{"id":19187,"date":"2026-01-05T09:17:27","date_gmt":"2026-01-04T23:17:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mtatravel.com.au\/?post_type=mta_special_post&#038;p=19187"},"modified":"2026-01-05T09:17:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T23:17:27","slug":"great-barrier-reef-from-brisbane","status":"publish","type":"mta_special_post","link":"https:\/\/www.mtatravel.com.au\/special\/great-barrier-reef-from-brisbane\/","title":{"rendered":"7 day Great Barrier Reef from Brisbane"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_264150105\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtatravel.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Main_Pool_6298-1-scaled.jpg\" class=\"bg attachment-original size-original\" alt=\"Main Pool 6298 (1)\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"section-bg-overlay absolute fill\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content 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Thrill seekers are covered too with Edge, complete with ziplining, rock climbing and abseiling. More of a chill seeker? You\u2019ll love the exclusive Byron Beach Club, the Adult-Only Oasis Retreat, and the day spa and salon.<br \/>\nAs the sun goes down, the fun only goes up. Dive into delicious dining options like Angelo\u2019s, Dragon Lady, or celebrity-chef dining at Luke\u2019s Bar &amp; Grill. Be entertained with live comedy and dazzling stage shows. Or dance the night away at a classic Carnival deck party. 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Price is subject to availability. Flights and insurance not included. Valid for new bookings only. Not combinable with any other offer for full terms and conditions. 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