SGBR Sample Itineraries Want an idea of how long to spend on the SGBR? Short on time and inspiration? Just need to know how much you can see in a set timeframe? ...
Southern Great Barrier Reef Trade Manual Our Southern Great Barrier Reef Trade Manual (2024/25 update) is a vital tool put together for trade partners to understand the Southern Great...
Selling & Training Tools - Southern Great Barrier Reef Selling & Training Tools for the Southern Great Barrier Reef Region Welcome to the Southern Great Barrier Reef! We have provided some helpful...
Welcome to Southern Great Barrier Reef Trade Looking to partner with Southern Great Barrier Reef to bring your travellers to our region? Here you will find heaps of information about the area,...
SGBR Gold Coast & Brisbane Roadshow 2025 Southern Great Barrier Reef Gold Coast & Brisbane Roadshow 13 & 14 March 2025 The Southern Great Barrier Reef's tourism industry extend a...
SGBR shined brightly at the Austalian Marketplace UK & Europe Eloise Chaffers, representing the Southern Great Barrier Reef’s three Regional Tourism Organisations (RTOs)—Capricorn Enterprise, Gladstone Area...
Keppel Bay Sailing Club $20 Million Transformation The Capricorn Coast’s iconic Keppel Bay Sailing Club is back, unveiling its stunning transformation into a world-class conference and entertainment...
Monsoon Aquatics Coral Farm Tour Tucked away in the Port of Bundaberg, under the roof of an unassuming shed, filled with psychedelic neons, Monsoon Aquatics is making a splash in the...
VIP Orchard Tour at Macadamias Australia! Macadamias Australia is excited to announce the development of an exclusive VIP Orchard Tour, offering guests an immersive and educational experience...
Marine Conversation Groups the focus of the new Reef Sanctuary Pontoon In an exciting leap forward for marine education and conservation, the newly inaugurated Reef Sanctuary Pontoon as part of Lady Musgrave Experience’s...
Castle Rock Farm Enters a New Chapter Castle Rock Farm, a stunning 115-acre exotic fruit farm in the heart of the Byfield Rainforest, has recently been sold, ushering in a new era for...
Cruise Potential Gains Momentum for the Southern Great Barrier Reef Senior Executives from Royal Caribbean conducted a whirlwind tour of the Capricorn coast and Gladstone regions, specifically interested in the...
SGBR named as finalists for Excellence in Tourism Awards for 2nd year running! The Southern Great Barrier Reef (SGBR) has been announced as a finalist in “Partner of the Year” category of the Australian Tourism Export Council...
Southern Great Barrier Reef Partnership Shines at ATEC (Australian Tourism Export Council) Meeting Place 2024 Eloise Chaffers and Loni Hammond proudly represented the Southern Great Barrier Reef (SGBR) partnership at this year’s ATEC Meeting Place, held on...
Gearing up for ATE2025 The Southern Great Barrier Reef (SGBR), encompassing the Bundaberg, Gladstone, and Capricorn regions, is excited to participate in the Australian...
Welcoming new life on the Southern Great Barrier Reef As the Southern Great Barrier Reef bids farewell to the majestic humpback whales, a new season of wonder begins with the arrival of nesting turtles....
ECO tick for the Southern Great Barrier Reef Our pristine and diverse Southern Great Barrier Reef (SGBR), spanning the Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, and Bundaberg, has achieved a remarkable...
High Valley Dawn Permaculture Farm introduces 100% off-grid sustainable tiny homes for the eco-conscious traveller Renowned for their ongoing commitment to sustainable living practices and holistic land management, Ross, Judy, Shae, and the team at High Valley...
Introducing Great Keppel Island Hideaway's Pipi's Beach Club A new and exciting spot is set to come alive at Great Keppel Island Hideaway soon — Pipi’s, a Tiki-style beach club designed to blend effortlessly...
Lady Musgrave Experience - Reef Sanctuary Pontoon We are delighted to announce the newest addition to the growing Lady Musgrave Experience fleet: Reef Sanctuary Pontoon. Positioned within the...
Mystery Craters unveils new experiences and renovated DNA Cafe Experiential Tours: A Journey of Discovery Mystery Craters in the Bundaberg Region has introduced new experiential tours that offer visitors a deeper...
Lady Elliot Eco Resort refurbishments and Sustainable Tourism Award In just under 4 weeks, the amazing Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort team and a stellar group of contractors have pulled off an epic transformation of...
New accommodation and turtle experience in Bargara Welcome to Turtle Sands - a new nature resort nestled behind the dunes of the globally significant Mon Repos turtle nesting beach near Bundaberg,...
Local Brewery taking off at Gladstone Airport Gladstone Airport Corporation are delighted to have Gladstone’s local award winning beers by Ward’s Brewery on tap in Café ten28. Recently...
