Southern Great Barrier Reef

Travel Guide

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Snorkelling the fantastic lagoon around Lady Musgrave Island!
Stunning sunrise on Heron Island! 😀
Snorkelling the amazing lagoon around Lady Musgrave Island! 😀

Where to stay in Southern Great Barrier Reef

Bargara

Bargara

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

Bargara
Elliot Heads Beach showing a beach, landscape views and general coastal views

Elliott Heads

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

Elliott Heads
Burnett Heads, Queensland / Australia - April 2017 - Aerial Panorama of the Burnett River Mouth including EX HMAS Tobruk docked at the Port of Bundaberg

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.

Burnett Heads
Bargara

Mon Repos

While visiting Mon Repos, you might make a stop by sights like Mon Repos Turtle Centre and Mon Repos Beach.

Mon Repos
This was one of our coolest stops on our road trip to Cairns.  

Would definitely return and stay in Rockhampton for longer.

Rockhampton City

If you're spending some time in Rockhampton City, Pilbeam Theatre and Rockhampton Art Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

Rockhampton City
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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.

Innes Park
Quality Resort Parkhurst

Quality Resort Parkhurst

4.5 out of 5
984 Yaamba Road Parkhurst QLD
The price is NT$3,408 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
NT$3,408
NT$3,749 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (568 reviews)
Staffs were brilliant and very helpful. They went above and beyond for our comfort. The food was amazing. 10 out of 10. The staffs at the restaurant and at reception made us feel special and attended to all our needs despite getting there late. Our new favourite and go to place in Rocky

Reviewed on 2026/2/22

Quality Resort Parkhurst
Bayview Tower

Bayview Tower

3.5 out of 5
4 Adelaide Street Yeppoon QLD
The price is NT$4,370 per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
NT$4,370
NT$4,370 total
Mar 5 - Mar 6
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. ...
7.8/10 Good! (797 reviews)
For a premium price in Yeppoon, the room was well below expectations. The toilet seat was not properly attached. The quilt was covered with sheets, but when the top sheet came away it revealed worn holes through the quilt. In addition, the main coffee machine at the buffet was not working, leaving ...

Reviewed on 2026/3/1

Bayview Tower
The Cosmopolitan Motel and Serviced Apartments

The Cosmopolitan Motel and Serviced Apartments

3.5 out of 5
11 Albert Street Rockhampton QLD
The price is NT$2,455 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
NT$2,455
NT$2,700 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
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! (840 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 2026/2/15

The Cosmopolitan Motel and Serviced Apartments
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

Empire Apartment Hotel

4.5 out of 5
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! (843 reviews)
Great hotel, and everything was close by, and staff was lovely

Reviewed on 2026/2/16

Empire Apartment Hotel
Don Pancho by the Beach

Don Pancho by the Beach

3.5 out of 5
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (464 reviews)
Small room, but clean and the air conditioning was excellent

Reviewed on 2026/2/17

Don Pancho by the Beach
Kellys Beach Resort

Kellys Beach Resort

3.5 out of 5
6 Trevors Road Bargara QLD
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Bundaberg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a sauna. Popular attractions Kelly's Beach and Bargara Beach are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (436 reviews)
Clean room, comfy beds, great food at restaurant, enjoyed gardens, great location close to beach, friendly staff, kids loved variety of stuff to do and the loft in the cabins, only negatives fan creaky on high setting and no blinds over windows to loft which meant unable to sleep in as wake up with ...

Reviewed on 2026/3/2

Kellys Beach Resort
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.

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