Great Barrier Reef

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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 €112 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
€112
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Convenient location but outdated rooms that didn't feel very clean."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Airlie Beach Hotel
Reef View Hotel

Reef View Hotel

4 out of 5
12 Resort Drive Whitsundays QLD
The price is €307 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
€307
19 Jul - 20 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! (1,006 reviews)
"We were very disappointed with our stay. Even though we informed the hotel in advance that it was my wife’s birthday, there was no acknowledgment at all. We didn’t expect anything extravagant, but even a simple birthday card or a handwritten “Happy Birthday” note would have been a thoughtful gesture. ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Reef View Hotel
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
The price is €202 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
€202
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Perfect location"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
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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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,603 reviews)
"Great view, very roomy"

Reviewed on 30 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! (799 reviews)
"A fantastic place to stay as a family, very happy with everything, however be aware that if you want friends to visit while you are at the resort they will have to pay an entry fee. We were there for 5 nights including the first weekend of school.holidays and it wasn't overcrowded. We'd definitely ..."

Reviewed on 29 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
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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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