Title: Great Barrier Reef Holidays 2026 from £623 | Expedia.co.uk [Great Barrier Reef Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Great-Barrier-Reef.dx6061129)[Hotels in Great Barrier Reef](https://expedia.co.uk/Great-Barrier-Reef-Hotels.d6061129.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Great Barrier Reef](https://expedia.co.uk/Great-Barrier-Reef-Holiday-Rentals.d6061129.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Great Barrier Reef](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Great-Barrier-Reef.d6061129.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Great Barrier Reef](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Great-Barrier-Reef.d6061129.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Great Barrier Reef Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Great-Barrier-Reef.d6061129.Car-Hire-Guide) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061129/ab4d2ac1-badb-4946-beac-2ab9b841fa87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # Great Barrier Reef Holidays from £623 ## Book a Hotel + Flight or Car together to unlock savings Photo by Tourism and Events Queensland - ## Plan, book, travel with confidence - ### Better together Save up to £335 when you book a flight and hotel together\* - ### Find the right fit With over 300,000 hotels worldwide, it's easy to create a perfect package - ### Rest easy Packages with flights are ATOL protected ## Top Great Barrier Reef Flight + Hotel Deals Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7900/7825/76309a0f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Airport £623 per person 9 Mar - 12 Mar found 1 day ago Return flight included London (LHR) to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) 7.6/10 Good! (3,613 reviews) Staff, hotel public space, and room were great. The not so great - They forgot to remove all down products from my room prior to my arrival. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 ![Relais de la Poste](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38910000/38902300/38902220/aa8b51a2_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Relais de la Poste Rome City Centre £754 per person 11 Apr - 17 Apr found 1 day ago Return flight included London (LGW) to Rome (FCO) 9.2/10 Wonderful! (612 reviews) Amazing location, very clean and staff were delightful!! Will definitely come back next time in Rome! Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 ![SpringHill Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63310000/63309000/63308941/8c0d554f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### SpringHill Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea Manhattan £745 per person 15 Mar - 18 Mar found 1 day ago Return flight included London (LHR) to New York (JFK) 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,038 reviews) Clean,friendly, great beds, great breakfast, helpful staff, short walk to more than one subway station. Great location Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 ![AC Hotel by Marriott New York Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22520000/22514800/22514703/1c75c8cc_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### AC Hotel by Marriott New York Downtown Manhattan £791 per person 15 Mar - 18 Mar found 1 day ago Return flight included London (LHR) to New York (JFK) 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,212 reviews) Staff was very nice and helpful. Room was clean and spacious. Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 ![Albergo Etico Roma](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33130000/33120500/33120475/6b9ee00e_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Albergo Etico Roma Flaminio £714 per person 11 Apr - 17 Apr found 2 hours ago Return flight included London (LGW) to Rome (FCO) 9.6/10 Exceptional! (335 reviews) Wonderful stay, would be back Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025 ## Where to stay in Great Barrier Reef Find the best Great Barrier Reef areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. [Learn more about Great Barrier Reef](https://expedia.co.uk/Great-Barrier-Reef.dx6061129) ![Palm Cove showing a beach, a garden and tropical scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177486/e8103af6-5bdb-41dd-9b23-8b45673a5ba4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Palm Cove 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. [Find hotels in Palm Cove](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods®ionId=177486) ![Cairns which includes a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634340801489/716fe001-2c59-4ffe-bc83-f653f7609941.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Cairns Central Business District 4.5/5(69 area reviews) Cairns Central Business District is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Marlin Marina. [Find hotels in Cairns Central Business District](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods®ionId=6268031) ![Trinity Beach showing tropical scenes, a sandy beach and surfing](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/12091/18cfccf6-39c1-49ec-9bce-15a058949af1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Trinity Beach Unwind on this tranquil stretch of golden beach, relax under the shade of swaying palm trees and explore Tropical North Queensland at your leisure. [Find hotels in Trinity Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods®ionId=12091) ![Yorkeys Knob showing tranquil scenes and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047619/68758683-7101-43f8-bc20-58667e10ae8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Yorkeys Knob Yorkeys Knob is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yorkeys Knob Beach and Half Moon Bay Golf Course. [Find hotels in Yorkeys Knob](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods®ionId=6047619) ![The Cairns Lagoon at sunrise in Tropical North Queensland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131529/180ef19c-8f96-4116-a1dd-83cce1df4d64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Cairns North Pristine beaches and ample dining options are well-reviewed features of Cairns North. Make a stop by top sights like Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland while you're exploring the area. [Find hotels in Cairns North](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods®ionId=6131529) ### Things to do in Great Barrier Reef The Great Barrier Reef offers an array of eco-friendly, family-friendly activities perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can enjoy sailing tours, day trips, and reef tours, as well as diving and snorkelling excursions to experience the vibrant marine life. Additionally, there are shopping areas, recreational spaces, and theatres nearby, making it a well-rounded destination for relaxation and adventure. \*Distances are measured in a straight line; actual driving distances may vary depending on the route. ### 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. | **![calendar](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/03/04/calendar.png)Calendar Month** | **![temperature](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/03/04/weather__hot.png)Temperature** | **![rain](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/03/04/weather__rain.png)Precipitation** | **![mostly](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/05/21/weather__day_mostly_cloudy.png)Cloudiness** | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | January | 79.5°F (26.4°C) | Frequent Rain | Mostly Cloudy | | February | 79.5°F (26.4°C) | Moderate Rain | Mostly Cloudy | | March | 76.5°F (24.700000000000003°C) | Light Rain | Mostly Sunny | | April | 72.3°F (22.4°C) | Light Rain | Mostly Sunny | | May | 66.6°F (19.200000000000003°C) | No Rain | Mostly Sunny | | June | 62.6°F (17.0°C) | No Rain | Mostly Sunny | | July | 63.9°F (17.7°C) | No Rain | Mostly Sunny | | August | 63.5°F (17.5°C) | No Rain | Sunny | | September | 68.4°F (20.200000000000003°C) | No Rain | Mostly Sunny | | October | 72.5°F (22.5°C) | No Rain | Mostly Sunny | | November | 76.5°F (24.700000000000003°C) | Light Rain | Mostly Sunny | | December | 78.3°F (25.700000000000003°C) | Light Rain | Mostly Sunny | ### Tips to save on your trip to Great Barrier Reef - Take advantage of package deals on Expedia and combine flights, hotels, or car rentals for a convenient and cost-effective trip to Great Barrier Reef. - Use the *Price per traveler* filter on Expedia to find a package deal that suits your budget. - Check the *VIP Access properties* filter to discover outstanding hotels with added member perks at select properties. ## Top hotels in Great Barrier Reef ![Airlie Beach Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2650800/2650713/b924af49_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Airlie Beach Hotel Corner The Esplanade and Coconut Grove Airlie Beach QLD Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £93 5 Mar - 6 Mar includes taxes & fees 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews) Clean room Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F03%2F2026&endDate=06%2F03%2F2026&selected=2650713&PinnedHotelID=2650713&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6061129) ![Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16100/16032/d15de08f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £112 6 Mar - 7 Mar includes taxes & fees 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews) Clean spacious room and bathroom. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=07%2F03%2F2026&selected=16032&PinnedHotelID=16032&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6061129) ![Cairns Colonial Club Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84300/84257/f46c662b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cairns Colonial Club Resort 18-26 Cannon Street Manunda QLD Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £60 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews) Clean room , friendly staff, great food, comfy beds. Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=84257&PinnedHotelID=84257&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6061129) [See all 5,018 properties in Great Barrier Reef](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.Package&startDate=05%2F02%2F2026&endDate=06%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6061129) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Esplanade-Cairns-North.d6127785.Attraction) ![Whitehaven Beach showing tropical scenes, general coastal views and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6152056/23f4869a-6a0e-4537-be75-68343aa63aec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Whitehaven Beach Stroll along this famous beach on Whitsunday Island to experience its dazzling white sands and gently lapping waters in different hues of blue and green. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whitehaven-Beach-Whitsundays.d6152056.Attraction) ![Hamilton Island Marina showing a bay or harbour, landscape views and boating](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6142905/fdbb0ef1-41f0-4c73-b0fd-3837f51f34a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hamilton Island Marina Cruise in for a visit or begin your boating adventure in the Great Barrier Reef from this world-class marina and make use of its fantastic facilities and great dining. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hamilton-Island-Marina-Whitsundays.d6142905.Attraction) ### What to do in Great Barrier Reef ![Great Barrier Reef Day Cruise to Reefworld](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/180269/59ccc3b3-aa7a-4cbb-87f8-4d04a0e5dec2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Great Barrier Reef Adventure to Reefworld £92 per traveller **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/great-barrier-reef-adventure-to-reefworld.a180269.activity-details) ![Hamilton Island: Whitsundays Sunset Dinner Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50560811/6c4fb468-cfe7-46d0-9642-a5fef9c95cb0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hamilton Island: Whitsundays Sunset Dinner Cruise £75 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hamilton-island-whitsundays-sunset-dinner-cruise.a50560811.activity-details) ![Whitsundays Premium Private Charter - Axopar 37 'Cheeky'](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2470513/1e139616-d74f-4478-98e6-c7001d7ce63d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Whitsundays Premium Private Charter - Axopar 37 'Cheeky' £2,719 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/whitsundays-premium-private-charter-axopar-37-cheeky.a2470513.activity-details) [See all activities in Great Barrier Reef](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?rid=6061129) ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia \* Savings based on package bookings compared to the price of the same components booked separately. 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