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The Latest Great Barrier Reef Holiday Deals

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Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino

Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino

4 out of 5
Price was NZ$2,861, price is now NZ$2,221 per person
NZ$2,221
per person
4 May - 8 May
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Las Vegas (LAS)
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,813 reviews)
Clean room and the hotel is basically in good condition

Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026

Wynn Las Vegas

Wynn Las Vegas

5 out of 5
Las Vegas Strip
Price was NZ$5,598, price is now NZ$4,433 per person
NZ$4,433
per person
3 May - 10 May
found 16 hours ago
Return flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Las Vegas (LAS)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (10,356 reviews)
This is probably the best Hotel I've stayed at in Las Vegas. Not as crowded as others, classy. Great large rooms.

Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026

Mandalay Bay Resort And Casino

Mandalay Bay Resort And Casino

4.5 out of 5
Las Vegas Strip
Price was NZ$4,370, price is now NZ$3,468 per person
NZ$3,468
per person
3 May - 10 May
found 16 hours ago
Return flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Las Vegas (LAS)
8.6/10 Excellent! (15,754 reviews)
Yes I had 2 great breakfasts

Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026

Alexis Park All Suite Resort

Alexis Park All Suite Resort

3 out of 5
Price was NZ$2,856, price is now NZ$2,289 per person
NZ$2,289
per person
3 May - 10 May
found 16 hours ago
Return flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Las Vegas (LAS)
8/10 Very Good! (3,086 reviews)
Definitely a dated hotel, but price wasn’t too bad.

Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026

ARIA Resort & Casino

ARIA Resort & Casino

5 out of 5
Las Vegas Strip
Price was NZ$4,236, price is now NZ$3,477 per person
NZ$3,477
per person
3 May - 10 May
found 16 hours ago
Return flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Las Vegas (LAS)
8.6/10 Excellent! (10,401 reviews)
Clean rooms and great restaurants

Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026

Our guide on where to stay in Great Barrier Reef

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Palm Cove

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$263 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
NZ$263
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
Very nice hotel. Great location, right at the seaside, next to the reef terminal, and close to the night market. Also friendly staff. Had a wonderful stay.

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, 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$215 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
NZ$215
13 Apr - 14 Apr
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Reception staff excellent

Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026

Airlie Beach Hotel
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$251 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
NZ$251
19 Apr - 20 Apr
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
did not use the breakfast bar. But did order brekkie for room service. basic eggs and bacon brekkie was superb and a good price at 28 AUD!

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026

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Discover the most popular places to visit in Great Barrier Reef

Cairns Esplanade

Cairns Esplanade

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

Whitehaven Beach

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
Cairns Marlin Marina

Cairns Marlin Marina

Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.

Cairns Marlin Marina

What to do in Great Barrier Reef

Great Barrier Reef Day Cruise to Reefworld

Great Barrier Reef Adventure to Reefworld

NZ$222
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$274
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$293
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Whitehaven Beach Purely Whitehaven Day Tour
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