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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 perfect for an outdoor, family, and eco-friendly vacation, offering a range of activities. Visitors can enjoy trips to the reef, snorkelling and diving tours, and explore local recreational areas, shopping districts, and public markets. With its stunning marine life and vibrant ecosystems, the reef promises unforgettable experiences 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. 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
February79.5°F (26.4°C)Moderate RainMostly
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

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 $110 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
CA $110
CA $121 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Three pools and 24/7 reception was very good."

Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2025

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $212 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
CA $212
CA $234 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"I loved the view but prefer the Double tree Hilton up the road for the little touches. Not enough tea and coffee in the room and no facility to warm milk for coffee just little things but considering the expense … otherwise lovely clean comfortable rooms within walking distance to everything"

Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2025

Hilton Cairns
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $160 per night from Sep 8 to Sep 9
CA $160
CA $176 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Unheated, cold pool and no indoor spa instead."

Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2025

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
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