Title: Southern Great Barrier Reef Travel Guide: Best of Southern Great Barrier Reef, Australia Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [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)[Southern Great Barrier Reef Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Southern-Great-Barrier-Reef.d553248635975724430.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Southern Great Barrier Reef Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Great Keppel Island](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/182000/182683-Capricorn-Coast.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rockhampton](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/182000/182642-Capricorn-Coast.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rockhampton](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/182000/182647-Capricorn-Coast.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Yeppoon](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/182000/182663-Capricorn-Coast.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rockhampton](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/182000/182640-Capricorn-Coast.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Southern Great Barrier Reef Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Southern Great Barrier Reef ![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 Bargara is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Barolin Rocks and Bargara Beach while you're in town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bundaberg-Bargara.dx6047518) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/beb299673b1c4cb38b0834e2e66869c3.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 Turtle Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bundaberg-Burnett-Heads.dx3000443814) ![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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bundaberg-Elliott-Heads.dx6351529) ![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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rockhampton-Rockhampton-City.dx959734892542128128) ![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 While visiting Mon Repos, you might make a stop by sights like Mon Repos Turtle Centre and Mon Repos Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bundaberg-Mon-Repos.dx553248634382348116) ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/517000/517806-bundaberg-central.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bundaberg Central While visiting Bundaberg Central, you might make a stop by sights like Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery and Moncrieff Theatre. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bundaberg-Bundaberg-Central.dx553248635976387074) - Top hotels in Southern Great Barrier Reef - Top Holiday Rentals 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 £93 15 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach motel in Yeppoon. Enjoy free breakfast, daily housekeeping and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 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=15%2F01%2F2026&endDate=16%2F01%2F2026&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 £47 10 Jan - 11 Jan 2026 includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Rockhampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ... 7/10 Good! (821 reviews) Clean and quiet and spacious room. Courteous staff. Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F01%2F2026&endDate=11%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 £107 9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026 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! (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=09%2F01%2F2026&endDate=10%2F01%2F2026&selected=9209454&PinnedHotelID=9209454&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975724430) [See all 702 properties in Southern Great Barrier Reef](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=24%2F12%2F2025&endDate=25%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. ![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 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! (824 reviews) Amazing staff, so helpful. Great location above an amazing Italian restaurant Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rockhampton-Hotels-Empire-Apartment-Hotel.h9209454.Hotel-Information) ![Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7010000/7008800/7008798/b7fcfff0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel 79 Goondoon Street Gladstone QLD Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Gladstone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (928 reviews) Great location, spacious room, gym and pool. Close to all restaurants and walking distance to shops. Very helpful and friendly staff. Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gladstone-Hotels-Oaks-Gladstone-Grand-Hotel.h7008798.Hotel-Information) ![Rosslyn Bay Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4940000/4938200/4938167/8bb3becd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rosslyn Bay Resort Vin E. Jones Drive Rosslyn QLD Stay at this beach aparthotel in Rosslyn. Enjoy a full-service spa, a business centre and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (498 reviews) 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rosslyn-Hotels-Rosslyn-Bay-Resort.h4938167.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Southern Great Barrier Reef](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635975724430&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Bargara-Beach-Queensland.d6142175.Attraction) ![Keppel Bay Marina](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4d2ef87b2eae2005b705950ebf672395.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Keppel Bay Marina Explore the waterfront in Rosslyn with a trip to Keppel Bay Marina. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Keppel-Bay-Marina-Rosslyn.d553248621562249319.Attraction) ![1770 Marina](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/518000/518213-queensland.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Rosslyn-Bay-Rosslyn.d553248635923089450.Attraction) ![Kelly\'s Beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/182000/182888-Bundaberg-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kellys-Beach-Queensland.d6142171.Attraction) ## Cities near Southern Great Barrier Reef ![Rockhampton](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/182000/182641-Capricorn-Coast.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Rockhampton ![Yeppoon](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/182000/182653-Capricorn-Coast.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Yeppoon ![Bargara](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/182000/182913-Bundaberg-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bundaberg ![Photo by Mark Fitz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/2de2ae25ce8bea7b4cb23cba50eb7823.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Wilson Island - Cities near Southern Great Barrier Reef - Places of interest [Rockhampton](https://expedia.co.uk/Rockhampton.dx3022)[Yeppoon](https://expedia.co.uk/Yeppoon.dx181639)[Bundaberg](https://expedia.co.uk/Bundaberg.dx6053004)[Wilson Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Wilson-Island.dx6069823)[Gladstone](https://expedia.co.uk/Gladstone.dx6139906)[Seventeen Seventy](https://expedia.co.uk/Seventeen-Seventy.dx6140085)[Stockyard](https://expedia.co.uk/Stockyard.dx6282062)[Tannum Sands](https://expedia.co.uk/Tannum-Sands.dx6338768)[Moore Park Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Moore-Park-Beach.dx6342487)[Monduran](https://expedia.co.uk/Monduran.dx6343763)[Zilzie](https://expedia.co.uk/Zilzie.dx6343898)[Rosslyn](https://expedia.co.uk/Rosslyn.dx6351379)[Colosseum](https://expedia.co.uk/Colosseum.dx6351527)[Lammermoor](https://expedia.co.uk/Lammermoor.dx6351566)[Baffle Creek](https://expedia.co.uk/Baffle-Creek.dx6353384)[Midgee](https://expedia.co.uk/Midgee.dx3000359775)[Rosedale](https://expedia.co.uk/Rosedale.dx3000439282) - [Bargara Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Bargara-Beach-Queensland.d6142175.Attraction) - [Bundaberg Rum Distillery ](https://expedia.co.uk/Bundaberg-Rum-Distillery-Bundaberg-East.d553248635149736806.Attraction) - [Rosslyn Bay ](https://expedia.co.uk/Rosslyn-Bay-Rosslyn.d553248635923089450.Attraction) - [Stockland Shopping Centre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Stockland-Shopping-Centre-Park-Avenue.d6220828.Attraction) - [Neilson Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Neilson-Park-Bargara.d6142173.Attraction) - [Mount Archer National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Archer-National-Park-Queensland.d6148254.Attraction) - [Monkey Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Monkey-Beach-The-Keppels.d553248621532609913.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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