Great Barrier Reef Trips (flight + hotel)

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Where to stay in Great Barrier Reef

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Palm Cove

Palm Cove

Relax on sandy beaches and swim in turquoise waters at a resort town between the Great Barrier Reef and the rain forests of tropical Far North Queensland.

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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

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Top hotels in Great Barrier Reef

Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Corner The Esplanade and Coconut Grove Airlie Beach QLD
The price is P7,065 per night from Jul 16 to Jul 17
P7,065
P7,771 total
Jul 16 - Jul 17
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"The stay was okay the beds were extremely comfortable and pillows were very good. There was quite a bit of construction and mess in the foyer which was very off putting."

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026

Airlie Beach Hotel
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P11,476 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
P11,476
P12,624 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Loved the Shangrila, only stayed one night before flight but would definitely come back and stay longer. Bed really comfy, great size room and bathroom. Great pool too."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Reef View Hotel

Reef View Hotel

4 out of 5
12 Resort Drive Whitsundays QLD
The price is P17,354 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
P17,354
P19,090 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Good breakfast buffet. 10min walk from supermarket and marine shops. Lifts are small, unfortunately, 2 were broken, causing delays."

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2026

Reef View Hotel
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Daydream Island

Daydream Island

Take off your watch because time runs differently on Daydream Island.

Daydream Island
Whitehaven Beach

Whitehaven Beach

Stroll along this famous beach on Whitsunday Island to experience its dazzling white sands and gently lapping waters in different hues of blue and green.

Whitehaven Beach
Airlie Beach Lagoon

Airlie Beach Lagoon

Spend the day with the family enjoying the sheltered waters of Airlie Beach’s own tropical oasis, surrounded by landscaped gardens and grassy picnic areas.

Airlie Beach Lagoon

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