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Hotel 32 32

Hotel 32 32

4 out of 5
Manhattan
Price was NZ$4,035, price is now NZ$2,967 per person
NZ$2,967
per person
29 Aug - 5 Sept
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Wellington (WLG) to New York (JFK)
8/10 Very good! (2,507 reviews)
Amazing staff, very welcoming!

Reviewed on 22 July 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

4 out of 5
Manhattan
Save 100% on your flight
Price was NZ$6,013, price is now NZ$3,720 per person
NZ$3,720
per person
29 Aug - 5 Sept
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Wellington (WLG) to New York (JFK)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,746 reviews)
Easy to commute to everywhere

Reviewed on 22 July 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square

Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square

4 out of 5
Manhattan
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Price was NZ$5,847, price is now NZ$3,643 per person
NZ$3,643
per person
29 Aug - 5 Sept
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Wellington (WLG) to New York (JFK)
9/10 Wonderful! (3,226 reviews)

Hotel St. James

Hotel St. James

3 out of 5
Manhattan
Price was NZ$4,527, price is now NZ$3,204 per person
NZ$3,204
per person
29 Aug - 5 Sept
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Wellington (WLG) to New York (JFK)
8.8/10 Excellent! (7,595 reviews)

NobleDEN Hotel

NobleDEN Hotel

4 out of 5
Manhattan
Price was NZ$6,238, price is now NZ$4,488 per person
NZ$4,488
per person
30 Sept - 6 Oct
found 2 hours ago
Return flight included
Auckland (AKL) to New York (JFK)
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,630 reviews)
Clean and quiet room with helpful staff.

Reviewed on 19 July 2026

Our guide on where to stay in Great Barrier Reef

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A beach lined with tall palm trees and a clear blue sky.

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

Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Corner The Esplanade and Coconut Grove Airlie Beach QLD
The price is NZ$275 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
NZ$275
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Room decor is really nice, fresh and bright. Bed was really comfortable."

Reviewed on 22 July 2026

Airlie Beach Hotel
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$426 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$426
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location, staff lovely and room was cleaned everyday. Hotel is a little neglected, needs a renovation"

Reviewed on 20 July 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
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$396 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$396
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
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Stay near popular Great Barrier Reef attractions

A large public swimming pool with people swimming and playing, surrounded by buildings and mountains in the background.
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Cairns Esplanade

9.2/10 (7,071 reviews)
Soak up the city’s relaxed atmosphere and admire the sunset over the Coral Sea as you wander along this popular walkway.
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What to do in Great Barrier Reef

Great Barrier Reef Day Cruise to Reefworld

Great Barrier Reef Adventure to Reefworld

NZ$277
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$290
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$322
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Whitehaven Beach Purely Whitehaven Day Tour
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