Traveller's Rest 1770 nature-based camping ground and tour operator "Connect People with Nature, and Nature with people!" This vision statement exactly, was the starting point for Traveller's Rest 1770 in 2018, when...
Gladstone Region Tours - creating a seamless journey These past few months Darryl and his team at Gladstone Region Tours have been trialing a transfer service from the Gladstone Airport to the Gladstone...
Queensland is Calling UK and Europe Eloise Chaffers represented the Southern Great Barrier Reef destination at “Queensland is Calling”, Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) roadshow to...
SGBR tourism operators delve into Tourism Trade Ready program 31 Southern Great Barrier Reef operators are set to take part in the Tourism Trade Ready program with Amanda Kruse from Success Matrix. The program,...
See you at ATE24! The 44rd edition of Australia’s premier tourism event, Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) will be held in Melbourne in partnership with Visit...
Funtastic Cruises 'Kraken' Adventure Imagine the thrill of skimming across the azure waters of the Southern Great Barrier Reef, the wind in your hair, the sun on your face, and the...
Dive Spear & Sport: Guardians of the Reef Dive Spear & Sport within Town of 1770 is making waves in marine conservation through its active involvement in the Tourism Reef Protection...
BIG4 Breeze Holiday Parks - Carnarvon Gorge introduces brand-new accommodation Thanks to the Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport, and their Activate Ecotourism Infrastructure Fund, BIG4 Breeze Holiday Parks - Carnarvon...
The Spirit of the Southern Great Barrier Reef has landed in time for Spring The Capricorn Coast’s clean, salty air, relaxed and laid-back lifestyle, and strong community values have executed the perfect location to produce...
Lady Elliot Island Environmental Warrior takes the win Gold Coast Bulletin’s Women of the Year Awards brought to you by Harvey Norman, was held at the Star Casino on Saturday evening 16th September 2023...
Funtastic Cruises purchases Keppel Bay's only PADI Dive Resort Funtastic Cruises, providing small group experiences operating out of Keppel Bay and the Capricorn Coast has recently finalised the purchase of the...
Bundaberg Tourism has been nominated as Most Popular Tourism Office at the 2023 National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA) Bundaberg Tourism joins a prestigious list of nominees including national tourism organisations including Destination Canada, Japan National Tourism...
Australia's Premier Turtle Experiences Open for Summer Season Summer holidays are officially on the horizon in Bundaberg as tickets for the 2023-24 Mon Repos Turtle Encounter go on sale at 10am Friday 1...
Unearthing History: Ancient Koala Tooth Fossil Discovered at Capricorn Caves In an exciting twist of time, a recent citizen science program for Capricorn Caves’ Big Science Adventure unearthed a remarkable find – a fossil...
1770 Reef launches custom-built glass-bottom boat at Lady Musgrave Island On August 14, 2023, 1770 Reef launched MV Musgrave Magic, a glass-bottom boat, purpose-built to service Lady Musgrave Island, QLD, Australia. With...
Bundaberg Rum Visitor Experience Achieves National First: Sustainable Tourism Certification with EcoTourism Australia The Bundaberg Rum Visitor Experience is the first tourism operator in Australia to achieve a global standard sustainability certification for tourism...
Cruise potential for Great Keppel Island/Yeppoon As a new Member of the Australian Cruise Association (ACA), Capricorn Enterprise joined representatives from Gladstone Area Promotion and Development...
Accor unveils Peppers Gladstone Accor, the largest hotel operator in Australia and New Zealand, together with Yaralla Sports Club are delighted to announce that construction has...
Southern Great Barrier Reef Tasting Trails Pack your appetite and come discover where great taste begins on the Southern Great Barrier Reef, just a 4hrs drive North of Brisbane. With our rich...
Southern Great Barrier Reef Media Kit - Download Today! Australia's Great Barrier Reef is 2300 kilometres long and approximately 344,400 square kilometres in size - which is about 70 million football...
RECORD overnight visitor expenditure on the Southern Great Barrier Reef to year ending March 2023 Tourism Research Australia has this week released visitation data for the year ending March 2023 with record results for the Southern Great Barrier...
TripAdvisor's Travellers Choice and Best of the Best Awards for 2023 Every year, travellers’ favorite destinations, hotels, restaurants, and things to do around the world, based on reviews and ratings collected over...
Queensland Rail Travel's timetable is changing for travel from 17 July 2023 The Electric Tilt Trains are due to undergo essential traction power upgrades to ensure they can run reliably and safely into the future. This work...
Qantas Australian Tourism Awards 2023 The Qantas Australian Tourism Awards celebrate innovation and exceptional standards in visitor experiences. On Friday 17th March, the tourism...
