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Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach Hotel
3.5 star property
Airlie Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice little hotel in front of the beach and nice staffs."
Australia
Thriyambika Gowree
The price is RM480
RM528 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Airlie Beach Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns North
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,036 reviews)
"Nice stay, staff are very nice"
Australia
Laura
The price is RM447
RM492 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jun - 14 Jun
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns
4.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"We stayed 2 nights in the luxury suite and I recommend it to everyone. Everything is great at this hotel."
Australia
Massimo
The price is RM510
RM561 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Pacific Hotel Cairns

Magnums Airlie Beach

Magnums Airlie Beach
2.0 star property
Airlie Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (742 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay fantastic staff and very clean "
Australia
Reid
The price is RM277
RM305 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Magnums Airlie Beach

Palm Royale Cairns

Palm Royale Cairns
4.0 star property
Manunda
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"the hotel was good but during the night time, we would hear car/bike or people talking from other rooms/balcony."
Japan
sachi
The price is RM386
RM425 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Palm Royale Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Very helpful staff .. clean and comfortable room .. breakfast was amazing .. great location!"
Australia
ROSS
The price is RM712
RM783 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Club Wyndham Mission Beach

Club Wyndham Mission Beach
4.0 star property
Mission Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (872 reviews)
"Great place!"
United States
Kirsten
The price is RM554
RM609 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Club Wyndham Mission Beach

Quality Resort Parkhurst

Quality Resort Parkhurst
4.5 star property
Parkhurst
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (591 reviews)
"Great place, clean"
Australia
Malgorzata
The price is RM458
RM504 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jun - 20 Jun
Quality Resort Parkhurst

The Elandra

The Elandra
3.5 star property
South Mission Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (45 reviews)
"Awesome staff beautiful location"
Australia
Steven
The price is RM1,282
RM1,410 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jun - 12 Jun
The Elandra

Palm Bungalows

Palm Bungalows
3.0 star property
Whitsundays
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (560 reviews)
"Nice and handy location to the beach bars and restaurants.Bungalow was comfortable and we had fresh towels etc each day."
Australia
Julie
The price is RM1,282
RM1,411 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Palm Bungalows

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

The Abbott Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Fabulous hotel. Great amenities. Very helpful staff. Great location. Of all the hotels we have stayed in, this was our favorite. So nice to have laundry facilities too."
United States
Trudi
The price is RM458
RM504 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Coral Sea Resort

Coral Sea Resort
4.0 star property
Airlie Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"excellent hotel in a handy location "
Australia
Craig
The price is RM1,141
RM1,255 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Coral Sea Resort

Mantra Amphora

Mantra Amphora
4.0 star property
Palm Cove
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"On the esplanade and walking distance to all Palm Cove eateries."
Australia
Jennifer
The price is RM527
RM527 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Mantra Amphora

Quest Mackay on Gordon

Quest Mackay on Gordon
4.5 star property
City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (465 reviews)
"So neat, tidy and clean. Always a pleasure staying here. Very convenient in a safe area."
Australia
Eric
The price is RM473
RM520 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Quest Mackay on Gordon

The Ville Resort - Casino

The Ville Resort - Casino
4.5 star property
Townsville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"The pool was lovely, and the breakfast was delicious. "
Australia
John
The price is RM538
RM592 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
The Ville Resort - Casino

Mercure Townsville

Mercure Townsville
3.5 star property
Currajong
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"It was nice"
Australia
Carol
The price is RM464
RM510 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Mercure Townsville

Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"The room was clean and the check-in in and out process easy "
United States
Christine
The price is RM647
RM712 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Hilton Cairns

Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"amazing location, great food and very clean!"
Canada
Chloe
The price is RM594
RM654 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Crystalbrook Flynn

Villa La Sini Yeppoon

Villa La Sini Yeppoon
2.5 star property
Yeppoon
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 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 RM513
RM564 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Villa La Sini Yeppoon

Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns Sheridan Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns North
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean rooms, very friendly staff, and close to the airport."
United States
Angela
The price is RM501
RM551 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jun - 28 Jun
Cairns Sheridan Hotel
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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.
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  • Vibrant Activity Hubs: Discover action-packed pontoons and beach clubs offering unique leisure experiences for families.
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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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