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Top Great Barrier Reef Vacation Deals

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MirabileCondoDwntown MIA Brickell w PRKG
Encore Inn Inglewood
The W - Bayshore Unit 1003
Brickell Bay 3505
The Avenue Hotel Coral Gables

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

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 $238 per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
CA $238
CA $262 total
Jun 9 - Jun 10
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent range across the breakfast buffet. and a great view across the park/esplanade & boat harbour. All in all, a very enjoyable stay. Thank you to all the very competent staff."

Reviewed on May 25, 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street Manunda QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $148 per night from May 31 to Jun 1
CA $148
CA $163 total
May 31 - Jun 1
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"I didn't like the very slow internet"

Reviewed on May 25, 2026

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

5 out of 5
Port Douglas Road Port Douglas QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $368 per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
CA $368
CA $405 total
Jun 1 - Jun 2
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Beautiful property but too many pools. We are here in their Fall season with average daily temps of 75 so for a few hours the water is ok to enter but otherwise chilly. No indoor pools or any hot tubs on the property. Beach looks nice but the warning sign for crocodiles and jelly fish / stingers ..."

Reviewed on May 27, 2026

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
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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