Spotlight on Southern Great Barrier Reef at ATE2023 The 43rd edition of ATE brought together around 2300 delegates from Australia and more than 30 international markets. Hosted by Tourism Australia,...
New world-class attraction opens on the Capricorn Coast Put yourself in the picture of a unique spine-tingling adventure which transports you back in time to the thrilling Jurassic era and allows you to...
Lady Musgrave Experience announces their new online agent portal Lady Musgrave Experience have developed a portal for their trade partners. This will be the go-to hub for all agents signed up with negotiated rates...
Pavillions on 1770 undergoes rebrand Pavillions on 1770 has undergone a re-brand to give their online presence a fresh new look to match in with the continued improvements around the...
Federal government funding to assist in resorting native vegetation on Lady Elliot Island Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort are thrilled by the recent announcement by the Australian Government regarding the investment of $1.9 million to assist...
Bustard Head Lighthouse - 1770 LARC! Tours Rising majestically against the coastal backdrop of Queensland's Eurimbula National Park stands a true beacon of history and maritime marvel – the...
New 160kW solar panel to reduce carbon emissions at Bundaberg Rum A new 160kW solar panel system has been installed at the Bundaberg Rum Distillery to reduce carbon emissions at the famous distillery and...
Big 4 Breeze Holiday Parks - Carnarvon Gorge secures funding under the Activate Ecotourism Infrastructure initiative Congratulations to BIG4 Breeze Holiday Parks who have secured significant funding for their Carnarvon Gorge Park as part of the Activate Ecotourism...
Central Apartment Group shines at AIME Connecting high quality event planners with exhibitors from across the world, the Southern Great Barrier Reef was represented at this year's Asia...
Southern Great Barrier Reef heads to New Zealand Early in March, a representative from the Southern Great Barrier Reef destination attended Tourism and Events Queensland's New Zealand Trade Show...
Castle Rock Farm’s new eco-deck appeals to the conscious traveller With conscious tourism increasing rapidly and visitors more than ever considering how their holiday impacts the environment and local communities,...
Macadamias Australia orchard tours Macadamias Australia is a third-generation, family owned and operated agribusiness established in 1957 by the Steinhardt family. Orchard tours...
Southern Great Barrier Reef destination gears up for exciting 2023 Roadshow For the first time in 6 years, a collective of representatives from the Southern Great Barrier Reef (SGBR) destination (comprising the tourism...
Reef stars installed in Keppel Bay With the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park through the Reef Joint Field Management Program, Queensland National Parks partnered with the Woppaburra...
Henderson Park Farm Retreat rebrands as Hedlow Retreat Henderson Park Farm Retreat has had a long and successful history in our region, and previous owners, Ryan and Niki Anderson, are to be congratulated...
Gladstone cruise terminal welcomes first ship post COVID The Gladstone Region was very excited to welcome back cruising for the first time since early 2020 at the newly opened Gladstone Ports Corporation's...
Heron Island features within new documentary presented by Chris Hemsworth Southern Great Barrier Reef superstar Heron Island has proudly co-starred alongside one of the world's most famous humans in the new documentary,...
Construction begins on second pontoon for Lady Musgrave Experience Construction/refurbishment is underway for a second pontoon to be permanently moored at Lady Musgrave Island Lagoon. It will be a Citizen...
The new festive favourite: Bundaberg Rum adds spice to extra old small batch distillery edition Bundaberg Rum launches its third flavour in the Small Batch Distillery Edition series - Extra Old Aged Spiced Rum Rum lovers listen up… here’s a...
The best places to see wildlife on the Southern Great Barrier Reef The Southern Great Barrier Reef is home to many incredible creatures, great and small. Whether you are trekking on land, snorkelling or diving, or...
Southern Great Barrier Reef shines at Queensland Tourism Awards The prestigious Queensland Tourism Awards, held on the Gold Coast in November, brought together hundreds of representatives working within the...
We can't wait to see you at ATE23! The 43rd edition of Australia’s premier tourism event, Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) will be held on the Gold Coast in 2023. The Southern Great...
The incredible circle of life on the Southern Great Barrier Reef There has never been a more magical time of year to visit the Southern Great Barrier Reef than right now. From nesting and hatching turtles to...
Sandcastles 1770 Resort and LARC Tours share exciting new Trade Package Sandcastles 1770 Resort and LARC Tours 3 Night’s Accommodation in a 1, 2, or 3 Bedroom Beach Home at Sandcastles 1770 ResortBottle of Sparkling Wine...
Discover 'Life on the Reef' with Lady Elliot Eco Resort while refurbishments continue Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort are excited to announce the release of a fresh new docuseries for all ocean lovers and science buffs ‘Life on the...
