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Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach Hotel
3.5 star property
Airlie Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
"Great location. Great place to stay…"
Australia
Katrina
The price is NZ$207
includes taxes & fees
23 June - 24 June
Airlie Beach Hotel

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 NZ$247
includes taxes & fees
10 June - 11 June
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns
4.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Great hotel in a great location"
Australia
jodie
The price is NZ$236
includes taxes & fees
25 June - 26 June
Pacific Hotel Cairns

Coral Sea Resort

Coral Sea Resort
4.0 star property
Airlie Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"excellent hotel in a handy location "
Australia
Craig
The price is NZ$381
includes taxes & fees
14 June - 15 June
Coral Sea Resort

Quality Resort Parkhurst

Quality Resort Parkhurst
4.5 star property
Parkhurst
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (593 reviews)
"Great place, clean"
Australia
Malgorzata
The price is NZ$215
includes taxes & fees
20 June - 21 June
Quality Resort Parkhurst

Magnums Airlie Beach

Magnums Airlie Beach
2.0 star property
Airlie Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (745 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay fantastic staff and very clean "
Australia
Reid
The price is NZ$129
includes taxes & fees
22 June - 23 June
Magnums Airlie Beach

Club Wyndham Mission Beach

Club Wyndham Mission Beach
4.0 star property
Mission Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (873 reviews)
"Great place!"
United States
Kirsten
The price is NZ$270
includes taxes & fees
17 June - 18 June
Club Wyndham Mission Beach

The Elandra

The Elandra
3.5 star property
South Mission Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (46 reviews)
"An elegant and wonderful experience in such a unique setting. Service, food hospitality and menu all excellent."
United States
Mark
The price is NZ$596
includes taxes & fees
14 June - 15 June
The Elandra

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

The Abbott Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Bid room for three adults."
United States
Ye
The price is NZ$245
includes taxes & fees
23 June - 24 June
The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Daydream Island Resort

Daydream Island Resort
4.5 star property
Whitsundays
7.8 out of 10, Good, (937 reviews)
"This is still a great destination. Rooms are clean and spacious and grounds well maintained. The breakfasts were the big let down. Hot foods, eggs, bacon, etc were cold from the servery and coffee often only luke warm. Otherwise a great place to stay."
Australia
Daryl
The price is NZ$398
includes taxes & fees
15 June - 16 June
Daydream Island Resort

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 NZ$340
includes taxes & fees
21 June - 22 June
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Mantra Gladstone

Mantra Gladstone
4.5 star property
Barney Point
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (708 reviews)
"The staff were very helpful and accommodating. The rooms and facilities were fantastic. Happy to stay here again."
Australia
Peter
The price is NZ$190
includes taxes & fees
27 June - 28 June
Mantra Gladstone

ibis Mackay

ibis Mackay
4.0 star property
South Mackay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (588 reviews)
"Very convenient location. Well kept rooms."
Australia
Nicole
The price is NZ$164
includes taxes & fees
21 June - 22 June
ibis Mackay

Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location and staff was amazing!!"
United States
Amanda
The price is NZ$334
includes taxes & fees
22 June - 23 June
Hilton Cairns

Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Great location, pretty views, large clean room, perfect for a few Cairns nights"
Australia
G
The price is NZ$371
includes taxes & fees
9 June - 10 June
Crystalbrook Riley

Villa La Sini Yeppoon

Villa La Sini Yeppoon
2.5 star property
Yeppoon
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 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 NZ$268
includes taxes & fees
8 June - 9 June
Villa La Sini Yeppoon

Mercure Townsville

Mercure Townsville
3.5 star property
Currajong
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"It was nice"
Australia
Carol
The price is NZ$174
includes taxes & fees
21 June - 22 June
Mercure Townsville

Palm Royale Cairns

Palm Royale Cairns
4.0 star property
Manunda
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great pool. "
Australia
John
The price is NZ$205
includes taxes & fees
22 June - 23 June
Palm Royale Cairns

Empire Apartment Hotel

Empire Apartment Hotel
4.5 star property
Rockhampton City
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (868 reviews)
"Clean rooms, attentive staff."
Australia
Sharna
The price is NZ$262
includes taxes & fees
14 June - 15 June
Empire Apartment Hotel

Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns Sheridan Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns North
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean rooms, very friendly staff, and close to the airport."
United States
Angela
The price is NZ$221
includes taxes & fees
27 June - 28 June
Cairns Sheridan Hotel
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Top reasons to visit Great Barrier Reef

  • Stunning Marine Life: Experience the vibrant underwater world, home to diverse species of fish, coral, and other marine creatures.
  • Adventure Activities: Engage in thrilling activities like snorkelling, scuba diving, and reef tours, perfect for all ages.
  • Breathtaking Views: Enjoy stunning vistas from boat tours or scenic flights over the iconic reef.
  • Eco-friendly Experiences: Participate in sustainable tourism and learn about conservation efforts to protect this natural wonder.
  • Cultural Encounters: Explore local markets and engage with Indigenous culture and traditions in the nearby communities.

Things to do in Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef offers an array of outdoor and eco-friendly activities perfect for families. You can enjoy day trips, boat tours, and unique holiday experiences, alongside nature adventures and thrilling marine activities. Don't miss the recreational areas, public markets, and shopping spots nearby, all contributing to an unforgettable adventure in this stunning natural wonder.

*Distances are measured in a straight line; actual driving distances may vary depending on the route.

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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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