Title: Southern Great Barrier Reef Holidays 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Southern Great Barrier Reef Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Southern-Great-Barrier-Reef.dx553248635975724430)[Hotels in Southern Great Barrier Reef](https://expedia.co.uk/Southern-Great-Barrier-Reef-Hotels.d553248635975724430.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Southern Great Barrier Reef](https://expedia.co.uk/Southern-Great-Barrier-Reef-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635975724430.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Southern Great Barrier Reef](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Southern-Great-Barrier-Reef.d553248635975724430.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Southern Great Barrier Reef Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Southern-Great-Barrier-Reef.d553248635975724430.Car-Hire-Guide) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6282460/7f47c924-62b7-4856-8fda-f00e39ae93a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # Southern Great Barrier Reef Holidays ## Book a Hotel + Flight or Car together to unlock savings Photo by Mark Fitz - ## Plan, book, travel with confidence - ### Better together Save up to £335 when you book a flight and hotel together\* - ### Find the right fit With over 300,000 hotels worldwide, it's easy to create a perfect package - ### Rest easy Packages with flights are ATOL protected ### Your Southern Great Barrier Reef Holiday With your travel plans organised before you go, our holiday packages to Southern Great Barrier Reef let you focus on enjoying yourself. A wonderful place to do that is Bundaberg, which is famous for its nature, views and distilleries and craft breweries. With so much to see on a trip to Southern Great Barrier Reef, it can be hard to know where to begin. Kick off your journey in [Rockhampton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rockhampton.d3022.Destination-Travel-Guides) at Nissan Navara Arena and Stockland Shopping Centre — two much-loved attractions here. Another top city worthy of a spot on your itinerary is [Gladstone](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gladstone.d6139906.Destination-Travel-Guides). Don't miss Gladstone Yacht Club and Gladstone Entertainment and Convention Centre. Whether you're travelling for a couple of days or a couple of weeks, Expedia are here to help you tailor-make your next Southern Great Barrier Reef holiday. ## Where to stay in Southern Great Barrier Reef Find the best Southern Great Barrier Reef areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. [Learn more about Southern Great Barrier Reef](https://expedia.co.uk/Southern-Great-Barrier-Reef.dx553248635975724430) ![Bargara](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/182000/182913-Bundaberg-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bargara Separated from Bundaberg by lush fields of sugarcane, this tropical paradise has palm tree-lined beaches, surf breaks, a lively esplanade strip and spacious parks. [Find hotels in Bargara](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods®ionId=6047518) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Burnett Heads Burnett Heads might not have many top sights, but Oaks Beach and Mon Repos Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [Find hotels in Burnett Heads](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods®ionId=3000443814) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Elliott Heads Travellers like the parks in Elliott Heads, and Elliot Heads Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit. [Find hotels in Elliott Heads](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods®ionId=6351529) ![Rockhampton](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/182000/182642-Capricorn-Coast.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Rockhampton City While visiting Rockhampton City, you might make a stop by sights like Pilbeam Theatre and Archer Park Station & Steam Train Museum. [Find hotels in Rockhampton City](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods®ionId=959734892542128128) ![Bargara](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/182000/182741-Capricorn-Coast.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mon Repos 1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area While visiting Mon Repos, you might make a stop by sights like Mon Repos Turtle Centre and Mon Repos Beach. [Find hotels in Mon Repos](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods®ionId=553248634382348116) ## Southern Great Barrier Reef Essential Information | Language | English | | --------------- | ------------------------- | | Currency | Australian dollars | | Closest Airport | Rockhampton Airport (ROK) | ## Top hotels in Southern Great Barrier Reef ![Bayview Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629200/9629170/b1425700_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bayview Tower 4 Adelaide Street Yeppoon QLD £85 18 Dec - 19 Dec includes taxes & fees 7.6/10 Good! (767 reviews) The View was absolutely stunning. The room was clean and the staff were friendly and welcoming. The breakfast which was included was very nice. Just what we needed before a long road trip. We will definitely be returning. Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F12%2F2025&endDate=19%2F12%2F2025&selected=9629170&PinnedHotelID=9629170&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975724430) ![The Cosmopolitan Motel and Serviced Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6900000/6895400/6895310/1f30aabf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Cosmopolitan Motel and Serviced Apartments 11 Albert Street Rockhampton QLD Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £48 14 Jan - 15 Jan 2026 includes taxes & fees 7/10 Good! (819 reviews) Very clean room affordable rates and a comfortable bed and pillows and a great location . Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F01%2F2026&endDate=15%2F01%2F2026&selected=6895310&PinnedHotelID=6895310&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975724430) ![Empire Apartment Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9210000/9209500/9209454/1e040afd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Empire Apartment Hotel 1-5 East Street Rockhampton QLD Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £101 21 Dec - 22 Dec includes taxes & fees 9.4/10 Exceptional! (824 reviews) Amazing staff, so helpful. Great location above an amazing Italian restaurant Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F12%2F2025&endDate=22%2F12%2F2025&selected=9209454&PinnedHotelID=9209454&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975724430) [See all 706 properties in Southern Great Barrier Reef](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.Package&startDate=18%2F12%2F2025&endDate=19%2F12%2F2025®ionId=553248635975724430) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/06/08/all-inclusive_holidays_US.jpeg?impolicy=fcrop&w=300&h=300&q=mediumHigh) All Inclusive Holidays [](https://expedia.co.uk/lp/theme-holidays/all-inclusive-holidays?rfrr=editorial.All_Inclusive%20Holidays.click) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/10/17/XPC_Beach_Overview_HR_v3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=300&h=300&q=mediumHigh) Beach Holidays [](https://expedia.co.uk/lp/theme-holidays/beach-holidays?rfrr=editorial.Beach_Holidays.click) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/06/08/Family_holidays_US_3_.jpeg?impolicy=fcrop&w=300&h=300&q=mediumHigh) Family Friendly Holidays [](https://expedia.co.uk/lp/theme-holidays/kid-friendly-holidays?rfrr=editorial.Family_Friendly%20Holidays.click) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/04/29/frCA_Sejours_golf-Portugal.jpeg?impolicy=fcrop&w=300&h=300&q=mediumHigh) Golf Holidays [](https://expedia.co.uk/lp/theme-holidays/golf-holidays?rfrr=editorial.Golf_Holidays.click) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/07/15/US_Luxury_VR_Miami.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=300&h=300&q=mediumHigh) Luxury Holidays [](https://expedia.co.uk/lp/theme-holidays/luxury-holidays?rfrr=editorial.Luxury_Holidays.click) ![gay friendly holidays](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2023/06/15/LGBTQIA_Holiday_Package.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=300&h=300&q=mediumHigh) LGBTQ+ Holidays [](https://expedia.co.uk/lp/theme-holidays/gay-friendly-holidays?rfrr=editorial.LGBTQ+_Holidays.click) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/08/29/romantic.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=300&h=300&q=mediumHigh) Romantic Holidays [](https://expedia.co.uk/lp/theme-holidays/romantic-holidays?rfrr=editorial.Romantic_Holidays.click) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/10/17/31952_v1_atfraraski22_insta_4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=300&h=300&q=mediumHigh) Ski Holidays [](https://expedia.co.uk/lp/theme-holidays/ski-holidays?rfrr=editorial.Ski_Holidays.click) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/08/22/hero-image-pet-friendly_copy.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=300&h=300&q=mediumHigh) Pet Friendly Holidays [](https://expedia.co.uk/lp/theme-holidays/pet-friendly-holidays?rfrr=editorial.Pet_Friendly%20Holidays.click) ![Holiday in Month](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2023/05/10/mesog-34434-card-venice.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=300&h=300&q=mediumHigh) Where to go when [](https://expedia.co.uk/lp/b/where-to-go-when?rfrr=editorial.Where_to%20go%20when.click) ### Popular places to visit ![Bargara Beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/182000/182735-Capricorn-Coast.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bargara-Beach-Queensland.d6142175.Attraction) ![Yeppoon](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/183000/183034-Yeppoon.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rosslyn-Bay-Rosslyn.d553248635923089450.Attraction) #### Bundaberg Rum Distillery You can take time to visit Bundaberg Rum Distillery during your travels to Bundaberg. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bundaberg-Rum-Distillery-Bundaberg-East.d553248635149736806.Attraction) ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I cancel my flight booking to Southern Great Barrier Reef due to COVID-19? ### What's the best way to find cheap flights to Southern Great Barrier Reef that have flexible change policies? ### What are some of the general tips for travellers to Southern Great Barrier Reef during the COVID-19 outbreak? > - Research if any travel restrictions apply to your origin and destination before locking in your flight. Also check if there are any special conditions you'll need to follow on arrival, such as taking a COVID-19 test. > - Wear a face mask during airport screening. A TSA employee will require you to lower your mask temporarily to verify your identity. > - Rather than handing a TSA officer your boarding pass, place it directly on the scanner yourself. After that, hold it up for inspection. > - You're allowed to take one container of hand sanitizer up to 12 oz (350 ml) in your carry-on bag. You'll have to remove it for screening. > - Remove personal items from your pockets, such as your wallet, keys and phone, and put them in your carry-on rather than into bins. This will reduce handling during screening. > - If you're taking food on board, put it in a clear plastic bag and then into a scanning bin. This reduces the likelihood that a TSA agent will need to touch your carry-on bag or food container for closer inspection. ### Which airlines fly to Southern Great Barrier Reef? ### How can I find cheap tickets to Southern Great Barrier Reef? ### How much is a flight to Southern Great Barrier Reef? ### What are the most popular airports to fly into in Southern Great Barrier Reef? ### When is the cheapest time to fly to Southern Great Barrier Reef? ### How much is a plane ticket to Southern Great Barrier Reef? ### Which airlines with flights to Southern Great Barrier Reef employ COVID-19 cleanliness policies? > - Qantas - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant. > - Virgin Australia - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant. ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia \* Savings based on package bookings compared to the price of the same components booked separately. 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