Great Barrier Reef

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

Where to stay in Great Barrier Reef

Palm Cove

Palm Cove

Palm Cove is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Palm Cove Beach and Kuranda National Park.

Palm Cove
Cairns Central Business District

Cairns Central Business District

4.5/5(266 area reviews)

Cairns Central Business District is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Marlin Marina, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Tropical North Waterfront.

Cairns Central Business District
Trinity Beach

Trinity Beach

Travelers to Trinity Beach praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Trinity Beach and Kewarra Beach.

Trinity Beach
The Cairns Lagoon at sunrise in Tropical North Queensland

Cairns North

Beaches and abundant dining options are well-reviewed features of Cairns North. Make a stop by top sights like Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland while you're exploring the area.

Cairns North
Yorkeys Knob

Yorkeys Knob

Yorkeys Knob is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Half Moon Bay Golf Course and Yorkeys Knob Beach.

Yorkeys Knob
North Ward

North Ward

North Ward is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Strand Waterpark and The Strand Beach while in the area.

North Ward
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
The price is NT$5,429 per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
NT$5,429
NT$5,972 total
Jun 9 - Jun 10
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
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 2026/5/25

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 NT$3,380 per night from May 31 to Jun 1
NT$3,380
NT$3,718 total
May 31 - Jun 1
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"I didn't like the very slow internet"

Reviewed on 2026/5/25

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
The price is NT$8,584 per night from May 30 to May 31
NT$8,584
NT$9,442 total
May 30 - May 31
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Port Douglas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 12 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Last minute booking - booked two rooms - one King, one 2 x Queen for our children who are no longer teenagers - staff allocated adjacent rooms and unlocked the connecting door"

Reviewed on 2026/5/27

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.
Whitsunday Apartments

Whitsunday Apartments

4 out of 5
14 Resort Drive Whitsundays QLD
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Whitsundays. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,593 reviews)
"Clean, spacious, amazing view, close to the beach"

Reviewed on 2026/5/25

Whitsunday Apartments
Oaks Townsville Hotel

Oaks Townsville Hotel

4.5 out of 5
81 Palmer Street South Townsville QLD
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Townsville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,593 reviews)
"tv google acc Netflix or any other apps hard to work out or do ani stay all over an never have hassle"

Reviewed on 2026/5/25

Oaks Townsville Hotel
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

3.5 out of 5
23-51 Anderson Road Woree QLD
Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (788 reviews)
"Total 5 star experience"

Reviewed on 2026/5/22

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
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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