Could be worse. Shuman just got raped by a category 5 hurricane if he's in Queensland, Aussi like I think he is. The news here just a few hours ago.
Cairns is just bloody hot. If you're that keen on seeing the Great Barrier Reef, then just visit it. Queensland's weather is an absolute mess but it's best described as tropical. More often than not, it's unpleasantly hot and it's damn humid.