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.
Mon Repos
While visiting Mon Repos, you might make a stop by sights like Mon Repos Turtle Centre and Mon Repos Beach.
Rockhampton City
While visiting Rockhampton City, you might make a stop by sights like Archer Park Station & Steam Train Museum and Pilbeam Theatre.
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
Quality Resort Parkhurst
Very clean room, courteous staff and great amenities. Will definitely stay there again if we’re near there.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Bayview Tower
extremely friendly staff, lovely location
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
The Cosmopolitan Motel and Serviced Apartments
Comfortable room. They had ABC on the TV. Great Malaysian restaurant right next door that opened at 4.30 pm. Best Nasi Lemak. Relaxed staff
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Empire Apartment Hotel
Great hotel, and everything was close by, and staff was lovely
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Rosslyn Bay Resort
Room was ok and clean, Wi-Fi was a waste of time, could not stream anything. Very small TV in room also. Not sure how quality fast Wi-Fi is not being provided in this day and age.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel
Friendly staff. Great location and room.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
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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.
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.
Keppel Bay Marina
Explore the waterfront in Rosslyn with a trip to Keppel Bay Marina. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
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.
- Nissan Navara Arena
- Bargara Beach
- Mon Repos Turtle Centre
- Agnes Water Beach
- Main Beach
- Gladstone Marina
- Kelly's Beach
- Mater Hospital
- Yeppoon Central Shopping Centre
- Stockland Shopping Centre
- Barney Point Beach
- Capricorn Caves
- Agnes Water Museum and Visitor Centre
- Neilson Park
- Innes Park
- Mount Archer National Park
