Great Barrier Reef

Travel Guide

Two scuba divers exploring a vibrant coral reef with various colorful corals and marine life.
A coral reef with various coral formations and clear turquoise water.
An aerial view of a coral reef with clear turquoise waters and sandy bottom.
A fish with yellow and orange stripes swimming near a coral reef.
An aerial view of a coral reef system with clear turquoise waters and visible coral formations.

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.

Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Corner The Esplanade and Coconut Grove Airlie Beach QLD
The price is P7,305 per night from Dec 6 to Dec 7
P7,305
P8,035 total
Dec 6 - Dec 7
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Airlie Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"No dramas with the hotel at all, it was clean, room was great and the pub and restaurant were good. However, we were told we would have a sea view but what we got was a view of the roof of the pub below. Also couldn’t get anywhere near the restaurant as there was live bands on so every table was ..."

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2026

Airlie Beach Hotel
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
The price is P8,829 per night from Dec 7 to Dec 8
P8,829
P9,712 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,024 reviews)
"Staff was really friendly and cooperative. Specially mark the best guy in shanri la. Will definitely visit again."

Reviewed on Nov 7, 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Reef View Hotel

Reef View Hotel

4 out of 5
12 Resort Drive Whitsundays QLD
The price is P14,169 per night from Nov 10 to Nov 11
P14,169
P15,586 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Whitsundays. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Great views from the balcony. The staff was great. Especially Tyler! Very helpful and pleasant to talk with."

Reviewed on Nov 7, 2026

Reef View Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Whitsunday Apartments

Whitsunday Apartments

4 out of 5
14 Resort Drive Whitsundays QLD
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Whitsundays. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,655 reviews)
"Great place with wonderful views!! Great staff! So friendly! Clean rooms and immaculate gardens. Really nice pool as well. Much nicer than the other resorts."

Reviewed on Nov 7, 2026

Whitsunday Apartments
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

3.5 out of 5
23-51 Anderson Road Woree QLD
Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (836 reviews)
"It is a great holiday park for families. There are many facilities on site to keep the kids busy. Some facilities close in the evening, so keep an eye out on close times to avoid disappointed kids."

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2026

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
Mirage Whitsundays

Mirage Whitsundays

4 out of 5
11 Altmann Avenue Cannonvale QLD
Book a stay at this spa aparthotel in Cannonvale. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (841 reviews)
"We had the most amazing stay at Mirage Whitsundays! Our room was absolutely beautiful and honestly even better than the pictures. The views were incredible, and waking up to them every morning was just breathtaking. The apartment was spacious, beautifully presented and had everything we could have ..."

Reviewed on Nov 4, 2026

Mirage Whitsundays
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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