Philippa’s Guidebook
Places to go
Worth a visit (booking essential for nesting and hatching) and Mon Repos beach is lovely. 25 minute drive.
Worth noting, if you are travelling with young children the wait for turtles can be a long one, so go prepared with snacks, drinks, blankets etc. (They may need a nap and be woken up when the turtles appear!)
60 locals recommend
Mon Repos Turtle Centre
141 Mon Repos RdWorth a visit (booking essential for nesting and hatching) and Mon Repos beach is lovely. 25 minute drive.
Worth noting, if you are travelling with young children the wait for turtles can be a long one, so go prepared with snacks, drinks, blankets etc. (They may need a nap and be woken up when the turtles appear!)
Wonderful for walking and swimming. The quietest walks are from the 4WD beach. 20 min drive.
Moore Park Beach
Wonderful for walking and swimming. The quietest walks are from the 4WD beach. 20 min drive.
Wonderful day trips and accommodation.
3 minute drive, half an hour walk! Booking essential.
8 locals recommend
Splitters Farm
205 Blairs RdWonderful day trips and accommodation.
3 minute drive, half an hour walk! Booking essential.
Guided Tours for an award-winning experience at the Bundaberg Rum Distillery. Home to Australia's most famous rum since 1888.
https://www.bundabergrum.com.au/ 14 min drive.
69 locals recommend
Bundaberg Rum Distillery
Hills StreetGuided Tours for an award-winning experience at the Bundaberg Rum Distillery. Home to Australia's most famous rum since 1888.
https://www.bundabergrum.com.au/ 14 min drive.
Visit the Bundaberg Brewed Drinks Barrel for a one-of-a-kind experience. Sample every one of their brews through a fun and informative guided Tastings then select 6 of your favourites for a mix-it-yourself take home pack.
14 min drive.
28 locals recommend
Bundaberg Brewed Drinks
147 Bargara RdVisit the Bundaberg Brewed Drinks Barrel for a one-of-a-kind experience. Sample every one of their brews through a fun and informative guided Tastings then select 6 of your favourites for a mix-it-yourself take home pack.
14 min drive.
Coonarr
Beautiful walking and swimming beach, worth the 33 min drive
Flagged swimming beach.
The Club’s upstairs function room has a fully-stocked bar, kitchen and balcony areas as well as floor space to cater for sit-down functions, cocktail parties or any type of event. (to be booked in advance).
The upstairs bar is open to everyone on Sundays from September until March from 2-6pm so the public can relax, have a drink and enjoy the ocean views. (Run by volunteers)
The Beach Mill coffee bar downstairs: (opens 6am to lunch)
Enjoy a fresh coffee, light bites, sweet treats and award winning gelato from a spectacular beach location!
25 min drive.
Bundaberg Surf Life Saving Club
2 Fred Courtice AveFlagged swimming beach.
The Club’s upstairs function room has a fully-stocked bar, kitchen and balcony areas as well as floor space to cater for sit-down functions, cocktail parties or any type of event. (to be booked in advance).
The upstairs bar is open to everyone on Sundays from September until March from 2-6pm so the public can relax, have a drink and enjoy the ocean views. (Run by volunteers)
The Beach Mill coffee bar downstairs: (opens 6am to lunch)
Enjoy a fresh coffee, light bites, sweet treats and award winning gelato from a spectacular beach location!
25 min drive.
Beautiful fine sandy beach. Lovely walks, swimming and nearby spot to launch the tinny. Cafe near the parking area. 28 min drive.
9 locals recommend
Elliott Heads Beach
Beautiful fine sandy beach. Lovely walks, swimming and nearby spot to launch the tinny. Cafe near the parking area. 28 min drive.
The Day Trips/Tours to Lady Elliot Island offer a great opportunity for domestic or international visitors with limited time to explore Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Lady Elliot Island is located on the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef, 80km north-east of Bundaberg, just to the north of Fraser Island. Although they recommend a minimum of 2 nights on Lady Elliot Island to truly experience this unique Island paradise, the Day Trips/Tours will allow visitors to experience one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World from the air, land and water… all in one day!
47 locals recommend
Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort
The Day Trips/Tours to Lady Elliot Island offer a great opportunity for domestic or international visitors with limited time to explore Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Lady Elliot Island is located on the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef, 80km north-east of Bundaberg, just to the north of Fraser Island. Although they recommend a minimum of 2 nights on Lady Elliot Island to truly experience this unique Island paradise, the Day Trips/Tours will allow visitors to experience one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World from the air, land and water… all in one day!
Beautiful golf course 6 minutes drive. Featuring an 18 hole Championship Golf Course located at 22 One Mile Road, North Bundaberg. Golf clubs, buggy and electric cart hire, as well as a range of golfing accessories available.
Bundaberg Golf Club
22 One Mile RoadBeautiful golf course 6 minutes drive. Featuring an 18 hole Championship Golf Course located at 22 One Mile Road, North Bundaberg. Golf clubs, buggy and electric cart hire, as well as a range of golfing accessories available.
Incredible opportunity to spend a day or camp on the Great Barrier Reef. Have a look at their website for options. Bookings essential.
27 locals recommend
Lady Musgrave Experience
5 Marina DrIncredible opportunity to spend a day or camp on the Great Barrier Reef. Have a look at their website for options. Bookings essential.
Really beautiful beaches and sometimes really good waves. Surfing school on the main beach. 1170 worth a drive and a walk up to the lookout. Agnes is an hour and 15 min drive from here. Springs Beach is our favourite although quite a long way down a boardwalk.... = less people!
19 locals recommend
Agnes Water
Really beautiful beaches and sometimes really good waves. Surfing school on the main beach. 1170 worth a drive and a walk up to the lookout. Agnes is an hour and 15 min drive from here. Springs Beach is our favourite although quite a long way down a boardwalk.... = less people!
Alexandra Park
Small zoo, fun place to visit with children, right on the river. 10 minute drive.
Food scene
Oodies Cafe
7 Kolan StDelicious coffee, breakfast and lunch - 9 minute drive.
TJ’s Bakery
Best pies in Bundy in my opinion.
Pretty good jam donuts too.
Bourbong St.
Bert's Restaurant & Bar
Exceptional cocktails and food.
Booking essential.
Bourbong St.
Short drive from here, incredible strawberries during the season, including pick your own.
SSS Strawberries
11 Rosedale RdShort drive from here, incredible strawberries during the season, including pick your own.
Spotted Dog Tavern
87 Perry StGood pub food and plenty of room.
Perry St, North Bundaberg
Great ice-cream & strawberries - perfect stop off on way to or from beautiful Elliot Heads beach.
17 locals recommend
Tinaberries
15 Zinks RdGreat ice-cream & strawberries - perfect stop off on way to or from beautiful Elliot Heads beach.
Pow's Thai Kitchen
Best Thai for miles.
Takeaway or eat in. Phone ahead and collect at your leisure.