Southern Great Barrier Reef
Travel Guide
Visit Southern Great Barrier Reef
Where to stay in Southern Great Barrier Reef
Bargara
Bargara is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Barolin Rocks and Bargara Beach while you're in town.
Elliott Heads
Travellers like the parks in Elliott Heads, and Elliot Heads Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Burnett Heads
Burnett Heads might not have many top sights, but Oaks Beach and Mon Repos Turtle Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Rockhampton City
While visiting Rockhampton City, you might make a stop by sights like Pilbeam Theatre and Archer Park Station & Steam Train Museum.
Mon Repos
While visiting Mon Repos, you might make a stop by sights like Mon Repos Turtle Centre and Mon Repos Beach.
Innes Park
Innes Park is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Bundaberg area, you might plan a trip to Kelly's Beach or Bargara Beach.
Oscar Motel
Room was all we needed for an overnight stay to attend a birthday party
Reviewed on 15 Mar, 2026
Quality Resort Parkhurst
The staff were friendly and explained how to locate the room. Room was very clean and the bed very comfortable, I had a great nights sleep. There was ample space to park a 4x4 vehicle directly outside the room. Had dinner at the on site restaurant, service was excellent and there was a good selection ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr, 2026
The Cosmopolitan Motel and Serviced Apartments
The door was very hard to shut. It had to be slammed shut. The aircon in the common are and 1 of the bedrooms didn't work. The place was otherwise ok.
Reviewed on 31 Mar, 2026
Empire Apartment Hotel
The Empire is in a great location. Walking distance to the CBD, the Pilbeam Theatre and a shopping mall containing Coles. The rooms are a great size and contain just about everything you need for either an overnight stay or a few days.
Reviewed on 6 Apr, 2026
Don Pancho by the Beach
Room had an amazing ocean view. I found the room a tad too small and the hill up from/down to the street a little steep. Nice pool.
Reviewed on 4 Apr, 2026
Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel
Was adequate and clean.
Reviewed on 24 Mar, 2026
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Popular places to visit
Bargara Beach
Explore the pretty foreshore reserve, spot turtle tracks in the sand and splash in the gentle waves at one of Bundaberg’s most popular beaches.
1770 Marina
Explore the waterfront in Seventeen Seventy with a trip to 1770 Marina. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Agnes Water Beach
Hit the ocean swells on the most northerly surf beach on Australia’s east coast and explore seaside villages, scenic camping spots and pristine protected foreshore.
Rosslyn Bay
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rosslyn Bay during your travels in Rosslyn. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Gladstone Marina
Go on a relaxing cruise, have a picnic in the park or watch the boats cruise past in this modern and picturesque boat harbor in central Queensland.
Main Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Main Beach during your travels in Yeppoon? Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
