Bundaberg Destination-Information Listings

Bundaberg

Bundaberg is a progressive city built on the Burnett River, and surrounded by a patchwork of sugarcane fields. Bundaberg is an ideal holiday centre with excellent holiday attractions and entertainment. Coastal resorts provide excellent seaside holidays. Bundaberg is known as the Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, as the southern tip of the Reef begins offshore near Lady Elliot and Lady Musgrave Islands. For visitors eager to explore the Reef, day trips and overnight stays leave from Bundaberg. The area is also famous for its turtles and rum. It is a sports-minded city and has produced many world class athletes. Bundaberg features an easy going lifestyle with a range of accommodation options. Its subtropical climate make it a very agreeable destination any time of year.

Bundaberg Region

The Bundaberg Coral Coast and Country Region encompasses a diversity of experiences, making it an ideal holiday location. Throughout the region there is a sense of history mixed with wilderness adventure, rural experiences and warm country hospitality. All this and more is waiting for you to enjoy. Called the Gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef - day tours, resort stays, wilderness camping and dive cruises are all on offer. With its pristine environment, the region is home to many marine creatures. Humpback whales pass close to the shoreline en route to Hervey Bay; and Australia’s largest mainland turtle rookery is situated at Mon Repos Beach. Reef walk, snorkel and dive on one of the great wonders of the world, the Great Barrier Reef. At the centre of the sugar cane country is Bundaberg, or "Bundy" as it's fondly known by the locals. Bundaberg is a progressive city of around 50,000, is 14 kilometres from the Coral Coast, where the townships of Elliott Heads, Innes Park, Bargara and Burnett Heads boast some of the most pristine beaches in Australia. To the south is Buxton, one of the last unspoilt fishing villages, and Woodgate with an abundance of wildlife in the surrounding national parks. Childers, a National Trust town, is set on top of rolling hills of red soil, and the northern Town of 1770 is the first place that James Cook landed in Queensland. The Central and North Burnett provides a contrast to the coastal areas of the region with its rugged gorges, imposing mountain ranges and serene rural views. 15 National Parks preserve and provide a diverse range of experiences, from rugged mountain hikes, sleepy riverside campgrounds and the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef.