Visit Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef

Fares from Los Angeles or San Francisco starting at US$330* each way based on round trip

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...

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, or Brisbane to your Cairns itinerary. We've put this special deal together to help you take advantage of our non-stop services to/from Los Angeles and San Francisco -- where you'll save time and money...and of course, see more!

For this great offer, start your travel between 25 July and 28 September or between 1 November and 9 December, 2009.

Hurry, this sale expires Tuesday, 30 June 2009.

Prices listed below include the fare plus fuel and insurance charges. Government-imposed taxes and fees (which range between $150-$200, depending on routing selected) will be displayed once you select your itinerary.

Departures from
Cairns & The Great Barrier Reef
(including stopover options at no additional cost)
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Each way based on roundtrip purchase from
roundtrip from
Los Angeles or San Francisco
$330*
$660*
New York (JFK)
Valid on QF108/QF107 only
$410*
$820*
One additional stopover permitted for additional $150.

* Prices include fuel surcharges of $160 from the US. US and foreign taxes, fees, including September 11th Security Fee, are an additional $150 to $200 depending upon itinerary.

US Domestic Flights

If you are travelling from other US cities, we have negotiated special rates with American Airlines from select cities to get you to Los Angeles or San Francisco. Call Qantas reservations on 1 800 227 4341^ for further assistance if your departure city is not listed.

To Los Angeles or San Francisco: Add-on Prices
San Diego, Las Vegas + $50 round trip
Portland OR, Seattle + $180 round trip
Denver, Dallas Fort Worth + $210 round trip
Chicago, St. Louis + $240 round trip
New York JFK (QF108/QF107) + $160 round trip
New York JFK, Newark + $260 round trip
Boston, Miami, Orlando + $320 round trip
Washington DC + $360 round trip

Information is correct as of 17 June 2009 and subject to change without notice.
All prices are quoted in US dollars.
Qantas flights operating on B747 or A380 equipment or a combination thereof depending on itinerary chosen.
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^ $15 service fee applies when booking through Qantas reservations.
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.

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