Title: Southern Great Barrier Reef Travel Guide: Best of Southern Great Barrier Reef, Australia Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk

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# Southern Great Barrier Reef Travel Guide

## Tourist Guide

![Happy Friday! 😀 A new weekend and a new adventure awaits! ☀️🐠🐟🐢🌴😀
#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! 😀](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! 😀](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6282460/36d3ce42-fc4d-4d99-be48-e987368a0bc0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Swimming with the incredibly friendly turtles in the @ladyelliotislandecoresort lagoon is an amazing experience! There's so many turtles living around the lagoon, if you're lucky you'll even get some that follow you around like this little guy! ☀️🐢🐠🐟🌴😀
#visitbundaberg #southerngreatbarrierreef #ladyelliotisland #GoProANZ #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125081/f08974d2-934f-42eb-9b41-d05651d9d221.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 Bargara Beach and Kelly's 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)

![This was one of our coolest stops on our road trip to Cairns.  

Would definitely return and stay in Rockhampton for longer.  ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3022/f0d4e175-93ff-4895-973f-36ceb8462c89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Rockhampton City

 While visiting Rockhampton City, you might make a stop by sights like Archer Park Station & Steam Train Museum and Pilbeam Theatre. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Rockhampton-Rockhampton-City.dx959734892542128128)

![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)

![Bundaberg Central featuring heritage elements and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976387074/e5043aea-3ed9-4e02-a42c-430fe0bd1902.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Bundaberg Central

 While visiting Bundaberg Central, you might make a stop by sights like Moncrieff Theatre and Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery. 

[](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/e4bc0f70_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Bayview Tower

4 Adelaide Street Yeppoon QLD

£108

1 Apr - 2 Apr

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 ...

7.8/10 Good! (801 reviews)

this was a very nice place to stay but the parking is a problem i had to park on the main street to no parking near our room only down fall

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

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![Oscar Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627300/9627209/30fa468d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Oscar Motel

252 Bourbong Street Bundaberg West QLD

£75

27 Mar - 28 Mar

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this motel in Bundaberg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...

8/10 Very Good! (577 reviews)

Room was all we needed for an overnight stay to attend a birthday party

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

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![Quality Resort Parkhurst](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13110000/13101700/13101644/fbca4bd6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Quality Resort Parkhurst

984 Yaamba Road Parkhurst QLD

£88

22 Apr - 23 Apr

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 ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (576 reviews)

Staff were consistently friendly & accommodating.

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

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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! (850 reviews)

Very clean and spacious room. Toiletries amazing. Kitchen works well. Staff very friendly. Have no negatives to report

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

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![Don Pancho by the Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2170000/2161600/2161531/1ea86dff_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Don Pancho by the Beach

58-62 Miller Street Bargara QLD

Stay at this beach aparthotel in Bundaberg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (469 reviews)

This is our 2nd time staying here and the accommodation and service has been excellent. Our rooms have been clean and tidy with great views of the coast We will definitely be back 👍👍👍

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Bundaberg-Hotels-Don-Pancho-By-The-Beach.h2161531.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)

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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! (958 reviews)

Was adequate and clean.

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Gladstone-Hotels-Oaks-Gladstone-Grand-Hotel.h7008798.Hotel-Information)

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### Popular places to visit

![Bargara Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6142175/24087578-16e8-4da6-905c-e6ddacb91d50.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)

![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)

![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)

![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)

![Gladstone Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6142752/424a515f-7fe0-45ac-89c3-f5b276abfb9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Gladstone Marina

Go on a relaxing cruise, have a picnic in the park or watch the boats cruise past in this modern and picturesque boat harbor in central Queensland.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Gladstone-Marina-Callemondah.d6142752.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)

## 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

![australian island](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069823/cb6a4c14-321d-4caf-a84a-e8d18deea97f.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)
- [Rosslyn Bay ](https://expedia.co.uk/Rosslyn-Bay-Rosslyn.d553248635923089450.Attraction)
- [Bundaberg Rum Distillery ](https://expedia.co.uk/Bundaberg-Rum-Distillery-Bundaberg-East.d553248635149736806.Attraction)
- [Stockland Shopping Centre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Stockland-Shopping-Centre-Park-Avenue.d6220828.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)

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