Myella Farm Stay shifts focus For 29 years, Myella Farm Stay in Central Queensland has provided a magical place for visitors to get up close to nature and farm animals, enjoy farm...
A change is in the waters of Hedlow Creek It gives us great pleasure to let all past and future clients know that we are the new owners of beautiful Henderson Park Farm Retreat.We both grew...
SGBR a top holiday destination in Queensland! With a reputation as safe, uncrowded, affordable, laid back, clean, green and super friendly, the Southern Great Barrier Reef destination has been a...
SGBR on sale to the world - Australian Tourism Exchange 2022 The Southern Great Barrier Reef continues to go from strength to strength, with a number of key operators represented at the nation's top tourism...
GREAT upgrade at Great Keppel Island Hideaway Three new cabins and 12 freshly renovated rooms are ready to welcome guests at Great Keppel Island Hideaway. The Hideaway team recently transformed...
SGBR shines at Top Tourism Town Awards More than 90 guests attended an exclusive event hosted by the Queensland Tourism Industry Council on Monday 13th June to celebrate the announcement...
National Experience Content Initiative (NECI) Over the past few months, many Southern Great Barrier Reef operators have been taking part in a massive content creation project funded by Tourism...
Working holiday makers can now access jump off points along the Southern Great Barrier Reef thanks to new travel pass A new value for money travel pass will put the Southern Great Barrier Reef within easy grasp of young travellers thanks to the Working Holidayer Pass...
ECO Milestone for 1770 LARC! Tours Well established tourism business 1770 LARC! Tours is very proud to achieve 20 years of Eco Certification this month. In June 2002, the family owned...
Villa Refurbishment at Kellys Beach Resort Comfort has been the focus at Kellys Beach Resort, with brand new couches and queen beds being delivered and installed last month in all 41 villas....
Sustainability focus for Wilson and Heron Islands Since early 2020, the teams from Wilson and Heron Island have been working hard to update their infrastructure and procedures to improve...
Dreamtime Resorts embark on Capricorn Coast The hallmark of Australian holiday accommodation, Dreamtime Resorts have made their first foray in Central Queensland, with the recent purchase of...
Introducing Jade from Lady Musgrave Experience Lady Musgrave Experience has the pleasure of announcing Jade King into the Sales & Marketing Team. Jade has been with Lady Musgrave Experience...
New Interactive Display at Hinkler Hall of Aviation To mark the passing of a century since Bert Hinkler’s record-breaking solo flights, his daring stunts can now be experienced at Hinkler Hall of...
Southern Great Barrier Reef Hot List Southern Great Barrier Reef Hotlist Summer is coming to an end, but experience development continues to heat up across the Southern Great Barrier...
While you were away… Welcome Back... The ‘barriers’ have fallen and good ‘reef’ we have missed you! As we excitedly welcome the return of international travel, we want to...
New Product - Macadamias Australia New Product - Macadamias Australia Macadamias Australia’s Visitor Experience and local produce driven Orchard Table Cafe has been fully operational...
New Tour - Gladstone Region Tours 6 Tunnels Rail Trail Ride Gladstone Region Tours has released their new guided rail trail ride tour through the Dawes Range tunnels on the Boyne...
Product Update - Lady Musgrave Experience Day Trip Product Update - Lady Musgrave Island Day Tour Things may look a bit different if you haven't visited paradise with Lady Musgrave Experience in a...
New Tour - Keppel Dive & Snorkel ‘Reef Ranger Tour’ New Tour - Keppel Dive & Snorkel Reef Ranger Tour Keppel Dive & Snorkel (previously Great Keppel Island Watersports & Activities) have...
Product Update - Freedom Fast Cats Gains Eco Certification Product Update - Freedom Fast Cats Gains Eco Certification It takes dedication and passion to pave the way for a sustainable future, and the Allen...
Product Update - New Catamaran for Wilson Island Product Update - New catamaran for Wilson Island To further enhance your exclusive Wilson Island experience, Aldesta Hotels Australia have recently...
Product Update - Lady Elliot Island Product Update - Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort is delighted to announce the final room category refurbishment to our...
Under New Management - Breeze Holiday Parks, Carnarvon Gorge Under New Management - Breeze Holiday Parks, Carnarvon Gorge Carnarvon Gorge has long been a bucket list destination! Set amongst Carnarvon National...
Product Update - Heron Island Going Solar Product Update - Heron Island Going Solar First stage of Solar Power completed on Heron Island As part of our action against climate change, Heron...
Product Update - Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort Refurbishments Continue Product Update - Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort Refurbishments Continue Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort are excited to unveil their newly renovated...
New Product - Keppel Charters New Product - Keppel ChartersAhoy there… Keppel Charters is the latest operator to grace the waters of Keppel Bay in Central Queensland. Offering...
