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Southern Great Barrier Reef The Southern Great Barrier Reef lets visitors feel like intrepid explorers, as if they were discovering places no one else has ever seen. Even the most well-travelled visitors are often left speechless by the experience of getting up close and personal with life in this remarkable section of the Great Barrier Reef. © Tourism Whitsundays Yeppoon 8 days/7 nights Suggested Self-Drive Day 1: Bundaberg – Bargara (14km) Starting in Bundaberg enjoy a stop to sample the famous Bundaberg Rum. Then head to the relaxed atmosphere of Bargara for a beachfront dinner on the Esplanade. Keppel Islands Rockhampton Heron Island Curtis Island Gladstone Day 2: Bargara Spend a day travelling your way up the coast to the town of 1770 and Agnes Waters. Enjoy the picturesque seaside towns and perhaps a sunset cruise aboard the LARC. Day 8: Rockhampton – Bundaberg (288km) Farewell Rockhampton with a stop at the Capricorn Caves. Unlock the secrets of these spectacular limestone caves before you return to Bundaberg. Lady Musgrave 1770 Agnes Water Day 3-6: Bargara – Heron Island (200km) Head to Gladstone and launch to Heron Island, a very special Southern Great Barrier Reef resort stay awaits you, a coral cay island that’s home to stunning coral gardens and giant sea life. Day 7: Heron Island – Rockhampton (108km) Travel to Rockhampton and choose your accommodation and stay along the banks of the mighty Fitzroy River. Indulge in a great steak or crocodile pie in the ‘Beef Capital’ of Australia. Wilson Island Lady Elliot Island Mon Repos Bargara Bundaberg Highlights worth seeing along the way Bundaberg – Get an exclusive taste of the Spirit of Australia at the Bundaberg Rum Bondstore. Bargara – The Bargara coastline is a holiday maker’s dream, with a climate similar to that of the Hawaiian Islands and beautiful beaches to explore. Agnes Water Beach – This unspoilt haven is one hours’ drive south of Gladstone and is definitely worth a visit. This beach is famous for its scenic surroundings, surfing, kitesurfing and stand-up paddle boarding. Mon Repos – Each year from November to March you can see Turtles nesting and hatching on the beach at night, this an experience to remember. Rental car: Hertz (Group C) from $75 per day Our favourite places to stay: • The Point Bargara • Heron Island • Capricorn Resort Yeppoon Heron Island – A stay here will have you experiencing the Great Barrier Reef, you can snorkel right off the Island into an abundance of sea-life and coral. Archer Park Rail Museum Rockhampton – Containing exhibitions associated with railways and tramways from 1899. This station is sure to interest everyone of all ages and is a rail enthusiast’s delight. Mon Repos Heron Island The price guide shown is per car hire based on 8 day hire rate. Specials and surcharges may apply depending on travel date 49