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Your Cairns and Barrier Reef Holiday

With a Cairns and Barrier Reef holiday package, you can forget about planning stresses and simply focus on experiencing what this exciting destination has on offer. Your trip to Cairns and Barrier Reef wouldn't be complete without spending some time in its best cities, starting with Cairns. Two of the top attractions here include Cairns Marlin Marina and Cairns Night Markets. Wrights Creek is another favourite with Cairns and Barrier Reef travellers. Visitors to this city enjoy Cairns Marlin Marina and Cairns Night Markets. Start packing your suitcase, because your Cairns and Barrier Reef holiday is just a few clicks away with Expedia.

Top Cairns and Barrier Reef Flight + Hotel Deals

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Coral Sands Resort

Coral Sands Resort

4.5 out of 5
Trinity Beach
Price was £735, price is now £484 per person
£484
per person
3 Jun - 8 Jun
found 24 hours ago
Return flight included
Gold Coast (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)
8.8/10 Excellent! (824 reviews)
The staff are amazing! They took great care of us as return guests

Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026

The Reef House Adults Retreat

The Reef House Adults Retreat

5 out of 5
Palm Cove
Save 100% on your flight
Price was £2,325, price is now £1,543 per person
£1,543
per person
3 Jun - 8 Jun
found 24 hours ago
Return flight included
Gold Coast (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)
9/10 Wonderful! (710 reviews)
Freshly cooked breakfast on the large deck overlookig the sea - what a great way to start a day!

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Oasis at Palm Cove

Oasis at Palm Cove

4 out of 5
Palm Cove
Price was £792, price is now £546 per person
£546
per person
3 Jun - 8 Jun
found 24 hours ago
Return flight included
Gold Coast (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (158 reviews)
Lovely property, stayed here as a family group with individual apartments each. Clean and tidy with all the facilities that we needed. Pool was great and bbq area a bonus

Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026

Elysium Apartments

Elysium Apartments

4.5 out of 5
Palm Cove
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Price was £1,110, price is now £809 per person
£809
per person
3 Jun - 8 Jun
found 24 hours ago
Return flight included
Gold Coast (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)
9/10 Wonderful! (151 reviews)
Lovely large clean apartment with all facilities and equipment. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

5 out of 5
Palm Cove
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Price was £1,474, price is now £1,150 per person
£1,150
per person
3 Jun - 8 Jun
found 24 hours ago
Return flight included
Gold Coast (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (547 reviews)
Spacious and clean rooms.

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Where to stay in Cairns and Barrier Reef

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Palm Cove

Palm Cove

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Relax on sandy beaches and swim in turquoise waters at a resort town between the Great Barrier Reef and the rain forests of tropical Far North Queensland.

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Cairns and Barrier Reef Essential Information

Language
English
Currency
Australian dollars
Closest Airport
Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)

Top hotels in Cairns and Barrier Reef

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 £113 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
£113
19 Apr - 20 Apr
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Good location. On site pool. Lovely breakfast.

Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £110 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
£110
19 Apr - 20 Apr
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
The breakfast menu was good with a good selection of food

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

Hilton Cairns
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

4 out of 5
209-217 Abbott Street Cairns North QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £91 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
£91
19 Apr - 20 Apr
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Needs to update the images on the website rooms and building is outdated

Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
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Popular places to visit

Cairns Esplanade

Cairns Esplanade

4.5/5(58 reviews)

Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.

Cairns Esplanade
Cairns Central Shopping Centre

Cairns Central Shopping Centre

4/5(37 reviews)

During your visit to Tropical North Waterfront, you can do some window-shopping at Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

Cairns Central Shopping Centre
Palm Cove Beach

Palm Cove Beach

4.5/5(39 reviews)

Located in between the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, this palm tree-lined beach is an idyllic spot to take it easy or begin an adventure.

Palm Cove Beach

Frequently asked questions

Can I cancel my flight booking to Cairns and Barrier Reef due to COVID-19?
Our helpful Customer Service Portal is your one-stop shop for most travel queries, including about flight changes and cancellations due to COVID-19. For extra peace of mind, we recommend looking over the terms and conditions of your airfare before booking your tickets.
What's the best way to find cheap flights to Cairns and Barrier Reef that have flexible change policies?
When it comes to flying these days, flexibility is a must. That's why we have a "No change fee" search function to help you track down flexible, low-priced flights to Cairns and Barrier Reef. It's on the left-hand side of your screen under the "Flexible change policies" subheading.
What are some of the general tips for travellers to Cairns and Barrier Reef during the COVID-19 outbreak?
In the era of the COVID-19 pandemic, travelling now comes with a few additional challenges. Have a read over these helpful tips before jumping on your plane to Cairns and Barrier Reef:
  • Before locking in your flight, check if any travel restrictions apply — in both your destination and origin. Get the latest updates by checking government and travel websites.
  • Requirements state you must wear a face mask throughout your travel experience, even at screening checkpoints. Be prepared to lower your mask for ID purposes when asked.
  • Instead of handing a TSA employee your boarding pass, position it directly on the reader yourself. After that, hold it up for inspection.
  • You're allowed to take one container of hand sanitizer up to 12 oz (350 ml) in your carry-on baggage. This will need to be taken out for X-ray scanning.
  • To minimize handling during screening, put items such as your phone and loose change into your carry-on rather than into the bins.
  • If you're taking food on board, put it in a clear plastic bag and then into a screening bin. This lessens the likelihood that a TSA agent will need to handle your carry-on bag or food container for inspection.

Which airlines fly to Cairns and Barrier Reef?
Book your ticket with Qantas and then start piecing together your Cairns and Barrier Reef must-do list. This popular carrier offers 499 flights a month to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS), a central gateway.
How can I find cheap tickets to Cairns and Barrier Reef?
Book well ahead of time, fly to or from nearby airports, avoid peak travel periods — you're not short of ways! Another one is to make use of Expedia's "flexible dates" function. Find your Cairns and Barrier Reef flight, then check out the cheapest prices for nearby dates. In the last seven days, the best price for a flight to Cairns and Barrier Reef was .
How much is a flight to Cairns and Barrier Reef?
The cost of a round-trip journey to Cairns and Barrier Reef in the last seven days varied between and . If you were travelling one way out of (), you could have nabbed a cheap seat from only .
What are the most popular airports to fly into in Cairns and Barrier Reef?
A major gateway to Cairns and Barrier Reef, around 1567 flights touch down at Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) each month. Track down the best deal, book your fare and get set to soak up the best of this wonderful region.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Cairns and Barrier Reef?
Fly out on a Tuesday to raise your chances of securing the cheapest fare to Cairns and Barrier Reef. Mondays are usually the next most affordable day to depart. Saturday is generally the costliest day to fly anywhere.
How much is a plane ticket to Cairns and Barrier Reef?
In the last seven days, fares varied between and . Check out our fabulous deals to Cairns and Barrier Reef, make a booking and then get packing!
Which airlines with flights to Cairns and Barrier Reef employ COVID-19 cleanliness policies?
Physical distancing is just the start of new air travel strategies to ease the spread of COVID-19. From the waiting lounge to your designated seat, these carriers will take you to your destination with greater peace of mind:
  • Qantas - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
  • Jetstar - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
  • Virgin Australia - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.

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