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Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino

Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino

4 out of 5
Price was NZ$2,958, price is now NZ$2,165 per person
NZ$2,165
per person
4 May - 8 May
found 15 hours ago
Return direct flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Las Vegas (LAS)
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,813 reviews)
Everything was great but the pool is entirely to small for it being a resort and they already had some of pool cut off from public access

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square

Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square

4 out of 5
Manhattan
Save 100% on your flight
Price was NZ$7,757, price is now NZ$4,978 per person
NZ$4,978
per person
6 June - 13 June
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Christchurch (CHC) to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
9/10 Wonderful! (2,931 reviews)
Very clean room, amazing staff! They were extremely polite and quick to check in! The cleaning staff was great and friendly and everyone there seemed to enjoy their jobs which makes for a great environment! Will definitely stay again, the only downside is parking which is out of their control. I highly recommend staying and getting a room with a view!

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

4 out of 5
Manhattan
Price was NZ$7,020, price is now NZ$4,622 per person
NZ$4,622
per person
6 June - 13 June
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Christchurch (CHC) to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,450 reviews)
Our room was comfy and clean, staff was great.

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

OYO Times Square

OYO Times Square

4 out of 5
Manhattan
Price was NZ$5,736, price is now NZ$4,193 per person
NZ$4,193
per person
6 June - 13 June
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Christchurch (CHC) to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
7/10 Good! (1,782 reviews)
The lobby was very nice and full of character, though you can tell the building is older. The windows were a bit drafty and didn’t provide much soundproofing. The bed itself was comfortable, but the pillows were extremely flat. Noise was an issue — you could clearly hear doors slamming from neighboring rooms. That said, for a short stay it was fine, and the location was excellent, with easy access to Times Square and Grand Central Station.

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Court Square Hotel Long Island City New York , Belvilla District 6 Formerly Sonder

Court Square Hotel Long Island City New York , Belvilla District 6 Formerly Sonder

3.5 out of 5
Queens
Price was NZ$6,041, price is now NZ$4,421 per person
NZ$4,421
per person
6 June - 13 June
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Christchurch (CHC) to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
8.6/10 Excellent! (201 reviews)
Problems may occur when you booked a hotel without a front desk: 1) basically no in-time reply; 2) when you call the online agent, it will take them quite long to get back to you and sometimes he doesn’t even solve your problem. We arrived before check-in time but we couldn’t use the lockers to store our luggage, while the online agent kept asking us to continue trying and didn’t offer any help😅😅 wasted us almost one hour…. Overall the room is clean, with many kitchen stuff. Remember to bring your own slippers, toothbrush and paste because they didn’t provide. Transportation is very convenient, closed to E/G/F and 7 metro lines. But it also means you can hear sound of line 7 in your room. Think twice if you are a light sleeper. Safe neighborhood.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Our guide on where to stay in Great Barrier Reef

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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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Great Barrier Reef Holiday

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

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 NZ$243 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
NZ$243
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,014 reviews)
Great location, staff are very nice and overall we loved our experience. Lots of touches-up needed here and there but would definitely suggest to friends and family if they have a discount on the room.

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$205 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
NZ$205
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
The water view was amazing and the breakfast every morning was fantastic. Room service was quick and delicious.

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Hilton 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$217 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
NZ$217
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Lovely location, nice rooms and staff very helpful.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 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(1,356 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
Whitehaven Beach showing tropical scenes, general coastal views and a sandy beach

Whitehaven Beach

4.5/5(288 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
Palm Cove Beach featuring a beach, tropical scenes and general coastal views

Palm Cove Beach

4.5/5(1,061 reviews)

Located in between the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, this palm tree-lined beach is an idyllic spot to take it easy or begin an adventure.

Palm Cove Beach

What to do in Great Barrier Reef

Great Barrier Reef Day Cruise to Reefworld

Great Barrier Reef Adventure to Reefworld

NZ$220
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$245
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Whitehaven Beach Tour: 2 Options - All Day Beach Or Snorkel
Whitehaven Beach Big Island Day Tour

Whitehaven Beach Purely Whitehaven Day Tour

NZ$285
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Whitehaven Beach Purely Whitehaven Day Tour
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