Southern Great Barrier Reef

Travel Guide

Great Keppel Island
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Yeppoon
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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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Kawana

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Kawana and surrounding area, you can visit Stockland Shopping Centre and Kershaw Gardens.

Kawana
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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
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! (539 reviews)
"Good hotel that I always stay in when I’m Gladstone for work"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

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The Gladstone
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! (480 reviews)
"Could tell the room had been recently redone. After Hours check in, and Early chech out, so not much contact with staff. Room was clean and comfortable. I feel like we got a great room for what we needed. Ground level, with outdoor patio, view of the waterfront, right off the pool. I wish we had ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

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Rosslyn Bay Resort
Bayview Tower

Bayview Tower

3.5 out of 5
4 Adelaide Street, Yeppoon, QLD
The price is €107 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
€107
17 Aug - 18 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! (716 reviews)
"The breakfast staff were lovely"

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Bayview Tower
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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! (480 reviews)
"Could tell the room had been recently redone. After Hours check in, and Early chech out, so not much contact with staff. Room was clean and comfortable. I feel like we got a great room for what we needed. Ground level, with outdoor patio, view of the waterfront, right off the pool. I wish we had ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Rosslyn Bay 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! (794 reviews)
"Easy parking, great reception staff, great room & inclusions."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Empire Apartment Hotel
Don Pancho by the Beach

Don Pancho by the Beach

3.5 out of 5
58-62 Miller Street, Bargara, QLD
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Bundaberg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (427 reviews)
Short stay
"Basic accommodation comfortable with a well equipped kitchen, the bed was comfortable, the room had great ocean views, with direct beach access the car park has height restrictions"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

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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
Bargara

Bundaberg

Gladstone

Gladstone

Seventeen Seventy

Seventeen Seventy

Agnes Water

Agnes Water