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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 RM366
RM403 total
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 RM367
RM403 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 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 RM412
RM453 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Hideaway Mission Beach Village

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 RM504
RM554 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville

Mirage Whitsundays

Mirage Whitsundays
4.0 star property
Cannonvale
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (776 reviews)
"Very comfortable room, including laundry."
Australia
Albert
The price is RM835
RM919 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
Mirage Whitsundays

Coral Sea Resort

Coral Sea Resort
4.0 star property
Airlie Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Karen
The price is RM761
RM837 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Coral Sea Resort

Aquarius on the Beach

Aquarius on the Beach
4.0 star property
North Ward
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 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 RM353
RM388 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Aquarius on the Beach

Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach Hotel
3.5 star property
Airlie Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Great Hotel , great location "
Canada
Adrian
The price is RM519
RM571 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Airlie Beach Hotel

Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Helpful service, clean room and facilities.It was a lovely stay."
Australia
Costa
The price is RM453
RM499 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Crystalbrook Flynn

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 RM635
RM635 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar
Oaks Townsville 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 RM466
RM513 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Paradise Links Resort Port Douglas

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,011 reviews)
"Loved every minute of our stay."
Australia
Nathan
The price is RM565
RM622 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Reef View Hotel

Reef View Hotel
4.0 star property
Whitsundays
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Room was very clean, staff were very friendly and helpful. Location is wonderful. "
Australia
Jennifer Margaret
The price is RM988
RM1,086 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
Reef View Hotel

Magnums Airlie Beach

Magnums Airlie Beach
2.0 star property
Airlie Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (714 reviews)
"Well located, with easy access to shops and restaurants!"
United Kingdom
Eleanor
The price is RM300
RM330 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Magnums Airlie Beach

Whitsunday Apartments

Whitsunday Apartments
4.0 star property
Whitsundays
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,561 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 RM1,175
RM1,175 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Whitsunday Apartments

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

The Abbott Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"Very clean room and great amenities. Especially the free coffee machine!"
United Kingdom
Tom
The price is RM442
RM486 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns North
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Great staff great location "
Canada
Wayne
The price is RM371
RM408 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Seahaven Resort

Seahaven Resort
3.0 star property
Belgian Gardens
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (219 reviews)
"Great place to stay "
Australia
Paul
The price is RM407
RM448 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Seahaven 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 RM511
RM563 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Crystalbrook Bailey

Belmoral Corporate Suites

Belmoral Corporate Suites
5.0 star property
South Townsville
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (209 reviews)
"Clean room, easy check in, they held baggage after checkout, helpful staff "
Australia
Niamh
The price is RM451
RM496 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Belmoral Corporate Suites
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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 coral, scuba diving and marine life
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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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