Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef, Australia

Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef travel budget

A week in Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef (Australia) for two comes to about €6,380 from London, or €3,190 per person, safety margin included: return travel, six nights' accommodation, food, sightseeing and local transport. Depending on the comfort level, from €5,988 to €6,870.

€6,380

A week for two, or €3,190 per person, from London. From €5,988 at Essential comfort to €6,870 at Superior.

€105
a day per person there
€145
a night, double room
≈ 24 hr
door to door, one way

Estimates updated 17 October 2026 · All destinations · Australia travel budget · On the tightest budget: €4,913 for a week for two

The breakdown, line by line

For two adults, at the “Comfort” level, from London. These are cautious estimates, never guaranteed prices or live offers: what you actually pay depends on your dates and on availability.
Return travel, for twoFlight LHR → CNS · ≈ 24 hr door to door€3,440
Accommodation, 6 nights€870
Food, for two€770
Sightseeing and activities€600
Local transport and extras€120
Safety margin€580
Cautious cost, margin included€6,380
Suggested length9 to 16 days

How this price is worked out

This is the Eparvia app's own calculation, for two adults, 7 days and 6 nights from London, by plane or train. Accommodation and food follow the official French government travel allowance scale, converted at European Central Bank rates of 18 September 2026 and scaled down to a leisure trip. Travel is estimated from distance and mode; sightseeing and local transport are Eparvia estimates. A safety margin is added to the total. The official scale on Légifrance (in French)

What you'll find there

What it's known for: adventure, beach, nature.

How much to save?

To put €6,380 aside from scratch:

  • €1,064a month, for 6 months
  • €709a month, for 9 months
  • €532a month, for 12 months

With savings already set aside, the effort drops accordingly. The Eparvia app does this sum with your savings, your date and your departure city, then reminds you of your deposit every month.

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Your questions.

How much does a week in Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef cost for two? Expect about €6,380 for a week in Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef for two from London, or €3,190 per person, safety margin included: return travel, six nights' accommodation, food, sightseeing and local transport. Depending on the comfort level, from €5,988 (Essential) to €6,870 (Superior). A cautious estimate, never a guaranteed price.

How much should I save each month for a trip to Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef? To put €6,380 aside from scratch: €1,064 a month for 6 months, €709 a month for 9 months or €532 a month for 12 months.

How much does a day in Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef cost? On the ground, expect about €105 per person per day (food, sightseeing and local transport), and €145 a night for a double room at the “Comfort” level.

How many days in Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef? Allow 9 to 16 days for Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef, travel included. This page's price is for 7 days: in the app, you set the length and the budget is recalculated.

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