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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 NZ$244
includes taxes & fees
23 June - 24 June
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 NZ$127
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 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, (872 reviews)
"Great place!"
United States
Kirsten
The price is NZ$228
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 June
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 NZ$212
includes taxes & fees
9 June - 10 June
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 NZ$244
includes taxes & fees
7 June - 8 June
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 NZ$323
includes taxes & fees
9 June - 10 June
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, (1,002 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 NZ$214
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 June
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 NZ$473
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
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 NZ$239
includes taxes & fees
13 June - 14 June
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 NZ$128
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Ingenia Holidays Conway Beach

Quality Resort Parkhurst

Quality Resort Parkhurst
4.5 star property
Parkhurst
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (590 reviews)
"Great place, clean"
Australia
Malgorzata
The price is NZ$216
includes taxes & fees
19 June - 20 June
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 NZ$169
includes taxes & fees
21 June - 22 June
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 NZ$249
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 June
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 NZ$306
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 June
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 NZ$263
includes taxes & fees
7 June - 8 June
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 NZ$218
includes taxes & fees
7 June - 8 June
Quest Mackay on Gordon

The Elandra

The Elandra
3.5 star property
South Mission Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (45 reviews)
"Awesome staff beautiful location"
Australia
Steven
The price is NZ$565
includes taxes & fees
10 June - 11 June
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 NZ$183
includes taxes & fees
7 June - 8 June
ibis Mackay

Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
William
The price is NZ$280
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 June
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 NZ$273
includes taxes & fees
30 May - 31 May
Sovereign Resort 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.

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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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