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Offer Ends 31st August 2025 • Travel from Aug 25 - Mar 26

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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

5 Nights with Buffet Breakfast Daily, Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise, Cairns Aquarium, Kids Stay Free & More

Located on the Esplanade
Outer Reef Cruise
Valued up to $1400pp

Offer Ends 31st August 2025

Product Code: AH-56929

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

5 Nights with Buffet Breakfast Daily, Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise, Cairns Aquarium, Kids Stay Free & More

Located on the Esplanade
Outer Reef Cruise
Valued up to $1400pp

Important Information

Package Accommodation Room Package Options Travel Dates Important Information

Package Open All

Please note the Ocean View Room Two Doubles is no longer available until 01 February 2025. Availability is strictly limited.

5 Nights in an Ocean View Room Two Doubles
Sleeps Four Adults or Two Adults & Two Children (12 years of age and under)
Complete with private balcony overlooking the Coral Sea and The Esplanade, these spacious and modern 32sqm rooms are the ideal place to relax in front of the incredible sparkling ocean and let your cares float away on the tropical, balmy breeze! Features include two plush double beds, Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, ceiling fans, access to 24-hour room service and more! Bedding consists of two double beds. Enjoy a guaranteed upgrade from a Garden View Room Two Doubles to an Ocean View Room Two Doubles.

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

Full Day Great Adventures Outer 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 Tour*
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 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!

Four Drink Vouchers
Slip right into holiday mode with four complimentary drink vouchers per stay to help you sit back and relax.

Kids Stay Free*
Take the family! Children 12 years and younger can stay free of charge when sharing the same room as their parents, using existing bedding.

Guaranteed Late Checkout of 1pm
Hang on to that holiday feeling and take your time on your last day. Enjoy a late checkout of 1pm so you can stay relaxed the whole way home.

Privileges Dining Card
Enjoy exclusive and rewarding experiences at a variety of popular restaurants and cafes, with the award-winning Privileges Dining Card, that offers you up to 25% (or more) off the bill for you and your accompanying guests – increasing your spending power at participating venues.

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

Complimentary Parking
Rest assured that there will always be a place for your car throughout the duration of your holiday.

Looking to stay longer?
Add extra nights to this package from only $105.00 per person per night in an Ocean View Room Two Doubles.

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

Kuranda Skyrail and Rail Combo
Unlock the secrets of the world’s oldest tropical rainforest. Be amazed as you hop aboard the skyrail and soar over and through the World Heritage protected Rainforest. Upon arrival in Kuranda, you have time to explore the fascinating village before enjoying a historical journey onboard the train, winding through hand-hewn tunnels, across bridges and around curves.
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.
Full Day Marine World Outer Barrier Reef Cruise
The newest structure on the Great Barrier Reef off Cairns in over 10 years! The state of the art – New Activity Platform – is located 60km due east of Cairns on the edge of the Outer Great Barrier Reef, taking the place of the popular Marine World by Reef Magic Cruises. Departing directly from Cairns on a fast, stable catamaran to Moore Reef, guests can enjoy 5 hours on the Great Barrier Reef snorkelling, free semi-submersible and glass bottom boat tours, access to a platform with activities catering to all walks of life and a delicious lunch. Optional extras include scuba diving, guided snorkel tours, helicopter flights and more. For those who want to relax, there’s our spacious sundeck and underwater viewing observatory.

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Single Supplement
Single supplement available from $410.00 based on Ex Land Only in an Ocean View Room Two Doubles.

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 October – 30 December 2025; 01 January – 31 March 2026

Add from $200 per person for travel: 22 September – 11 October 2025

Blackout dates: 31 December 2025

Subject to availability. Other surcharges & block out dates may apply during peak travel periods.

Based on Ocean View Room Two Doubles view room

Upgrade to Executive Ocean View Twin Room from $100 per personview room

*Please note the Ocean View Room Two Doubles is no longer available until 01 February 2025. Availability is strictly limited.

Package Terms:

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

*Full Day Outer Great Barrier 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.

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.

Maximum of one child aged 0 – 14 years free with one paying adult. Additional children will incur applicable fees.

*Green Island Discovery Tour
Enjoy an informative glass bottom boat tour which includes use of snorkelling gear 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 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 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.

*Child Policy
Kids up to and including 12 years of age stay for free when using existing bedding.
Note: Breakfast, Transfers, Tours and Cairns Aquarium Admission is for 2 adults only. Extra charges apply for additional people.

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

Product Code: AH-56929

From $699 *pp

VALUED UP TO $1400pp

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