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What does a trip to Cairns & Great Barrier Reef cost?
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Whole trip for 1 traveler
$2,157
Per person
$2,157
Local spending, excluding flights
$642
| Category | Group total |
|---|---|
| Flights1 x economy return (~ $1,515 each, 15,137 km / 9,406 mi from London) | $1,515 |
| Accommodation1 bed × 7 nights in Cairns & Great Barrier Reef | $257 |
| Food & drink≈ $40 per person / day in Cairns & Great Barrier Reef | $320 |
| TransportationDestination-priced transfers, local travel, intercity | $30 |
| Activities1 per day - ~7 activities per person across 7 active days, at $5 each in Cairns & Great Barrier Reef | $35 |
| ShoppingNo shopping planned | $0 |
What these numbers mean
1 traveler, 8 days and 7 lodging nights (one fewer than trip days). Hostels are priced per bed. Flights are modeled round-trip allowances, not available fares.
Estimates use modeled allowances and the source observations shown in our city guides. Your custom amounts replace those allowances. The range is a planning scenario, not a statistical confidence interval. Check baggage, city taxes, insurance and other extras separately.
Currency reference date: 2026-09-21. Your card or bank rate may differ. Sources and methodology · Report a price issue
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