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.

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

5 out of 5
Port Douglas Road Port Douglas QLD
The price is ฿10,825 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿10,825
฿11,907 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Port Douglas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 12 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street Cairns QLD
The price is ฿5,015 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿5,015
฿5,516 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Reef View Hotel

Reef View Hotel

4 out of 5
12 Resort Drive Whitsundays QLD
Fully refundable
The price is ฿9,581 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
฿9,581
฿10,539 total
19 Sept - 20 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Whitsundays. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Beach View"

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Reef View Hotel
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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 ...
Whitsunday Apartments
Mirage Whitsundays

Mirage Whitsundays

4 out of 5
11 Altmann Avenue Cannonvale QLD
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Cannonvale. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Mirage Whitsundays
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. ...
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
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A large public swimming pool with people swimming and playing, surrounded by buildings and mountains in the background.
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Cairns Esplanade

9.2/10 (7,071 reviews)
Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.
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Things to do

Great Barrier Reef Day Cruise to Reefworld

Great Barrier Reef Adventure to Reefworld

฿4,661
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Great Barrier Reef Adventure to Reefworld
Whitehaven Beach Tour: 2 Options - All Day Beach Or Snorkel

Whitehaven Beach Tour: 2 Options - All Day Beach Or Snorkel

฿5,567
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Whitehaven Beach Tour: 2 Options - All Day Beach Or Snorkel
Hamilton Island: Whitsundays Sunset Dinner Cruise

Hamilton Island: Whitsundays Sunset Dinner Cruise

฿4,204
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hamilton Island: Whitsundays Sunset Dinner Cruise
Whitsundays Premium Private Charter - Axopar 37 'Cheeky'

Whitsundays Premium Private Charter - Axopar 37 'Cheeky'

฿127,578
per traveller
Whitsundays Premium Private Charter - Axopar 37 'Cheeky'
Private Standard Charter Experience in Whitsundays

Private Standard Charter Experience in Whitsundays

฿89,194
per traveller
Private Standard Charter Experience in Whitsundays
Rayglass Protector - Standard Private Charter - Whitsundays

Rayglass Protector - Standard Private Charter - Whitsundays

฿89,721
per traveller
Rayglass Protector - Standard Private Charter - Whitsundays
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