Great Barrier Reef Holidays

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Where to stay in Great Barrier Reef

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Things to do in Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is an ideal destination for outdoor, eco-friendly family holidays, offering a range of activities. Visitors can enjoy sailing tours, day trips, and reef tours, as well as experience the thrill of reef diving and snorkelling excursions. Additionally, there are shopping areas, recreational spaces, and theatres nearby, ensuring a well-rounded experience for all who visit this stunning natural wonder.

*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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Top hotels in Great Barrier Reef

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
The price is S$181 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
S$181
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
Best holiday experience I’ve had!

Reviewed on 15 Mar, 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$152 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
S$152
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
The room was lovely with a little view of the ocean, however they must have had new staff and we had an issue with wifi and the app required for the garage. She took ages and finally another staff helped her and said we could as we had an appointment to attend.

Reviewed on 14 Mar, 2026

Hilton Cairns
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
The price is S$176 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
S$176
16 Apr - 17 Apr
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
I actually had a room facing Domino’s Pizza and parking lot. After travelling from Canada, and first being turned around from Sydney Airport to Proserpine, due to flooding, I was disappointed to have a view of the parking lot. The hotel ended up to be a great location, with friendly staff. I loved ...

Reviewed on 15 Mar, 2026

Airlie Beach Hotel
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