Visit Cairns, Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef
Now is the time to plan your exploration of stunning Tropical Cairns and the spectacular Great Barrier Reef. When you visit Cairns, you'll be at the gateway to the Tropical North - the perfect base for venturing out to the World Heritage listed Great barrier Reef and Wet Tropics Rainforest. For adventure, nature and eco enthusiasts, there are certainly a plethora of options in the Tropical North and there's no time like the present to book your personal adventure.
Economy fares start at $639* each way based on round trip travel from Los Angeles to Cairns. Start your outbound travel between 26 July and 21 September 2011. US and foreign taxes, fees, including September 11th Security Fee of up to $10, are an additional $140 to $210 depending on itinerary. Tickets are non-refundable. Seats are very limited and may not be available on every flight. Other restrictions apply.
Special Offer! 2 Cities. One Low Fare.
For a limited time, we're offering you the opportunity to see more of Australia when you visit the Tropical North. We're including a bonus flight at no additional cost where you can see more! Go ahead and add Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Auckland to your Cairns itinerary. We've put this special deal together to help you take advantage of our non-stop flights to and from Los Angeles and Dallas/Fort Worth, where you'll save time and money... and of course, see more!
To book your flights with a stay in more than one city, select Multi-City when making your booking.
To take advantage of this great offer, make your booking by 28 June 2011.
Enjoy the journey with Qantas
Fares to Cairns
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* Prices include fuel surcharges of $500 from the US. US and foreign taxes, fees, including September 11th Security Fee of up to $10, are an additional $140 to $210 depending upon itinerary.
There may be lower fares or other travel dates available but not enough seats to allow us to advertise. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Flexible with dates' option to find the best
airfare.
Depart from Los Angeles to Cairns between 26 July and 21 September 2011; or from Dallas/Fort Worth to Cairns between 26 October and 16 November 2011.
US Domestic Flights
If you are travelling from other US cities, we have negotiated special rates with American Airlines from selected cities to get you to Los Angeles. Call Qantas reservations on 1 800 227 4341^ for further assistance if your departure city is not listed. Connecting flights to Dallas/Fort Worth are also available.
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Codeshare Route Operators (by airport city combination)
American Airlines: SFO-LAX, JFK-LAX, SAN-LAX, LAS-LAX, AUS-LAX, DEN-LAX, DFW-LAX, ORD-SFO, ORD-LAX, STL-LAX, JFK-LAX, EWR-LAX, BOS-LAX, MIA-LAX, MCO-LAX, IAD-LAX
Alaska Airlines: SEA-SFO, SEA-LAX
Alaska Airlines or Horizon Air (depending on date of travel): PDX-SFO, PDX-LAX
Note: These special fares must be booked in conjunction with your international sectors and cannot be added on after you've completed your trans-Pacific booking.
Tropical Reef Escape Package Offer
Tropical Reef Escape from $1,599** per person
This seven days Tropical Reef Escape package from Qantas Vacations includes:
- round trip airfare in Economy from Los Angeles to Australia,
- Australian domestic flights,
- 4 nights accommodation in Palm Cove, 4-star property,
- 1 night accommodation in Cairns, 4-star property, and
- Hightlights of the Great Barrier Reef including cruise to the Low Isles - enjoy time on this spectacular coral cay, snorkel with the colourful reef fish, take a glass bottom boat tour or join a Marine Biologist for a guided island walk.
Hotel upgrade option
Upgrade to the 5-star Shangri-La Hotel, The Marina Cairns, and Sea Temple Resort & Spa Palm Cove from an additional $275** per person.
Offer Code: SO11051
Things to See and Do
There's so much to see and do in and around Cairns. We've put together our Top 5:
- Experience the majesty of the Great Barrier Reef - dive it, snorkel it, sail on it or fly over it - you don't even have to get wet to see this natural wonder of the world.
- Cuddle a koala or pat a kangaroo and get up close and personal to many other native Australian animals at a wildlife park.
- Explore the World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest - take a tour of the oldest rainforest in the world with an indigenous guide.
- Explore and stay in the tropical towns of Palm Cove and Port Douglas for a peaceful change of pace and delicious gourmet foods.
- Stay on an Island of the Great Barrier Reef - experience a range of island vacations from luxury five-star resorts to the back-to-nature simplicity of tent accommodation.
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Terms and Conditions
All prices are quoted in US dollars.
Qantas flights operating on B747 or A380 equipment or a combination thereof depending on itinerary chosen.
A380 schedule subject to change and last minute change of aircraft.
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# Airfare is an additional $30 for reservations made by telephone.
~ Available on our A380, B747-400 and A330-200 aircraft, subject to last minute schedule change.
It is the passenger's responsibility to ensure all visa requirements are complied with.
Note: The US Department of Homeland Security and the US Department of State have suspended special international in-transit programs.
** Tropical Reef Escape Air and Land Package: All prices are 'from' per person based on double occupancy and Economy travel with Qantas between 4 May and 8 June 2011. Other travel dates available. Not combinable with any other special vacation offer or discount package. No refunds or changes are allowed and space is strictly limited. Ticket must be issued within 72 hours of confirmation but no later than 28 June 2011. US/Foreign taxes of approximately $185, including September 11th Security Fee of up to $10 are additional, depending on itinerary. Cancellation/change penalties and other restrictions may apply. All prices are in US dollars and correct as at 9 May 2011. All prices, itineraries and routings are subject to change. Call Qantas Vacations directly for current prices. CST# 2001136-50
