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Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach Hotel
3.5 star property
Airlie Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Nice little hotel in front of the beach and nice staffs."
Australia
Thriyambika Gowree
The price is P7,411
P8,152 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 11 - Jun 12
Airlie Beach Hotel

Magnums Airlie Beach

Magnums Airlie Beach
2.0 star property
Airlie Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (741 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay fantastic staff and very clean "
Australia
Reid
The price is P4,281
P4,709 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Magnums Airlie Beach

Club Wyndham Mission Beach

Club Wyndham Mission Beach
4.0 star property
Mission Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (872 reviews)
"Great place!"
United States
Kirsten
The price is P7,361
P8,097 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1
Club Wyndham Mission Beach

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns
4.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"We stayed 2 nights in the luxury suite and I recommend it to everyone. Everything is great at this hotel."
Australia
Massimo
The price is P7,159
P7,875 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10
Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns North
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,038 reviews)
"Nice stay, staff are very nice"
Australia
Laura
The price is P8,122
P8,935 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Very helpful staff .. clean and comfortable room .. breakfast was amazing .. great location!"
Australia
ROSS
The price is P10,593
P11,652 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

The Abbott Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Fabulous hotel. Great amenities. Very helpful staff. Great location. Of all the hotels we have stayed in, this was our favorite. So nice to have laundry facilities too."
United States
Trudi
The price is P7,067
P7,774 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10
The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Coral Sea Resort

Coral Sea Resort
4.0 star property
Airlie Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"excellent hotel in a handy location "
Australia
Craig
The price is P17,610
P19,371 total
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27
Coral Sea Resort

Mantra Gladstone

Mantra Gladstone
4.5 star property
Barney Point
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (705 reviews)
"Room was a good size. I stayed in a queen suite which had a washer dryer combo. A great size balcony. Rain shower. "
Australia
Michelle
The price is P7,395
P8,135 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Mantra Gladstone

Ingenia Holidays Conway Beach

Ingenia Holidays Conway Beach
3.0 star property
Conway
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Nice quiet place ..We will come back again ."
Australia
maria
The price is P4,357
P4,793 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
Ingenia Holidays Conway Beach

Quality Resort Parkhurst

Quality Resort Parkhurst
4.5 star property
Parkhurst
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (589 reviews)
"Great place, clean"
Australia
Malgorzata
The price is P7,075
P7,783 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 19 - Jun 20
Quality Resort Parkhurst

Palm Royale Cairns

Palm Royale Cairns
4.0 star property
Manunda
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"the hotel was good but during the night time, we would hear car/bike or people talking from other rooms/balcony."
Japan
sachi
The price is P5,556
P6,112 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Palm Royale Cairns

Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"The room was clean and the check-in in and out process easy "
United States
Christine
The price is P9,593
P10,553 total
includes taxes & fees
May 29 - May 30
Hilton Cairns

Ardo

Ardo
4.0 star property
Townsville
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (338 reviews)
"The rooms are excellent . Great service and views from the rooftop bar. Would recommend Ardo for anyone wanting a relaxing stay"
Australia
graeme
The price is P10,553
P11,608 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9
Ardo

Villa La Sini Yeppoon

Villa La Sini Yeppoon
2.5 star property
Yeppoon
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"The room was amazing, & the staff was brilliant and lovely I would recommend coming and staying, the location is right in town close by to everything would definitely come back "
Australia
Charla
The price is P8,794
P9,674 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
Villa La Sini Yeppoon

Quest Mackay on Gordon

Quest Mackay on Gordon
4.5 star property
City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (465 reviews)
"So neat, tidy and clean. Always a pleasure staying here. Very convenient in a safe area."
Australia
Eric
The price is P7,303
P8,033 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Quest Mackay on Gordon

The Elandra

The Elandra
3.5 star property
South Mission Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (44 reviews)
"Awesome staff beautiful location"
Australia
Steven
The price is P19,787
P21,765 total
includes taxes & fees
May 28 - May 29
The Elandra

ibis Mackay

ibis Mackay
4.0 star property
South Mackay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (586 reviews)
"Friendly staff, great location nice breakfast!"
Australia
Pia
The price is P6,114
P6,725 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 20 - Jun 21
ibis Mackay

Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room, excellent location, amazing views but most importantly they have outstanding staff members that make every guest feel special. "
United States
Harjit
The price is P9,174
P10,091 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
Crystalbrook Flynn

Sovereign Resort Hotel

Sovereign Resort Hotel
4.0 star property
Cooktown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (297 reviews)
"Staff were excellent, rooms clean and the central location was handy."
Australia
Elizabeth
The price is P9,317
P10,249 total
includes taxes & fees
May 24 - May 25
Sovereign Resort Hotel
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The largest coral reef in the world lies just off the coast of Cairns and offers thousands of kilometres of coral, marine life and untouched white sand beaches.

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Top reasons to visit Great Barrier Reef

  • Stunning Marine Life: Experience the vibrant underwater ecosystem, home to diverse species of fish, coral, and other marine creatures.
  • Snorkelling and Diving: Engage in exhilarating snorkelling and diving adventures to explore the breathtaking coral reefs up close.
  • Nature Tours: Enjoy guided nature tours that highlight the unique flora and fauna of the region.
  • Scenic Day Trips: Take day trips to various islands and cays for picturesque views and relaxation.
  • Eco-Friendly Activities: Participate in eco-friendly experiences that promote conservation and appreciation of the reef.

Things to do in Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is perfect for outdoor, eco-friendly family holidays, offering a range of activities such as shopping, recreational areas, and theatres. Key experiences include reef trips, nature tours, day snorkelling, and other nature-based adventures. Immerse yourself in the stunning marine life and breathtaking landscapes while enjoying a memorable day out.

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Best time to go to Great Barrier Reef

The best time to visit Great Barrier Reef depends on your weather preferences. The hottest average temperature around Great Barrier Reef is in January and February. February is mostly cloudy. The coolest average temperature around Great Barrier Reef is in June when weather is mostly sunny and rainfall is no rain.

calendarCalendar MonthtemperatureTemperaturerainPrecipitationmostlyCloudiness
January79.5°F (26.4°C)Frequent RainMostly Cloudy
February79.5°F (26.4°C)Moderate RainMostly Cloudy
March76.5°F (24.700000000000003°C)Light RainMostly Sunny
April72.3°F (22.4°C)Light RainMostly Sunny
May66.6°F (19.200000000000003°C)No RainMostly Sunny
June62.6°F (17.0°C)No RainMostly Sunny
July63.9°F (17.7°C)No RainMostly Sunny
August63.5°F (17.5°C)No RainSunny
September68.4°F (20.200000000000003°C)No RainMostly Sunny
October72.5°F (22.5°C)No RainMostly Sunny
November76.5°F (24.700000000000003°C)Light RainMostly Sunny
December78.3°F (25.700000000000003°C)Light RainMostly Sunny