Defence Holidays NQ

Defence Holidays NQ Defence Holidays NQ is a not for profit company set up in 1972 by the soldiers of North Queensland for discounted rates on recreation accommodation.

We are a non-profit organization providing discounted holidays across Australia for defence force personal, veterans, first responders, emergency services, and their families. We currently have our own property, Cocos Holiday Apartments, Trinity Beach, Cairns, but can also book various accommodation and activities Australia wide. These rates are heavily discounted for Current Serving Members of th

e Australian Defence Forces and their families. We extend discounted rates at Coco's to Emergency Services Personnel (Police, Fire, Ambulance, SES, Correctional Services); ex-serving members of Defence Force, veterans and Federal public servants.

Feel like sailing away?⛵  Harness the wind and sail the azure waters of the Whitsundays onboard the impressive Camira, a...
13/02/2025

Feel like sailing away?⛵

Harness the wind and sail the azure waters of the Whitsundays onboard the impressive Camira, a speedy 85ft ocean-going catamaran. Hike to the lookout over spectacular Hill Inlet, leave some footprints on famous Whitehaven Beach, swim and enjoy a BBQ lunch onboard – an all-inclusive and unforgettable full day experience☀️

Contact our team to book your discounted Camira sailing adventure!
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Our mission is to make your holiday dreams come true without breaking the bank! Contact us today to explore how we can make your holiday more affordable and enjoyable.
☎️07 4725 3842
📧[email protected]
🖥 www.defenceholidaysnq.com.au

Did someone say secluded rainforest treehouse for Valentines Day?🍄 Nestled amidst lush rainforest scenery in the Atherto...
30/01/2025

Did someone say secluded rainforest treehouse for Valentines Day?🍄

Nestled amidst lush rainforest scenery in the Atherton Tablelands, Rose Gums Wilderness retreat offers a unique treehouse experience where romance flourishes. Enjoy your Valentines Day on private balcony overlooking mountain and rainforest views with your loved one. 🌳

Level up your weekend with spectacular hot air balloon ride over the Atherton Tablelands for a romantic experience you won’t forget. Enjoy the picturesque landscape at dawn while gently floating in your hot air balloon. 🌅

Make this Valentines Day the best one yet. Contact our friendly team to book your discounted romantic getaway 🌹

☎️07 4725 3842
📧[email protected]
🖥 www.defenceholidaysnq.com.au

When just one day at the reef isn’t enough, an overnight trip from Cairns gives you all the time you need 🌊 Celebrate Va...
28/01/2025

When just one day at the reef isn’t enough, an overnight trip from Cairns gives you all the time you need 🌊 Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the unique experience of the Ocean Quest live aboard. Visit the colourful dive and snorkel sites during the day, and at night enjoy everything from the air-conditioned cabins with ensuites, lounge, and bar, all designed for your comfort.

The three-deck, 35m catamaran is purpose built for a top-class dive holiday, with a spacious dive deck, large open sundecks and hot freshwater showers. All delicious meals are prepared by the onboard chef, including hearty breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Enjoy a well-deserved dessert treat after your day in the water! 🐟

Make this valentines day one to remember. Contact our friendly team to book your discounted romantic getaway 🌹

☎️07 4725 3842
📧[email protected]
🖥 www.defenceholidaysnq.com.au

Romance the Whitsundays this Valentines Day🌹 Enjoy an adult only sunset onboard the sophisticated Lady Enid. A true sail...
24/01/2025

Romance the Whitsundays this Valentines Day🌹

Enjoy an adult only sunset onboard the sophisticated Lady Enid. A true sailing experience with room to relax and enjoy the beautiful timber yacht with picturesque views out to the Islands and back to Airlie Beach as the sun sets🌅

Make the weekend even more special with a stay at the luxurious Club Wyndham Airlie Beach. Enjoy a cocktail and meal at the resort pool with beautiful water views soaking up the sunshine and vantage of this tropical vista or simply enjoy the view from your private balcony 🍹

Make this valentines day one to remember. Contact our friendly team to book your discounted romantic getaway ❤

