Stretching from Mission Beach in the south to the Torres Strait in the north, Tropical North Queensland is a rugged and remarkable region where the rainforest meets the reef. Cairns is the region’s hub, with the stylish resort town of Port Douglas to its north. The whole region is dotted with sleepy beachside enclaves, quirky hinterland villages and historic townships.
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Port Douglas is the jewell in Queensland travel crown and we'll give you access to the best packages.
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Self-drive & Group Packages
GREAT-VALUE, PLANNED ITINERARIES
Planned yet flexible, these packages let you experience the best of each destination at your own pace
Self-guided and group-guided packages with car (or bus hire) are available for Australia, New Zealand, Norfolk Island and Fiji where you can drive on the left. UK is next. Hawaii also coming soon with "right drive" lessons! Be sure to click the Travel Packages (general travel) tab above as well.
Immerse in Lord Howe's spectacular World Heritage-listed natural surroundings and experience some of the world’s best day hikes, beaches, and coral reefs... Approx. saving off retail value: $1,506 per person.
From Brisbane, kick back and relax in your first-class seat that converts to a "rail-bed". This is on the famed Spirit of Queensland to Cairns and the start of your northern escape. You'll love Cairns, Port Douglas and Darwin along with the best accommodation and activities selected based on many years' experience. You'll also love the freedom and the exhilaration of escaping the south... Approx. saving off retail value: $1,292 per person.
Starting with a train trip aboard the famed Spirit of Queensland to Cairns and ending with a harbour cruise in Darwin after walks on palm-fringed Four Mile Beach at Port Douglas and absorbing extraordinary sunsets over Uluru, this could easily be our most dreamy northern Australia trip yet. Just say "Yes" to 14 days of travel heaven and the exhilaration of freedom... Approx. saving off retail value: $1,956 per person.
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Travel Packages
FOR THE INDEPENDENT TRAVELER
Less structure, more freedom and great value inclusions that matter
Don't see exactly what you want? These are just examples. Submit a booking enquiry and we'll prepare a travel plan for you that will delight you. Be sure to click the above tab for Tour Packages as well.
Head north to relax, get away from it all, and have a really enjoyable time in the tropics. Includes fully-flexible return flights, Top-class, central accommodation: 3 nights Cairns and 4 nights Port Douglas, 8 days car hire, Entry to Australian Butterfly Sanctuary plus a 2-course dinner at a top Port Douglas restaurant... Approx. saving off retail value: $651 per person.
17 day "Northern Explorer" cruise from Sydney/Perth across the top of Australia, ocean cruise cabin, 1 night Gold standard post-cruise accommodation, return flight, lots of great destinations including Kimberly, Darwin, PNG, Cairns. BOOK NOW! Guaranteed to sell out quickly... Approx. saving off retail value: $1,021 per person.
Includes return flights to Cairns, 6-nights Silver or Gold standard accommodation in Cairns & Port Douglas, Gulflander train journey from Normanton to Croydon, Cobbold George Cruise, stops in Karumba, Forsayth and Mount Surprise, 2-day train journey onboard the Savannahlander, Undara Lava Tubes tour, 5-days car hire, included transfers and much more... Approx. saving off retail value: $1,043 per person.
Flights, 17 day "Northern Explorer" cruise from Sydney across the top of Australia, 5 nights 4-star pre/post cruise accommodation, 5-day Perth to Margaret River and Albany self-drive tour with 4WD car hire, activities and top-rated accommodation, dinner cruise, guided tour, and more... Approx. saving off retail value: $1,991 per person.
Enjoy a few days relaxing at this 4.0-star apartment hotel. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartment Hotel, Cairns, Queensland: Up to 2 people staying in a 1 Bedroom Apartment... Accom-only from $359 total for 3 nights; Flight-inclusive from $659pp, after discount/GCash Travel Credits. Save up to 44% off retail prices.
