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.

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Elliott Heads

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

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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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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.

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Gladstone Central

If you're spending some time in Gladstone Central, Gladstone Yacht Club and Gladstone Entertainment and Convention Centre are top sights worth seeing.

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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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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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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Agnes Water Beach

9.4/10 (526 reviews)

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.

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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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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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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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Mon Repos Turtle Centre

9.0/10 (292 reviews)

See the exotic and native animals who call Mon Repos Turtle Centre home during your travels in Bundaberg.

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Southern Great Barrier Reef Hotel Deals

1770 Lagoons Central Apartment Resort

1 Beaches Village Circuit Agnes Water QLD

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$116 nightly

$127 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

Total with taxes and fees

Discovery Parks - Rockhampton

394 Yaamba Rd Norman Gardens QLD

$114 nightly

$114 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)

"Cabin was very clean and close to all amenities. Splash pad and pools were great. My family loved there time there."

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2026

Bayview Tower

4 Adelaide Street Yeppoon QLD

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$126 nightly

$126 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

Total with taxes and fees

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