Book a vacation rental for your Southern Great Barrier Reef getaway
Experience the unique character of Southern Great Barrier Reef with a stay in a vacation home rental. You'll find plenty to explore during your stay in the area. Many of our vacation rentals offer full kitchens, spacious living quarters, and sometimes even a hot tub for a relaxing getaway.
Activities and attractions in Southern Great Barrier Reef
Are you looking for attractions to visit in the area? Venture out of your cozy vacation rental and check out everything that makes Southern Great Barrier Reef a one-of-a-kind vacation spot. These are some of the most popular attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Boyne Island Tannum Sands Golf Club (18.5 mi / 29.7 km)
- Gecko Valley Winery (23.1 mi / 37.2 km)
Exploring the natural features in Southern Great Barrier Reef
Whether you're an adventurous traveler or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Southern Great Barrier Reef is a great place to get outside. These are some of the area's most stunning features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Tannum Sands Beach (16.2 mi / 26 km)
- Barney Point Beach (22.2 mi / 35.8 km)
- Tondoon Botanic Gardens (22.8 mi / 36.6 km)
- Spinnaker Park (23.8 mi / 38.3 km)
- Agnes Water Beach (27.7 mi / 44.6 km)
- Canoe Point Lake (16.4 mi / 26.5 km)
How to get to and around Southern Great Barrier Reef
Fly into Gladstone, QLD (GLT), the closest airport, located 25.2 mi (40.5 km) from the city center.
If you're traveling by train, Gladstone Station, Miriam Vale Station and Mount Larcom Station are the main stations in the area. You might consider catching a ride on the metro at Midgee Station for ease of access to the rest of the city.