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The Elandra

The Elandra
3.5 star property
South Mission Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (39 reviews)
"Luxury accommodation, spectacular views, great pool area, superb food, lovely staff - great experience all around. "
Australia
Beat
The price is RM1,241
RM1,365 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
The Elandra

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns North
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,012 reviews)
"Food at the restaurant was very good!"
United States
Carole
The price is RM426
RM468 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Palm Royale Cairns

Palm Royale Cairns
4.0 star property
Manunda
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Courteous staff."
Australia
Raelene
The price is RM324
RM356 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Palm Royale Cairns

Rainforest Motel

Rainforest Motel
2.0 star property
Mission Beach
The price is RM399
RM439 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Rainforest Motel

Quality Resort Parkhurst

Quality Resort Parkhurst
4.5 star property
Parkhurst
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (577 reviews)
"Very clean room, courteous staff and great amenities. Will definitely stay there again if we’re near there. "
Australia
Gayle
The price is RM422
RM464 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Quality Resort Parkhurst

Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach Hotel
3.5 star property
Airlie Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Lovely location, nice rooms and staff very helpful. "
United Kingdom
Robert and Jane
The price is RM466
RM512 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Airlie Beach Hotel

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4.0 star property
Manunda
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Nice poolside staff helpful handy location "
Australia
Nadine
The price is RM355
RM391 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Very nice hotel. Great location, right at the seaside, next to the reef terminal, and close to the night market. Also friendly staff. Had a wonderful stay."
United States
Rongsheng
The price is RM588
RM646 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Spanish Lace Motor Inn

Spanish Lace Motor Inn
2.0 star property
Rosslea
The price is RM409
RM450 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Spanish Lace Motor Inn

Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice luxury feel for a decent price! Area is very walkable & there are PLENTY of eating options near by."
United States
Kristin
The price is RM550
RM605 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr
Crystalbrook Flynn

Villa La Sini Yeppoon

Villa La Sini Yeppoon
2.5 star property
Yeppoon
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 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 RM552
RM607 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Villa La Sini Yeppoon

Harbour Sails Motor Inn

Harbour Sails Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Gladstone Central
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (603 reviews)
"Aloha, Accommodating and helpful "
United States
Robert
The price is RM361
RM397 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
Harbour Sails Motor Inn

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 RM365
RM402 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Pearly Shell Motel

1 Showgrounds Road Horse Creek QLD 4714

1 Showgrounds Road Horse Creek QLD 4714
2.0 star property
Horse Creek
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
The price is RM301
RM331 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
1 Showgrounds Road Horse Creek QLD 4714

Aquarius on the Beach

Aquarius on the Beach
4.0 star property
North Ward
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Good room, had everytimg we wanted and with a hreat sea view."
Australia
Bob
The price is RM389
RM428 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Aquarius on the Beach

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 RM1,044
RM1,149 total
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Coral Sea Resort

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
5.0 star property
Trinity Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,400 reviews)
"Great location. A little dated but quite large and excellent outdoor space. "
Canada
Elizabeth
The price is RM955
RM1,051 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

Whitsunday Apartments

Whitsunday Apartments
4.0 star property
Whitsundays
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,570 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 RM1,171
RM1,171 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Whitsunday Apartments

ibis Mackay

ibis Mackay
4.0 star property
South Mackay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (575 reviews)
"Friendly staff, great location nice breakfast!"
Australia
Pia
The price is RM379
RM417 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr
ibis Mackay

Ingenia Holidays Kinka Beach Yeppoon

Ingenia Holidays Kinka Beach Yeppoon
2.0 star property
Kinka Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (10 reviews)
"Staff were helpful and park suited our accommodation needs."
Australia
John
The price is RM275
RM302 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Ingenia Holidays Kinka Beach Yeppoon
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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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  • Stunning Marine Life: Experience the incredible diversity of marine species, including colourful corals, tropical fish, and majestic dolphins.
  • Outdoor Adventure: Engage in a variety of activities such as snorkelling, scuba diving, and kayaking in crystal-clear waters.
  • Eco-Friendly Experiences: Enjoy eco-tours that highlight the importance of marine conservation and sustainable practices.
  • Vibrant Activity Hubs: Discover action-packed pontoons and beach clubs offering unique leisure experiences for families.
  • Shopping and Recreation: Explore nearby shopping areas and recreational spots to enhance your holiday experience.

Things to do in Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is a perfect destination for outdoor, eco-friendly family holidays, offering a plethora of activities. Visitors can engage in dolphin action, explore activities galore, and enjoy the vibrant activities hub. Additionally, activity pontoons and beach clubs provide unique experiences, while nearby shopping and recreational areas enhance the overall adventure. This stunning location promises a memorable experience for all ages.

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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.

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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