Product Update - Genesis’ ready to dive into Keppel Bay Genesis’ ready to dive into Keppel Bay GKI Watersports and Activities/Keppel Dive are pleased to announce the newest member of their three vessel...
Product Update - Bundaberg Rum Awarded World's Best Distillery Tour at International Spirits Challenge 2021 Bundaberg Rum Awarded World's Best Distillery Tour at International Spirits Challenge 2021 Queensland-based Bundaberg Rum has taken home Trophies...
Product Update - Gladstone Region Welcomes the Mantra brand Gladstone Region Welcomes the Mantra brand Opening in 2021, Mantra Gladstone offers unsurpassed capabilities for accommodation, tourism and events in...
6 New Master Reef Guides on the Southern Great Barrier Reef 6 New Master Reef Guides on the Southern Great Barrier Reef Master Reef Guides will strive to be world leading coral reef guides and interpreters...
Koala Cuddles from the Southern Great Barrier reef Peek-a-boo from the Southern Great Barrier Reef!, On behalf of all our Southern Great Barrier Reef operators, we just wanted to let you know that we...
We look forward to seeing you at ATE 2021! ATE21 sees SGBR's biggest contingent of operators ever The Southern Great Barrier Reef operators have never been more excited to be participating in...
Queensland Tourism Exchange 2020 Connecting with industry in North America In August 2020, Southern Great Barrier Reef attended the inaugural ‘Queensland Tourism Exchange (QTE)’,...
Australia Marketplace, Europe & UK Online Recap Updating SGBR partners in Europe and the UK In November 2020, Southern Great Barrier Reef along with operators from Heron & Wilson Islands,...
Product Update - Lady Musgrave Experience Lady Musgrave Island Head Quarters on track to take overnight bookings in early 2021! LADY MUSGRAVE HQ is a brand new, custom-designed, 3 level...
11 new trade-ready product on the Southern Great Barrier Reef The trade product offering in the Southern Great Barrier Reef just keeps getting bigger and better! Here is a list of the 11 new products who have...
Seasons Greetings and Cheers to 2021 From all of us here on the Southern Great Barrier Reef, we wanted to wish you all, the best holiday period the world has on offer! 2020 has been a...
Product Update - 1770Reef 1770reef welcomes new vessel 1770 is pleased to announce the arrival of their new 130 passenger vessel catamaran, taking over from their current 41...
Product Update - Heron Island Heron Island is Good to Go! With a COVID Safe Health Management Plan in place and a recipient of the Queensland Governments Statement of Compliance,...
Product Update - Myella Farm Stay Myella Farm Stay embraced Queenslanders looking to experience the outback Like much of the Australian tourism industry, Myella Farm Stay on the...
Product Update - Mecure Rockhampton Mercure Rockhampton Undergoes Soft Refurbishment Accor bolstered its presence in Central Queensland with the rebranding of the former Travelodge...
New Packages - Henderson Park Farm Retreat SNEAK PEEK - NEW PACKAGES COMING SOON ‘Hidden Gems’ 6-night holiday (3 at Henderson Park, 3 at Pumpkin Island) Explore the “Hidden Gems” of...
Product Update - Great Keppel Island Hideaway CQ University ‘Island Classroom’ established via a partnership with Great Keppel Island Hideaway Great Keppel Island Hideaway – one of the largest...
Product Update - Pumpkin Island Pumpkin Island offsets 150% of carbon emissions for 2019 Pumpkin Island – Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions – offsetting 63.68 tonnes + 50% = 95.52...
New Tour - Capricorn Caves Summer Solstice The Summer of 2020 will see the introduction of a brand-new Summer Solstice tour to celebrate the unique spectacle. December 21st is the longest day...
Product Update - Bundaberg Rum Bundaberg Rum Officially Best Distillery Visitor Centre in the World Following Latest Trophy Win Queensland-based Bundaberg Rum Distillery awarded...
Product Update - 1770 LARC! Tours Tour Frequency Increased As Picnic Lunch Proves Popular What started out as a casual, relaxed Sunday drive has now become a regular 2-5 day per week...
New Product - Australia Whale Experience Lady Musgrave Experience has added another world-class experience to its list of products being offered to showcase our amazing Southern Great...
Product Update - Bundaberg Rum Bundaberg Rum shows it's community spirit during these difficult times BUNDABERG RUM ANNOUNCE ‘AUSTRALIAN BUSHFIRE REGENERATION RUM’ All profits from...
Meet the Master Reef Guides of the Southern Great Barrier Reef The Master Reef Guide program is delivered by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, Association of Marine Park Tourism Operators and Tourism...
