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Where to stay in Great Barrier Reef

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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
$108 nightly
The price is $120 total per night from Jul 22 to Jul 23
$120 total
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Total with taxes and fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The stay was okay the beds were extremely comfortable and pillows were very good. There was quite a bit of construction and mess in the foyer which was very off putting."

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026

Airlie Beach Hotel
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
$198 nightly
The price is $218 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$218 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Total with taxes and fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Loved the Shangrila, only stayed one night before flight but would definitely come back and stay longer. Bed really comfy, great size room and bathroom. Great pool too."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Reef View Hotel

Reef View Hotel

4 out of 5
12 Resort Drive Whitsundays QLD
$224 nightly
The price is $248 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$248 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Total with taxes and fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"We found the resort crammed with family and if the rest of them weren’t honeymooners, well, you could have fooled me. I’m not necessarily a resort sort but our stay was stunning. Curlews and wallabies everywhere. Thoroughly recommend you go to the Reef View Hotel. A paradise for all kids including ..."

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026

Reef View Hotel
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Things to do in Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef offers an ideal destination for outdoor, eco-friendly family vacations. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities, including reef tours, beach vacations, and ocean rafting. Additionally, there are shopping and recreational areas nearby, making it easy to find entertainment and relaxation. Whether you’re diving into the vibrant marine life or lounging on pleasant beaches, the Great Barrier Reef promises an unforgettable experience for everyone.

*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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