Southern Great Barrier Reef

Travel Guide

Great Keppel Island
Rockhampton
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Yeppoon
Rockhampton

Where to stay in Southern Great Barrier Reef

Bargara

Bargara

Travelers come to Bargara for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Barolin Rocks and Bargara Beach while you're in town.

Bargara
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Elliott Heads

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

Elliott Heads
This is the ship loading section at the Port

Burnett Heads

While there might not be top attractions in Burnett Heads, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mon Repos Turtle Centre and Neilson Park.

Burnett Heads
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
Berserker which includes views, a garden and a sunset

Berserker

You'll enjoy the riverfront and shopping in Berserker. You might want to make time for a stop at Stockland Shopping Centre or Mt Archer.

Berserker
Kershaw Gardens which includes a garden as well as a couple

Park Avenue

You'll enjoy the restaurants and gardens in Park Avenue. You might want to make time for a stop at Stockland Shopping Centre or Kershaw Gardens.

Park Avenue
The Gladstone

The Gladstone

3.5 out of 5
100 Goondoon Street, Gladstone, QLD
The price is ￥14,457 per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
￥14,457
￥15,903 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Gladstone. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room ...
7.6/10 Good! (536 reviews)
"Clean comfotable rooms close to everything."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

The Gladstone
Bayview Tower

Bayview Tower

3.5 out of 5
4 Adelaide Street, Yeppoon, QLD
The price is ￥17,365 per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
￥17,365
￥17,365 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach motel in Yeppoon. Enjoy free breakfast, daily housekeeping, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (704 reviews)
"Great stay."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

Bayview Tower
1770 Lagoons Central Apartment Resort

1770 Lagoons Central Apartment Resort

4.5 out of 5
1 Beaches Village Circuit, Cnr of Captain Cook Drive, Agnes Water, QLD
The price is ￥12,377 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
￥12,377
￥13,615 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Agnes Water. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (923 reviews)
"Beautiful apartment very well situated we had a swim out which would be ideal in summer but as it was winter the pool was rather chilly. But there was a hot tub that was very pleasant. Great location for families large pool going right around or bottom level. How was the TV that was non-functional ..."

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2025

1770 Lagoons Central Apartment Resort
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Kellys Beach Resort

Kellys Beach Resort

3.5 out of 5
6 Trevors Road, Bargara, QLD
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Bundaberg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a sauna. Popular attractions Kelly's Beach and Bargara Beach are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (422 reviews)
"Quiet and private. Love the greenery, bamboo and little creek running through the property. My boys loved sleeping in the loft and I found everything I needed to make dinner in the kitchen. The pool was warmer than the beach which was only a short walk down the road and very kid friendly. We’ll be ..."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

Kellys Beach Resort
Empire Apartment Hotel

Empire Apartment Hotel

4.5 out of 5
1-5 East Street, Rockhampton, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Rockhampton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (792 reviews)
Great stay, clean and comfortable
"Highly recommend Empire Apartment hotel. From check in the staff were friendly and prompt. Room was ready on time, clean and everything in order. Property was clean and tidy, including the pool and gym area. Bedding was comfortable and all appliances in working order. The property is close to shops ..."

Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025

Empire Apartment Hotel
Rosslyn Bay Resort

Rosslyn Bay Resort

3.5 out of 5
Vin E. Jones Drive, Rosslyn, QLD
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Rosslyn. Enjoy a full-service spa, a business center, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (471 reviews)
"Place was nice and clean staff very friendly"

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025

Rosslyn Bay Resort
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Popular places to visit

Bargara Beach

Bargara Beach

4/5(5 reviews)

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.

Bargara Beach
1770 Marina showing a bay or harbor and a sunset

1770 Marina

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Seventeen Seventy with a trip to 1770 Marina. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

1770 Marina
Stunning sky-shows at dawn and dusk!

Keppel Bay Marina

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Rosslyn with a trip to Keppel Bay Marina. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Keppel Bay Marina
Gladstone Marina

Gladstone Marina

4/5(5 reviews)

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.

Gladstone Marina
Yeppoon

Rosslyn Bay

5/5(1 review)

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.

Rosslyn Bay
Agnes Water Beach

Agnes Water Beach

5/5(4 reviews)

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.

Agnes Water Beach

Cities near Southern Great Barrier Reef

Rockhampton

Rockhampton

Photo by Mark Fitz

Heron Island

Yeppoon

Yeppoon

Bargara

Bundaberg