Title: Visit Southern Great Barrier Reef: Best of Southern Great Barrier Reef Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Southern Great Barrier Reef](https://expedia.ca/Southern-Great-Barrier-Reef-Hotels.d553248635975724430.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Southern Great Barrier Reef](https://expedia.ca/Southern-Great-Barrier-Reef-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635975724430.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Southern Great Barrier Reef](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Southern-Great-Barrier-Reef.d553248635975724430.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Southern Great Barrier Reef Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Southern-Great-Barrier-Reef.d553248635975724430.Car-Rental-Guide)[Southern Great Barrier Reef Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Southern-Great-Barrier-Reef.d553248635975724430.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Southern Great Barrier Reef ## Travel 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 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) ![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 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) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/beb299673b1c4cb38b0834e2e66869c3.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://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.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. [](https://expedia.ca/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 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) ### Bayview Tower 4 Adelaide Street Yeppoon QLD CA $175 CA $175 total Feb 1 - Feb 2 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! (782 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 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%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 CA $80 CA $89 total Feb 1 - Feb 2 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! (829 reviews) Room was clean and the owner OJ was helpful and courteous Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=6895310&PinnedHotelID=6895310&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975724430) ![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 CA $121 CA $133 total Feb 6 - Feb 7 includes taxes & fees 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! (941 reviews) Staff were very friendly but were a bit disappointed with the room this time. This is our 3rd time staying at the Oaks and has been 3 years since our last stay. The room wasn't as clean, there was a squashed spider on the wall, dishwasher didn't work, kitchen sink plug didn't work, the curtains were ... Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=07%2F02%2F2026&selected=7008798&PinnedHotelID=7008798&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975724430) [See all 723 properties in Southern Great Barrier Reef](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%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. ![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 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! (941 reviews) Staff were very friendly but were a bit disappointed with the room this time. This is our 3rd time staying at the Oaks and has been 3 years since our last stay. The room wasn't as clean, there was a squashed spider on the wall, dishwasher didn't work, kitchen sink plug didn't work, the curtains were ... Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Gladstone-Hotels-Oaks-Gladstone-Grand-Hotel.h7008798.Hotel-Information) ![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 Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Rockhampton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (831 reviews) Realized at check-in that we had the wrong room booked. Easily upgraded at a reasonable price. Washer and dryer worked well. Staff very friendly and helpful. Small deck great for morning coffee. Located on the river with a nice walking path. Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/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 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! (500 reviews) Room was little bit rusty but nice place, we like it. 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