☎️07 4725 3842
📧[email protected]
🖥 www.defenceholidaysnq.com.au

Nothing says romance like an apartment close to the beach and dinner on a catamaran cruising on the trinity inlet ❤⛵Stay...
22/01/2025

Nothing says romance like an apartment close to the beach and dinner on a catamaran cruising on the trinity inlet ❤⛵

Stay at our beautiful Cocos Trinity Beach apartments for a romantic weekend soaking up beautiful beaches and relaxing lifestyle🌴Go the extra mile and enjoy a fantastic evening of calm water cruising, eating a delicious extensive buffet meal and fabulous views, on the Spirit of Cairns. Starting at Marlin Marina, Spirit of Cairns takes you on a journey deep into the interior of Trinity Inlet and its winding tributaries. The cruise passes along Cairns’ waterfront and Esplanade precinct, delivering panoramic views of the twinkling night lights of this port city ✨

Make this valentines day one to remember. Contact our friendly team to book your discounted romantic getaway 🌹

☎️07 4725 3842
📧[email protected]
🖥 www.defenceholidaysnq.com.au

Ever wanted to sleep under the stars surrounded by the beautiful Great Barrier Reef?Reef Sleep is an intimate, once in a...
20/01/2025

Ever wanted to sleep under the stars surrounded by the beautiful Great Barrier Reef?
Reef Sleep is an intimate, once in a lifetime encounter with the Great Barrier Reef, perfect for a special valentine’s day getaway. Spend your 2 days out on the reef pontoon snorkeling or exploring the reef in a semi-sub. Enjoy all your meals including an open air, 3 course dinner on the pontoon. It doesn’t get more romantic than this.

Make this valentines day one to remember. Contact our friendly team to book your discounted romantic getaway.

☎️07 4725 3842
📧[email protected]
🖥 www.defenceholidaysnq.com.au

Did you know that Valentines Day falls on a Friday this year? Sounds like the perfect excuse for a romantic weekend geta...
17/01/2025

Did you know that Valentines Day falls on a Friday this year? Sounds like the perfect excuse for a romantic weekend getaway ❤️

If you aren't sure how to make this year’s Valentines Day special, just keep an eye on our page. Over the next few weeks, we will be sharing our top Valentines Day recommendations. From picturesque locations to romantic accommodation and activities, we’ve got you covered! 🌹

Stay tuned or reach out to our friendly team to plan your Valentines Day weekend ✨

☎️07 4725 3842
📧[email protected]
🖥 www.defenceholidaysnq.com.au

Thinking of a trip to Magnetic Island? 🌴We want to keep our customers informed about their favorite holiday locations 📣 ...
14/01/2025

Thinking of a trip to Magnetic Island? 🌴

We want to keep our customers informed about their favorite holiday locations 📣 Effective from the 1st of February 2025, both Magnetic Island Ferry and Sealink prices will increase. Don’t worry too much though, our friendly team can still get you discounted rates. 💰

Be sure to contact our team to book all your Magnetic Island needs.
☎️07 4725 3842
📧[email protected]
🖥 www.defenceholidaysnq.com.au

Happy New Year! It's officially 2025! 🎊Our new year's resolution? Making your holiday dreams come true without breaking ...
07/01/2025

Happy New Year! It's officially 2025! 🎊

Our new year's resolution? Making your holiday dreams come true without breaking the bank! 💰 Our friendly team are back in the office and ready to book all your holidays for 2025 ✨

Contact us today to explore how we can make your holiday more affordable and enjoyable ✈

☎️07 4725 3842
📧[email protected]
🖥 www.defenceholidaysnq.com.au

As our office closes for the year, we want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎄 We hope that in 20...
19/12/2024

As our office closes for the year, we want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎄 We hope that in 2025 we can make your holiday dreams come true without breaking the bank! 💰

Be sure to contact us to explore how we can make your holiday more affordable and enjoyable all across Australia. ✈️

🌴Start the New Year right in our award-winning Island Leisure Resort 🌴There is no better way to start the new year than ...
17/12/2024

