Quick answer: how does the locals & heroes discount work?
Sunlover Reef Cruises offers a year-round 30% discount on our Moore Reef and Fitzroy Island day tours for local residents in the 48** postcode area around Cairns, their visiting friends and family, and everyday heroes such as healthcare workers, emergency service workers and defence personnel. There are no blackout dates — just show valid ID at check-in.
Quick takeaways
- 30% off Moore Reef and Fitzroy Island day tours, all year round, with no blackout dates.
- Locals in the 48** postcode area can bring visiting friends and family along at the same discounted rate.
- Everyday heroes — healthcare professionals, essential services workers, emergency responders and defence personnel — also qualify.
- Proof of residence or a valid work ID is required at check-in to secure the discount.
- Current prices and booking are handled on our Locals & Heroes deals page.
Who’s eligible for the 30% discount?
- Locals: if you live in the 48** postcode area, you can enjoy a year-round 30% discount on our tours to Fitzroy Island and Moore Reef. Book direct, then show your driver’s licence or other proof of residence at check-in.
- Family & friends: if you have loved ones visiting from out of town, bring them along and enjoy the same discount when you travel together.
- Everyday heroes: we offer a 30% discount to first responders, including healthcare professionals, essential services workers, and those serving in defence and emergency services. Just show your work ID when booking.
How to claim your discount
- Visit our Locals & Heroes deals page for current pricing and to book.
- Choose between our Fitzroy Island or Moore Reef experiences.
- Show your ID — proof of residence or a work ID — when booking or at the check-in counter to secure your discount.
Proof of residence in a 48** postcode is required at check-in — if you can’t show it, full price applies.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for the Sunlover 30% locals discount?
Residents living in the 48** postcode area around Cairns are eligible for a year-round 30 percent discount on Sunlover Reef Cruises tours to Moore Reef and Fitzroy Island. You need to show a drivers licence or proof of residence when booking.
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Can visiting friends and family get the Sunlover locals discount?
Yes. If you are a local resident in the 48** postcode area and have friends or family visiting from out of town, they can enjoy the same 30 percent discount when travelling with you on a Sunlover Reef Cruises tour.
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Do first responders get a discount on Sunlover Reef Cruises?
Yes. Sunlover Reef Cruises offers a 30 percent discount for first responders and everyday heroes including healthcare professionals, essential services workers, emergency responders, and defence personnel. A valid work ID is required when booking.
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Which Sunlover tours does the 30% discount apply to?
The 30 percent locals and heroes discount applies to Sunlover Reef Cruises tours to Moore Reef on the outer Great Barrier Reef and to Fitzroy Island. Both tours depart from Cairns.
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How do I book the Sunlover locals and heroes discount?
To book the locals and heroes discount, contact Sunlover Reef Cruises directly or book via sunlover.com.au. You will need to show proof of residence in the 48** postcode area or a valid first responder or defence work ID at time of booking.
Ready to book your discounted reef day?
See current prices and book your Moore Reef or Fitzroy Island day trip on our Locals & Heroes deals page.
