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

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### 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)

![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

 If you're spending some time in Rockhampton City, Archer Park Station & Steam Train Museum and Pilbeam Theatre are top sights worth seeing. 

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

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### 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.ca/Bundaberg-Innes-Park.dx6142176)

- Southern Great Barrier Reef Hotel Deals
- Vacation 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)

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Quality Resort Parkhurst

984 Yaamba Road Parkhurst QLD

CA $148

CA $162 total

Mar 5 - Mar 6

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Rockhampton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (567 reviews)

Very clean room, courteous staff and great amenities. Will definitely stay there again if we’re near there.

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

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![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 $185

CA $185 total

Feb 27 - Feb 28

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! (792 reviews)

extremely friendly staff, lovely location

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

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The Cosmopolitan Motel and Serviced Apartments

11 Albert Street Rockhampton QLD

CA $98

CA $108 total

Feb 25 - Feb 26

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 ...

7.2/10 Good! (839 reviews)

Comfortable room. They had ABC on the TV. Great Malaysian restaurant right next door that opened at 4.30 pm. Best Nasi Lemak. Relaxed staff

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026

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Empire Apartment Hotel

1-5 East Street Rockhampton QLD

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9.4/10 Exceptional! (841 reviews)

Great hotel, and everything was close by, and staff was lovely

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![Rosslyn Bay Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4940000/4938200/4938167/8bb3becd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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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! (506 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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Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel

79 Goondoon Street Gladstone QLD

Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Gladstone. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (948 reviews)

Friendly staff. Great location and room.

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026

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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

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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

4/5(1 review)

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

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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

4/5(3 reviews)

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

5/5(1 review)

Explore the waterfront in Rosslyn with a trip to Keppel Bay Marina. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area. 

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![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

4/5(2 reviews)

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.

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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)
- [Gladstone Marina ](https://expedia.ca/Gladstone-Marina-Callemondah.d6142752.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)
- [Capricorn Caves ](https://expedia.ca/Capricorn-Caves-The-Caves.d553248621532609910.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo ](https://expedia.ca/Rockhampton-Botanic-Gardens-And-Zoo-The-Range.d6148252.Vacation-Attraction)

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