Southern Great Barrier Reef Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Great Keppel Island
Rockhampton
Rockhampton
Yeppoon
Rockhampton

Where to stay in Southern Great Barrier Reef

Bargara

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 Turtle Centre and Neilson Park 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
Rockhampton

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
Bayview Tower

Bayview Tower

3.5 out of 5
4 Adelaide Street, Yeppoon, QLD
The price is Rp2.153.690 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
Rp2.153.690
Rp2.153.690 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
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 their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (730 reviews)
"Great staff, lovely breakfast, nice room, limited parking, no proper disability parking or wheelchair access after-hours. Overall stay was pretty good otherwise. It said on website that it was wheelchair accessible which is only half true."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Bayview Tower
The Gladstone

The Gladstone

3.5 out of 5
100 Goondoon Street, Gladstone, QLD
The price is Rp1.438.310 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
Rp1.438.310
Rp1.582.141 total
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Gladstone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room ...
7.6/10 Good! (553 reviews)
"East check in and check out. Clean tidy rooms and friendly staff. Good location within walking distance to a lot of dining options"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

The Gladstone
Central Park Motel

Central Park Motel

3.5 out of 5
224 Murray St, Allenstown, QLD
The price is Rp1.707.994 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
Rp1.707.994
Rp1.878.793 total
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Rockhampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (248 reviews)
"Room was clean and parking was easy."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Central Park Motel
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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 Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (803 reviews)
"Location location location Always a pleasure staying here."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 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 centre and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (489 reviews)
"Simple and quiet. Nice location and good view."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Rosslyn Bay Resort
Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel

Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel

4 out of 5
79 Goondoon Street, Gladstone, QLD
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Gladstone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (909 reviews)
"I’ve stayed here a few times now and never any issues. Great place in the heart of Gladstone close to everything you need."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel
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Popular places to visit

Bargara Beach

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

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

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

Cities near Southern Great Barrier Reef

Photo by Mark Fitz

Heron Island

Seventeen Seventy

Seventeen Seventy

Byfield

Byfield