Southern Great Barrier Reef Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Southern Great Barrier Reef
Southern Great Barrier Reef
Southern Great Barrier Reef
Southern Great Barrier Reef
Southern Great Barrier Reef

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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
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
Elliott Heads

Elliott Heads

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

Elliott Heads
Rockhampton City

Rockhampton City

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

Rockhampton City
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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.

Innes Park
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Allenstown

Visitors to Allenstown appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Nissan Navara Arena and Rockhampton Golf Club might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

Allenstown
Bayview Tower

Bayview Tower

3.5 out of 5
4 Adelaide Street Yeppoon QLD
The price is NZ$239 per night from 27 May to 28 May
NZ$239
27 May - 28 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Yeppoon. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (819 reviews)
"Our unit didn’t have any where to hang our clothes or any where to hang our towels. A sofa would have been better than the single bed. We were not aware breakfast was part of the deal. We enjoyed the time we were there and would recommend to anyone."

Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Bayview Tower
Empire Apartment Hotel

Empire Apartment Hotel

4.5 out of 5
1-5 East Street Rockhampton QLD
The price is NZ$265 per night from 30 May to 31 May
NZ$265
30 May - 31 May
includes taxes & fees
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! (864 reviews)
"Room was clean and neat. Housekeeping was excellent and reception staff were very friendly"

Reviewed on 10 May 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
The price is NZ$226 per night from 21 May to 22 May
NZ$226
21 May - 22 May
includes taxes & fees
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! (481 reviews)
"Clean and tidy. Stayed in an ocean view studio. Enjoyed the sound of the crashing waves on the beach. Is an older style of accommodation but well maintained. Had a large smart TV with the latest apps."

Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Don Pancho by the Beach
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! (864 reviews)
"Room was clean and neat. Housekeeping was excellent and reception staff were very friendly"

Reviewed on 10 May 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! (481 reviews)
"Clean and tidy. Stayed in an ocean view studio. Enjoyed the sound of the crashing waves on the beach. Is an older style of accommodation but well maintained. Had a large smart TV with the latest apps."

Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Don Pancho by the Beach
The Edge Apartment Hotel

The Edge Apartment Hotel

4.5 out of 5
102 Victoria Parade Rockhampton QLD
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Rockhampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Pilbeam Theatre and Rockhampton Art Gallery ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (523 reviews)
"The unit was lovely and clean and roomy everything you need very handy to everything, would highly recommend"

Reviewed on 12 May 2026

The Edge Apartment 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.

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