Southern Great Barrier Reef Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Southern Great Barrier Reef
Bargara
Bargara is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Barolin Rocks and Bargara Beach while you're in town.
Elliott Heads
Travellers like the parks in Elliott Heads, and Elliot Heads Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Burnett Heads
Burnett Heads might not have many top sights, but Oaks Beach and Mon Repos Turtle Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Mon Repos
While visiting Mon Repos, you might make a stop by sights like Mon Repos Turtle Centre and Mon Repos Beach.
Coral Cove
Travellers enjoy Coral Cove for its beaches and restaurants. Consider checking out Great Sandy Marine Park while you're in the area.
Rockhampton City
While visiting Rockhampton City, you might make a stop by sights like Pilbeam Theatre and Archer Park Station & Steam Train Museum.
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Bayview Tower
Room was great. Basic but clean. Great views. Breakfast great. Property was advertised as having parking but there was very very limited parking on site so we had to park on street. Street was steep so taking luggage in and out was a challenge.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
The Cosmopolitan Motel and Serviced Apartments
Room was clean and the owner OJ was helpful and courteous
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Empire Apartment Hotel
Friendly staff, very clean and even a coffee club downstairs
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Empire Apartment Hotel
Friendly staff, very clean and even a coffee club downstairs
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel
Staff were very friendly but were a bit disappointed with the room this time. This is our 3rd time staying at the Oaks and has been 3 years since our last stay. The room wasn't as clean, there was a squashed spider on the wall, dishwasher didn't work, kitchen sink plug didn't work, the curtains were ...
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Rosslyn Bay Resort
Room was little bit rusty but nice place, we like it.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 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.
Keppel Bay Marina
Explore the waterfront in Rosslyn with a trip to Keppel Bay Marina. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Rosslyn Bay
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rosslyn Bay during your travels in Rosslyn. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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.
- Nissan Navara Arena
- Bargara Beach
- 1770 Marina
- Mon Repos Turtle Centre
- Keppel Bay Marina
- Agnes Water Beach
- Rosslyn Bay
- Bundaberg Rum Distillery
- Bundaberg Hospital
- Kelly's Beach
- Main Beach
- Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo
- Rockhampton Showgrounds
- Yeppoon Central Shopping Centre
- Gladstone Marina
- Rockhampton Hospital
- Stockland Shopping Centre
- Central Queensland University
- Capricorn Caves
- Mater Hospital
- Hillcrest Rockhampton Private Hospital
- Barney Point Beach
- Gladstone Entertainment and Convention Centre
- Heron Island Ferry Terminal
- Great Keppel Beach
- Kershaw Gardens
- Agnes Water Museum and Visitor Centre
- Neilson Park
- Innes Park
- Keppel Kraken
- Monkey Beach
- Aboriginal Dreamtime Cultural Centre
