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Villa La Sini Yeppoon

Villa La Sini Yeppoon
2.5 star property
Yeppoon
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2 reviews)
"Lovely motel, convenient location and nice friendly staff. Good parking. No hanging space for clothes was the only issue for us. "
Australia
Sharon
The price is AU$197
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Villa La Sini Yeppoon

Club Wyndham Mission Beach

Club Wyndham Mission Beach
4.0 star property
Mission Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (860 reviews)
"Great place!"
United States
Kirsten
The price is AU$142
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Club Wyndham Mission Beach

Pearly Shell Motel

Pearly Shell Motel
2.0 star property
Bowen
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (8 reviews)
"Spacious room and good parking and close to town"
Australia
Mario
The price is AU$146
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Pearly Shell Motel

Hideaway Mission Beach Village

Hideaway Mission Beach Village
2.0 star property
Mission Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (13 reviews)
"A great place to stay - close to the beach, pub and nice surrounds."
Australia
Lesley
The price is AU$155
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Hideaway Mission Beach Village

Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville

Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville
4.5 star property
Townsville
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Staff were very friendly, hotel was clean and tidy we enjoyed our stay"
Australia
Vanessa
The price is AU$200
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville

Mirage Whitsundays

Mirage Whitsundays
4.0 star property
Cannonvale
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (777 reviews)
"Very comfortable room, including laundry."
Australia
Albert
The price is AU$366
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Mirage Whitsundays

Coral Sea Resort

Coral Sea Resort
4.0 star property
Airlie Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Karen
The price is AU$293
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Coral Sea Resort

Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach Hotel
3.5 star property
Airlie Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,008 reviews)
"Great Hotel , great location "
Canada
Adrian
The price is AU$206
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar
Airlie Beach Hotel

Aquarius on the Beach

Aquarius on the Beach
4.0 star property
North Ward
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,014 reviews)
"I was in Townsville for a business trip. The room was very clean everything smelt fresh. The staff were so helpful and overall the view was amazing from the 13th floor. Had a very relaxing enjoyable stay over the long weekend. Definitely will stay again. "
Australia
Tracy
The price is AU$154
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Aquarius on the Beach

Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,010 reviews)
"Helpful service, clean room and facilities.It was a lovely stay."
Australia
Costa
The price is AU$200
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Crystalbrook Flynn

Reef View Hotel

Reef View Hotel
4.0 star property
Whitsundays
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,009 reviews)
"Room was very clean, staff were very friendly and helpful. Location is wonderful. "
Australia
Jennifer Margaret
The price is AU$360
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Reef View Hotel

Paradise Links Resort Port Douglas

Paradise Links Resort Port Douglas
4.5 star property
Craiglie
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (621 reviews)
"Clean and well communicated for the access to property"
Australia
Bharath
The price is AU$152
includes taxes & fees
20 Mar - 21 Mar
Paradise Links Resort Port Douglas

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,020 reviews)
"Loved every minute of our stay."
Australia
Nathan
The price is AU$224
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Whitsunday Apartments

Whitsunday Apartments
4.0 star property
Whitsundays
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,564 reviews)
"The location, overlooking Catseye Beach, was perfect for us. The beach was a short walk away, and there were nearby restaurants, buggy hire and souvenir shop. The room was clean, spacious and well-equipped. The staff were friendly and helpful. Stayed 7 night s there and would happily go back. "
Australia
David
The price is AU$405
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Whitsunday Apartments

Oaks Townsville Hotel

Oaks Townsville Hotel
4.5 star property
South Townsville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,575 reviews)
"As always great stay. Clean room. Great staff."
Australia
Brett
The price is AU$209
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Oaks Townsville Hotel

Magnums Airlie Beach

Magnums Airlie Beach
2.0 star property
Airlie Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (715 reviews)
"Well located, with easy access to shops and restaurants!"
United Kingdom
Eleanor
The price is AU$104
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Magnums Airlie Beach

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

The Abbott Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,013 reviews)
"Very clean room and great amenities. Especially the free coffee machine!"
United Kingdom
Tom
The price is AU$164
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns North
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,010 reviews)
"Great staff great location "
Canada
Wayne
The price is AU$147
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Seahaven Resort

Seahaven Resort
3.0 star property
Belgian Gardens
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (220 reviews)
"Great place to stay "
Australia
Paul
The price is AU$141
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Seahaven Resort

Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"We had excellent stay here from location, service… especially the lay out of lobby and the room, it’s modern, clean and welcoming"
United States
Huong
The price is AU$203
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Crystalbrook Bailey
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The largest coral reef in the world lies just off the coast of Cairns and offers thousands of kilometres of coral, marine life and untouched white sand beaches.

Great Barrier Reef showing scuba diving, marine life and coral
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Top reasons to visit Great Barrier Reef

  • Stunning Marine Life: Dive or snorkel to discover colourful coral reefs and diverse marine species, making it a paradise for underwater enthusiasts.
  • Beautiful Beaches: Relax on pristine beaches with soft sand and crystal-clear waters, perfect for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Eco-Friendly Adventures: Engage in eco-tours and marine adventures that promote conservation and appreciation of the unique ecosystem.
  • Scenic Sunset Picnics: Enjoy romantic picnics while watching breathtaking sunsets over the horizon.
  • Nesting Seabirds: Witness the remarkable sight of nesting seabirds in their natural habitat during your visit.

Things to do in Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef offers an ideal destination for outdoor and eco-friendly family vacations, featuring a range of activities such as marine adventures, relaxing on stunning beaches, and enjoying sunset picnics. Visitors can explore recreational areas and public markets while also witnessing nesting seabirds. It's a perfect spot to discover relaxation amidst breathtaking natural beauty.

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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 (dry).

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 Rain (Dry)Mostly Sunny
June62.6°F (17.0°C)No Rain (Dry)Mostly Sunny
July63.9°F (17.7°C)No Rain (Dry)Mostly Sunny
August63.5°F (17.5°C)No Rain (Dry)Sunny
September68.4°F (20.200000000000003°C)No Rain (Dry)Mostly Sunny
October72.5°F (22.5°C)No Rain (Dry)Mostly Sunny
November76.5°F (24.700000000000003°C)Light RainMostly Sunny
December78.3°F (25.700000000000003°C)Light RainMostly Sunny