Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

5 Nights with Buffet Breakfast Daily, One Two-Course Dinner for Two at Dundee's Restaurant, Full Day Fitzroy Island Tour, One Day Cairns Aquarium General Admission & More

Tropical North Queensland
Three Swimming Pools
Valued up to $1700pp

Offer Ends 31st January 2026

Product Code: AH-61824

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

5 Nights with Buffet Breakfast Daily, One Two-Course Dinner for Two at Dundee's Restaurant, Full Day Fitzroy Island Tour, One Day Cairns Aquarium General Admission & More

Tropical North Queensland
Three Swimming Pools
Valued up to $1700pp

Package Open All

5 Nights in a Guaranteed Upgraded Mountain View Two Doubles
Sleeps Four Adults or Two Adults and Two Children
Stay in a spacious and modern Mountain View Room, complete with a private balcony featuring stunning views of the rainforest covered ranges. Boasting approximately 32 sqm of air-conditioned space, these ensuite rooms offer a generous bathroom with a shower over the bath. Sink into two plush beds after a day of exploring and fun.

Guaranteed Room Upgrade
Everyone loves an upgrade, and this one is on us. Enjoy an upgrade from a Garden View Room (2 Doubles) to a Mountain View (2 Doubles).

Buffet Breakfast Daily
Start your mornings the right way, with a delicious buffet breakfast.

One Two-Course Dinner for Two at Dundee’s Restaurant*
Savour a delectable two-course dinner at the esteemed Dundee’s Restaurant. Indulge in an expertly curated menu showcasing local market-fresh ingredients and seasonal flavours.

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.

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!

Tomb of the Pharaohs General Admission
Embark on a captivating journey through ancient Egypt at the Tomb of the Pharaohs in Cairns. This immersive museum showcases over 300 meticulously recreated artifacts across 11 themed galleries, bringing to life the grandeur of Egyptian royalty. Marvel at treasures like Queen Nefertari’s gem-encrusted jewels, King Tutankhamun’s golden relics and the solid silver falcon-shaped coffin of King Shoshenq II. Interactive displays, audiovisual presentations and life-like tomb reconstructions offer a hands-on exploration of Egypt’s 3000-year history. Ideal for all ages, the museum provides air-conditioned comfort, accessibility features and free wheelchair hire.

Bottle of Wine on Arrival
Toast the start your tropical holiday with something a little special. Enjoy a bottle of wine on arrival, on us.

Kids Stay & Eat Breakfast Free*
Take the family! Up to Two children 0 – 12 years of age can stay free of charge when sharing the same room as their parents, using existing bedding. Select from the designated children’s menu and they’ll eat free when dining with parents for breakfast.

Guaranteed Late Check-Out of 1pm
Stay a little longer! Enjoy a late check-out of 1pm, and make the most of one last lazy breakfast, take a dip in the pool and pack all of your things, stress-free!

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.

Complimentary Car Parking
With complimentary self-parking you can rest assured that there will always be a place for your car at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns this holiday.

Complimentary Wifi
With complimentary access to Wifi in your room, you can stay connected throughout your stay.

Your Room

Your Available Room Upgrades

Mountain View Room Two Doubles (included)Ocean View Room Two Doubles from + $100ppFamily Room from + $100pp

Package Options

Looking to stay longer?
Add extra nights to this package from only $133.00 per person per night in a Mountain View Room Two Doubles Room.

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

Great Adventures – Outer Reef Cruise
The beauty of the Great Barrier Reef is yours to experience when you cruise to our multi-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.
Daintree & Cape Tribulation Tour
Discover where the rainforest meets the reef on your Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation tour. On this full-day tour, you will explore all the region has to offer. Journey in comfort in a custom-built air-conditioned 4WD vehicle as you ride through a World Heritage-listed rainforest. As one of the only tour operators to travel on the Bloomfield Track, trust that your experience will be like no other. Swim in the rainforest at pristine Emmagen Creek, spot crocodiles on a river cruise, learn the history of the Daintree on a guided boardwalk tour, visit Cape Tribulation Beach and enjoy a homemade Daintree ice cream on your journey home.

Single Supplement
Single supplement available from $530.00 based on Ex Land Only in a Mountain View Room Two Doubles 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: 12 January – 31 March 2026; 01 April – 31 May 2026

Add from $50 per person for travel: 01 October – 30 December 2026
Add from $200 per person for travel: 01 – 11 June 2026; 15 June – 30 September 2026

Blackout Dates: 12 – 14 June 2026

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

Based on Mountain View Room Two Doubles view room

Upgrade to Ocean View Room Two Doubles from $100 per personview room

Upgrade to Family Room from $100 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.

*One Two-Course Dinner for Two at Dundee’s Restaurant
Dundee’s Restaurant on the Waterfront is a true Cairns dining institution, proudly locally owned and operated for over 35 years. Perfectly positioned overlooking the stunning Trinity Inlet, Dundee’s offers a relaxed yet sophisticated setting to enjoy the best of North Queensland’s flavours. The menu showcases premium local seafood, prime Australian beef, and regional produce, all expertly prepared to highlight the freshness and diversity of the tropics. Whether you’re a local or visiting Cairns, Dundee’s delivers an authentic taste of the region in a spectacular waterfront location that captures the very essence of tropical dining.

Your dinner includes:

Welcome Cocktail for 2
Two course set menu, including choice of entree and main course for 2

Children dine from a dedicated childs menu.

Any additional guests will need to be added to the booking and paid directly to Dundee’s Restaurant on the day.

Menu is seasonal and subject to change. Dietary requirements can be accommodated.

*Fitzroy Island Tour – Full day
This spectacular island is easily accessible from Cairns and features an array of beautiful natural features, such as an immense range of marine life and coral species as well as rainforest, heathland and open forest. Fitzroy Island is only a short 45-minute ferry transfer from Cairns, each way.

Your full day experience includes:
Up to 6 hours to explore Fitzroy Island
45-minute return ferry transfer
Depart Cairns 08:30am – Depart Fitzroy 4pm
Choose between hiring snorkelling equipment OR joining a glass bottom boat tour
Swim at various beaches
Walk through the rainforest
Picture perfect scenery

Exclusions:
Upgrade to our hot or cold packed picnic lunch from $20 per person, with dietary choice available

Information:
Please note – Infants must be pre-booked and lunch is NOT included
Make your own way to the Reef Fleet Terminal at 1 Spence Street, Cairns City for check in at 8:00am

Please call 1300 601 899 or email info@experienceco.com to reconfirm your booking prior to departure and to pre-book island tours. If transfers are required, these can be booked and paid directly.

*Child Policy
Kids up to and including 12 years of age stay for free when using existing bedding.

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.

Price is per person twin share

Valued up to is per person

Product Code: AH-61824

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