Hotels in Southern Great Barrier Reef, Australia

The Southern Great Barrier Reef off Queensland, Australia, is famous for its colourful coral gardens and marine life like sea turtles and manta rays. The climate stays warm year-round, with winter temperatures around 75°F (24°C) perfect for diving at Lady Elliot Island, while summer highs near 86°F (30°C) bring in humpback whales from June to November. You can also tour the 1930s lighthouse on Lady Elliot during the dry winter months, or watch turtles nest on beaches from November to March.