08fc-festival-cairns-partners-with-rydges-to-release-holiday-packages-july-08-prMEDIA INFORMATION Thursday 24 July 2008
GET UP NORTH & OUT THERE DURING SPRING WITH FIRST FESTIVAL CAIRNS PACKAGE
Spring is a simply sublime time to visit Cairns. The sun is out, the sky is blue and the city of Cairns has awakened to the beat of Festival Cairns. And now with the backing of seven vibrant events and status as Queensland’s largest community festival, Festival Cairns 2008, in conjunction with accommodation partner, Rydges Hotels and Resorts, is beckoning visitors from around Australia to experience all the fun and frivolity with the release of two special touring packages.
With a multitude of free and ticketed events spanning music, sport, food and wine, entertainment and the traditional finale favourite, Parade of Lights procession, Festival Cairns will roll out over 25 days between Wednesday 27 August and Saturday 20 September, 2008 – promising something for everyone.
To celebrate Festival Cairns 2008, visitors from around Australia are invited to get in on all the action with a special accommodation package from one of three Rydges Hotels and Resorts in Cairns – Rydges Esplanade Resort, Rydges Tradewinds Cairns and Rydges Plaza Cairns.
Packages start from just $111 per person (twin-share), per day including three night minimum stay in a standard room for two people, full day Kuranda Rainforestation Tour with BBQ lunch and return journey via Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and airport transfers.
With the added inclusion of a full day outer reef tour, a five night package is also on offer for just $133 per person (twin-share), per day.
Festival Cairns manager, Narell Black said she is delighted to package the event for the first time in 2008.
“Over the past seven years, Festival Cairns has dramatically evolved and this year comes of age with a series of new innovations that include its holiday packaging.
“If you are planning a getaway in the next few months, why not make it to Cairns in August or September. Spring has sprung and Festival Cairns is on. Highlights on this year’s event calendar are too long to list but include Food, Wine and All That Jazz, Ergon Energy’s Busking Festival (5-20 September), Reggaetown 2008, Father’s Day favourite, Carnival on Collins, Cairns Amateurs Spring Racing Carnival and finale spectacular, Parade of Lights procession along the waterfront on Saturday 20 September,” said Mrs Black.
Festival Cairns package bookings can be made direct with Banora International Group on tel: 0416 248 180 or email: info@edrec.com
Festival Cairns 2008 will run from Wednesday 27 August to Saturday 20 September, 2008.
For further information about Festival Cairns 2008, click on www.festivalcairns.com.au or contact management company, Events Cairns on tel: 07 4051 0222 / email: info@eventscairns.com
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