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Latest Great Barrier Reef vacation rental deals

MOST POPULARHamilton Island
Vacation homes from $237
Cairns
Vacation homes from $72
Townsville
Vacation homes from $181
Port Douglas
Vacation homes from $87
Noosa Heads
Vacation homes from $96

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Castaway Beach House- No Parties - No Pets - Agnes Water
Castaway Beach House- No Parties - No Pets
Agnes Water, QLD, Australia
8.0Very good(236)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$62+
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Mission Beach Hideaway Holiday Village - Mission Beach - Bedroom
Mission Beach Hideaway Holiday Village
Mission Beach, QLD, Australia
7.8Good(553)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
$96+
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Apollo Jewel Beachfront Apartments - Mission Beach - Beach
Apollo Jewel Beachfront Apartments
Mission Beach, QLD, Australia
7.8Good(122)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$117+
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Discovery Parks - Fraser Street, Hervey Bay - Torquay - Building
Discovery Parks - Fraser Street, Hervey Bay
Torquay, QLD, Australia
8.7Very good(743)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$122+
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Emeraldene Inn & Eco-Lodge - Hervey Bay - Bedroom
Emeraldene Inn & Eco-Lodge
Hervey Bay, QLD, Australia
8.5Very good(338)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
$125+
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Gladstone Heights Executive Apartments - Gladstone - Bedroom
Gladstone Heights Executive Apartments
Gladstone, QLD, Australia
9.1Wonderful(135)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$129+
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Apollo Jewel 7 - 2 Bedroom Budget Ground Floor - Mission Beach - Beach
Apollo Jewel 7 - 2 Bedroom Budget Ground Floor
Mission Beach, QLD, Australia
8.0Very good(1)
$130+
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Synergy Beachside Nudist Retreat - Hervey Bay - Living room
Synergy Beachside Nudist Retreat
Hervey Bay, QLD, Australia
9.2Wonderful(97)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
$148+
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Oshen Holiday Apartments Yeppoon - Yeppoon - Bedroom
Oshen Holiday Apartments Yeppoon
Yeppoon, QLD, Australia
8.5Very good(1758)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$153+
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Kirrama 2 - Mission Beach - Living room
Kirrama 2
Mission Beach, QLD, Australia
9.2Wonderful(27)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$169+
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Apartments at Mission Beach - Mission Beach - Pool
Apartments at Mission Beach
Mission Beach, QLD, Australia
8.1Very good(149)
Parking
Pool
$174+
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Salt Yeppoon - Yeppoon - Building
Salt Yeppoon
Yeppoon, QLD, Australia
8.5Very good(1235)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$228+
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Echelon Apartments Yeppoon - Yeppoon - Building
Echelon Apartments Yeppoon
Yeppoon, QLD, Australia
8.5Very good(1068)
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Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$228+
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Whitsunday Apartments - Hamilton Island - Dining room
Whitsunday Apartments
Hamilton Island, QLD, Australia
8.7Very good(2476)
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
$290+
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Anchorage - Hamilton Island - Bedroom
Anchorage
Hamilton Island, QLD, Australia
8.1Very good(163)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$355+
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Hibiscus Apartments On Hamilton Island By Hiha - Hamilton Island - Pool
Hibiscus Apartments On Hamilton Island By Hiha
Hamilton Island, QLD, Australia
8.3Very good(64)
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$475+
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April
December
$179
$178
Cheapest month to stay with an average 25% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 27% rise in price.
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Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

Top tips for finding the perfect Great Barrier Reef vacation rental

  • Vacation rentals are a popular choice for both long and short-term stays. KAYAK users usually book their vacation rental in Great Barrier Reef for 5 days.
  • The cheapest Great Barrier Reef vacation rental found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $72, while the most expensive was $329.
  • Vacation rentals in Great Barrier Reef are around 27% cheaper than hotels on average. Search here to compare prices for all accommodation types in Great Barrier Reef.
  • The city in Great Barrier Reef with the most affordable vacation homes is Cairns, with around 388 properties and an average price of $110. The most popular vacation rentals in Great Barrier Reef among KAYAK users are The Nest Cairns - 4 Pools Bbq & Resort, Southern Cross Atrium Apartments, and Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments.

FAQs when booking a vacation home in Great Barrier Reef

  • How much is a vacation rental in Great Barrier Reef for tonight?

    In the last 72 hours, users have found Great Barrier Reef vacation rentals for tonight for as low as $28. Search here for similar prices

  • How much is a vacation rental in Great Barrier Reef for this weekend?

    In the last 72 hours, users have found Great Barrier Reef vacation rentals for this weekend for as low as $32 per night. Search here for similar prices

  • How much is a vacation rental for a week in Great Barrier Reef?

    The average price for a weekly Great Barrier Reef vacation rental found by KAYAK users in the last 2 weeks is $1,348.

  • How much is a vacation rental for a month in Great Barrier Reef?

    The average price for a monthly Great Barrier Reef vacation rental found by KAYAK users in the last 2 weeks is $5,778.

  • What types of vacation rentals are available in Great Barrier Reef?

    There are loads of different property types that you can make your vacation home in Great Barrier Reef. You’ll find apartments, houses, campgrounds, chalets, cottages, holiday parks, homestays, lodges, villas, cabins, condos, caravan parks, farm stays, luxury tents, treehouses and caravans.

  • What are some of the most-loved vacation rentals available in Great Barrier Reef?

    There are many types of properties available for Great Barrier Reef vacation rentals. If you’re looking for something special, vacation rentals most loved by KAYAK users are Whitsunday Apartments and Southern Cross Atrium Apartments.

  • Are there any pet-friendly vacation rentals in Great Barrier Reef?

    There are a number of dog and pet-friendly Great Barrier Reef vacation rentals, with around 5% allowing you to bring your pet along with you.

Where to stay in Great Barrier Reef?

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