We hand-picked this resort as one of the best in the Port Douglas area. Nimrod Resort, Port Douglas, Queensland: Package options to suit 2 or more people travelling, Accom-only from $439 total for 3 nights; Flight-inclusive from $399pp, after discount/GCash Travel Credits. Save up to 34% off retail prices.
We hand-picked this resort as one of the best in the Cairns area. Shangri-La Hotel, Cairns, Queensland: Up to 3 people staying in a Deluxe Room... Accom-only from $619 total for 3 nights; Flight-inclusive from $699pp, after discount/GCash Travel Credits. Save up to 45% off retail prices.
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Gives you access to specially discounted holiday packages not available elsewhere.
Locks in the savings for up to a year (sometimes longer) giving you flexibility.
Deposit value comes off the discounted price as your initial deposit.
Australian Escapes negotiates special "bulk-buy" packages at Bronze to Diamond standard resorts with genuine discounts up to 60% off the lowest prices offered elsewhere. We pass on those huge discounts directly to you saving you heaps.
Tip #1: Affordability is the key
We promote a range of very affordable stays, for example 2, 3, 5 and 7 nights. You can make an immediate booking or you can buy a "Deposit voucher". The real value to you is that you can get away more often.
Tip #2: Vouchers lock in the deal
The first advantage to you of an Australian Escapes voucher is that it holds the discounted prices for up to 12 months, sometimes longer. You can decide later when you want to get away. You can stay 4 nights, 6 nights or more than 7 nights as well.
Flexible options
Vouchers showing this symbol are fully transferable.
The voucher may be transfered (gifted) to any other individual or the deposit value may be transferred to a booking at a different participating property. Voucher expiry date and terms and conditions continue to apply. Voucher transfers are done in the "MY RESORT VOUCHERS" section of our website.
Tip #3: Voucher bundles give you the best value
The best deal is to buy a "Voucher Bundle". You will receive more deposit and discount value for your investment with access to multiple discounted holidays.
Tip #4: Your deposit voucher comes off the discounted price
The voucher deposit value comes off the discounted price of the holiday. So for example, let's say you have a $79 voucher and you want to stay 5 nights at the promoted resort. The discounted price is $549 for example. We will deduct your $79 voucher and you pay the balance at the time of booking, being $470. It's simple, and the overall advantage to you is you get to stay at top-class resorts at a much more affordable prices.
Tip #5: Early booking gets you the best dates
Book your first stay as soon as possible after you receive your vouchers to get the dates you want, especially if booking for spring and summer.
Why haven't I heard of this before?
If you have heard of Australian Escapes resort vouchers (marketed since 2001) you will already know that we offer by far the best deals available.
Discounted resort marketing using vouchers has been done in Australia since the early 1980's. Packages were originally promoted via telemarketing however that method has become less popular in recent years. There are only a few companies that continue to sell discounted resort packages by phone. If you only have a mobile phone, chances are you have not been called.
Australian Escapes has been at the forefront of discounted resort marketing since 2001. This was long before any online hotel & resort promoters appeared. We stopped promoting resorts by phone in 2016. We have now made discounted resort packages available via online channels such as Facebook and Google. From 2019 Australian Escapes returns with its legendary discounted holiday deals. You'll never pay retail again!
What's the catch?
There are no catches: no time-share seminars to attend, nothing extra to spend. These are simply specially-negotiated, bulk-buy packages that enable resorts to fill rooms that might otherwise go empty.
How it works in a nutshell:
You buy a voucher or voucher bundle
You receive an email with order confirmation linking you to the "My Resort Vouchers" area of our website.
You can print the vouchers and rate package details.
When you are ready to make a booking you log into "My Resort Vouchers" and submit your booking request.
No payment is required until the booking is confirmed with the resort or hotel.
The resort will usually confirm your booking on the same business day.
You'll receive an invoice and will have 24 hours to pay the final balance.
Savings off retail (including other accommodation and travel websites) can be as high as 60%.
What is involved in the travel club membership?
Travel club membership is optional and gives you many additional advantages. Read about the membership.
