Southern Great Barrier Reef

Travel Guide

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Happy Friday! 😀 A new weekend and a new adventure awaits! ☀️🐠🐟🐢🌴😀
#gopro #visitgladstone #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia
Snorkelling the fantastic lagoon around Lady Musgrave Island!
Stunning sunrise on Heron Island! 😀
Snorkelling the amazing lagoon around Lady Musgrave Island! 😀

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Where to stay in Southern Great Barrier Reef

Bargara

Bargara

Travelers come to Bargara for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Bargara Beach and Neilson Park while you're in town.

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

Elliott Heads

Travelers 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

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.

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

If you're spending some time in Rockhampton City, Pilbeam Theatre and Rockhampton Art Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

Rockhampton City
Bundaberg Central featuring heritage elements and night scenes

Bundaberg Central

While visiting Bundaberg Central, you might make a stop by sights like Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery and Moncrieff Theatre.

Bundaberg Central
Quality Resort Parkhurst

Quality Resort Parkhurst

4.5 out of 5
984 Yaamba Road Parkhurst QLD
$107 nightly
The price is $118 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$118 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Rockhampton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (570 reviews)
Pool was nice for a quick swim prior to getting access to my room.

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

Quality Resort Parkhurst
Oscar Motel

Oscar Motel

3 out of 5
252 Bourbong Street Bundaberg West QLD
$91 nightly
The price is $101 total per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
$101 total
Mar 9 - Mar 10
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Bundaberg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (576 reviews)
Microwave kettle air con

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

Oscar Motel
Bayview Tower

Bayview Tower

3.5 out of 5
4 Adelaide Street Yeppoon QLD
$136 nightly
The price is $136 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$136 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach motel in Yeppoon. Enjoy free breakfast, daily housekeeping, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (799 reviews)
this was a very nice place to stay but the parking is a problem i had to park on the main street to no parking near our room only down fall

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

Bayview Tower
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
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Rockhampton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (843 reviews)
Great hotel, and everything was close by, and staff was lovely

Reviewed on Feb 16, 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
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Bundaberg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (465 reviews)
Thank you for a waterfront room. The staff very friendly and our check-in was quick. Nice to have aircon on when we arrived. Rooms need an upgrade, which I was told was happening soon.

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

Don Pancho by the Beach
Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel

Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel

4 out of 5
79 Goondoon Street Gladstone QLD
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Gladstone. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (952 reviews)
Friendly staff. Great location and room.

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026

Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel
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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Cities near Southern Great Barrier Reef