Great Barrier Reef Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Two scuba divers exploring a vibrant coral reef with various colorful corals and marine life.
A coral reef with various coral formations and clear turquoise water.
An aerial view of a coral reef with clear turquoise waters and sandy bottom.
A fish with yellow and orange stripes swimming near a coral reef.
An aerial view of a coral reef system with clear turquoise waters and visible coral formations.

The largest coral reef in the world lies just off the coast of Cairns and offers thousands of kilometres of coral, marine life and untouched white sand beaches.

Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Corner The Esplanade and Coconut Grove Airlie Beach QLD
The price is ฿3,880 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
฿3,880
฿4,268 total
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Airlie Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Staff and location excellent."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

Airlie Beach Hotel
Reef View Hotel

Reef View Hotel

4 out of 5
12 Resort Drive Whitsundays QLD
The price is ฿10,672 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿10,672
฿11,740 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Whitsundays. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"The breakfast was one of the most amazing things that my family and I experienced because if anything ever ran out, the staff would immediately replace it."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

Reef View Hotel
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 ฿6,592 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
฿6,592
฿7,251 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Lovely, spacious, clean room with a nice view. Pool could use a little love but otherwise enjoyable stay."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 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.
Whitsunday Apartments

Whitsunday Apartments

4 out of 5
14 Resort Drive Whitsundays QLD
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Whitsundays. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,602 reviews)
"Great view , pool area clean and tidy . Well equipped room. Shuttle to and from hotel really efficient . Fully recommend"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026

Whitsunday Apartments
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

3.5 out of 5
23-51 Anderson Road Woree QLD
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (798 reviews)
"excellent!"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

4.5 out of 5
2 Langley Road Port Douglas QLD
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Port Douglas. Enjoy free parking, 6 outdoor pools and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,198 reviews)
"The hotel was wounderful. It was clean, the staff were great and we loved the pools."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026

Silkari Lagoons 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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