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 ![Happy Friday! πŸ˜€ A new weekend and a new adventure awaits! β˜€οΈπŸ πŸŸπŸ’πŸŒ΄πŸ˜€ #gopro #visitgladstone #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6282460/7f47c924-62b7-4856-8fda-f00e39ae93a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Happy Friday! πŸ˜€ A new weekend and a new adventure awaits! β˜€οΈπŸ πŸŸπŸ’πŸŒ΄πŸ˜€ #gopro #visitgladstone #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6282460/7f47c924-62b7-4856-8fda-f00e39ae93a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Snorkelling the fantastic lagoon around Lady Musgrave Island! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6282460/cf7fcda9-9b2d-4fa4-8019-ce8245d30bf3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Stunning sunrise on Heron Island! πŸ˜€](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181622/157c8071-39bc-4aab-a28e-d22edce55b3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Snorkelling the amazing lagoon around Lady Musgrave Island! πŸ˜€](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6282460/36d3ce42-fc4d-4d99-be48-e987368a0bc0.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://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634382348116/92312421-a1b5-48ee-93f7-bd27d3be7258.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) ![Elliot Heads Beach showing a beach, landscape views and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997369546/353c9022-b086-4a9f-85bd-8e164c9dde3b.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) ![Burnett Heads, Queensland / Australia - April 2017 - Aerial Panorama of the Burnett River Mouth including EX HMAS Tobruk docked at the Port of Bundaberg](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000443814/5315d80b-fd9b-460c-8f0a-588be42f81b4.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) ![Bargara](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634382348116/9536cb9d-edd7-42c9-b1ad-a6360517e34a.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://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Innes Park Innes Park is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Bundaberg area, you might plan a trip to Kelly's Beach or Bargara Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bundaberg-Innes-Park.dx6142176) ![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) ### Coral Cove Travellers enjoy Coral Cove for its beaches and restaurants. Consider checking out Great Sandy Marine Park while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bundaberg-Coral-Cove.dx6343738) - Top hotels in Southern Great Barrier Reef - Top Holiday Rentals in Southern Great Barrier Reef ![Quality Resort Parkhurst](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13110000/13101700/13101644/43f4d7ee_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quality Resort Parkhurst 984 Yaamba Road Parkhurst QLD Β£86 8 Mar - 9 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Rockhampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (563 reviews) good clean ammentities. pool was pretty warm an could maybe use a shadesail. club next door so easy meals. Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=13101644&PinnedHotelID=13101644&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975724430) ![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 Β£97 22 Feb - 23 Feb 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! (791 reviews) Clean, good staff, good sea views, close to beach and shops Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%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 Β£53 15 Feb - 16 Feb 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! (836 reviews) Nice place Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=6895310&PinnedHotelID=6895310&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975724430) [See all 716 properties in Southern Great Barrier Reef](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®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! (839 reviews) Great staff, location and room Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rockhampton-Hotels-Empire-Apartment-Hotel.h9209454.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! (503 reviews) Great staff. We had bad luck with rainy day and the staff helped us to find things to do and give us a nice upgrade for our room. Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rosslyn-Hotels-Rosslyn-Bay-Resort.h4938167.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! (945 reviews) Nice people, could walk to the Gladstone Marina, departure point for Heron Island. Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gladstone-Hotels-Oaks-Gladstone-Grand-Hotel.h7008798.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. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Bargara-Beach-Queensland.d6142175.Attraction) ![1770 Marina showing a bay or harbor and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621586301786/99495cbe-b8e2-42d0-a4a9-c639767c62c5.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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/1770-Marina-Agnes-Water.d553248621586301786.Attraction) ![Agnes Water Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6203453/3123e971-5dda-4e8f-8c80-f15069033c57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Agnes-Water-Beach-Queensland.d6203453.Attraction) ![Yeppoon Beach showing landscape views, a coastal town and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635146340216/fe946fb6-d00e-4c53-98a8-8259eb6bc322.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yeppoon-Beach-Yeppoon.d553248635146340216.Attraction) ![Yeppoon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635923089450/0f973043-9ce8-4626-982a-bece605c1721.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) ![Stunning sky-shows at dawn and dusk!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351379/543f15ed-a46d-433e-84d8-17410767cca5.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) ## Cities near Southern Great Barrier Reef ![Rockhampton](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3022/a44a2bf3-56f9-4d16-98e9-9b4318550acc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Rockhampton ![Yeppoon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635923089450/bcd5e79c-deb9-4b7c-848b-c8060222e50a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Yeppoon ![Bargara](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634382348116/92312421-a1b5-48ee-93f7-bd27d3be7258.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bundaberg ![What an epic day island hopping through the @gladstoneregion and @southerngreatbarrierreef! 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