Southern Great Barrier Reef Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Southern Great Barrier Reef
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.
Rockhampton City
While visiting Rockhampton City, you might make a stop by sights like Pilbeam Theatre and Archer Park Station & Steam Train Museum.
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.
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Bayview Tower
Very well presented and helpful instructions for late check in.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Centrepoint Motor Inn
Room ok
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Empire Apartment Hotel
Disappointed on check in that the card was not assigned correctly and we could not get in to the room and had to go back to reception to have this corrected. I think could have been handled more professionally like she'll assign new cards and bring them up..
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Empire Apartment Hotel
Disappointed on check in that the card was not assigned correctly and we could not get in to the room and had to go back to reception to have this corrected. I think could have been handled more professionally like she'll assign new cards and bring them up..
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel
Very comfortable room, friendly staff and nice breakfast in the heart of the CBD.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Rosslyn Bay Resort
this is a loveley resort, very clean, gorgeous pool area, superb food in the restaurant, painless check in , rooms very clean , could not fault , we only stayed one night as nothing else around
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
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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.
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.
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.
Main Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Main Beach during your travels in Yeppoon? Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
- Nissan Navara Arena
- Bargara Beach
- 1770 Marina
- Keppel Bay Marina
- Agnes Water Beach
- Mon Repos Turtle Centre
- Rosslyn Bay
- Main Beach
- Bundaberg Rum Distillery
- Rockhampton Hospital
- Kelly's Beach
- Bundaberg Hospital
- Gladstone Marina
- Capricorn Caves
- Rockhampton Showgrounds
- Hillcrest Rockhampton Private Hospital
- Heron Island Ferry Terminal
- Central Queensland University
- Mater Hospital
- Stockland Shopping Centre
- Yeppoon Central Shopping Centre
- Great Keppel Beach
- Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo
- Gladstone Entertainment and Convention Centre
- Pilbeam Theatre
- Mount Archer National Park
- Agnes Water Museum and Visitor Centre
- Neilson Park
- Barney Point Beach
- Monkey Beach
- Rockhampton Heritage Village
- Gladstone Hospital
