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Mercure Cairns

4 Nights with Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise, Green Island Discovery, Cairns Aquarium Entry, Welcome Drink & More

  • Central Cairns Location
  • Newly-Refurbished Hotel
  • Valued up to $1100pp

Offer Ends 30th November 2025

Travel from Nov 25 - Jun 26

Product Code: AH-59708

Mercure Cairns

4 Nights with Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise, Green Island Discovery, Cairns Aquarium Entry, Welcome Drink & More

  • Central Cairns Location
  • Newly-Refurbished Hotel
  • Valued up to $1100pp

Package Open All

4 Nights in a Standard Queen Room
Sleeps Two Adults or One Adult & One Child (12 years of age & under)
Enjoy views over Cairns CBD from the comfort of the Standard Queen Room. Spanning 20 sqm, these rooms feature modern furnishings, including a queen-sized bed and an ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower. Other room amenities include complimentary wifi, a flat-screen TV, a mini bar, and tea and coffee making facilities.

Full Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise*
Make the most of your time in Cairns with this once in a lifetime experience! Spend a full day at the Great Barrier Reef and have a magical time coral viewing and enjoy a delicious hot and cold tropical buffet lunch.

Full Day Green Island Discovery*
Green Island is a beautiful 6000-year-old coral cay located in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park – a premier world heritage site and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Grab your snorkel gear and head to the Lifeguard patrolled beach to explore the marine world off the beach, take a stroll through the unique tropical rainforest, laze on the white coral sand beach or take part in some of the optional activities that Green Island has to offer.

Cairns Aquarium General Admission*
Enjoy all day admission to Cairns’ newest attraction. See the animals and habitats endemic to Tropical North Queensland and learn about the importance of the Wet Tropics Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. Ecosystem talks, animal presentations, live diver feeds and marine and reptile touch’n’talk shows are all available daily. See Australia’s only 10-metre Deep Reef Tank, 360 degree Oceanarium, 20-metre underwater tunnel, mangrove boardwalk and the giant River Monsters exhibit. Get up close to freshwater fish, pythons, emerald tree monitors, crocodiles, colourful reef fish and huge sharks and rays!

Welcome Drink on Arrival
Sip and slip into holiday mode with a complimentary welcome drink on arrival.

Guaranteed Late Checkout of 12pm
Hang on to that holiday feeling and take your time on your last day. Enjoy a late checkout of 12pm so you can stay relaxed the whole way home.

Privileges Dining Card
Enjoy exclusive and rewarding dining experiences at several popular restaurants and cafes with the limited-edition, award-winning Privileges Dining Card. Offering up to 25% (or more) off your bill for you and your accompanying guests, the Privileges Dining Card increases your spending power at participating venues.


Package Options

Looking to stay longer?
Add extra nights to this package from only $120.00 per person per night in a Standard Queen Room.

Add one of these optional extras to your package! Pricing available at time of booking

  • Tomb of the Pharaohs General Admission
    Step back in time and uncover the mysteries of ancient Egypt at the Tomb of the Pharaohs. Journey through 11 meticulously recreated tombs, each adorned with hieroglyphs, treasures, and intricate details that bring the ancient world to life. The exhibition features over 450 authentic artifacts from Egypt, offering a rare and captivating glimpse into one of history’s most fascinating civilizations. This immersive experience is perfect for history enthusiasts and curious explorers alike.
  • Full Day Fitzroy Island Tour
    Fitzroy Island is an unspoiled tropical paradise of rainforest and beaches located within the calm sheltered waters of the Great Barrier Reef. Discover spectacular walking trails, abundant marine life, and local wildlife, and more during your visit to this stunning National Park. Only a 45-minute fast catamaran cruise from Cairns, Fitzroy Island has so much to do and explore. Visit the Turtle Rehabilitation Centre or enjoy the abundance of water activities available on the island. Kayaks, snorkels, stinger suits, and stand-up paddleboards are available to hire.
  • Full Day Rainforestation & Kuranda Tour
    Join Tropic Wings, the longest established coach operator in Cairns, for a full day Kuranda tour. Journey to Kuranda, a picturesque village located in the middle of the World Heritage Rainforest. Your experience includes a visit to the award-winning Rainforestation Nature Park, where you will board a historic World War II Army Duck for a rainforest tour. At the Koala and Wildlife Park, you can hand feed kangaroos and meet the iconic cassowaries. Learn about Indigenous Culture on the Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience, which includes boomerang and spear throwing and traditional Aboriginal Dances. Afterwards, enjoy free time in Kuranda Village to browse the many markets, attractions and more.

Single Supplement
Single supplement available from $290.00 based on Land Only in a Standard Queen Room.

