Great Barrier Reef Map
Interactive map of Great Barrier Reef with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.
Summary
Great Barrier Reef is a tourist attraction in Cairns. Great Barrier Reef is a landmark known for the world's largest coral reef system.
Right now it is 73°F (23°C) in Great Barrier Reef with clear sky. It feels like 68°F. Today runs from 72°F to 75°F. Chance of precipitation is 81%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.5/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Great Barrier Reef is September, October and November. The climate is tropical. January, February and March tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 84°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 72°F.
Nearby highlights include Great Barrier Reef and Whitehaven Beach.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 75°F is 3.4°F below the 78°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Gusts to 34 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Map of Great Barrier Reef
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Coordinates: 18°17′13.6″S 147°41′57.1″E (-18.2871, 147.6992)
Quick facts about Great Barrier Reef
Getting to Great Barrier Reef
- Port Douglas · 193 mi · roughly 4.4 h driving
Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.
Things to do in Great Barrier Reef
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Great Barrier Reef.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Great Barrier Reef?
Great Barrier Reef is a tourist attraction in Cairns. Its coordinates are -18.2871, 147.6992. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in Great Barrier Reef right now?
It is currently 73°F (23°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 72% and wind is 22 mph.
When is the best time to visit Great Barrier Reef?
September, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Great Barrier Reef, which has a tropical climate. January, February and March are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Great Barrier Reef in?
Great Barrier Reef observes Etc/GMT-10 (UTC+10:00). The local time is 9:36 AM.
What are the top things to do in Great Barrier Reef?
Popular options include Great Barrier Reef and Whitehaven Beach.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 2, 2026 at 9:36 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
