WELCOME TO THE TOWN THE TURTLES CALL HOME

Bursting with fresh abundant produce all year ‘round and located just a stone throw away from the Southern Great Barrier Reef, soak up this vibrant, quintessential town overflowing with flavour and natural wonders. 

Located a 4hrs drive north of Brisbane, spend a day exploring the Great Barrier Reef’s southernmost coral cays with a short 25min flight from Bundaberg Airport to Lady Elliot Island, or arrive at Lady Musgrave Island onboard a luxury catamaran with Lady Musgrave Experience. 

EXPLORE OUR ISLANDS

Surround yourself with effervescent waters and snorkel alongside curious turtles, majestic manta rays, tropical fish and colourful coral. Keep your feet dry and enjoy the comfort of a glass bottom boat tour and scenic island walk as you spot nemo and other giant marine life. 

VISIT MON REPOS

On the coast of Bundaberg is Mon Repos, the largest turtle rookery in the South Pacific. Each year from November to March, people from around the world travel to Mon Repos for the turtle encounter tour, guided by QPWS Rangers.  

Watch as mother turtles hurl themselves up sandy dunes to nest their clutches of eggs before returning some weeks later to witness baby turtles erupt from their nests and journey down to the sea on a Mon Repos Nightly Turtle Encounter. 

GO BEACH HOPPING

You may have heard of Island hopping but have you heard of beach hopping? 

Lining Bargara and the Coral Coast are beautiful beaches that are waiting to be explored. Dive into the pristine waters of Elliott Heads Beach or paddle your way down Theodolite Creek at Woodgate Beach and enjoy an extra dose of vitamin sea. 

Whether you’re looking to sit back, relax and get a start on that book you’ve always wanted to read or looking for some adventure on the water, our beautiful beaches have you covered. 

TANTALISE YOUR TASTEBUDS

Enjoy fresh local produce that is grown, brewed, distilled and caught year-round. From sweet, juicy strawberries, zesty limes and honey roasted macadamia nuts, to fresh, flavour-filled ginger and humongous sweet potatoes, the shopping list goes on and on.  

Do your shopping at the local markets or road-side farm gate stalls, where locally grown produce is handpicked by local farmers. 

Embrace the locavore movement enjoying the seasonal local café menus and creative dishes as chefs aim to showcase the best and freshest produce the region has-to offer.

Go behind the scenes on an artisan producer tour with Bundy Food Tours, meet the farmer, taste farm fresh flavours and hear the rich stories of generations of farming families. 

Immerse yourself on an award-winning Bundaberg Rum Visitor Experience and uncover the secret to distilling world-famous rum before sampling some of the finest blends at the Bundaberg Rum Distillery. Taste-test 14 flavour-filled drinks at the iconic Bundaberg Brewed Drinks Barrel, home of Bundaberg Ginger Beer and learn the history behind these tasty flavours on a self-guided tour, before taking home your mixed six-pack with your hand-picked favourites. 

DRIVE INLAND

A scenic drive inland and you’ll find yourself in the North Burnett, boasting a myriad of landscapes to explore from rugged gorges, imposing mountain ranges, serene rural views and the mighty Burnett River. Rounded out by great freshwater fishing sites and towns offering friendly country hospitality.

GETTING THERE

Take the Burnett Highway (A3) as part of the alternate route from Brisbane or Sydney to Rockhampton or travel the Pacific Coast Way (Bruce Highway) north and discover all that our region has to offer.

Enjoy the drive, take your time and sink your teeth into the Bundaberg region.

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