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Villa La Sini Yeppoon

Villa La Sini Yeppoon
2.5 star property
Yeppoon
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"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$179
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 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, (859 reviews)
"Great place!"
United States
Kirsten
The price is AU$145
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 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
8 Mar - 9 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$158
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Hideaway Mission Beach Village

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
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Mirage Whitsundays

Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville

Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville
4.5 star property
Townsville
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Staff were very friendly, hotel was clean and tidy we enjoyed our stay"
Australia
Vanessa
The price is AU$200
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville

Reef View Hotel

Reef View Hotel
4.0 star property
Whitsundays
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,008 reviews)
"Room was very clean, staff were very friendly and helpful. Location is wonderful. "
Australia
Jennifer Margaret
The price is AU$378
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Reef View Hotel

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$296
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
Coral Sea Resort

Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach Hotel
3.5 star property
Airlie Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"Great Hotel , great location "
Canada
Adrian
The price is AU$197
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Airlie Beach Hotel

Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Helpful service, clean room and facilities.It was a lovely stay."
Australia
Costa
The price is AU$194
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar
Crystalbrook Flynn

Whitsunday Apartments

Whitsunday Apartments
4.0 star property
Whitsundays
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,563 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$410
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Whitsunday Apartments

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,015 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

Aquarius on the Beach

Aquarius on the Beach
4.0 star property
North Ward
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 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$145
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Aquarius on the Beach

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns North
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
"Great staff great location "
Canada
Wayne
The price is AU$150
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

The Abbott Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,010 reviews)
"Very clean room and great amenities. Especially the free coffee machine!"
United Kingdom
Tom
The price is AU$175
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
The Abbott Boutique 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$159
includes taxes & fees
14 Mar - 15 Mar
Paradise Links Resort Port Douglas

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$199
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Oaks Townsville Hotel

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
5.0 star property
Port Douglas
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Had a great meal and drinks at the swim at bar. "
United States
Nicole
The price is AU$369
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

Daydream Island Resort

Daydream Island Resort
4.5 star property
Whitsundays
7.8 out of 10, Good, (917 reviews)
"Second time visiting and we love it!"
Australia
Elana
The price is AU$240
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Daydream Island Resort

Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 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.

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