Cairns State High School Centenary Celebrations

Cairns Harbour Lights

One Bedroom Apartment (1-2 pax)

All apartments have a separate bedroom and ensuite bathroom (shower only) and include kitchenette, dining and living areas. The living room has a sofa, TV, free-to-air and Austar channels, and a DVD/CD player. King/King zip OR Queen bed.

Great Adventures

Great Barrier Reef Adventure

The beauty of the Great Barrier Reef is yours to experience when you cruise from Cairns to our luxury 3 level pontoon on the Outer Reef. Escape into a world of surprises to experience the breathtaking beauty of the Outer Great Barrier Reef. From the comfort of the stable reef activity platform, this is the perfect base for swimmers and non-swimmers to explore. Snorkel and dive, visit the underwater observatory and cruise in a semi-sub, or just relax on the sundeck with a delicious buffet lunch.

The pontoon features undercover seating and tables, a sundeck, full bar facilities, swimming enclosure for children, change rooms with fresh water showers, and scuba diving facilities with a semi-submerged dive platform.

Further Details:

• Return luxury air-conditioned fast catamaran to Outer Reef
• Morning and afternoon tea & coffee
• Hot & cold buffet lunch
• Coral viewing from semi-submersible vessel
• Snorkelling equipment
• Use of buoyancy vests
• Underwater observatory
• Reef education presentation

Extras:

An additional $6.50 Environmental Management Charge per person is payable at the time of check in.

Great Adventures

Green Island Half Day Islander - 1300 Cairns Departure & 1630 Green Island Departure

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.

Aboard Great Adventures' fast catamaran journey from Cairns, you can be there in just 45 minutes! Green Island's unique reef and rainforest environment awaits to provide the one-stop tropical island experience. Revel in an array of activities or relax and let your day unfold in this tropical paradise. Stroll through magical rainforest, laze on white coral sand beaches, swim, dive or snorkel...

With the choice of three daily departures, this Green Island cruise is perfect for visitors with limited time. With a range exciting optional activities, you can design your day at your own pace. You'll will also have the choice of glass bottom boat coral viewing or snorkelling equipment.

Further Details:

• Return air-conditioned fast catamaran cruise
• 2 hours on Green Island
• Tea and coffee served until departure from Cairns
• Self Guided Eco Island Walk
• Choice of Glass Bottom Boat coral viewing tour OR use of snorkelling equipment
• Use of Island swimming pool exclusive for Great Adventures guests
• Use of day visitor facilities

GBR Helicopters Cairns

Great Adventures Outer Reef Package

Enjoy a morning at your own leisure, then take off on a spectacular flight passing the Rainforest clad coastline and out over the Great Barrier Reef - you may be lucky enough to spot turtles, sharks and manta rays in the water before touching down on our exclusive floating helipad at the Great Barrier Reef Platform

Enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch and view the myriad of marine life and magical coral gardens of the Reef from the underwater observatory and coral viewing vessels.

Cruise or fly back to land - the choice is yours.

Further Details:

• Scenic helicopter flights to Outer Reef platform/ return to Cairns
• Hot & Cold buffet lunch
• Semi-submersible coral reef viewing tour
• Reef education presentation
• Underwater observatory
• Afternoon tea & coffee whilst at the platform

Tusa Dive

T6 Dive Reef Trip

Dive or snorkel the Great Barrier Reef with the experts! With more than 30 years experience, a choice of 16 outer reef locations, modern, comfortable vessels, and a friendly professional team to look after you; you are in for an exceptional Great Barrier Reef adventure with Tusa Dive. Your day begins with a cruise to the outer reef on board our custom built catamaran Tusa 6. A crew to passenger ratio of 1:5 and a maximum 60 guests on board, ensures you will receive great service, while your captain will select the best two reef sites for the day�s conditions. Activities include marine interpretation presentations, guided snorkel tours, introductory diving and certified diving with up to 3 dives in the day available.

Further Details:

• Fresh & healthy buffet style lunch
• Morning tea & self serve tea & Coffee
• Quality snorkel equipment & wetsuits
• Guided Snorkel tour
• Reef interpretation presentation

Extras:

An additional $10 per person per day is payable on board on the day of travel. The reef levy is comprised of $6.50 Environment Management Charge, $1.10 port charge, and $2.40 administrative fees and GST.

Silverswift

Outer Reef Cruise

We're ready to whisk you away for a day of adventure, Silverswift is a new luxury 29m catamaran designed with everything you need to experience an underwater world of colourful marine life in safety and comfort. Visit 3 sites at the Outer Barrier Reef and spend a leisurely 5 hours at play. Certified divers can enjoy up to 3 dives, with introductory divers able to do a second dive. Locations vary with the conditions however each site is chosen for visual impact, ecological diversity and the challenge of discovery (Milln, Flynn & Thetford reefs).

