Great Barrier Reef Holidays

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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

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

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$186 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
S$186
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
The best location and the atmosphere downstairs in pub and bistro are fantastic. Best place to watch sports with huge screens and awesome sound.

Reviewed on 8 Mar, 2026

Airlie Beach Hotel
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$153 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
S$153
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
Ocean harbor views were fantastic

Reviewed on 10 Mar, 2026

Hilton Cairns
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
121-123 The Esplanade & Florence St Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$138 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
S$138
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
I absolutely loved my stay here! The staff were so helpful, my room was super clean and spacious and the location was perfect! 10/10

Reviewed on 9 Mar, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
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