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 Neilson Park 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, Archer Park Station & Steam Train Museum and Pilbeam Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Mon Repos
While visiting Mon Repos, you might make a stop by sights like Mon Repos Turtle Centre and Mon Repos Beach.
Bundaberg Central
While visiting Bundaberg Central, you might make a stop by sights like Moncrieff Theatre and Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery.
Quality Resort Parkhurst
Clean well equipped room. Good good at the onsite restaurant.
Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026
Oscar Motel
Room was all we needed for an overnight stay to attend a birthday party
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
Bayview Tower
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
Empire Apartment Hotel
Perfect for two friends for a long weekend in Rockhampton. Clean, tidy and serviced daily. The only criticisms I have are that there are no placemats for the glass table, and the cutlery drawer is right at the bottom. Very hard to reach.
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
Don Pancho by the Beach
This is our 2nd time staying here and the accommodation and service has been excellent. Our rooms have been clean and tidy with great views of the coast We will definitely be back 👍👍👍
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026
Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel
Staff are always friendly and helpful. Rooms are clean. Comfortable beds.clean modern bathroom
Reviewed on Mar 14, 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.
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.
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.
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.
Rosslyn Bay
Take a pit stop along the “Scenic Highway” of the Capricorn Coast to enjoy the natural delights surrounding this sheltered boat harbor.
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
- Agnes Water Beach
- 1770 Marina
- Bundaberg Rum Distillery
- Gladstone Marina
- Rosslyn Bay
- Mon Repos Turtle Centre
- Bundaberg Hospital
- Main Beach
- Kelly's Beach
- Rockhampton Hospital
- Mater Hospital
- Rockhampton Showgrounds
- Keppel Bay Marina
- Stockland Shopping Centre
- Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo
- Capricorn Caves
- Mount Archer National Park
- Barney Point Beach
- Great Keppel Beach
- Rockhampton Heritage Village
- Gladstone Hospital
- Monkey Beach
- Pilbeam Theatre
- Heron Island Ferry Terminal