New Package - 5 Night Reef to Rainforest Experience the best of both worlds on the Capricorn Coast with this 5 night Reef to Rainforest Package: PACKAGE INCLUDES:- 3 Nights - Great Keppel...
Reef Itineraries & Blogs We have collated out best reef & island itineraries and blogs from the year to keep you dreaming of holidays on the Southern Great Barrier Reef:...
Southern Great Barrier Reef shines at Australian Tourism Awards Congratulations to the Southern Great Barrier Reef tourism operators on the accolades of reaching the Australian Tourism Awards. There were 4...
Product Update - Myella Farm Stay The crew at Myella Farm Stay took the time during the Covid lock down to update their website and renovate the original cottage Check out their new...
Product Update - 1770 LARC! Tours Still going strong 26 years on! The entire team at 1770 LARC! Tours have remained onboard, and each and every one of them is so delighted to be...
Product Update - Lady Musgrave Experience Lady Musgrave Experience, Island Pontoon on track! The eagerly awaited wind and solar powered, 3 level pontoon with accommodation in the underwater...
Product Update - Kellys Beach Resort Containers for Change funds going to the Turtles Kellys Beach Resort will be encouraging their guests to donate empty cans and bottles, with money...
New Product - Burnett Riverside Hotel, Bundaberg One of Bundaberg's finest and most prestigious hotels The Burnett Riverside heralds a new benchmark in accommodation, restaurant and function...
Product Update - 1770 Lagoons Central Apartment Resort LAGOONS Resort and Spa at the town of Seventeen Seventy near Agnes Water has been acquired by Central Apartment Group and rebranded 1770 Lagoons...
Product Update - Snakes Down Under Snakes Down Under Reptile Park & Zoo to the rescue The staff at the family owned and operated "boutique" zoo set just 500 m off the Bruce H'way,...
New Product - Oshen Holiday Apartments Oshen holiday apartments Yeppoon are the perfect place to stay For solo, couples or families with a choice of Studio, 1 – 2 – 3 bedroom apartment or...
Product Update - Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort Upgrades for Lady Elliot Island Just days before Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort closed due to the non-essential travel ban imposed during...
Product Update - Cooberrie Park Wildlife Sanctuary Welcome new Baby ‘Kudos’ Koala During Cooberrie Parks temporary COVID closure they celebrated a new addition to their wildlife family… Koala joey...
Mainland Experiences' Itineraries & Blogs We have collated out best Mainland Experience itineraries and blogs from the year to keep you dreaming of holidays on the Southern Great Barrier...
Cheers to our internationally acclaimed distillers Congratulations to our internationally recognised distillers, putting Southern Great Barrier Reef of the map Winners of the 2020 World Rum Awards...
Product Update - Empire Apartments & The Edge Apartments New Sustainability Program – One Planet One Chance Empire Apartments Rockhampton & The Edge Apartments Rockhampton (The Cassidy Group) are...
New Tour - Capricorn Caves Capricorn Explorer Reopening saw the launch of a new tour experience at the Capricorn Caves which has proved extremely popular with all ages and...
New Product - The VIP Keppel Experience The VIP Keppel Experience Great Keppel Island Day Tour The Keppel Explorer is the most comprehensive, #1 rated scenic island hopping boat tour around...
Southern Great Barrier Reef's Wilson Island Reopens in 2019 The Great Barrier Reef’s Wilson Island is now officially open Surrounded only by pristine white beaches and crystal blue seas, the picturesque and...
SGBR Brings Home Eight Queensland Tourism Awards The Southern Great Barrier Reef has celebrated another enormous year of tourism successes at the annual Queensland Tourism Awards, with 8 winners...
Reef Teach wowed by Keppel Reefs! Gareth Phillips, Director & Marine Biologist for Reef Teach (based in Cairns but Qld focused), and a Master Reef Guide is the official Tourism...
NEW PRODUCT - Keppel Explorer The Keppel Explorer is the most comprehensive, small group scenic boat tour island hopping around The Keppel Islands. Visit stunning beaches and...
NEW PRODUCT - Keppel Dive Great Keppel Island Watersports & Activities, who operate from Great Keppel Island, were thrilled to launch their new diving experience earlier...
NEW PACKAGE – Turtley Amazing 2-Night Turtle Package on Lady Elliot Island vmullins@ladyelliot.com.auLady Elliot Island Eco Resort is very excited to launch a 2 night turtle package, valid for travel from 28 January to 31...
PRODUCT UPDATE - 1770Larc! Goolimbil Walkabout – a culture not to be forgotten The Aboriginal community of Australia is like any other community, they are farmers, artists,...
NEW PACKAGES - Reef, Rum and Beaches in Bundaberg Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort, Kellys Beach Resort Bargara and the Bundaberg Rum Distillery have teamed up to bring you three packages so you can...
