Title: Visit Southern Great Barrier Reef: Best of Southern Great Barrier Reef Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca

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# Southern Great Barrier Reef

## Travel Guide

![Happy Friday! 😀 A new weekend and a new adventure awaits! ☀️🐠🐟🐢🌴😀
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![Happy Friday! 😀 A new weekend and a new adventure awaits! ☀️🐠🐟🐢🌴😀
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![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)

## 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

 Travelers come to Bargara for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Barolin Rocks and Bargara Beach while you're in town. 

[](https://expedia.ca/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

 Travelers like the parks in Elliott Heads, and Elliot Heads Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit. 

[](https://expedia.ca/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

 While there might not be top attractions in Burnett Heads, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Oaks Beach and Mon Repos Turtle Centre. 

[](https://expedia.ca/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.ca/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. 

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![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

 Travelers enjoy Coral Cove for its beaches and restaurants. Consider checking out Great Sandy Marine Park while you're in the area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Bundaberg-Coral-Cove.dx6343738)

- Southern Great Barrier Reef Hotel Deals
- Vacation 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)

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Bayview Tower

4 Adelaide Street Yeppoon QLD

CA $182

CA $182 total

Feb 22 - Feb 23

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this beach motel in Yeppoon. Enjoy free breakfast, daily housekeeping, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

7.6/10 Good! (788 reviews)

Room was great. Basic but clean. Great views. Breakfast great. Property was advertised as having parking but there was very very limited parking on site so we had to park on street. Street was steep so taking luggage in and out was a challenge.

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

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The Cosmopolitan Motel and Serviced Apartments

11 Albert Street Rockhampton QLD

CA $84

CA $92 total

Feb 11 - Feb 12

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this motel in Rockhampton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...

7/10 Good! (834 reviews)

Nice place

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

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![The Gladstone](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/453600/453594/60eb7eaa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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The Gladstone

100 Goondoon Street Gladstone QLD

CA $104

CA $115 total

Feb 14 - Feb 15

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gladstone. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...

7.6/10 Good! (566 reviews)

House Keeping very noisy during the afternoon. I didnt need to know about their christmas party from my bed.

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

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Empire Apartment Hotel

1-5 East Street Rockhampton QLD

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9.4/10 Exceptional! (839 reviews)

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Rosslyn Bay Resort

Vin E. Jones Drive Rosslyn QLD

Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Rosslyn. Enjoy a full-service spa, a business center, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (502 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 Jan 13, 2026

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Don Pancho by the Beach

58-62 Miller Street Bargara QLD

Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Bundaberg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (459 reviews)

Great place to stay. Very clean and excellent staff. Second visit to this accommodation and it is perfect for our needs.

Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026

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## Check Southern Great Barrier Reef hotel availability

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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.ca/Bargara-Beach-Queensland.d6142175.Vacation-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. 

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![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.

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![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 carefree afternoon at Main Beach during your travels in Yeppoon? Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this relaxing area. 

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![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. 

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![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. 

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## 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! We definitely live in paradise!☀️🐠🐟🌴😀
#gladstoneregion #southerngreatbarrierreef #fly3dr #GoProANZ #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia #curtisferryservices #wilsonisland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069823/943e5110-f93e-4aee-9217-88c7164c2895.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Wilson Island

- Cities near Southern Great Barrier Reef
- Places of interest

[Rockhampton](https://expedia.ca/Rockhampton.dx3022)[Yeppoon](https://expedia.ca/Yeppoon.dx181639)[Bundaberg](https://expedia.ca/Bundaberg.dx6053004)[Wilson Island](https://expedia.ca/Wilson-Island.dx6069823)[Tannum Sands](https://expedia.ca/Tannum-Sands.dx6338768)[Moore Park Beach](https://expedia.ca/Moore-Park-Beach.dx6342487)[Meadowvale](https://expedia.ca/Meadowvale.dx3000359771)[Invicta](https://expedia.ca/Invicta.dx3000688049)[Pukatika](https://expedia.ca/Pukatika.dx3000688062)

- [Nissan Navara Arena ](https://expedia.ca/Nissan-Navara-Arena-Depot-Hill.d553248621532609905.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Bargara Beach ](https://expedia.ca/Bargara-Beach-Queensland.d6142175.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Agnes Water Beach ](https://expedia.ca/Agnes-Water-Beach-Queensland.d6203453.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Kelly's Beach ](https://expedia.ca/Kellys-Beach-Queensland.d6142171.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Stockland Shopping Centre ](https://expedia.ca/Stockland-Shopping-Centre-Park-Avenue.d6220828.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Gladstone Marina ](https://expedia.ca/Gladstone-Marina-Callemondah.d6142752.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo ](https://expedia.ca/Rockhampton-Botanic-Gardens-And-Zoo-The-Range.d6148252.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Capricorn Caves ](https://expedia.ca/Capricorn-Caves-The-Caves.d553248621532609910.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Monkey Beach ](https://expedia.ca/Monkey-Beach-The-Keppels.d553248621532609913.Vacation-Attraction)

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