{"id":417159,"date":"2026-09-05T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-05T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/great-barrier-reef-islands-stay\/"},"modified":"2026-09-05T13:34:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T11:34:34","slug":"great-barrier-reef-islands-stay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/great-barrier-reef-islands-stay\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Stay on the Great Barrier Reef in 2026: 12 Islands"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You can reach the Great Barrier Reef on a day trip by boat from the mainland, but there’s another, far more magical option. You can actually stay overnight and fall asleep right on the reef. Staying on an island of the Great Barrier Reef of Australia completely changes the rules of the game and the whole experience<\/strong>, because once the last ferries full of day-trippers depart in the afternoon, the reef falls silent and you have some of the world’s most beautiful beaches all to yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, I have to warn you honestly that staying on the islands is one of the most expensive decisions you can make in Australia<\/strong>. The main trap lies in transport. For the more remote coral cays and luxury resorts, transfers are always charged separately, and the boat or helicopter journey from the mainland often costs more than a night in a decent hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’ve put together an overview of twelve islands where you can rest your head \u2014 from family resorts with giant pools to glamping tents with no phone signal. You’ll find out when the best time to visit is<\/strong>, how much the whole thing will cost, and what to watch out for when booking ferries, so you’re not caught off guard when you arrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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