PRODUCT UPDATE - Lady Elliot Island REFURBISHMENTS CONTINUE ON LADY ELLIOT ISLAND Three (3) blocks of Reef Units have been totally renovated this year including new roofs, external...
SGBR on Tour in Europe & UK In November 2019, the Southern Great Barrier Reef (SGBR) will travel to Europe and the UK as part of the annual Queensland on Tour program, run by...
New SGBR Holiday Planner The 2019/20/21 Holiday Planner for the Southern Great Barrier Reef is now available View the new Holiday Planner here This single A4 brochure is...
SGBR in European Great Barrier Reef Campaign The Southern Great Barrier Reef is part of a major campaign shining a spotlight on the health of the Great Barrier Reef and encouraging visitors to...
Southern Great Barrier Reef at Australian Tourism Exchange 2019 SOUTHERN GREAT BARRIER REEF ON SALE TO THE WHOLE WORLD The Southern Great Barrier Reef is going from strength to tourism strength this year, with...
Bundaberg Rum Crowned World's Best. Again. Bundaberg Rum celebrates three new award wins Kicking off 2019 with a bang, Bundaberg Rum has just scooped three new awards for their Queensland...
Capricorn Coast has a new signature tourist attraction – and it’s free! Imagine sun-filled days, spectacular coastal views and a 2,500 square metre resort style infinity pool with impressive vistas to the Southern Great...
Shipwreck Inspires New Attraction on the Capricorn Coast The Wreck Point scenic lookout located in Cooee Bay gives 360 degree views of the Capricorn Coast and Keppel Bay in the Southern Great Barrier Reef....
Myella Farm Stay 2019/20 Packages Myella Farm Stay have released their 2019/20 season packages 1 NIGHT PACKAGE 2019 / 2020 SEASON INCLUDES:1x Night Ensuite Accommodation1x Dinner2x...
Celebrating 150 Years of the Lighthouse Tower Historic Bustard Head Lighthouse, situated just north of the Town of 1770, was established as the first coastal lighthouse tower in Queensland and it...
Lady Musgrave Experience Welcomes Luxury New Flagship Vessel - Reef Empress After only three years of operating from the Port of Bundaberg to the Southern Great Barrier Reef, Bundaberg company Lady Musgrave Experience are...
Pumpkin Island Winner 2018 Australasia’s Most Sustainable Hotel Pumpkin Island has been named 2018 Australasia’s Most Sustainable Hotel The winners of the Boutique Hotel Awards 2018 were announced in November at...
Heron Island Resort Trade Update The new owners of Heron Island Resort, the Aldesta Hotel Group, as part of their commitment to improving our guest experience, have reached the next...
SGBR at the Queensland Tourism Awards 2018 The Southern Great Barrier Reef was on show at the Queensland Tourism Awards 2018, taking home an incredible 14 Awards across the region, including 6...
SGBR at Australian Tourism Exchange 2019 The Southern Great Barrier Reef is counting down to the 2019 Australian Tourism Exchange, with eight (8) operators travelling to Perth to meet our...
Ex-HMAS Tobruk Dive Opens 25 February 2019 The new world-class ex-HMAS Tobruk dive site will be ready for divers to explore on 25 February 2019. Scuttled just off the coast of Bundaberg this...
Fraser Island One Day, Reef the Next Fraser Island One Day, Reef the Next Kellys Beach Resorthas partnered with Kingfisher Bay Resort Group, and Lady Musgrave Experience to develop the...
His Royal Highness Prince Charles' Visit to Bundaberg and Lady Elliot Island It has been nearly 25 years since the royal family visited, and the unexpected reason for His Royal Highness making his way to Bundaberg is to view...
NEW Reef & Rainforest Package NEW Reef & Rainforest Package Great Keppel Island Hideaway is excited to announce new packages coming soon, including a Reef & Rainforest...
New Translated Tour Materials for Capricorn Caves New Translated Tour Materials for Capricorn Caves International guests make up a significant portion of Capricorn Caves’ visitation, so to better...
New Website for 1770 LARC! Eco tour operator 1770 LARC! Tours are more than excited to annouce their new-look website . Months of planning and a variety of online expertise...
Pumpkin Island Pledge No More Plastic Straws on the Great Barrier Reef Pumpkin Island’s very own Pumpkin Xpress vessel is the 100th to join the ‘Last Straw’ campaign, pledging to never use single-use plastic straws...
Bundaberg Rum Distillery brings home top international tourism awards once again Bundaberg Rum Distillery has been named as one of the world’s top distillery attractions winning two gongs for the second time at the 2018 Drinks...
