Southern Great Barrier Reef

Travel Guide

Great Keppel Island
Rockhampton
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Yeppoon
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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
Rockhampton

Rockhampton City

If you're spending some time in Rockhampton City, Pilbeam Theatre and Archer Park Station & Steam Train Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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
The Gladstone

The Gladstone

3.5 out of 5
100 Goondoon Street, Gladstone, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₩102,470 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
₩102,470
₩112,715 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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! (539 reviews)
"Good hotel that I always stay in when I’m Gladstone for work"

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

The Gladstone
Rosslyn Bay Resort

Rosslyn Bay Resort

3.5 out of 5
Vin E. Jones Drive, Rosslyn, QLD
The price is ₩114,272 per night from Aug 19 to Aug 20
₩114,272
₩125,699 total
Aug 19 - Aug 20
includes taxes & fees
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! (479 reviews)
Nice stay
"Really nice place friendly staff"

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025

Rosslyn Bay Resort
Bayview Tower

Bayview Tower

3.5 out of 5
4 Adelaide Street, Yeppoon, QLD
The price is ₩176,629 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
₩176,629
₩176,629 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
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! (713 reviews)
"Good location"

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

Bayview Tower
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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! (479 reviews)
Nice stay
"Really nice place friendly staff"

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025

Rosslyn Bay 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! (793 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
Don Pancho by the Beach

Don Pancho by the Beach

3.5 out of 5
58-62 Miller Street, Bargara, QLD
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Bundaberg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (425 reviews)
"Room was clean, bed as comfortable and ocean view was excellent. Internet was a little slow at times but ok."

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

Don Pancho by the Beach
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Popular places to visit

Bargara Beach

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.

Bargara Beach
Stunning sky-shows at dawn and dusk!

Keppel Bay Marina

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

Keppel Bay Marina
1770 Marina showing a bay or harbor and a sunset

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.

1770 Marina
Yeppoon

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.

Rosslyn Bay
Agnes Water Beach

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.

Agnes Water Beach
Yeppoon Beach showing landscape views, a coastal town and a beach

Main Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Main Beach during your travels in Yeppoon? Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Main Beach

Cities near Southern Great Barrier Reef

Rockhampton

Rockhampton

Bargara

Bundaberg

Calliope showing animals

Calliope

Photo by Mark Fitz

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