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Where to stay in Great Barrier Reef

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Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street Manunda QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$68 nightly
The price is $75 total per night from Dec 2 to Dec 3
$75 total
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Total with taxes and fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
Excellent accommodation for the price. The rooms are very spacious, clean and comfortable. Amenities are great with multiple swimming pools. Plenty of parking.

Reviewed on Nov 19, 2025

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

5 out of 5
Port Douglas Road Port Douglas QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$228 nightly
The price is $251 total per night from Nov 23 to Nov 24
$251 total
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Total with taxes and fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
Amazing resort with great restaurants - Harrison’s is a must!

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade Cairns North QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$94 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from Dec 6 to Dec 7
$104 total
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Total with taxes and fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
The staff were very professional, welcoming and helpful. The rooms were clean and comfortable. Breakfast was delicious and varied. We would definitely recommend the hotel and hope to stay again in the future

Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
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Things to do in Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef offers an array of outdoor activities perfect for family and eco-friendly vacations. Visitors can enjoy various experiences, including exhilarating reef tours, relaxing beach vacations, and thrilling ocean rafting. Additionally, the area features recreational spaces, public markets, and shopping areas, making it an ideal destination for leisure and exploration.

*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. 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
February79.5°F (26.4°C)Moderate RainMostly
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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