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Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach Hotel
3.5 star property
Airlie Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Lovely location, nice rooms and staff very helpful. "
United Kingdom
Robert and Jane
The price is AU$202
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
Airlie Beach Hotel

The Elandra

The Elandra
3.5 star property
South Mission Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (41 reviews)
"Awesome staff beautiful location"
Australia
Steven
The price is AU$473
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
The Elandra

Rainforest Motel

Rainforest Motel
2.0 star property
Mission Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Very clean Very neat staff Very helpful nice clean rooms 👌"
Australia
David
The price is AU$143
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Rainforest Motel

Village National the Isaac

Village National the Isaac
3.0 star property
Moranbah
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"It was a seamless stay.....including a last minute booking for a second night after floods restricted my exit"
Australia
Shane
The price is AU$293
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Village National the Isaac

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns
4.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 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 AU$191
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Pacific Hotel Cairns

Coral Sea Resort

Coral Sea Resort
4.0 star property
Airlie Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"great stay"
Canada
james
The price is AU$403
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
Coral Sea Resort

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,011 reviews)
"Had an excellent pool area for relaxing and enjoying the warm beautiful weather. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Overall a great location to enjoy your trip!!"
Australia
Alexander John Aspden
The price is AU$240
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Villa La Sini Yeppoon

Villa La Sini Yeppoon
2.5 star property
Yeppoon
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 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 AU$216
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Villa La Sini Yeppoon

Daydream Island Resort

Daydream Island Resort
4.5 star property
Whitsundays
7.8 out of 10, Good, (924 reviews)
"Second time visiting and we love it!"
Australia
Elana
The price is AU$308
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Daydream Island Resort

Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean room, excellent location, amazing views but most importantly they have outstanding staff members that make every guest feel special. "
United States
Harjit
The price is AU$242
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Crystalbrook Flynn

Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Great location and staff was amazing!!"
United States
Amanda
The price is AU$200
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Hilton Cairns

Magnums Airlie Beach

Magnums Airlie Beach
2.0 star property
Airlie Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (734 reviews)
"Staff was great. Hostel is so convenient we honestly loved it."
United States
Savannah
The price is AU$104
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Magnums Airlie Beach

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 AU$185
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Sovereign Resort Hotel

Mantra Gladstone

Mantra Gladstone
4.5 star property
Barney Point
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (702 reviews)
"Great as always, amazing helpful staff and great rooms. "
Australia
Simon
The price is AU$167
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Mantra Gladstone

Club Wyndham Mission Beach

Club Wyndham Mission Beach
4.0 star property
Mission Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (868 reviews)
"Great place!"
United States
Kirsten
The price is AU$197
includes taxes & fees
13 May - 14 May
Club Wyndham Mission Beach

Oaks Cairns Hotel

Oaks Cairns Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (385 reviews)
"Breakfast was very good and the staff was friendly. "
Canada
NATHALIE
The price is AU$179
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Oaks Cairns Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns North
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,030 reviews)
"A pleasant stay at the hotel. Helpful staff. Very well maintained property."
United States
Lutfur
The price is AU$207
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Finch Falls Retreat

Finch Falls Retreat
3.0 star property
Finch Hatton
The price is AU$222
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Finch Falls Retreat

Beach House Motel

Beach House Motel
3.5 star property
North Ward
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (533 reviews)
"Yes,everything was good,especially the new renovation they did.it was simple but efficient,been there before and this time im back again.place looks amazing!"
Australia
FELICIANO BIG
The price is AU$145
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Beach House Motel

Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Resort style hotel with an excellent location and friendly staff. "
United States
Elamin
The price is AU$268
includes taxes & fees
8 May - 9 May
Crystalbrook Riley
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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.

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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.

Booking tips and Expedia advantages for Great Barrier Reef

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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