Explore the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef on our Guided Clear Bottom Kayak Tours! Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort are excited to announce guided Clear Bottom Kayak Tours are now available (*tide and weather dependent) as part of our...
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales Visit to the Southern Great Barrier Reef His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales visited the Great Barrier Reef on the 6 April to learn firsthand how Australian corporate and government...
Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort - New package - Canon Collective ‘Dive, Snorkel, Fly’ Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort are excited to unveil their newest photography workshop 'Dive, Snorkel, Fly' with Canon Collective! From $2,469 AUD...
Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort's New Glamping Tents Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort is excited to reveal the newest addition ‘Glamping Tents’ to our now 43 room Eco-Resort. The additional two glamping...
Southern Great Barrier Reef Trade Manual 2018/19 For trade ready operators in our region, download our Southern Great Barrier Reef Trade Manual (March 2018 update) below. Click image to view and...
Capricorn Caves New Itineraries Make Holidays Easy Capricorn Caves have put together a variety of itineraries which highlight the extensive range of tours and facilities on offer to guests. Located...
From Games to Reef in an hour The Great Barrier Reef is one of the world’s most iconic destinations for travellers, and just an hour’s flight from the Commonwealth Games on the...
Great Keppel Island Hideaway Increases Inventory With New Rooms Now Available Great Keppel Island Hideaway has just finished building 12 new garden rooms increasing their inventory to 48 rooms. As a growing business, GKI has...
Kellys Beach Resort Receives Community Green Spirit Award Bundaberg Regional Council's Australia Day Spirit Awards recognise individuals and organisations who have made significant contributions to our...
Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort New Package Release Experience one of the most pristine and untouched sections of the Great Barrier Reef, with new packages for Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort released....
New Hinkler Hall of Aviation Promotional Film ...
Pumpkin Island’s Private Escape Offering New Packages Pumpkin Island’s private paradise is now offering 3, 4, and 5 night packages with full board, drinks, and transfers. Check out and share this new...
Scenic Helicopter transfers now available to Heron Island Resort In addition to Seaplane and Catamaran transfers to Heron Island, guests now have another option to experience a scenic flight over the Great Barrier...
SGBR's First Ever Dedicated Sales Mission To Germany In early December 2017, the Southern Great Barrier Reef undertook our first ever dedicated sales mission in Germany; an exciting next step in our...
Southern Great Barrier Reef Local Icons Unite for Manta Rays To celebrate the beauty and ingenuity of the Southern Great Barrier Reef and its citizens, raise awareness of the majestic manta rays and spread the...
We want to meet you at the Australian Tourism Exchange 2018 Are you coming to the Australian Tourism Exchange in Adelaide this April? We have an all-time record number of SGBR operators attending, including...
International Growth continues for Southern Great Barrier Reef destination! International Growth continues for Southern Great Barrier Reef destination! SGBR once again shows solid growth in the international visitor...
Bundaberg Rum Distillery Brings Home Global Tourism Award For New Visitor Experience Bundaberg Rum is bringing home yet another international accolade to add to its growing collection. Following top honours at the 2017 World Drinks...
Bundy Food Tours A Queensland Tourism Leader Suzie Clarke of Bundy Food Tours, was recognised as a tourism leader, being invited as a guest speaker at the Queensland tourism industry’s...
Capricorn Caves Boasts New Fossil Tour Travel back in time on a fossil tour at Capricorn Caves where thousands upon thousands of fossils from tiny creatures to extinct giant beasts have...
Great Keppel Hideaway Contract Rates Now With More Inclusions After reviewing feedback from last year’s ATE, Great Keppel Island Hideaway is now proudly offering additional activity extras with their 18/19...
Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort Announces Carbon Offset Program Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort (LEIER) and Greenfleet have partnered to offset the carbon emissions from flights to and from Lady Elliot Island by...
New Management for Heron Island Resort Heron Island Resort will be under new management from December 1st 2017. The Aldesta Group, who purchased the resort in January 2017, will take over...
Self Drive Packages to SGBR and Fraser Island Now Available Kellys Beach Resort has teamed up with Lady Musgrave Experience, Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort, Rainbow Getaway Apartments and Fraser Explorer Tours...
SGBR Island Named No. 1 In Australia Experience Oz’s annual national "Australia's Top Destinations to Experience" has named Lady Elliot Island as it’s number 1 island destination in the...
Southern Great Barrier Reef Shines at Queensland Tourism Awards Queensland’s $25 billion tourism industry recognised its most outstanding, dedicated and successful operators at the 2017 Queensland Tourism Awards,...
Turtle Nesting Season Has Arrived Again on the SGBR! The first turtles have arrived at Mon Repos to nest, signalling the beginning of turtle season on the Southern Great Barrier Reef. This turtle...
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