Child and Family Pricing
Please note that the definition of “children” and “families” varies significantly across different travel suppliers. As a result, providing accurate pricing requires obtaining further information about the specific family traveling. For precise quotes and tailored advice, please consult with one of our Travel Consultants, via phone or online inquiry, who can gather the necessary details and ensure you receive the most accurate pricing for your travel plans.


Important Information Open All

Valid for Travel: Now – 24 December 2025; 02 January – 31 March 2026; 01 April – 11 June 2026; 15 – 28 June 2026

Blackout Dates: 25 December 2025 – 01 January 2026; 12 – 14 June 2026

Subject to availability. Other surcharges and blackout dates may apply during peak travel periods.

Based on Standard Queen Roomview room

Based on Standard Twin Roomview room

Upgrade to Family Room from $50 per personview room

Package Terms:

Airfares not included.
Flights are not included with this package. Speak to an ALDI Holidays consultant about adding flights to this package.

*Quicksilver Full Day Outer Barrier Reef
The beauty of the Great Barrier Reef is yours to experience when you cruise to our mulit-level reef activity platform. Situated on the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef, our spacious platform features undercover seating and tables to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch, full bar facilities, a swimming enclosure for children, change rooms with freshwater showers, sundeck, and scuba diving facilities with a semi-submerged platform.Children 4-14 years, prices as shown, 3 yars and under free of charge.
Includes:
Morning & afternoon teas, 3 hours at Outer Barrier Reef platform, snorkelling equipment, hot & cold buffet lunch, eco reef talk, semi-submersible coral viewing, underwater observatory.
Return air-conditioned fast catamaran cruise

  • Morning tea and coffee served until departure from Cairns
  • Morning tea cake selection
  • Three (3) hours at Outer Reef Activity Platform
  • Platform Aerial Shot
  • Snorkelling equipment
  • Use of buoyancy vests
  • Reef education presentation
  • Hot and cold buffet lunch
  • Semi-submersible coral reef viewing tour
  • Underwater Observatory
  • Guided Eco Reef Talk in the underwater observatory
  • Afternoon tea and coffee available whilst at the platform, cheese and biscuits on return journey.
  • An Environmental Management Charge of $8.00 is levied on all adults and children entering the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. This charge is included in your tour.
    Please Note: Hotel transfers are not included. All passengers will be required to make their own way to the check-in location.

*Quicksilver – Green Island Discovery
Includes:
Both use of snorkelling gear and an informative glass bottom boat tour to discover and fully experience this beautiful Great Barrier Reef island for up to seven hours on Green Island. An Environmental Management Charge of $8.00 is levied on all adults and children entering the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. This charge is included in the rates.
Please Note: Hotel transfers are not included. All passengers will be required to make their own way to the check-in location.

*Cairns Aquairum General Admission Pass
All day Admission to the Cairns Aquarium – Eco system Talks and Animal Presentations – Marine and Reptile Touch Tanks – Live Diver Feeds
Enjoy all day admission to Cairns newest attraction! See the animals and habitats endemic to Tropical North Queensland and learn about the importance of the Wet Tropics Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. Ecosystem talks, animal presentations, live diver feeds and marine and reptile touch n talk shows are all available daily. See Australia’s only 10m Deep Reef Tank, 360 degree Oceanarium, 20m underwater tunnel, mangrove boardwalk and the giant River Monsters exhibit. Get up close to freshwater fish, pythons, emerald tree monitors, crocodiles, colourful reef fish and huge sharks and rays! Cairns Aquarium where your Great Barrier Reef journey begins. Please present your ALDI Holidays itinerary on arrival to the Aquarium.

General Terms:

Pricing
All prices are per person twin share unless otherwise stated, are in Australian dollars, are correct at the time of publication & are subject to change without notice. Flights are not included unless otherwise stated & if included, are economy class unless otherwise stated. Price includes any stated bonus nights, upgrades & package savings, if applicable.

Cancellation Charges
Please note, cancelled bookings will incur charges. Our travel service providers are entitled to impose cancellation charges, which can be up to 100% of the amount paid to them for the relevant service, regardless of whether travel has commenced. If any refunds are received from travel service providers, they will be passed on to you, less a minimum cancellation fee. Please refer to the Cancellation Policy on general terms & conditions.

Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included but is strongly recommended. Ask one of our ALDI Holidays experts about our great value coverage options.

Valued Up To
The ‘valued up to’ has been determined based on the hotels full retail rates, non-promotional published airfares, and the full retail value of inclusions, as found on direct supplier sites and such sites as hotels combined, Expedia or wotif.com. Please be advised that dependent on the timing and manner of your booking these rates can change and therefore the ‘valued up to’ is only indicative.

General Terms & Conditions
In addition to the specific terms and conditions outlined above, upon purchase, this package is subject to general terms & conditions.


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