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Coral Sea Resort

Coral Sea Resort
4.0 star property
Airlie Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Great staff, very clean rooms Lovely hospitality staff as well. "
United States
kristen
The price is AU$403
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Coral Sea Resort

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$200
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Airlie Beach Hotel

Daydream Island Resort

Daydream Island Resort
4.5 star property
Whitsundays
7.8 out of 10, Good, (921 reviews)
"Second time visiting and we love it!"
Australia
Elana
The price is AU$322
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Daydream Island Resort

Quality Resort Parkhurst

Quality Resort Parkhurst
4.5 star property
Parkhurst
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (579 reviews)
"Very clean room, courteous staff and great amenities. Will definitely stay there again if we’re near there. "
Australia
Gayle
The price is AU$177
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Quality Resort Parkhurst

Empire Apartment Hotel

Empire Apartment Hotel
4.5 star property
Rockhampton City
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (857 reviews)
"A fabulous place to stay ❤️❤️❤️"
Australia
Susan
The price is AU$231
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Empire Apartment Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns North
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,020 reviews)
"Food at the restaurant was very good!"
United States
Carole
The price is AU$178
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Villa La Sini Yeppoon

Villa La Sini Yeppoon
2.5 star property
Yeppoon
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 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
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Villa La Sini Yeppoon

Mirage Whitsundays

Mirage Whitsundays
4.0 star property
Cannonvale
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (784 reviews)
"Pool was great,beautiful view ,didnt want to leave"
Australia
Jo
The price is AU$594
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
Mirage Whitsundays

Palm Bungalows

Palm Bungalows
3.0 star property
Whitsundays
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (550 reviews)
"Nice and handy location to the beach bars and restaurants.Bungalow was comfortable and we had fresh towels etc each day."
Australia
Julie
The price is AU$468
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Palm Bungalows

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Great location!!"
Canada
Lorna
The price is AU$245
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

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
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Village National the Isaac

Ardo

Ardo
4.0 star property
Townsville
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (327 reviews)
"Lovely accommodation with fantastic staff"
Australia
Toni
The price is AU$294
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Ardo

Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Breakfast was pretty good and hotel was a 4 stars at best"
United States
Alexander
The price is AU$200
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Hilton Cairns

Club Wyndham Mission Beach

Club Wyndham Mission Beach
4.0 star property
Mission Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (866 reviews)
"Great place!"
United States
Kirsten
The price is AU$159
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Club Wyndham Mission Beach

Whitsunday Apartments

Whitsunday Apartments
4.0 star property
Whitsundays
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,578 reviews)
"Beautiful view from the balcony, nice staff keeping the room clean and tidy, can’t wait to get back "
Australia
Yufeng
The price is AU$433
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Whitsunday Apartments

Mantra Gladstone

Mantra Gladstone
4.5 star property
Barney Point
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (701 reviews)
"Great as always, amazing helpful staff and great rooms. "
Australia
Simon
The price is AU$175
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Mantra Gladstone

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4.0 star property
Manunda
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice poolside staff helpful handy location "
Australia
Nadine
The price is AU$130
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Gorgeous property and front desk staff was wonderful."
United States
Rebecca
The price is AU$265
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Crystalbrook Riley

Reef View Hotel

Reef View Hotel
4.0 star property
Whitsundays
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Nice hotel, clean comfortable room, great breakfast"
Canada
John
The price is AU$464
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Reef View Hotel

Quest Mackay on Gordon

Quest Mackay on Gordon
4.5 star property
City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (458 reviews)
"Great place to stay, very quiet and clean"
Australia
Bevan
The price is AU$204
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Quest Mackay on Gordon
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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