Title: Great Barrier Reef Vacation Packages 2026 from $449 | Expedia.com [Great Barrier Reef Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Great-Barrier-Reef.dx6061129)[Hotels in Great Barrier Reef](https://expedia.com/Great-Barrier-Reef-Hotels.d6061129.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Great Barrier Reef](https://expedia.com/Great-Barrier-Reef-Vacation-Rentals.d6061129.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Great Barrier Reef](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Great-Barrier-Reef.d6061129.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Great Barrier Reef](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Great-Barrier-Reef.d6061129.Car-Rental-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 Vacations from $449 ## Book a Hotel + Flight or Car together to unlock savings Photo by Tourism and Events Queensland ## The Latest Great Barrier Reef vacation packages Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Broadmore Miami Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22190000/22188600/22188564/96f4da2b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Broadmore Miami Beach North Beach $449 per person Mar 27 - Mar 31 found 1 day ago Roundtrip flight included Boston (BOS) to Miami (MIA) 5.6/10 (389 reviews) The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable about the area, suggested a few things for us to do in the area The room is suitable for the three day stay Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026 ![Creekside Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1580000/1576800/1576773/5e43c05b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Creekside Inn $559 per person May 14 - May 18 found 1 day ago Roundtrip flight included Boston (BOS) to Miami (MIA) 8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews) Great little hotel! In a really nice location Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026 ![Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11680000/11677800/11677770/8c07d74e_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square Manhattan $1,184 per person Apr 24 - May 1 found 1 day ago Roundtrip flight included Boston (BOS) to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) 9/10 Wonderful! (2,790 reviews) We had a fantastic stay at the Riu Plaza New York Times Square with our 2 daughters, age 15 and 11\. The staff were very friendly at check-in and check-out, and they seemed to really enjoy their jobs. The workers who helped store our luggage were friendly, helpful, and Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026 ![Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60680000/60677500/60677495/0bd08347_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square Manhattan $1,154 per person Apr 24 - May 1 found 1 day ago Roundtrip flight included Boston (BOS) to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) 9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,348 reviews) Clean room, but they should offer a minimum of one water bottle daily. Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026 ![Hotel Riu Plaza Miami Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/80000/74600/74574/7ff98ba1_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Hotel Riu Plaza Miami Beach Mid Beach $762 per person Apr 25 - Apr 30 found 1 day ago Roundtrip flight included Boston (BOS) to Miami (MIA) 8/10 Very Good! (1,120 reviews) Staff are great but the bed and pillows were uncomfortable. Especially the pillows they are horrible. I had to use a towel as my pillow. Other hotels have feather pillows that are far more comfortable. It would be nice to have a choice. For this reason we won’t return. It’s too bad because everything else was nice. Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026 Don't see what you're looking for? See all available trips from Sydney to Great Barrier Reef [View all trips](https://expedia.com/go/package/search/FlightHotel/2026-03-20/2026-03-27/?FromAirport=Sydney,%20New%20South%20Wales,%20Australia&Destination=null&NumRoom=1&NumAdult=2&NumChild=0&paandie=true) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=PKG_SPRING_PROMO_6061129) ## 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.com/Great-Barrier-Reef.dx6061129) ![Palm Cove showing a beach, a garden and tropical scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177486/e8103af6-5bdb-41dd-9b23-8b45673a5ba4.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 hotel + flight trips in Palm Cove](https://expedia.com/go/package/search/FlightHotel/?FromAirport=Darling%20Harbour,%20Sydney,%20New%20South%20Wales,%20Australia&Destination=Palm%20Cove&DestID=177486&DaysInFuture=30&StayLength=7&rfrr=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods) ![Cairns which includes a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634340801489/716fe001-2c59-4ffe-bc83-f653f7609941.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Cairns Central Business District 4.5/5(264 area reviews) Come to an exciting downtown area with much to explore, from waterfront parkland to an indoor rainforest with high-ropes courses. [Find hotel + flight trips in Cairns Central Business District](https://expedia.com/go/package/search/FlightHotel/?FromAirport=Darling%20Harbour,%20Sydney,%20New%20South%20Wales,%20Australia&Destination=Cairns%20Central%20Business%20District&DestID=6268031&DaysInFuture=30&StayLength=7&rfrr=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods) ![Trinity Beach showing landscape views, tropical scenes and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/12091/18cfccf6-39c1-49ec-9bce-15a058949af1.