Further Details:

• Return cruise from Cairns
• Morning & afternoon teas
• Tropical smorgasboard lunch
• All snorkelling equipment
• Snorkel tour with a Reef Guide
• Prescription masks

Extras:

An additional $6.50 per person Environmental Management Charge is payable at the time of check in.

Ocean Spirit Cruises

Michaelmas Cay Day Cruise

Sail ~ Snorkel ~ Dive Ocean Spirit Cruises, Cairns most desirable Barrier Reef cruise experience to the world famous Michaelmas Cay, a picturesque reef sand island surrounded by magical coral gardens teeming with an incredible diversity of marine life. Dive & snorkel off the beach and enjoy a day in paradise on nature's own pontoon.

Michaelmas Cay is the perfect dive site for first time divers - it is calm gentle and protected. This is the only experience on the Great Barrier Reef where you can learn the basics of scuba diving in the sandy shallows of the beach. Once you feel confident in the shallow water, you will slowly submerge and discover the underwater magic of the reef with your qualified Dive Instructor by your side.

Further Details:

• Return cruise to the Barrier Reef on luxury sailing vessel
• Morning & Afternoon Tea refreshments
• Superb hot & cold buffet with Seafood freshly prepared on board
• Snorkelling demonstrations & tuition
• Free use of all snorkelling equipment
• Free use of floatation vests
• Informative ecological presentations by qualified Marine Biologists
• Informative tours on our air-conditioned semi-submersible
• Guided nature tours of the island & bird sanctuary

Extras:

An additional $6.50 per person Environmental Management Charge is payable at the time of check in.

Value Day Tours

Kuranda, Skyrail & Train (VSQ1)

Enjoy a little sleep in today before joining your luxury Value Day Tours coach for the journey to Smithfield. Here you join the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway taking you on an amazing experience over World Heritage Listed Wet Tropics Rainforest. Enjoy birds eye view as you glide just meters over the canopy,before exploring the forest floor and learning more about your surroundings at two Rainforest stations. Complimentary ranger guided boardwalk tours are available at Red Peak Station whilst at Barron Falls Station, a visit to the Skyrail/CSIRO Rainforest Interpretation Center is a must. Take in the spectacular views of the waterfall from three lookouts platforms,each offering a different vantage point. On arrival in Kuranda, the Village is yours to explore. The vibrant and colorful markets take place everyday. Your return to Cairns is aboard the famous Kuranda Scenic Rail. Winding around curves, across bridges and through hand-hewn tunnels this amazing engineering feat is a tribute to our pioneers. Spectacular scenery is the order of the day before arriving at historic Freshwater Station, where you will board your coach back to your accommodation.

Value Day Tours

Kuranda Rail, Skyrail & Hartleys Crocodile Adventure

Start your day with a transfer from your accommodation to Freshwater Station for check-in. Time then for an historical rail journey to Kuranda, enjoying breathtaking views across the cane fields of Cairns to the tropical rainforest of Kuranda.

Upon arrival in Kuranda, there is limited free time to explore this quaint village.

Here you board the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway taking you on an experience over World Heritage listed Wet Tropics Rainforest. Enjoy birds-eye views as you glide just meters over the canopy, before exploring the forest floor and learning more about your surroundings at two rainforest stations. A coach is waiting at Smithfield terminal to transfer you to Hartley's. .

Hartley's Crocodile Adventures is the best place to see crocodiles in Tropical North Queensland! Then it's time to explore the remainder of the park. Highlights of the Park include the Wetlands Cruise, Crocodile Attack Show and Snake Show. Your return transfer departs at 4:50pm.

Further Details:

• Hotel pick-up from 7:00 - 8:00am
• Check-in at Freshwater Station
• Kuranda Scenic Rail at 8:50am
• Limited free time in Kuranda (approx 50min)
• Skyrail Rainforest Cableway at 11.30am
• Coach transfer & entry to Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
• Snake Show at 2:00pm
• Wetlands Cruise at 2:30pm
• Crocodile Attack Show at 3:00pm
• Cassowary Feeding at 4:15pm
• Koala Feeding at 4:30pm
• Return coach transfer back to your hotel.

Value Day Tours

Cape Tribulation & Daintree

Enjoy a day exploring the rainforest and amazing landscapes of the Cape Tribulation wilderness area.

