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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 offers an ideal setting for eco-friendly family vacations, featuring various activities such as shopping, recreational areas, and theatres. Key experiences include trips to the reef, snorkelling tours, reef visits, and diving adventures, allowing you to explore the stunning underwater world. Embrace the beauty and excitement of this natural wonder while enjoying the vibrant local culture.

*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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Great Barrier Reef Hotel Deals

Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Corner The Esplanade and Coconut Grove Airlie Beach QLD
The price is CA $177 per night from Nov 15 to Nov 16
CA $177
CA $196 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
includes taxes & fees
Airlie Beach Hotel
Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $150 per night from Nov 19 to Nov 20
CA $150
CA $166 total
Nov 19 - Nov 20
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"The hotel needs renovations"

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2026

Pacific Hotel Cairns
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 CA $213 per night from Nov 18 to Nov 19
CA $213
CA $234 total
Nov 18 - Nov 19
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,021 reviews)
"rooms dated....needs a major refresh. Breakfast was horrible...nothing like other Shangri-la properties."

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
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.

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