Southern Great Barrier Reef Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A school of fish swimming in clear turquoise water near a boat with a green canopy.
A diver underwater with fish, a seagull flying, and people on a boat.
A beach with clear turquoise water, white sand, and a sky with pink and blue clouds.
A boat with people on the deck and a large school of fish swimming underneath.
A sea turtle swimming near a coral reef.
Empire Apartment Hotel

Empire Apartment Hotel

4.5 out of 5
1-5 East Street Rockhampton QLD
The price is AU$231 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$231
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Rockhampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (899 reviews)
"Love that it’s on the river with lovely river views . Close to restaurants and the centre of town . Beautiful walking along the river"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Empire Apartment Hotel
1770 Lagoons Central Apartment Resort

1770 Lagoons Central Apartment Resort

4.5 out of 5
1 Beaches Village Circuit Agnes Water QLD
The price is AU$154 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$154
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Agnes Water. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Check in process was terrible"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

1770 Lagoons Central Apartment Resort
Bayview Tower

Bayview Tower

3.5 out of 5
4 Adelaide Street Yeppoon QLD
The price is AU$187 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$187
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Yeppoon. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (874 reviews)
"Lovely breakfast. Nice room with a view. Clean rooms, friendly staff"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

Bayview Tower
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Empire Apartment Hotel

Empire Apartment Hotel

4.5 out of 5
1-5 East Street Rockhampton QLD
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Rockhampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (899 reviews)
"Love that it’s on the river with lovely river views . Close to restaurants and the centre of town . Beautiful walking along the river"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Empire Apartment Hotel
The Edge Apartment Hotel

The Edge Apartment Hotel

4.5 out of 5
102 Victoria Parade Rockhampton QLD
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Rockhampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Pilbeam Theatre and Rockhampton Art Gallery ...
The Edge Apartment Hotel
Don Pancho by the Beach

Don Pancho by the Beach

3.5 out of 5
58-62 Miller Street Bargara QLD
Stay at this aparthotel in Bundaberg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (507 reviews)
"Amazing view on the beach !"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

Don Pancho by the Beach
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Stay near popular Southern Great Barrier Reef attractions

An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, ocean, and residential area.

Bargara Beach

9.2/10 (349 reviews)
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.
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A historic building with arched windows and a balcony, surrounded by palm trees and a street.

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A dam with a road passing over it, surrounded by forested hills and a large lake.

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A grassy field with scattered trees and a distant town with houses and mountains.

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A boat on calm water during sunset with a vibrant sky.

Heron Island