Title: Great Barrier Reef Holidays 2026 from £311 | 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 £311 ## 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. ![Hotel Delle Civette](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100970000/100969400/100969343/098779c1_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Hotel Delle Civette Nomentano £311 per person 24 Mar - 28 Mar found 19 hours ago Return flight included London (LGW) to Rome (FCO) 9.6/10 Exceptional! (267 reviews) Breakfast was fresh and healthy each morning. All of the staff were extremely nice and helpful. Loved my stay here, would stay here again and will recommend to friends. Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025 ![Hyatt Place New York Midtown South](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4870000/4867800/4867707/cc2189cc_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Hyatt Place New York Midtown South Manhattan £730 per person 11 Feb - 14 Feb found 1 day ago Return flight included London (LHR) to New York (JFK) 9/10 Wonderful! (2,294 reviews) Great place to stay. Great rooms and even better breakfast. Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026 ![Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Monterey Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37800000/37799700/37799609/c9781664_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Monterey Park £710 per person 15 Mar - 20 Mar found 1 hour ago Return flight included London (LHR) to Los Angeles (LAX) 9/10 Wonderful! (1,615 reviews) great location and very nice Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026 ## 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) ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/512000/512851-palm-cove.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://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/40000/40310-Marlin-Marina.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://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/40000/40297-Trinity-Beach.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) ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/512000/512945-yorkeys-knob.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) ![Queens Gardens showing forest scenes and a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/229000/229504-Queens-Gardens.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### North Ward North Ward is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Strand Waterpark and The Strand Beach while you're in town. [Find hotels in North Ward](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods®ionId=6217111) ### 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 ![Hilton Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1300/1233/5c3e5487_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Cairns 34 Esplanade Cairns QLD Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £93 30 Jan - 31 Jan includes taxes & fees 9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews) Ritz attended to our concerns promptly. It was wonderful to have a pleasant place to stay. Live music in the Atrium was an enjoyable touch. Thank you again Ritz and team! Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=31%2F01%2F2026&selected=1233&PinnedHotelID=1233&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 £113 30 Jan - 31 Jan includes taxes & fees 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews) Had a fabulous view from my balcony; fab housekeeping; breakfast was amazingly, fairly central especially to dive/reef boats. Great stay overall. Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=31%2F01%2F2026&selected=16032&PinnedHotelID=16032&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6061129) ![Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8100/8065/71185deb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas Port Douglas Road Port Douglas QLD Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £194 20 Jan - 21 Jan includes taxes & fees 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews) Great resort with huge amount of pools to choose from . Great buffet breakfast daily , and helpful staff. My only suggestion is they install dryers in all rooms or a self service laundry for guests to wash and dry clothes and swim wear since most rooms have no balcony in order to air any washed items ... Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F01%2F2026&endDate=21%2F01%2F2026&selected=8065&PinnedHotelID=8065&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=12%2F01%2F2026&endDate=13%2F01%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](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/482000/482681-Whitsunday-Islands.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) ![Airlie Beach Lagoon showing a pool, tropical scenes and swimming](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/176000/176791-Airlie-Beach-Lagoon.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Airlie Beach Lagoon Spend the day with the family enjoying the sheltered waters of Airlie Beach’s own tropical oasis, surrounded by landscaped gardens and grassy picnic areas. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Lagoon-Airlie-Beach.d6283231.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' £2,718 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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