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Visit Cairns, gateway to the Great Barrier Reef

Special offers for departures from the U.S.
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...

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 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 19 April and 8 June 2010 or between 24 July and 21 September 2010.

Hurry, this sale expires Thursday, 29 April 2010.


* Taxes, fees and restrictions apply.

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.


Cairns, gateway to the Great Barrier Reef
(including stopover options at no additional cost)

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Los Angeles or San Francisco
$389*
$778*
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New York (JFK)
$489*
$978*
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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, Newark + $200 round trip
Boston, Miami, Orlando + $320 round trip
Washington DC + $360 round trip

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 North Queensland Land Packages

After you book your airfare at qantas.com, take advantage of the Tropical North Queensland land packages from Qantas Vacations.

5 days/4 nights land package from $669* per person based on double occupancy

> Learn more about this and other great packages.

Contact Qantas Vacations on 1 800 479 0043 to speak with a specialist now.

Information is correct as of 15 April 2010 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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^ Airfare is an additional US$15 for reservations made by telephone from now to 1 August 2010. For bookings made on or after 2 August 2010, a fee of US$30 applies.
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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