Townsville Bulletin

Holiday on great deals

- JEREMY PIERCE

QUEENSLAND tourism operators have been delivered a $1m cash injection in just 24 hours thanks to a new campaign offering $75 flights and up to 50 per cent discounts within the Sunshine State.

The Great Queensland Getaway, run by Tourism and Events Queensland and promoted by News Corp’s Queensland mastheads, launched on Monday.

By Tuesday morning, nearly 5000 tours and experience­s totalling more than $1m in sales had been booked across the state.

The campaign runs until October 31 or until the sold out.

Tourism and Events Queensland CEO Leanne Coddington encouraged Queensland­ers to start exploring their state.

“There’s around 470 tourism businesses right across the state offering deals through this campaign, meaning Queensland­ers can really get out and explore something they haven’t done before,” Ms Coddington said.

“There’s also airfares and bus passes to get you from one end of the state to the other, and holiday packages offering great value – so your holiday plans are easily sorted.

“This campaign will be on sale until next Sunday, October 31, unless it’s sold out sooner, so Queensland­ers are encouraged to plan and book their next holiday quickly.

“It’s a great opportunit­y to take a break now or during the festive season, right through until school holidays end in January.”

Two of 15 GREAT DEALS 1.

Get $100 off the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Ultimate Dinosaur Family Tour. Normally priced at $200 for two adults and children.

2. Bite into some big savings and grab 50 per cent off Cairns Aquarium by Twilight Tour with three-course dinner. Take a guided tour through 10 tropical eco systems then spend your evening at Dundee’s Restaurant. Normally $250, now only $125 for two people.

HOW IT WORKS

– Grab promo codes for up to 50 per cent off tours and attraction­s across Queensland

– Heavily discounted flights as low as $75

– Deals end October 31 or until sold out

– Once they’ve run out promo codes can no longer be used

– Visit queensland.com/greatqueen­slandgetaw­ay

 ?? ?? Australian Age of Dinosaurs museum founder David Elliott.
Australian Age of Dinosaurs museum founder David Elliott.

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