywhere else. Fortunately, this unique piece of paradise is easily accessible and can be experienced by cruising, zip-lining, walking, horse-riding or just diving. Day tours to this region operate from Cairns, Palm Cove and Port Douglas and there is also accommodation in the rainforest for extended stays.

Kuranda Kuranda is an easy day trip from Cairns, but getting there is half the fun! Take either the Kuranda Scenic Rail or the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway to or from Cairns and marvel at one of the world’s oldest tropical rainforest along the way. Once in Kuranda, visit the popular markets and pick up a handmade souvenir or two. Nature lovers won’t want to miss the Kuranda Butterfly Sanctuary which is the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. Fans of feathered friends will be thrilled with the selection of native and exotic birds at Kuranda Birdworld.

Dinosaur Stampede Head to Queensland’s Outback and step back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth. Winton and Lark Quarry offer incredible dinosaur experiences for the whole family. Visit the Dinosaur Stampede National Monument at Lark Quarry and see 93 million year old dinosaur footprints created from a herd of 150 small, two-legged dinosaurs. The centre also offers an animated recreation of the stampede as well as a movie presentation. The Australian Age of Dinosaurs features a museum as well as guided tours of the Collection Room and fossil Preparation Laboratory.

Cassowary Coast The Cassowary Coast lies between Cairns and Townsville and showcases the destinations of Mission Beach and Dunk Island. This region is known for its leisurely pace of life, but rest assured, there is plenty of activity to keep adventure seekers happy. This stretch of coastline is the closest point to the Great Barrier Reef while the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park was founded just off the shore from Mission Beach. With this right at your doorstep, it’s the perfect opportunity to take advantage of diving and snorkelling day trips in pristine waters with fewer crowds.

Tablelands Tasting Trail The Atherton Tablelands offer a wonderful and unique gourmet food trail that’s hard to top. This picturesque and fertile ‘food bowel of Queensland’s far north’ is located west of Cairns. Either self-drive or join a day tour to sample cheese, chocolate, coffee, spirits, nuts, fruits and wines. Places to look out for include Gallo Dairyland, Jacques Coffee, Mt Uncle Distillery and the Babinda Bakery serving big, fluffy, decadent cream buns. A number of quaint, country pubs dot the region for when it’s time to wet your whistle.

Indigenous Experiences Make a deeper connection with the land on a cultural, indigenous tour. Traditional custodians will guide you through Mossman Gorge, the Daintree and Cape York with smoking ceremonies, demonstrations and narratives explaining their ties to the land. Cultural performances, including dance, can be experienced at Flames of the Forest and Tjapukai.  Head north to the Torres Strait, where each island retains a distinct culture, or drive just an hour north of Cooktown and explore rarely seen rock art galleries with traditional owners.

Wonderful Waterfalls Tucked away just west of Cairns are stunning waterfalls and lakes that are perfect for a quick dip or a great photo opportunity. Nestled with the Atherton Tablelands are Babinda Boulders and Josephine Falls with its natural rock slide. Further west are the picturesque Millaa Millaa Falls and Malanda Falls. Continue to Lake Eacham, a superb lake with a volcanic crater, before heading to Lake Barrine. This ‘swimming circuit’ is best attempted from Cairns and is an easy self-drive or better yet, take a guided tour.

Wildlife Encounters Animal lovers will find a number of wildlife parks and sanctuaries housing rare and native birds, mammals and reptiles. Hand feed Cownose rays at the recently opened Cairns Aquarium, which also houses a turtle hospital and a number of interactive displays. You can even swim with reef sharks! Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures, just north of Cairns, is set on 25 acres and offers a croc spotting cruise on their very own lagoon as well as their famous croc feeding demonstration. Here, you can feed wallabies and kangaroos or have your photo taken cuddling a koala.


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