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1. Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach Hotel
3.5 star property
Airlie Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,010 reviews)
"Great location. Great place to stay…"
Australia
Katrina
The price is AU$168
includes taxes & fees
12 July - 13 July
Airlie Beach Hotel

2. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns North
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,041 reviews)
"Nice stay, staff are very nice"
Australia
Laura
The price is AU$192
includes taxes & fees
14 June - 15 June
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

3. The Oceanfront Cairns

The Oceanfront Cairns
2.0 star property
Cairns North
The price is AU$208
includes taxes & fees
12 July - 13 July
The Oceanfront Cairns

4. Magnums Airlie Beach

Magnums Airlie Beach
2.0 star property
Airlie Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (746 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay fantastic staff and very clean "
Australia
Reid
The price is AU$109
includes taxes & fees
15 June - 16 June
Magnums Airlie Beach

5. Coral Sea Resort

Coral Sea Resort
4.0 star property
Airlie Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"excellent hotel in a handy location "
Australia
Craig
The price is AU$345
includes taxes & fees
14 June - 15 June
Coral Sea Resort

6. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns
4.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,006 reviews)
"Great hotel in a great location"
Australia
jodie
The price is AU$191
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
Pacific Hotel Cairns

7. Club Wyndham Mission Beach

Club Wyndham Mission Beach
4.0 star property
Mission Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (873 reviews)
"Great place!"
United States
Kirsten
The price is AU$215
includes taxes & fees
14 June - 15 June
Club Wyndham Mission Beach

8. Mantra Gladstone

Mantra Gladstone
4.5 star property
Barney Point
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (708 reviews)
"The staff were very helpful and accommodating. The rooms and facilities were fantastic. Happy to stay here again."
Australia
Peter
The price is AU$163
includes taxes & fees
27 June - 28 June
Mantra Gladstone

9. ibis Mackay

ibis Mackay
4.0 star property
South Mackay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (590 reviews)
"Very convenient location. Well kept rooms."
Australia
Nicole
The price is AU$135
includes taxes & fees
20 June - 21 June
ibis Mackay

10. Rainforest Motel

Rainforest Motel
2.0 star property
Mission Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Fantastic location room was so peaceful plenty of parking and very helpful staff would stay again"
United Kingdom
Lisa
The price is AU$152
includes taxes & fees
16 June - 17 June
Rainforest Motel

11. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

The Abbott Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"The Abbott is located close to everything. Our room was spotless. The staff was amazing. Highly recommend!"
United States
Tiffany
The price is AU$208
includes taxes & fees
21 June - 22 June
The Abbott Boutique Hotel

12. Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location and staff was amazing!!"
United States
Amanda
The price is AU$262
includes taxes & fees
24 June - 25 June
Hilton Cairns

13. Daydream Island Resort

Daydream Island Resort
4.5 star property
Whitsundays
7.8 out of 10, Good, (937 reviews)
"This is still a great destination. Rooms are clean and spacious and grounds well maintained. The breakfasts were the big let down. Hot foods, eggs, bacon, etc were cold from the servery and coffee often only luke warm. Otherwise a great place to stay."
Australia
Daryl
The price is AU$271
includes taxes & fees
14 June - 15 June
Daydream Island Resort

14. The Elandra

The Elandra
3.5 star property
South Mission Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (47 reviews)
"An elegant and wonderful experience in such a unique setting. Service, food hospitality and menu all excellent."
United States
Mark
The price is AU$464
includes taxes & fees
8 July - 9 July
The Elandra

15. Quality Resort Parkhurst

Quality Resort Parkhurst
4.5 star property
Parkhurst
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (593 reviews)
"Great place, clean"
Australia
Malgorzata
The price is AU$177
includes taxes & fees
20 June - 21 June
Quality Resort Parkhurst

16. Villa La Sini Yeppoon

Villa La Sini Yeppoon
2.5 star property
Yeppoon
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (15 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$220
includes taxes & fees
14 June - 15 June
Villa La Sini Yeppoon

17. Picnic Bay Hotel

Picnic Bay Hotel
3.5 star property
Picnic Bay
The price is AU$353
includes taxes & fees
14 June - 15 June
Picnic Bay Hotel

18. Victoria Street Boutique Hotel

Victoria Street Boutique Hotel
3.0 star property
North Ward
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
The price is AU$177
includes taxes & fees
16 June - 17 June
Victoria Street Boutique Hotel

19. Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns Sheridan Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns North
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"Clean rooms, very friendly staff, and close to the airport."
United States
Angela
The price is AU$197
includes taxes & fees
27 June - 28 June
Cairns Sheridan Hotel

20. The Ville Resort - Casino

The Ville Resort - Casino
4.5 star property
Townsville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"The pool was lovely, and the breakfast was delicious. "
Australia
John
The price is AU$192
includes taxes & fees
15 June - 16 June
The Ville Resort - Casino
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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.

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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