Must-see hotels in Capricorn Coast & the Southern Reef Islands

  • Big Bend Camping Ground

    Capricorn Coast & the Southern Reef Islands

    This basic camping ground is a 9.7km walk up the gorge. The rainforest setting at the bend of the river, with protection provided by a sheer cliff on one…

  • Carnarvon Gorge Campground

    Capricorn Coast & the Southern Reef Islands

    Grassy campground under the shade of gum trees, complete with camp kitchen, flushing toilets and cold showers, and a superb location right near the…

  • Emu's Beach Resort

    Capricorn Coast & the Southern Reef Islands

    Emu Park is a quiet place 19km south of Yeppoon, but this friendly pool- and bar-oriented backpacker resort can get pretty rowdy. The rooms are terrific…

  • Rockhampton Backpackers

    Rockhampton

    An unfussy YHA hostel that targets seasonal agricultural workers, Rocky Backpackers has an industrial-sized communal kitchen, open-plan living areas where…

  • Beachside Caravan Park

    Capricorn Coast & the Southern Reef Islands

    This basic, neat little camping ground, north of the town centre, commands a wonderful, totally beachfront location. It has good amenities, including a…

  • Rubyvale Motel

    Capricorn Coast & the Southern Reef Islands

    Rubyvale Holiday Units has a spacious motel, self-contained units and a saltwater pool, about 1km north of Rubyvale. It's a well-run establishment where…

  • Motel 98

    Rockhampton

    With a pricey steak-and-seafood restaurant attached (mains $32-43), Motel 98 is a decent accommodation option facing the Fitzroy River. Ground-floor rooms…

  • Lake Awoonga Caravan Park

    Capricorn Coast & the Southern Reef Islands

    This little fishing and boating secret, 30km south of Gladstone, is well worth the detour. The cabins will suit those without the means to pitch their own…

  • Sapphire Caravan Park

    Capricorn Coast & the Southern Reef Islands

    The super-clean and friendly Sapphire Caravan Park, set on 1.6 hilly hectares with sites and cabins tucked into the eucalyptus forest, is great for…

  • Fisherman's Beach Holiday Park

    Capricorn Coast & the Southern Reef Islands

    Fisherman's Beach is a large, beachfront holiday park with a range of sites and cabins, camp kitchen, laundry, BBQs, and reception staff that can help…

  • Harbour Sails Motor Inn

    Capricorn Coast & the Southern Reef Islands

    This uncomplicated, central motel has 32 excellent-value rooms, a pool and a quality on-site restaurant, the Brass Bell. All rooms are fitted with king…

  • Oaks Grand

    Capricorn Coast & the Southern Reef Islands

    This smart, international-style business hotel offers professional service and large rooms, for the price.

  • Barney Beach Accommodation Centre

    Capricorn Coast & the Southern Reef Islands

    Two kilometres east of the city centre, Barney Beach has smart units close to the foreshore, and is usually booked up by construction workers working on…