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 hotel + flight trips in Trinity Beach](https://expedia.com/go/package/search/FlightHotel/?FromAirport=Darling%20Harbour,%20Sydney,%20New%20South%20Wales,%20Australia&Destination=Trinity%20Beach&DestID=12091&DaysInFuture=30&StayLength=7&rfrr=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods) ![Yorkeys Knob showing tranquil scenes and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047619/68758683-7101-43f8-bc20-58667e10ae8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Yorkeys Knob A long stretch of gorgeous beach is the highlight of this small town north of Cairns along the shores of the Coral Sea. [Find hotel + flight trips in Yorkeys Knob](https://expedia.com/go/package/search/FlightHotel/?FromAirport=Darling%20Harbour,%20Sydney,%20New%20South%20Wales,%20Australia&Destination=Yorkeys%20Knob&DestID=6047619&DaysInFuture=30&StayLength=7&rfrr=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods) ![Queens Gardens featuring forests and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526967683/bdd2acd1-9eb3-4991-88ee-56da0400fb50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### North Ward North Ward is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Strand Waterpark and The Strand Beach while in the area. [Find hotel + flight trips in North Ward](https://expedia.com/go/package/search/FlightHotel/?FromAirport=Darling%20Harbour,%20Sydney,%20New%20South%20Wales,%20Australia&Destination=North%20Ward&DestID=6217111&DaysInFuture=30&StayLength=7&rfrr=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods) ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Great Barrier Reef ![Cairns Esplanade which includes a pool, swimming and a luxury hotel or resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127785/4d6928c8-cfa7-41e9-ba62-fe6f27b138d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cairns Esplanade 4.5/5(253 reviews) Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea. [](https://expedia.com/Cairns-Esplanade-Cairns-North.d6127785.Vacation-Attraction) ![Whitehaven Beach showing tropical scenes, general coastal views and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6152056/23f4869a-6a0e-4537-be75-68343aa63aec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Whitehaven Beach 5/5(59 reviews) 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.com/Whitehaven-Beach-Whitsundays.d6152056.Vacation-Attraction) ![Airlie Beach Lagoon showing a pool, swimming and tropical scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6283231/4b1c74df-8b44-44cf-a2bb-312d86bed5d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Airlie Beach Lagoon 4.5/5(41 reviews) 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.com/Airlie-Beach-Lagoon-Airlie-Beach.d6283231.Vacation-Attraction) ## Great Barrier Reef Hotel Deals ![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 $236 nightly $260 total Feb 24 - Feb 25 Total with taxes and fees 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) Comfortable rooms with lovely pools to relax after a travel day Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F24%2F2026&endDate=2%2F25%2F2026&selected=8065&PinnedHotelID=8065&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6061129) ![Airlie Beach Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2650800/2650713/b924af49_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Airlie Beach Hotel Corner The Esplanade and Coconut Grove Airlie Beach QLD Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay $118 nightly $130 total Mar 16 - Mar 17 Total with taxes and fees 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews) Carpet in the room was very old and dirty. The hotel is under major construction and the entire first floor is being renovated. Being on the second floor without prior notice when booking was extremely frustrating as the construction work started at 8:30am so don’t think about sleeping late. Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F16%2F2026&endDate=3%2F17%2F2026&selected=2650713&PinnedHotelID=2650713&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6061129) ![DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7600/7566/9a3464c6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns 121-123 The Esplanade & Florence St Cairns QLD Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay $109 nightly $120 total Mar 18 - Mar 19 Total with taxes and fees 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews) The day of the 15th, when the room was serviced, a few things were not done. I had to request tea bags, hand towels, etc. For a Hilton Hotel at $260 per night, I was slightly disappointed. Next time I stay in Cairns, I will choose another hotel. Buffet breakfast was excellent Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F18%2F2026&endDate=3%2F19%2F2026&selected=7566&PinnedHotelID=7566&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6061129) [See all 4,887 properties in Great Barrier Reef](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.Package&startDate=2%2F21%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%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. Additional terms may apply. ## Find the Best Great Barrier Reef Vacation Packages ### 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. | **![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 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