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! 😀

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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! (569 reviews)
Pool was nice for a quick swim prior to getting access to my room.

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

Quality Resort Parkhurst
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! (798 reviews)
Beach view obstructed by trees. The ceiling had mould on it. Mould in bath corner. Mould on power point. Price from expedia was cheaper than whatvthe property could give us.

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

Bayview Tower
Oscar Motel

Oscar Motel

3 out of 5
252 Bourbong Street Bundaberg West QLD
$90 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
$100 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! (575 reviews)
Excellent hotel to stay , newly renovated spacious room with comfortable bed , microwave, hot shower, great water pressure , very friendly management! Highly recommend Thos hotel for the travellers! Thank you

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

Oscar Motel
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
Kellys Beach Resort

Kellys Beach Resort

3.5 out of 5
6 Trevors Road Bargara QLD
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Bundaberg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a sauna. Popular attractions Kelly's Beach and Bargara Beach are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (436 reviews)
Clean room, comfy beds, great food at restaurant, enjoyed gardens, great location close to beach, friendly staff, kids loved variety of stuff to do and the loft in the cabins, only negatives fan creaky on high setting and no blinds over windows to loft which meant unable to sleep in as wake up with ...

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

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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