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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

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.

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 £99 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£99
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice hotel in a good location. Spacious room with a very comfortable bed, large bathroom and a coffee machine. Nice balcony with lovely view of sea front. Very helpful reception team. This is a very noisy hotel, the music/noise from the hotels bar/restaurant is very loud, constant and inescapable. ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Airlie Beach Hotel
Reef View Hotel

Reef View Hotel

4 out of 5
12 Resort Drive Whitsundays QLD
The price is £244 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£244
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Reef View 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 £129 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£129
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location and views from high floors"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Pacific Hotel Cairns
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