As a diving spot, Bargara is a popular destination for beginners and advanced divers alike. Sunrise waterfront walks, farm-fresh produce, temperate beaches and a variety of bars and cafés are just a few reasons why Bargara is etching itself on bucket lists worldwide. And it’s all just a 15-minute drive from Bundaberg’s CBD.

Whether you are looking for a romantic snorkelling spot or a scuba diving adventure at the southern Great Barrier Reef, Bargara is the perfect place to stay for a while and take in some of Australia’s best beach vibes. To make your stay a guaranteed hit, we’ve put together a list of Bargara’s top accommodation for you. In no particular order, here our favourite places to stay while scuba diving in Bargara.

C Bargara

Just a stone’s throw from the beach, this beautiful boutique resort offers some of Bargara’s best ocean views. Whether you are travelling with just your partner or the entire family, C Bargara provides a beautiful, calm space to retreat at the end of your scuba diving adventures.

Bundaberg C Bargara Resort is a great choice of accommodation in Queensland’s Coral Coast Region, with 38 beautiful apartments, all offering ocean views. Couples particularly like the location!

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Kellys Beach Resort

Only 4 hours by road or rail from Brisbane, Kellys Beach Resort has all the conveniences of a family holiday resort and is the ideal place to stay to experience the best dive spots Bundaberg & The Southern Great Barrier Reef has to offer.

“Take it easy”, that’s the motto at Kelly’s in Bargara. With 40 self-contained and standalone holiday units on 5.5 acres of gardens with a Licensed Restaurant, Pools, Spa, Sauna, Games Room, Tennis Court, BBQ areas, Kiosk & Tours Desk, it is a great choice for families and other small or larger groups.

Kellys Beach Resort is wonderfully located by a nature reserve just one block from Kellys Beach, the main swimming beach in Bargara, so you have the benefit of being close to the beach as well as being protected from the main road by a natural creek & forest area.

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Bargara Gardens Motel and Holiday Villas

Bargara Gardens Motel and Holiday Villas is superbly positioned in the heart of the Bargara village. You can enjoy the relaxing ambience of the self-contained beach villas nestled in beautiful gardens right in the hub of the village. A short walk will take you to alfresco dining, specialty shops, and the Esplanade boardwalk – a truly scenic track for walkers and cyclists.

With only 100 metres to the year-round stinger free beaches, it’s needless to say that this is a popular option amongst scuba divers and snorkelling fans. Bargara Gardens is a great base to enjoy both onshore and offshore scuba diving and snorkelling trips in Bargara.

For those looking for complete privacy, Bargara Gardens also has a stunning Beach Hideaway holiday rental home located at the southern end of Bargara.

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