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 Barolin Rocks and Bargara Beach while you're in town.
Elliott Heads
Travelers like the parks in Elliott Heads, and Elliot Heads Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
Bundaberg Central
While visiting Bundaberg Central, you might make a stop by sights like Moncrieff Theatre and Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery.
Mon Repos
While visiting Mon Repos, you might make a stop by sights like Mon Repos Turtle Centre and Mon Repos Beach.
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
Quality Resort Parkhurst
The staff were friendly and explained how to locate the room. Room was very clean and the bed very comfortable, I had a great nights sleep. There was ample space to park a 4x4 vehicle directly outside the room. Had dinner at the on site restaurant, service was excellent and there was a good selection ...
Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026
The Cosmopolitan Motel and Serviced Apartments
The door was very hard to shut. It had to be slammed shut. The aircon in the common are and 1 of the bedrooms didn't work. The place was otherwise ok.
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026
Empire Apartment Hotel
The Empire is in a great location. Walking distance to the CBD, the Pilbeam Theatre and a shopping mall containing Coles. The rooms are a great size and contain just about everything you need for either an overnight stay or a few days.
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026
Don Pancho by the Beach
Room had an amazing ocean view. I found the room a tad too small and the hill up from/down to the street a little steep. Nice pool.
Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026
Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel
Was adequate and clean.
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026
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.
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.
Gladstone Marina
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.
Main Beach
The main beach of this seaside town in the Livingstone Shire of tropical Queensland is complemented by a long promenade lined with family-friendly attractions.
- Nissan Navara Arena
- Bargara Beach
- 1770 Marina
- Bundaberg Rum Distillery
- Rosslyn Bay
- Bundaberg Hospital
- Agnes Water Beach
- Gladstone Marina
- Main Beach
- Kelly's Beach
- Mon Repos Turtle Centre
- Keppel Bay Marina
- Mater Hospital
- Rockhampton Hospital
- Rockhampton Showgrounds
- Capricorn Caves
- Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo
- Stockland Shopping Centre
- Mount Archer National Park
- Great Keppel Beach
- Aboriginal Dreamtime Cultural Centre
- Barney Point Beach
- Rockhampton Heritage Village
- Rockhampton Golf Club
- Lady Elliot Island Beach
- Pilbeam Theatre
- Gladstone Hospital
