Title: TOP Scuba Diving in East Coast Australia for 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [East Coast Australia Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/East-Coast-Australia.dx6209112)[Hotels in East Coast Australia](https://expedia.co.uk/East-Coast-Australia-Hotels.d6209112.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in East Coast Australia](https://expedia.co.uk/East-Coast-Australia-Holiday-Rentals.d6209112.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to East Coast Australia](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-East-Coast-Australia.d6209112.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in East Coast Australia](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-East-Coast-Australia.d6209112.Travel-Guide-Activities)[East Coast Australia Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-East-Coast-Australia.d6209112.Car-Hire-Guide)[East Coast Australia Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/East-Coast-Australia.d6209112.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![The ever popular lonely tree overlooking the Glasshouse Mountains. 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We stayed three nights from Wednesday onwards and they had only just opened on Monday. There were a few little anomalies with the breakfast service but nothing that you wouldn't expect seeing they had just opened. The staff were lovely, attentive and personable. Our room was delightful, brand new, all the amenities and more and a lovely relaxing spot. Have already recommended it to others and will be back again soon ourselves." ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) William £255 includes taxes & fees 29 Mar - 30 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Byron-Bay-Hotels-Elements-Of-Byron.h11934308.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1050000/1047200/1047180/1a8d6f70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1050000/1047200/1047180/c73613b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![King Room with Balcony | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1050000/1047200/1047180/19df0036.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Outdoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1050000/1047200/1047180/b85bddb2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Coral Sea Resort [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Coral-Sea-Marina-Resort.h1047180.Hotel-Information) Airlie Beach 9.2/10 Wonderful (1,001 reviews) "Great stay!" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Karen £149 includes taxes & fees 12 Mar - 13 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Coral-Sea-Marina-Resort.h1047180.Hotel-Information) ![Land view from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24000/23929/8d881048.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Premium Room, 2 Double Beds | Balcony view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24000/23929/3d3db16c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Daily buffet breakfast (AUD 33 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24000/23929/281356c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24000/23929/0ddc3fb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cairns Harbourside Hotel [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Harbourside-Hotel.h23929.Hotel-Information) Cairns North 8.8/10 Excellent (1,010 reviews) "Great staff great location " ![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg) Wayne £71 includes taxes & fees 28 Mar - 29 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Harbourside-Hotel.h23929.Hotel-Information) ![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6900/6890/82920e79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6900/6890/84d95ac1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6900/6890/61a5238d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Ocean View | Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6900/6890/1cd4c793.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Manly Pacific Sydney MGallery Collection [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Manly-Pacific-Sydney-MGallery-Collection.h6890.Hotel-Information) Manly 9.0/10 Wonderful (317 reviews) "Excellent location, rooms, superb staff. " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Lisa £181 includes taxes & fees 8 Apr - 9 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Manly-Pacific-Sydney-MGallery-Collection.h6890.Hotel-Information) ![4 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1660000/1654000/1653902/7c801b2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1660000/1654000/1653902/a2dbe224.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1660000/1654000/1653902/f30130b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1660000/1654000/1653902/30e48263.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Palm Bungalows [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whitsundays-Hotels-Palm-Bungalows.h1653902.Hotel-Information) Whitsundays 9.0/10 Wonderful (539 reviews) "The staff we excellent, main hotel a short walk, bungalows were slightly dated but we liked that! All round great! " ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Lisa £193 includes taxes & fees 30 Mar - 31 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whitsundays-Hotels-Palm-Bungalows.h1653902.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3920000/3918500/3918455/9673c48c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![King Spa Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3920000/3918500/3918455/d99d4570.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![King Spa Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3920000/3918500/3918455/5c3d2ae7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3920000/3918500/3918455/a3a7a5f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ballina Beach Resort [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Byron-Bay-Hotels-Ballina-Beach-Resort.h3918455.Hotel-Information) East Ballina 8.6/10 Excellent (591 reviews) "Very clean room and easy checkin with great facilities. We would definitely book again with a longer stay" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) William £94 includes taxes & fees 22 Mar - 23 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Byron-Bay-Hotels-Ballina-Beach-Resort.h3918455.Hotel-Information) ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16100/16032/c088688e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Horizon Marina View Room Twin | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16100/16032/fd50b2b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16100/16032/b5ea0d57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16100/16032/e05e0fef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Shangri-La-The-Marina.h16032.Hotel-Information) Cairns Central Business District 9.0/10 Wonderful (1,020 reviews) "Loved every minute of our stay." ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Nathan £118 includes taxes & fees 29 Mar - 30 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Shangri-La-The-Marina.h16032.Hotel-Information) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2720000/2713000/2712967/2e615bad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property – evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2720000/2713000/2712967/74aed02b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Beach views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2720000/2713000/2712967/fa148ab3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2720000/2713000/2712967/723409c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Club Wyndham Mission Beach [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mission-Beach-Hotels-Castaways-Resort-Spa-Mission-Beach.h2712967.Hotel-Information) Mission Beach 8.0/10 Very good (860 reviews) "Great place!" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Kirsten £75 includes taxes & fees 18 Mar - 19 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mission-Beach-Hotels-Castaways-Resort-Spa-Mission-Beach.h2712967.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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