Southern Great Barrier Reef
Travel Guide
Visit Southern Great Barrier Reef
Where to stay in Southern Great Barrier Reef
Bargara
Travelers come to Bargara for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Bargara Beach and Kelly's Beach while you're in town.
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.
Elliott Heads
Travelers like the parks in Elliott Heads, and Elliot Heads Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
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.
Discovery Parks - Rockhampton
Convenient location, nice park in the heart of town. close to all services etc
Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026
Oscar Motel
We had an absolutely brilliant stay. The staff were very helpful. the rooms clean and the bed was dreamy. And let's not forget, very affordable.
Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026
Bayview Tower
Everything was perfect
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026
Don Pancho by the Beach
Proximity to beach
Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026
Empire Apartment Hotel
The pictures of the room are from about 10yrs ago. Dirty, mould and leaking toilet. Sheets had stains on them... very disappointed
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2026
Rosslyn Bay Resort
Kitchen has most gear required.
Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Rosslyn Bay
Take a pit stop along the “Scenic Highway” of the Capricorn Coast to enjoy the natural delights surrounding this sheltered boat harbor.
Keppel Bay Marina
Explore the waterfront in Rosslyn with a trip to Keppel Bay Marina. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
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.
Kelly's Beach
Explore this pretty beach fronting Bundaberg’s coastal fringe to swim and surf in the gentle waves or go fishing in the clear ocean waters.
- Bargara Beach
- Nissan Navara Arena
- Bundaberg Rum Distillery
- 1770 Marina
- Bundaberg Hospital
- Rosslyn Bay
- Agnes Water Beach
- Keppel Bay Marina
- Mater Hospital
- Kelly's Beach
- Main Beach
- Rockhampton Showgrounds
- Rockhampton Hospital
- Mon Repos Turtle Centre
- Gladstone Marina
- Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo
- Capricorn Caves
- Lady Elliot Island Beach
- Aboriginal Dreamtime Cultural Centre
- Heron Island Ferry Terminal
- Stockland Shopping Centre
- Mount Archer National Park
- Great Keppel Beach
- Pilbeam Theatre
- Rockhampton Golf Club
- Gladstone Hospital
- Barney Point Beach
