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Take time to discover Bundaberg, the gateway to the Southern
Great Barrier Reef.
Expect a place of plenty with 17 sandy beaches, 140 kilometres of coastline,
coral cays and warm hospitality.
Bundaberg, 368 kilometres north of Brisbane, features historic buildings mixed
with modern architecture. The Whaling Wall, a 7-storey landmark mural always
catches the eye. For history buffs, learn about Bundaberg's favourite son,
pioneer aviator Bert Hinkler or whet your appetite with a visit to wineries
or the rum distillery.
Reef and Islands
Looking for reef experiences? Then head to the Southern Great Barrier Reef
or visit the coral cays of Lady Musgrave, Lady Elliot Island, Fitzroy Reef
and the Capricorn Group. Lady Elliot, formed over a 3000-year period, is located
around 85 kilometres from Bundaberg. This is a true eco experience as the
island is home to 200,000 nesting birds in summer, through the year hosts
57 bird species and is a base for nesting turtles. There are 10 fabulous dive
sites and accommodation is available. Lady Musgrave has the largest navigable
lagoon on the Great Barrier Reef at 1200 hectare. Camp in this superb coral
cay, the water is home to manta rays, moray eels and other marine life. Areas
such as Woongarra Marine Park has an array of hard and soft corals - see angel
fish, butterfly fish and other exotic colourful creatures.
Turtle Watching
Mon Repos Conservation Park has the largest loggerhead turtle nesting area
in the South Pacific. Each season from November to February, female loggerhead,
flatback, green and leatherback giant sea turtles nest on the beach after
dark. Then six to eight weeks later, hatchlings emerge from their nests and
make their long journey to the ocean. Protect this delicate area by following
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service recommendations. The park is 15 kilometres
from Bundaberg and turtles nest on the 1.5 kilometre sandy beach.
National Parks
For a rainforest, nature or national park experience, there's plenty of choice
in the Bundaberg region. There's Auburn River National Park, with a rugged
environment of boulders and pink granite; Cania Gorge north of Monto, featuring
spectacular sandstone cliffs; Coalstoun Lakes' unique twin volcanic cinder
cones with lush vine forests inside these craters and Deepwater National Park
with palm forests and permanent deep water lagoons.
The Coral Coast
Elliot Heads will delight you with its white sandy estuary, patrolled surf
beach and scenic cliffs. You won't find a better seaside holiday location
than Kelly's Beach, with beachfront accommodation and an 18 hole golf course.
A must visit spot is Bargara Beach, the major centre of the Coral Coast. It's
newly developed foreshore streetscape, shopping precinct, accommodation and
excellent dining facilities provide a total holiday package. For some beautiful
scenery, a "must visit" is the Town of 1770 which lies on the estuary of Round
Hill Creek. The highlight is a drive along the foreshore which leads to Round
Hill Head and absolutely stunning views of Bustard Bay to the north and Agnes
Waters to the South. Great Barrier Reef and Eco day trips are available here
as well as accommodation and marine supplies.
Country
Picturesque Childers offers cultural insights with a pharmaceutical museum
and heritage buildings. Visit historic townships set amidst canefields or
follow in the footsteps of Wild Scotsman James McPherson, a bushranger whose
antics are remembered in Gin Gin each year. Take the time to visit various
lookouts and ridges for scenic vistas or stop at Mt Perry with its mining
heritage or visit Miriam Vale's historic timber, grazing and dairying industries.
Gayndah is Queensland's oldest town while you can let your taste buds sample
fresh food at Mundubbera, Queensland's citrus capital. Here's your chance
to drive past fields of sunflowers and crops, take in tranquil bush camping
and drive through state forests.
Where Else but Queensland could you be privileged to see nature's seasons
within one region.
Nearest Highway: Isis Highway off Bruce Highway 1
Nearest Airport: Bundaberg
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