Southern Great Barrier Reef

Travel Guide

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Snorkelling the fantastic lagoon around Lady Musgrave Island!
Stunning sunrise on Heron Island! 😀
Snorkelling the amazing lagoon around Lady Musgrave Island! 😀

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
Elliot Heads Beach showing a beach, landscape views and general coastal views

Elliott Heads

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

Elliott Heads
Burnett Heads, Queensland / Australia - April 2017 - Aerial Panorama of the Burnett River Mouth including EX HMAS Tobruk docked at the Port of Bundaberg

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.

Burnett Heads
Bargara

Mon Repos

While visiting Mon Repos, you might make a stop by sights like Mon Repos Turtle Centre and Mon Repos Beach.

Mon Repos
This was one of our coolest stops on our road trip to Cairns.  

Would definitely return and stay in Rockhampton for longer.

Rockhampton City

While visiting Rockhampton City, you might make a stop by sights like Archer Park Station & Steam Train Museum and Pilbeam Theatre.

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
Quality Resort Parkhurst

Quality Resort Parkhurst

4.5 out of 5
984 Yaamba Road Parkhurst QLD
The price is €101 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
€101
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rockhampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (568 reviews)
Staffs were brilliant and very helpful. They went above and beyond for our comfort. The food was amazing. 10 out of 10. The staffs at the restaurant and at reception made us feel special and attended to all our needs despite getting there late. Our new favourite and go to place in Rocky

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Quality Resort Parkhurst
Bayview Tower

Bayview Tower

3.5 out of 5
4 Adelaide Street Yeppoon QLD
The price is €118 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
€118
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Yeppoon. Enjoy free breakfast, daily housekeeping and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (794 reviews)
The room had been renovated - was very clean. The view was fantastic. It was a very spacious family room.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Bayview Tower
The Cosmopolitan Motel and Serviced Apartments

The Cosmopolitan Motel and Serviced Apartments

3.5 out of 5
11 Albert Street Rockhampton QLD
The price is €70 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
€70
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Rockhampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (840 reviews)
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

The Cosmopolitan Motel and Serviced Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Empire Apartment Hotel

Empire Apartment Hotel

4.5 out of 5
1-5 East Street Rockhampton QLD
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Rockhampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (843 reviews)
Great hotel, and everything was close by, and staff was lovely

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

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 beach aparthotel in Bundaberg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (464 reviews)
Small room, but clean and the air conditioning was excellent

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Don Pancho by the Beach
Kellys Beach Resort

Kellys Beach Resort

3.5 out of 5
6 Trevors Road Bargara QLD
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Bundaberg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a sauna. Popular attractions Kelly's Beach and Bargara Beach are located ...
Kellys Beach Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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