Southern Great Barrier Reef
Travel 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 Bargara Beach and Neilson Park while you're in town.

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.

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

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 Pilbeam Theatre and Archer Park Station & Steam Train Museum.

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

Bayview Tower
Great value for money with million $ view. Breakfast included was a pleasant surprise & very quick service. Rooms very practical & beds super comfy & clean. Would definitely choose to stay here again
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

The Cosmopolitan Motel and Serviced Apartments
Room was clean and tidy. Road noise early morning.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

Empire Apartment Hotel
Clean room, comfy bed, lovely river views.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

Empire Apartment Hotel
Clean room, comfy bed, lovely river views.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel
Was fantastic place to stay
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Rosslyn Bay Resort
this is a loveley resort, very clean, gorgeous pool area, superb food in the restaurant, painless check in , rooms very clean , could not fault , we only stayed one night as nothing else around
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
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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.

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

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.

Kelly's Beach
Explore this pretty beach fronting Bundaberg’s coastal fringe to swim and surf in the gentle waves or go fishing in the clear ocean waters.




