Southern Great Barrier Reef Travel Guide
Tourist 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 Archer Park Station & Steam Train Museum and Pilbeam Theatre.
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.
- Our pick of the best Southern Great Barrier Reef Hotel Deals
- Holiday Rentals in Southern Great Barrier Reef
Oscar Motel
Room was all we needed for an overnight stay to attend a birthday party
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Bayview Tower
Quality Resort Parkhurst
The room was very clean. Batbroom, spotless!! Tue room was easy to navigate to and the pool was great. Price was competitive against other properties but was way nicer! Slightly out of town in parkhurst, but we liked that about it
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Don Pancho by the Beach
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
Empire Apartment Hotel
Great staff. Very clean and tidy.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel
Was adequate and clean.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
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.
- Nissan Navara Arena
- Bargara Beach
- Agnes Water Beach
- Gladstone Marina
- Main Beach
- Mon Repos Turtle Centre
- Mater Hospital
- Kelly's Beach
- Stockland Shopping Centre
- Mount Archer National Park
- Yeppoon Central Shopping Centre
- Capricorn Caves
- Innes Park
- Barney Point Beach
- Agnes Water Museum and Visitor Centre
- Monkey Beach
- Lady Elliot Island Beach
