Southern Great Barrier Reef Vacation Packages 2026

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Your Southern Great Barrier Reef Vacation

Secure a vacation package to Southern Great Barrier Reef and enjoy travel on your own terms. You'll be amazed by its nature, views and distilleries and craft breweries. Your trip to Southern Great Barrier Reef wouldn't be complete without getting to some of its leading cities, starting with Rockhampton. Two of the top attractions here include Nissan Navara Arena and Stockland Shopping Centre. Gladstone is another favorite city with Southern Great Barrier Reef travelers. Visitors to this city love Gladstone Yacht Club and Gladstone Entertainment and Convention Centre. Start packing your suitcase, because your Southern Great Barrier Reef vacation is just a few clicks away with Expedia.

Where to stay in Southern Great Barrier Reef

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Bargara

Separated from Bundaberg by lush fields of sugarcane, this tropical paradise has palm tree-lined beaches, surf breaks, a lively esplanade strip and spacious parks.

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, clear turquoise waters, and a distant shoreline.

Elliott Heads

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

A sign with text about the Tropic of Capricorn and Central Queensland.

Rockhampton City

If you're spending some time in Rockhampton City, Pilbeam Theatre and Archer Park Station & Steam Train Museum are top sights worth seeing.

An aerial view of a river delta with a marina, industrial buildings, and surrounding forested areas.

Burnett Heads

While there might not be top attractions in Burnett Heads, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Oaks Beach and Mon Repos Turtle Centre.

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Bundaberg Central

Visit one of the most historic neighborhoods of a Queensland region known for agriculture, specifically sugar cane and rum production.

Stay near popular Southern Great Barrier Reef attractions

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Bargara Beach

9.2/10 (349 reviews)

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.

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A clear blue sea, a small island with rocky terrain, and green trees in shallow water.

Rosslyn Bay

8.8/10 (352 reviews)

Take a pit stop along the “Scenic Highway” of the Capricorn Coast to enjoy the natural delights surrounding this sheltered boat harbor.

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1770 Marina

9.0/10 (463 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Seventeen Seventy with a trip to 1770 Marina. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Keppel Bay Marina

8.8/10 (320 reviews)

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

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Gladstone Marina

9.0/10 (461 reviews)

Go on a relaxing cruise, have a picnic in the park or watch the boats cruise past in this modern and picturesque boat harbor in central Queensland.

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Nissan Navara Arena

7.0/10 (50 reviews)

Catch an event at Nissan Navara Arena during your trip to Rockhampton. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

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Southern Great Barrier Reef Hotel Deals

Bayview Tower

4 Adelaide Street Yeppoon QLD

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$127 nightly

$127 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Total with taxes and fees

7.8/10 Good! (849 reviews)

"No water pressure or hot water in the shower the nite we arrived sliding door to the bathroom of the tracks and could not be closed properly Fixed by me"

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2026

Empire Apartment Hotel

1-5 East Street Rockhampton QLD

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$159 nightly

$159 total

Aug 15 - Aug 16

Total with taxes and fees

1770 Lagoons Central Apartment Resort

1 Beaches Village Circuit Agnes Water QLD

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$95 nightly

$104 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

Total with taxes and fees

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