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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,...

Southern Great Barrier Reef Trade Manual
Our Southern Great Barrier Reef Trade Manual (2019 update) is a vital tool put together for trade partners to understand the Southern Great Barrier...

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...

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? Download...

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...

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...

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...

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...

NEW Reef & Rainforest Package
NEW Reef & Rainforest Package Great Keppel Island Hideaway is excited to announce new packages coming soon, including a Reef & Rainforest...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

New Hinkler Hall of Aviation Promotional Film
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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...