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The Oceanfront Cairns

The Oceanfront Cairns
2.0 star property
Cairns North
The price is £109
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
The Oceanfront Cairns

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 £102
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Airlie Beach Hotel

Magnums Airlie Beach

Magnums Airlie Beach
2.0 star property
Airlie Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (747 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay fantastic staff and very clean "
Australia
Reid
The price is £52
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Magnums Airlie Beach

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 £93
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Pacific Hotel Cairns

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 £126
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Club Wyndham Mission Beach

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns North
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,044 reviews)
"Nice stay, staff are very nice"
Australia
Laura
The price is £91
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Coral Sea Resort

Coral Sea Resort
4.0 star property
Airlie Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"excellent hotel in a handy location "
Australia
Craig
The price is £173
includes taxes & fees
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Coral Sea Resort

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 £101
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
The Ville Resort - Casino

Reef View Hotel

Reef View Hotel
4.0 star property
Whitsundays
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 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 £226
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Reef View Hotel

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 £102
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Villa La Sini Yeppoon

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 £80
includes taxes & fees
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Rainforest Motel

Daydream Island Resort

Daydream Island Resort
4.5 star property
Whitsundays
7.8 out of 10, Good, (937 reviews)
The price is £199
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Daydream Island Resort

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 £73
includes taxes & fees
18 Jun - 19 Jun
ibis Mackay

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 £134
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Hilton Cairns

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 £260
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
The Elandra

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 £93
includes taxes & fees
20 Jun - 21 Jun
Quality Resort Parkhurst

Aquarius on the Beach

Aquarius on the Beach
4.0 star property
North Ward
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,009 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Jane A
The price is £92
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Aquarius on the Beach

Lumina Motel

Lumina Motel
2.0 star property
South Gladstone
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
The price is £67
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Lumina Motel

Heritage Cairns

Heritage Cairns
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Staff friendly and helpful, great location, clean and tidy, secure parking, quiet and would stay again. "
Australia
Cindy
The price is £79
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Heritage Cairns

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 £53
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 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 kilometers 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 diverse underwater ecosystem, home to vibrant coral reefs and an array of marine species.
  • Whale Watching: Witness majestic whales during their migration season, an unforgettable sight for nature enthusiasts.
  • Reef Adventures: Engage in thrilling activities such as snorkelling and scuba diving to explore the reef up close.
  • Kayaking Tours: Enjoy a peaceful paddle through pristine waters, offering a unique perspective of the reef's beauty.
  • Eco-Friendly Experiences: Participate in sustainable tourism activities that promote conservation and environmental awareness.

Things to do in Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef offers a fantastic eco-friendly getaway for families, featuring a variety of activities. Visitors can enjoy whale watching, boat trips, and exciting reef adventures in Cairns. For those looking for recreational pursuits, kayaking tours and other outdoor activities are available, alongside shopping and theatre options nearby, ensuring a memorable experience for all.

*Distances are measured in a straight line; actual driving distances may vary depending on the route.

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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 (24.7°C)Light RainMostly Sunny
April72.3°F (22.4°C)Light RainMostly Sunny
May66.6°F (19.2°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 (20.2°C)No RainMostly Sunny
October72.5°F (22.5°C)No RainMostly Sunny
November76.5°F (24.7°C)Light RainMostly Sunny
December78.3°F (25.7°C)Light RainMostly Sunny