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Our guide on where to stay in Great Barrier Reef

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Things to do in Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef offers an ideal destination for eco-friendly family vacations, with a variety of outdoor activities. Visitors can enjoy snorkelling trips, diving tours, and exciting excursions to discover the region's remarkable marine wonders. Additionally, there are shopping areas and recreational facilities nearby to enhance your experience. Immerse yourself in the beauty and adventure that the Great Barrier Reef has to offer.

*Distances are measured in a straight line; actual driving distances may vary depending on the route.

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.

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 RainMostly Sunny
June62.6°F (17.0°C)No RainMostly Sunny
July63.9°F (17.7°C)No RainMostly Sunny
August63.5°F (17.5°C)No RainSunny
September68.4°F (20.200000000000003°C)No RainMostly Sunny
October72.5°F (22.5°C)No RainMostly Sunny
November76.5°F (24.700000000000003°C)Light RainMostly Sunny
December78.3°F (25.700000000000003°C)Light RainMostly Sunny

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Our pick of the best Great Barrier Reef Hotel Deals

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$240 per night from 10 May to 11 May
AU$240
10 May - 11 May
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
Rooms were lovely and clean. Staff very helpful. I was caught off guard with having to pay $30 a day for parking, so moved car around free parking on the Esplanade.

Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

5 out of 5
Port Douglas Road Port Douglas QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$409 per night from 11 May to 12 May
AU$409
11 May - 12 May
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
We enjoyed our stay - the staff were super friendly and helpful. Great resort for Australian standards if you after somewhere to prop and stop , great pools , gym and excellent dining choices - will definitely return.

Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Corner The Esplanade and Coconut Grove Airlie Beach QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$200 per night from 20 May to 21 May
AU$200
20 May - 21 May
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
We really enjoyed our stay

Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Airlie Beach Hotel
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