Southern Great Barrier Reef

Travel Guide

Great Keppel Island featuring watersports
Rockhampton showing modern architecture
Rockhampton featuring street scenes and a park
Yeppoon
Rockhampton showing heritage elements and heritage architecture

Where to stay in Southern Great Barrier Reef

Bargara featuring general coastal views and a sandy beach

Bargara

Bargara is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Barolin Rocks and Bargara Beach while you're in town.

Bargara
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Elliott Heads

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

Elliott Heads
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Burnett Heads

Burnett Heads might not have many top sights, but Mon Repos Beach and Mon Repos Turtle Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Burnett Heads
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Bundaberg Central

While visiting Bundaberg Central, you might make a stop by sights like Moncrieff Theatre and Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery.

Bundaberg Central
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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
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Parkhurst

Parkhurst is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Rockhampton Heritage Village and Aboriginal Dreamtime Cultural Centre.

Parkhurst
The Gladstone

The Gladstone

3.5 out of 5
100 Goondoon Street, Gladstone, QLD
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! (537 reviews)
"Clean comfotable rooms close to everything."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

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The Gladstone
Bayview Tower

Bayview Tower

3.5 out of 5
4 Adelaide Street, Yeppoon, QLD
The price is RM565 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
RM565
RM565 total
12 Aug - 13 Aug
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! (706 reviews)
Central location nice view
"Nice room with all the necessities. Only two issues - no bedside tables and no table on the verandah to enjoy a drink whilst taking in the great view. Breakfast was delicious. Need to update property info as the definitely is a lift to all floors"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 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 RM377 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
RM377
RM415 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (924 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 16 Jul 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! (423 reviews)
"Kids enjoyed the loft andxanenities"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 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! (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 17 Jul 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! (474 reviews)
"Magical views over a glorious bay and within walking distance to fine dining."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Rosslyn Bay Resort
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Popular places to visit

Bargara Beach showing a beach and general coastal views

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
Keppel Bay Marina

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

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 featuring general coastal views and a sandy beach

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 featuring a sandy beach and general coastal views

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
Main Beach

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.

Main Beach
Photo by Mark Fitz

Heron Island

Yeppoon which includes a sandy beach and general coastal views

Yeppoon

Bargara featuring general coastal views and a sandy beach

Bundaberg

Seventeen Seventy which includes forest scenes, a sandy beach and general coastal views

Seventeen Seventy