Where to Stay in Great Barrier Reef – Southern
Resorts, hotels, and accommodation options in Great Barrier Reef – Southern
Accommodation Overview
Accommodation in the Southern Great Barrier Reef ranges from the iconic Heron Island Resort, one of Australia's premier island resort experiences, to the eco-focused Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort, and various mainland options in Gladstone and Bundaberg. Heron Island Resort offers rooms and suites with all meals included, providing a classic Australian island resort experience surrounded by national park and pristine reef. Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort focuses on sustainability with safari-style glamping tents and eco-cabins, powered entirely by solar energy. On the mainland, Gladstone offers a range of business hotels, apartments, and motels, while Bundaberg provides country town hospitality with boutique hotels and bed-and-breakfasts. The Town of 1770, the departure point for Lady Musgrave Island, has a small selection of holiday apartments and a resort.
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Heron Island
Iconic island resort with all-inclusive dining and direct reef access.
Lady Elliot Island
Eco-resort with glamping and sustainable practices on a pristine coral cay.
Gladstone
Mainland city with affordable accommodation and ferry access to the reef.