Care for our curious sea turtles, magnificent manta rays, intricate corals and giant marine life that call the Southern Great Barrier Reef home. Care for our incredible mumma turtles and adorable hatchlings who visit our shoreline every summer. And Care for our vast farmland, rich red soil and hardworking locals who provide fresh produce for the nation 365 days a year.
Bundaberg is the first city on the Southern Great Barrier Reef, and is located an easy four hour drive of Brisbane. 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 enjoy the drive as you discover all that our region has to offer.
From our sandy shores, get to know the ladies of the reef, Lady Musgrave Island and Lady Elliot Island, and swim with the giant marine life that frequent these plankton-rich waters. Witness a miracle at Mon Repos, as the mumma turtles haul themselves up the beach and the hatchlings scurry to meet the rhythmic waves.
Come dine with us year-round with fresh, abundant produce being grown, caught, brewed and distilled 12 months of the year. Explore Australia’s most awarded distillery experience at the Bundaberg Rum Visitor Service. Learn about the history of Australia’s favourite ginger beer and taste test all the great flavours of the family-owned national icon of Bundaberg
Brewed Drinks. Discover where great grows.
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 winding its way to the ocean. Be greeted by great freshwater fishing sites and towns offering friendly country hospitality.
Bundaberg has all the ingredients of the perfect holiday; accessible reef, stunning beaches, mouth-watering food and experiences to last a lifetime.
If you’re looking for holiday inspiration with world-class experiences that won’t cost you the earth, look no further than the Bundaberg and North Burnett regions. From coral cays to
sandy beaches to hinterland mountain tops, we invite you to explore the Southern Great Barrier Reef from its very start and the food bowl that is home to Australia’s biggest drink brands.
