Southern Great Barrier Reef Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Snorkelling the fantastic lagoon around Lady Musgrave Island!
Stunning sunrise on Heron Island! 😀
Snorkelling the amazing lagoon around Lady Musgrave Island! 😀
Swimming with the incredibly friendly turtles in the @ladyelliotislandecoresort lagoon is an amazing experience! There's so many turtles living around the lagoon, if you're lucky you'll even get some that follow you around like this little guy! ☀️🐢🐠🐟🌴😀
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Where to stay in Southern Great Barrier Reef

Bargara

Bargara

Bargara is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Bargara Beach and Kelly's Beach while you're in town.

Bargara
Elliot Heads Beach showing a beach, landscape views and general coastal views

Elliott Heads

Travellers like the parks in Elliott Heads, and Elliot Heads Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Elliott Heads
Burnett Heads, Queensland / Australia - April 2017 - Aerial Panorama of the Burnett River Mouth including EX HMAS Tobruk docked at the Port of Bundaberg

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.

Burnett Heads
This was one of our coolest stops on our road trip to Cairns.  

Would definitely return and stay in Rockhampton for longer.

Rockhampton City

While visiting Rockhampton City, you might make a stop by sights like Archer Park Station & Steam Train Museum and Pilbeam Theatre.

Rockhampton City
Bargara

Mon Repos

While visiting Mon Repos, you might make a stop by sights like Mon Repos Turtle Centre and Mon Repos Beach.

Mon Repos
Bundaberg Central featuring heritage elements and night scenes

Bundaberg Central

While visiting Bundaberg Central, you might make a stop by sights like Moncrieff Theatre and Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery.

Bundaberg Central
Quality Resort Parkhurst

Quality Resort Parkhurst

4.5 out of 5
984 Yaamba Road Parkhurst QLD
The price is 2.823.452 ₫ per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
2.823.452 ₫
3.105.797 ₫ total
4 Apr - 5 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rockhampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (574 reviews)
Clean well equipped room. Good good at the onsite restaurant.

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Quality Resort Parkhurst
Oscar Motel

Oscar Motel

3 out of 5
252 Bourbong Street Bundaberg West QLD
The price is 2.501.815 ₫ per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
2.501.815 ₫
2.752.089 ₫ total
25 Mar - 26 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Bundaberg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (577 reviews)
Room was all we needed for an overnight stay to attend a birthday party

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Oscar Motel
Bayview Tower

Bayview Tower

3.5 out of 5
4 Adelaide Street Yeppoon QLD
The price is 3.653.482 ₫ per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
3.653.482 ₫
3.653.482 ₫ total
25 Mar - 26 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Yeppoon. Enjoy free breakfast, daily housekeeping and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (800 reviews)
this was a very nice place to stay but the parking is a problem i had to park on the main street to no parking near our room only down fall

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Bayview Tower
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Empire Apartment Hotel

Empire Apartment Hotel

4.5 out of 5
1-5 East Street Rockhampton QLD
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Rockhampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (849 reviews)
Beautiful room, great staff

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Empire Apartment Hotel
Don Pancho by the Beach

Don Pancho by the Beach

3.5 out of 5
58-62 Miller Street Bargara QLD
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Bundaberg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (468 reviews)
This is our 2nd time staying here and the accommodation and service has been excellent. Our rooms have been clean and tidy with great views of the coast We will definitely be back 👍👍👍

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Don Pancho by the Beach
Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel

Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel

4 out of 5
79 Goondoon Street Gladstone QLD
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Gladstone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (957 reviews)
Staff are always friendly and helpful. Rooms are clean. Comfortable beds.clean modern bathroom

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Cities near Southern Great Barrier Reef