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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$224 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$224
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,015 reviews)
Very good location and the horizon lounge a must

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
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$197 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$197
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
The room was average - nothing special, although in a good location downtown. The views from the pictures in the booking are nothing like what we saw from our hotel room. The bed was comfortable, but we did have a bright purple light shining in from the building across that was visible even with ...

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Airlie Beach Hotel
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$196 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$196
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
Nice service

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Hilton Cairns
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