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The Latest Great Barrier Reef Holiday Deals

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Hollywood Inn Suites Hotel

Hollywood Inn Suites Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Price was NZ$2,504, price is now NZ$1,649 per person
NZ$1,649
per person
19 Mar - 26 Mar
found 11 hours ago
Return direct flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Los Angeles (LAX)
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,622 reviews)
Clean room, easy parking and convenient

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

4 out of 5
Manhattan
Price was NZ$4,235, price is now NZ$2,924 per person
NZ$2,924
per person
6 May - 10 May
found 14 hours ago
Return flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,348 reviews)
Clean and great location

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Castle Inn and Suites

Castle Inn and Suites

3.5 out of 5
Anaheim Resort
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Price was NZ$4,292, price is now NZ$2,988 per person
NZ$2,988
per person
6 Apr - 12 Apr
found 7 hours ago
Return direct flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Los Angeles (LAX)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Love staying here, we checked in late(after midnight) and the staff was so nice and friendly!

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

The Huntley Hotel

The Huntley Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Wilshire Montana
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Price was NZ$4,928, price is now NZ$3,576 per person
NZ$3,576
per person
19 Mar - 26 Mar
found 11 hours ago
Return direct flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Los Angeles (LAX)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,214 reviews)
The room was spacious and very clean, which made for a comfortable stay. The front desk staff were incredibly helpful and accommodating throughout my visit. The hotel is also in a great, quiet location, perfect for a relaxing getaway. I would definitely return for another stay!

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

JW Marriott Anaheim Resort

JW Marriott Anaheim Resort

4.5 out of 5
Anaheim Resort
Price was NZ$3,527, price is now NZ$2,578 per person
NZ$2,578
per person
17 Mar - 24 Mar
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Los Angeles (LAX)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,526 reviews)
Everything was great. Scott the Guest Relations Manager was awesome

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

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Palm Cove showing a beach, a garden and tropical scenes

Palm Cove

Relax and rejuvenate at this beachside village, known as Queensland’s spa capital and enjoy the tropical north in style.

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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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Our pick of the best Great Barrier Reef Hotel Deals

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

5 out of 5
Port Douglas Road Port Douglas QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$434 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
NZ$434
19 Feb - 20 Feb
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Resort is perfect. Great grounds and location. Staff super helpful. Shade cloth over a section of main pool would be only thing l would recommend.

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
121-123 The Esplanade & Florence St Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$210 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$210
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
The room was extremely clean and fresh. The staff were exceptionally helpful and pleasant. The buffet breakfast offered me what I needed with vegan, gluten-free options and the food was thoroughly delightful. I highly recommend this hotel for your Cairns stays.

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Corner The Esplanade and Coconut Grove Airlie Beach QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$214 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
NZ$214
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Large spacious room .. staff attentive .. bathrooms a bit dated and no draws to store clothes

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Airlie Beach Hotel
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Discover the most popular places to visit in Great Barrier Reef

Cairns Esplanade which includes a luxury hotel or resort, a pool and swimming

Cairns Esplanade

4.5/5(1,351 reviews)

Soak up the city’s relaxed atmosphere and admire the sunset over the Coral Sea as you wander along this popular walkway.

Cairns Esplanade
Airlie Beach Lagoon which includes a pool, tropical scenes and swimming

Airlie Beach Lagoon

4.5/5(328 reviews)

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
Whitehaven Beach showing tropical scenes, general coastal views and a sandy beach

Whitehaven Beach

4.5/5(287 reviews)

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

What to do in Great Barrier Reef

Great Barrier Reef Day Cruise to Reefworld

Great Barrier Reef Adventure to Reefworld

NZ$217
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Great Barrier Reef Adventure to Reefworld
Whitehaven Beach Tour: 2 Options - All Day Beach Or Snorkel

Whitehaven Beach Tour: 2 Options - All Day Beach Or Snorkel

NZ$240
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Whitehaven Beach Tour: 2 Options - All Day Beach Or Snorkel
Whitsundays Premium Private Charter - Axopar 37 'Cheeky'

Whitsundays Premium Private Charter - Axopar 37 'Cheeky'

NZ$6,371
per traveller
Whitsundays Premium Private Charter - Axopar 37 'Cheeky'
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