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1. The Oceanfront Cairns

The Oceanfront Cairns
2.0 star property
Cairns North
The price is RM494
RM544 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
The Oceanfront Cairns

2. Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach Hotel
3.5 star property
Airlie Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,014 reviews)
"Great location. Great place to stay…"
Australia
Katrina
The price is RM477
RM525 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Airlie Beach Hotel

3. Magnums Airlie Beach

Magnums Airlie Beach
2.0 star property
Airlie Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (748 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay fantastic staff and very clean "
Australia
Reid
The price is RM279
RM307 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Magnums Airlie Beach

4. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns
4.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,007 reviews)
"Great hotel in a great location"
Australia
jodie
The price is RM513
RM564 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Pacific Hotel Cairns

5. Club Wyndham Mission Beach

Club Wyndham Mission Beach
4.0 star property
Mission Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (874 reviews)
"Great place!"
United States
Kirsten
The price is RM614
RM675 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Club Wyndham Mission Beach

6. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns North
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,045 reviews)
"Nice stay, staff are very nice"
Australia
Laura
The price is RM593
RM652 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

7. Coral Sea Resort

Coral Sea Resort
4.0 star property
Airlie Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Loved the view and the room! Pool was lovely and the staff were too."
Australia
Rebecca
The price is RM889
RM978 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Coral Sea Resort

8. The Ville Resort - Casino

The Ville Resort - Casino
4.5 star property
Townsville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"The pool was lovely, and the breakfast was delicious. "
Australia
John
The price is RM472
RM519 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jun - 18 Jun
The Ville Resort - Casino

9. Reef View Hotel

Reef View Hotel
4.0 star property
Whitsundays
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
"I would highly recommend the buffet breakfast - it was delicious! And the beach is across the street as well as more than one pool, restaurants and shopping!"
United States
Kristine
The price is RM1,328
RM1,460 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Reef View Hotel

10. Villa La Sini Yeppoon

Villa La Sini Yeppoon
2.5 star property
Yeppoon
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (15 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 RM515
RM566 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Villa La Sini Yeppoon

11. Rainforest Motel

Rainforest Motel
2.0 star property
Mission Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Fantastic location room was so peaceful plenty of parking and very helpful staff would stay again"
United Kingdom
Lisa
The price is RM395
RM435 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Rainforest Motel

12. Daydream Island Resort

Daydream Island Resort
4.5 star property
Whitsundays
7.8 out of 10, Good, (937 reviews)
"Relax"
Australia
ryan
The price is RM918
RM1,010 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Daydream Island Resort

13. ibis Mackay

ibis Mackay
4.0 star property
South Mackay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (590 reviews)
"Very convenient location. Well kept rooms."
Australia
Nicole
The price is RM352
RM387 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jun - 20 Jun
ibis Mackay

14. Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Great location and staff was amazing!!"
United States
Amanda
The price is RM755
RM830 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Hilton Cairns

15. The Elandra

The Elandra
3.5 star property
South Mission Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (47 reviews)
"An elegant and wonderful experience in such a unique setting. Service, food hospitality and menu all excellent."
United States
Mark
The price is RM1,287
RM1,415 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
The Elandra

16. Quality Resort Parkhurst

Quality Resort Parkhurst
4.5 star property
Parkhurst
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (593 reviews)
"Great place, clean"
Australia
Malgorzata
The price is RM461
RM507 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jun - 21 Jun
Quality Resort Parkhurst

17. Aquarius on the Beach

Aquarius on the Beach
4.0 star property
North Ward
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,010 reviews)
"Loved this stay!! Amazing location, got hours view!!"
Australia
Shannan
The price is RM456
RM501 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Aquarius on the Beach

18. Lumina Motel

Lumina Motel
2.0 star property
South Gladstone
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
The price is RM351
RM386 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Lumina Motel

19. Heritage Cairns

Heritage Cairns
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Staff friendly and helpful, great location, clean and tidy, secure parking, quiet and would stay again. "
Australia
Cindy
The price is RM412
RM453 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jul - 18 Jul
Heritage Cairns

20. Ingenia Holidays Conway Beach

Ingenia Holidays Conway Beach
3.0 star property
Conway
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Nice quiet place ..We will come back again ."
Australia
maria
The price is RM263
RM289 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Ingenia Holidays Conway Beach
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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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Top reasons to visit Great Barrier Reef

  • 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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