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Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Corner The Esplanade and Coconut Grove Airlie Beach QLD
$90 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Jun 23 to Jun 24
$100 total
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Total with taxes and fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 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
$204 nightly
The price is $224 total per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
$224 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Total with taxes and fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Good location and spacious executive rooms with lounge access which is very good. Breakfast and lounge food were good. However hotel and furnishings were quite dated and no longer provide the luxury feel of shangrila. Time for a revamp..."

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Reef View Hotel

Reef View Hotel

4 out of 5
12 Resort Drive Whitsundays QLD
$228 nightly
The price is $252 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$252 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Total with taxes and fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Good breakfast buffet. 10min walk from supermarket and marine shops. Lifts are small, unfortunately, 2 were broken, causing delays."

Reviewed on Jun 17, 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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