Daintree River Cruise
Reach an understanding of this wildlife environment for one hour, habitat of birds, tree snakes, unique plants and of course the estuarine crocodile.

Alexandra Lookout
After winding through the rainforest of the Alexandra Range, enjoy this spectacular lookout over the Daintree River estuary, Snapper Island and beyond to the Coral Sea.

Tropical Lunch
With special access at a private rainforest property, enjoy a short walk along a delightful rainforest creek before a delicious tropical lunch. Choice of quality steak, fish or vegetarian meal with fresh salads and fruit platter, followed by coffee or Daintree Tea.

Cape Tribulation
Walk on this world-renowned rainforest beach and admire the coastline and fringing coral reef from the Kulki Lookout.

Daintree Ferry
Re-cross the mighty Daintree River by cable ferry - one of the last of it's kind! Mossman Gorge Centre
Visit the Mossman Gorge Gateway Centre and enjoy an indigenous presentation by the traditional owners of the gorge, the Kuku Yalanji people, before boarding your eco shuttle for the transfer into Mossman Gorge. Your driver/guide will take you for a guided walk, sharing their knowledge of this enchanting rainforest environment. Learn about the fascinating secrets of one of the world�s oldest rainforests.

Further Details:

• Hotel pick-up from 6:45am
• Daintree River Cruise
• Alexandra Lookout
• Lunch in Rainforest Setting
• Cape Tribulation Beach
• Mossman Gorge Centre
• Professional Driver/Guide

Value Day Tours

Daintree Walkabout

Kuku Yalanji Dreamtime Walk
After arriving at Mossman Gorge, you will be treated to a guided rainforest walk along private, easy graded tracks (600m approx), visiting special places and culturally significant sites, past traditional bark shelters and over cool rainforest streams. Your experienced interpretive Indigenous guides demonstrate traditional plant use, identify bush tucker sources, share their dreamtime legends, explain the history of cave paintings and provide an enchanting narrative of the rainforest and their special relationships within this unique tropical environment. After your 1.5hr walk, enjoy tea, damper and question time with guide.

Lunch
Silky Oaks Lodge is our lunch venue today where we enjoy their specialty Barramundi lunch [alternate options available] in this beautiful oasis amidst the rainforest, overlooking the Mossman River. Dress code applies

Daintree River Cruise
Enjoy a fascinating hour cruising through this wildlife environment, which is home to birds, tree snakes, unique plants and the estuarine crocodile - a great photo opportunity.

Scomazzon Fruit & Cane Farm
Tropical fruit tasting of fruits in season is included as a special treat.

Port Douglas
Enjoy a short tour of the historical town of Port Douglas. We then continue back to Cairns.

Further Details:

• Operates Mon/Wed/Fri Only
• Hotel pick-up from 7:15am
• Kuku Yalanji Dreamtime Walk at Mossman Gorge - 1.5hr Guided walk - Tea & damper
• Mossman
• Lunch at Silky Oaks Lodge
• Daintree River Cruise
• Tropical Fruit Tasting
• Short tour of Port Douglas
• Morning & afternoon refreshments

Cairns State High School

16th Sep 2017- Centenary Celebrations Gala Event

Back to 1917: Jazz Supper Club, Saturday 16 September – the Centenary Celebrations Gala Event is the special opportunity for all reunion years to come together and celebrate our 100 year milestone. Lucky guests will be whisked away to a grand and swanky speakeasy-style Jazz club. All Flappers and dappers, adorned with a long string of pearls or gangster-like pinstripe suit and fedora, are in for a night filled with roaring entertainment, including a 100 piece orchestra and a finale of fireworks. Don’t miss out – it’s going to be the cat’s pyjamas! Tickets are only $53 and available from the school or online. Food service and areas for seating is included, a cash bar will be available. The event will be held at the school, dressing to the theme is optional, otherwise semi-formal attire is appropriate. Main entrance doors open at 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start.

Further Details:

• Tables and chairs are available for sitting down
• Some food will be canape service and some platters
• A bar will be available and drinks tickets can be purchased prior to the event and on the night
• Tea and coffee with dessert included
• Exceptional entertainment throughout the night
• The Weekend Post is included in the ticket price and will be provided upon arrival.

Cairns State High School

2nd Nov 2017- Centenary Celebrations Presentation Night

Cairns High’s Presentation Night traditionally celebrates students receiving awards for high achievement and excellence in academic, arts and sporting events. Students who have made significant contributions to improving the “quality of life” in both the school and the community are also be recognized in our centenary year.

Venue:Cairns Convention Center, corner of Sheridan and Wharf Streets Cairns. Event held between 6:45 and 9:45pm.