• More than 500 unmissable deals are on offer to boost the visitor economy in Queensland following severe weather.
• Tourism and Events Queensland's latest marketing campaign will run in Australia and New Zealand from 5 February – 31 March.

Deals on more than 500 Queensland tourism experiences and accommodation will be on offer in Tourism and Events Queensland's (TEQ) latest campaign 'Unmissable Holiday Deals'.

The marketing campaign activity will be live in Australia and New Zealand from 5 February to 31 March as the state continues its mission to support regions following severe weather and drive visitation in the short term.

The campaign will be run across social media, display, broadcast video on demand, YouTube, radio and a high-impact partnership with print media to ensure people know what Queensland has to offer.

There is great value to be found all across the state with discounted stays, money-off experiences, kids stay and eat free and loads more on offer.

Some of the best deals include a week in the Whitsundays for $999, two for one with Queensland Rail and 30 per cent off Gold Coast Aqua super passes.

TEQ will also partner with Air New Zealand, Webjet, Jetstar, Wotif, Helloworld, House of Travel, Bonza, Luxury Escapes and My Queensland throughout the campaign to offer compelling, affordable holiday deals on airfares, packages and hotels to drive bookings in Queensland.

Access all deals here, with new deals being added throughout the campaign - queensland.com/unmissabledeals

This campaign is the latest in a series that have been launched already this year, supporting regions to drive visitation in the short term and support jobs in the industry right around the state.

Campaigns that have already been rolled out include sales with Qantas and Jetstar, the sell-out GC SummerFUNds initiative and the Cairns Tropical Dollars.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Tourism, Michael Healy:

“These amazing deals couldn't come at a better time to help with the cost-of-living pressures, offering great deals so families can still take a holiday.

“We also need more people back in our regions experiencing our bucket list holiday destinations after the impacts of the severe weather and our operators are ready to welcome you.

“Whether it is enjoying four nights for the price of three at the Crocodile Hunter Lodge, saving $130 per family on a Lady Musgrave experience or kids staying and eating free at Kingfisher Bay Resort, these deals won't last long and will be a huge boost to Queensland's visitor economy and the 200,000-plus Queenslanders whose jobs rely on tourism.”

Quotes attributable to CEO, Tourism and Events Queensland Patricia O'Callaghan:

“With more than 500 Queensland tourism experiences and accommodation deals on offer we want to make sure that everyone can experience a Queensland holiday.

“The hunger for a Queensland holiday has always been strong and we want you to see for yourself why Queensland is the country's number one holiday destination.

“Our industry is in need of bookings after a tough start to the year so this campaign will help covert that dreaming into a real booking.

“When you come to Queensland you create lasting memories so be sure to grab an unmissable deal!”

Top deals

• Four nights on Daydream Island including return flights, breakfast, and $250 wine & dine credit from $1099 pp.
• The Crocodile Hunter Lodge Sunshine Coast– stay four nights, pay for three
• Crystalbrook Escapes Cairns – Enjoy a three night stay for two including daily breakfast, and a Green Island Eco Adventure Excursion from $934
• Scales and Tails SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast + Wildlife HQ – 20 per cent off
• Paradise Country Gold Coast - Enjoy breakfast with the Koalas from $69
• Vista Holiday Apartments - Enjoy a week in The Whitsundays for only $999.
• Peppers Broadbeach – 15 per cent off a three night stay
• Treasury Brisbane – 20 per cent off stays and a $50 dining credit
• Lady Musgrave Experience – save $130 on a family pass.
• GC Aqua Park – 30 per cent off a super pass.
• Tropic Wings Cairns tours – up to 20 per cent off.
• Billy Tea Safaris - Save $65 on 2 day Rainforest and Outback Package.
• RACV Noosa Resort - Stay longer and save up to 20 per cent
• K'gari Beach Resort - enjoy a 3-night stay at K'gari Beach Resort and receive $1 ferry transfers and $1 buffet breakfasts.
• Queensland Rail Travel – two for the price of one
• Kingfisher Bay Resort - Kids travel, stay and eat for free
• Carnarvon Gorge Wilderness Lodge – stay four, pay for three
• NRMA Agnes Water Holiday Park – stay three nights and get 30 per cent off
• Cape Hillsborough Nature Tourist Park – save up to 30 per cent
• Eromanga Natural History Museum – one to two night dinosaur insiders package

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Notes to media;

Two campaign initiatives launched last week in support of Cairns and Great Barrier Reef recovery are funded by the Australia and Queensland Governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) following Cyclone Jasper. They will be delivered in partnership with Experience Oz, an Australian-owned platform dedicated to offering a bounty of experiences across Tropical North Queensland and Australia, and Webjet.

1. 'Tropical Dollars' is a $450,000, two-phase program offering travel vouchers worth $100 each for North Queensland residents to spend on tourism experiences throughout the Cairns and Great Barrier Reef region. Tropical Dollars deals is available at tropicaldollars.experienceoz.com.au from Thursday 1 February 2024 and is valid for travel until 30 April 2024.

2. Webjet sale fares to Cairns for up to $100* off, one-way, available from for immediate travel until 30 April 2024.Fares are on sale from 2 February until sold out for both intrastate and interstate travellers. See webjet.com.au/destinations/cairns to book the airfares.

*Offer valid from 00:01 2 February - 23:59 6 February 2024 (AEDT), or until sold out, and is valid for one-way flights into Cairns, Queensland from 00:01 2 February - 23:59 30 April, 2024 for any available airline. Offer can be withdrawn or adjusted at any time without notice. These discounts apply per person for flights originating within Australia booked on at https://www.webjet.com.au/ or on the app. Prices listed are the lowest prices available during this sale and savings are available across campaign travel dates, but may be at a higher price. Advertised prices shown are inclusive of applicable taxes and airline surcharges but excludes Webjet Fees. Advertised Prices are subject to change without notice, perform a search to view live pricing. Discount is for new flight bookings made during the sale period and is already applied in the search results. Offer can be withdrawn or adjusted at any time without notice. Normal airfare conditions and booking fees apply; details will be displayed during the online booking process. Offer excludes Multi-City and Holiday Package Bookings and is not applicable to any other destination. Discounting applies to the airfare component of the flight booking only, and will not apply to any additional charges, fees, or taxes.

Independent to the above campaigns, Bonza is offering 200,000 seats across the Bonza network for $49 per person, one way, including 146,000 seats to or from Queensland destinations. Offer ends 23:50 AEST, 5 February 2024, unless sold out prior. Valid for travel between 1 February 2024 and 26 October 2024. Download the FlyBonza app to see blackout dates, T&Cs and to book deals.

Media contacts: 
Minister Watt: Brock Taylor 0499 779 387

Tourism and Events Queensland and Minister Healy: Henry Tuttiett: 0408768948