Great Barrier Reef

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Great Barrier Reef
Great Barrier Reef
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Great Barrier Reef
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.

Where to stay in Great Barrier Reef

Palm Cove showing a beach, a garden and tropical scenes

Palm Cove

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

Palm Cove
Cairns which includes a city

Cairns Central Business District

5/5(1 area review)

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

Cairns Central Business District
Trinity Beach showing landscape views, tropical scenes and a 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
Cairns Esplanade which includes a luxury hotel or resort, swimming and a pool

Cairns North

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Cairns North. A stop by Cairns Esplanade or Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland might round out your trip.

Cairns North
Clifton Beach featuring mountains, a luxury hotel or resort and golf

Clifton Beach

Travelers come to Clifton Beach for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Clifton Beach and Palm Cove Beach while you're in town.

Clifton Beach
Yorkeys Knob showing tranquil scenes and mountains

Yorkeys Knob

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

Yorkeys Knob
Madison Plaza Townsville
Madison Plaza Townsville
4 out of 5
409 Flinders St., Corner Of Stanley And Flinders St., Townsville, QLD
The price is P3,715 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
P3,715
P4,087 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Close to the city. Cheap.
"The room was clean and tidy but couod do with and update. The couches could use a shampoo. The lighting in the rooms terrible. The room layout was very strange. It was a family room with 2 bedrooms but you have to go through one room to get into the next one. Walking distance to the city. Parking ..."

Reviewed on Nov 16, 2024

Madison Plaza Townsville
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, QLD
The price is P4,849 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
P4,849
P5,334 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (999 reviews)
"Very good accommodation"

Reviewed on Nov 19, 2024

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road, Cairns, QLD
The price is P9,244 per night from 5 Dec to 6 Dec
P9,244
P10,169 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay. B"

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2024

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.
Quest Rockhampton
Quest Rockhampton
4.5 out of 5
48 Victoria Parade, Rockhampton, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Rockhampton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (384 reviews)
"Tight with parking"

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2024

Quest Rockhampton
Mirage Whitsundays
Mirage Whitsundays
4 out of 5
11 Altmann Avenue, Cannonvale, QLD
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Cannonvale. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (630 reviews)
"Incredible stay. Will DEFINITELY be back"

Reviewed on Nov 15, 2024

Mirage Whitsundays
Mantra Trilogy
Mantra Trilogy
4 out of 5
101 - 105 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free parking, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,193 reviews)
"Although clean, the property was a little dated and there was a damp smell in the airlock area likely from the carpet."

Reviewed on Nov 19, 2024

Mantra Trilogy
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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