🌴Start the New Year right in our award-winning Island Leisure Resort 🌴
There is no better way to start the new year than a relaxing holiday by the pool or exploring the natural beauty of Magnetic Island.
Our amazing staff and comfortable rooms mean every detail is designed to offer you a perfect island getaway.
With limited availability for January, you’ll need to get in quick! Give us call today to secure your stay.
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Our mission is to make your holiday dreams come true without breaking the bank! Contact us today to explore how we can make your holiday more affordable and enjoyable.
☎️07 4725 3842
📧[email protected]
🖥 www.defenceholidaysnq.com.au

Dreaming of a Christmas/ New Year holiday? ⛱Look no further than Cocos Holiday Apartments!  These reviews speak for them...
11/12/2024

Dreaming of a Christmas/ New Year holiday? ⛱

Look no further than Cocos Holiday Apartments!
These reviews speak for themselves. Enjoy having everything at your fingertips at Cocos, ideally located in beautiful Trinity Beach.

With limited availability for December and January you’ll need to get in quick! Give us call today to secure your stay.
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Our mission is to make your holiday dreams come true without breaking the bank! Contact us today to explore how we can make your holiday more affordable and enjoyable.
☎️07 4725 3842
📧[email protected]
🖥 www.defenceholidaysnq.com.au

We need a break 🥵The team here at Defence Holidays are taking a break for the Christmas period 🎄 Our office will be clos...
08/12/2024

We need a break 🥵The team here at Defence Holidays are taking a break for the Christmas period 🎄

Our office will be closed from the 20th of December and set to reopen on the 6th of January.

Be sure to book all of your holiday plans before December 20th! 🎅

⏰Haven’t used your RLLT this year?⏰Don’t miss out!Defence Holidays NQ can assist in booking your RLLT Holiday Package fo...
06/12/2024

⏰Haven’t used your RLLT this year?⏰
Don’t miss out!
Defence Holidays NQ can assist in booking your RLLT Holiday Package for domestic travel

Click the below link and head to our website to full out the enquiry from.
https://defenceholidaysnq.com.au/contact-us
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Our mission is to make your holiday dreams come true without breaking the bank! Contact us today to explore how we can make your holiday more affordable and enjoyable.

☎️07 4725 3842
📧[email protected]
🖥 www.defenceholidaysnq.com.au

You might think rain ruins a holiday but at Cairns Adventure Group, rain is where the fun begins. With all the heavy dow...
03/12/2024

You might think rain ruins a holiday but at Cairns Adventure Group, rain is where the fun begins. With all the heavy downpours, the Barron River is now in prime condition for rafting! 🛶

Want to book the most adventurous wet weather holiday? 🌧 Get in touch with us today!

Looking for a last-minute Christmas getaway? Our Cocos Holiday Apartments in Trinity Beach and our Island Leisure Resort...
28/11/2024

Looking for a last-minute Christmas getaway? Our Cocos Holiday Apartments in Trinity Beach and our Island Leisure Resort on Magnetic Island still have availability for the Christmas period.
Call the office to book your Christmas stay!

We attended the Geckos Family Centre - North Queensland Christmas Party over the weekend and had an absolute blast! Ever...
25/11/2024

We attended the Geckos Family Centre - North Queensland Christmas Party over the weekend and had an absolute blast! Everyone created such spectacular cookies that we just had to share them with everyone. We hope you all had as much fun as we did! Happy Holidays.

Give the office on Lavarack barracks a call on 4725 3842 or send a email to admin@defenceholidaysnq.com.au to book your ...
20/11/2024

Give the office on Lavarack barracks a call on 4725 3842 or send a email to [email protected] to book your holiday.

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Lavarack Barracks
Townsville, QLD
4813

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 3:30pm
Thursday 9am - 3:30pm
Friday 9am - 3:30pm
Saturday 9am - 3:30pm
Sunday 9am - 3:30pm

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Defence Holidays NQ is a not for profit company set up in 1972 by the soldiers of North Queensland for discounted rates on recreation accommodation. We currently have our own property, Cocos Holiday Apartments, Trinity Beach, Cairns, but can also book various accommodation and activities Australia wide. These rates are heavily discounted for Current Serving Members of the Australian Defence Forces and their families. We extend these discounted rates to Emergency Services Personnel (Police, Fire, Ambulance, SES, Correctional Services); ex-serving members of Defence Force, veterans and Federal public servants.