Travel to Great Barrier Reef

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Great Barrier Reef Flight & Hotel Packages

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Grand Hotel Olympic
Tree Charme Parliament Boutique Hotel
The B Place Hotel
River Palace Hotel
Hotel Scalinata di Spagna

Where to stay in Great Barrier Reef

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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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Top hotels in Great Barrier Reef

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 RM485 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
RM485
RM533 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel in a perfect position to explore Airlie beach. Easy walk into the town and across to the marina for tours. Friendly staff and lovely pool area. Highly recommend"

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2026

Airlie Beach Hotel
Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM468 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
RM468
RM515 total
18 Nov - 19 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Pacific Hotel Cairns
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 RM623 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
RM623
RM685 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,024 reviews)
"The location of the hotel, on the marina was outstanding. Also, a short walk to the rest of the boardwalk where there were views, restaurants, bars, etc."

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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