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1. Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach Hotel
3.5 star property
Airlie Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"Great location. Great place to stay…"
Australia
Katrina
The price is AU$153
includes taxes & fees
23 June - 24 June
Airlie Beach Hotel

2. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns North
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,037 reviews)
"Nice stay, staff are very nice"
Australia
Laura
The price is AU$186
includes taxes & fees
21 June - 22 June
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

3. 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$192
includes taxes & fees
9 June - 10 June
Pacific Hotel Cairns

4. Coral Sea Resort

Coral Sea Resort
4.0 star property
Airlie Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"excellent hotel in a handy location "
Australia
Craig
The price is AU$331
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
Coral Sea Resort

5. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

The Abbott Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Fabulous hotel. Great amenities. Very helpful staff. Great location. Of all the hotels we have stayed in, this was our favorite. So nice to have laundry facilities too."
United States
Trudi
The price is AU$178
includes taxes & fees
21 June - 22 June
The Abbott Boutique Hotel

6. Magnums Airlie Beach

Magnums Airlie Beach
2.0 star property
Airlie Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (744 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay fantastic staff and very clean "
Australia
Reid
The price is AU$105
includes taxes & fees
11 June - 12 June
Magnums Airlie Beach

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$209
includes taxes & fees
11 June - 12 June
Club Wyndham Mission Beach

8. Quality Resort Parkhurst

Quality Resort Parkhurst
4.5 star property
Parkhurst
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (591 reviews)
"Great place, clean"
Australia
Malgorzata
The price is AU$177
includes taxes & fees
19 June - 20 June
Quality Resort Parkhurst

9. The Elandra

The Elandra
3.5 star property
South Mission Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (46 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$459
includes taxes & fees
5 July - 6 July
The Elandra

10. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Very helpful staff .. clean and comfortable room .. breakfast was amazing .. great location!"
Australia
ROSS
The price is AU$280
includes taxes & fees
21 June - 22 June
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

11. ibis Mackay

ibis Mackay
4.0 star property
South Mackay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (588 reviews)
"Very convenient location. Well kept rooms."
Australia
Nicole
The price is AU$139
includes taxes & fees
18 June - 19 June
ibis Mackay

12. Rambutan Resort

Rambutan Resort
5.0 star property
Townsville
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (838 reviews)
"Love to stay here, it’s so convenient with great staff and amenities. Great upstairs bar and the food is top notch. Room was great and love the under cover parking. Definitely my place to stay when in Townsville"
Australia
Lee
The price is AU$135
includes taxes & fees
7 June - 8 June
Rambutan Resort

13. 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$190
includes taxes & fees
27 June - 28 June
Mantra Gladstone

14. Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location and staff was amazing!!"
United States
Amanda
The price is AU$275
includes taxes & fees
22 June - 23 June
Hilton Cairns

15. Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Room was very clean and staff is friendly. Very close to many places that you can easily walk to. If you are driving you can pay for parking at the hotel or on side streets"
United States
Ashley
The price is AU$217
includes taxes & fees
21 June - 22 June
Crystalbrook Bailey

16. Mercure Townsville

Mercure Townsville
3.5 star property
Currajong
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"It was nice"
Australia
Carol
The price is AU$179
includes taxes & fees
21 June - 22 June
Mercure Townsville

17. Villa La Sini Yeppoon

Villa La Sini Yeppoon
2.5 star property
Yeppoon
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 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
7 June - 8 June
Villa La Sini Yeppoon

18. The Palmer Collective

The Palmer Collective
4.0 star property
South Townsville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (836 reviews)
"Great location, clean and welcoming staff"
Australia
Cameron
The price is AU$220
includes taxes & fees
7 June - 8 June
The Palmer Collective

19. Palm Royale Cairns

Palm Royale Cairns
4.0 star property
Manunda
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great pool. "
Australia
John
The price is AU$159
includes taxes & fees
22 June - 23 June
Palm Royale Cairns

20. Heritage Cairns

Heritage Cairns
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (999 reviews)
"Staff friendly and helpful, great location, clean and tidy, secure parking, quiet and would stay again. "
Australia
Cindy
The price is AU$152
includes taxes & fees
4 July - 5 July
Heritage Cairns
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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