From international journalists and content creators to industry peers and production crews – Team BT are busy turning up the heat behind the scenes, curating bespoke itineraries, envious media famils and detailed production schedules, so the region’s stories, experiences and people can be shared with the world!
Team BT works with you, our tourism industry to strike whilst the irons hot to get holidays in the Bundaberg Region selling like hotcakes and letting the world know about the newest experiences that are hot off the press! (Hot enough for you?? Get ready for a regular dose of puns!)
Check out our lowdown on Who’s Hot In Region, and how you can get a slice of the action!
With the launch of NRMA Parks and Resorts’ exciting new offering, Turtle Sands, Team BT have been hard at work planning, facilitating, and hosting a record number of media famils to spread the word and create buzz around this incredible addition to the Bundaberg region. By leveraging the hype surrounding this new product, we’re not only showcasing Turtle Sands but also boosting overall destination awareness, drawing attention to the many unique experiences the region has to offer.
SNAPSHOT
- 11 Media Hosted
- 6 Article Outcomes to date with more coming soon!
- 15 Operators included
Since September 2024, the destination has welcomed a stellar lineup of media professionals, including:
Dorian Mode & Lydia Thorpe | Open Road
Itinerary Inclusions: Windmill Café Bargara, Monsoon Aquatics, One Little Farm, Taribelang Bunda Cultural Tours, Grunskes by the River, Tinaberries, Water St Kitchen, The Garden Mill, Bundaberg Brewed Drinks, Bundaberg Rum, Macadamias Australia.
Media Outcomes: Turtle Coast | NRMA Open Road
Liz Bond | Freelance
Itinerary Inclusions: Windmill Café Bargara, Mon Repos Turtle Encounter, Kalki Moon Distillery, Berts Restaurant, Monsoon Aquatics, One Little Farm, Taribelang Bunda Cultural Tours, Water St Kitchen, The Garden Mill.
Media Outcomes: Coming Soon
Liz Macri | Kidspot
Itinerary Inclusions: One Little Farm, Mon Repos Turtle Encounter, Bundaberg Brewed Drinks Barrel, The Garden Mill, Splitters Farm, Grunskes by the River, Windmill Café Bargara, Monsoon Aquatics.
Media Outcomes: Seeing the turtles in Bundaberg should be on everyone’s to do list!
Angela Saurine | Freelance
Itinerary Inclusions: Mon Repos Turtle Encounter, Bundaberg Brewed Drinks, The Garden Mill, Splitters Farm, Grunskes by the River, Windmill Café Bargara, Monsoon Aquatics, Taribelang Bunda Cultural Tours.
Media Outcomes: Coming Soon
Bageshri Savyasachi | Explore Magazine
Itinerary Inclusions: One Little Farm, Mon Repos Turtle Encounter, Lady Musgrave Experience, Water St Kitchen, Windmill Café Bargara, Monsoon Aquatics.
Media Outcomes: Coming Soon
BT's Grace Boothman and Bageshri on Lady Musgrave Experience.
Kris Ashton | NRMA Open Road
Itinerary Inclusions: Mon Repos Turtle Encounter, Grunskes by the River, Lady Musgrave Experience.
Media Outcomes: Coming Soon
Genevra Leek | Qantas Magazine
Itinerary Inclusions: Mon Repos Turtle Encounter, The Garden Mill, Taribelang Bunda Cultural Tours.
Media Outcomes: Coming Soon
Catherine Best | Holidays with Kids
Itinerary Inclusions: Bundaberg Brewed Drinks Barrel, Taribelang Bunda Cultural Tours, Mon Repos Turtle Encounter, The Garden Mill, Tinaberries, Windmill Café Bargara, Monson Aquatics, Indulge.
Media Outcomes: Turtle Power | Holidays with Kids
Catherine Best, her daughter Maya and Waszanna Reef from Taribelang Bunda Cultural Tours.
Kerry Heaney | Freelance
Itinerary Inclusions: Mon Repos Turtle Encounter, One Little Farm, Tinaberries, Macadamias Australia, Kalki Moon, Berts. Grunskes by the River, The Garden Mill.
Media Outcomes: How Bundaberg's Award-Winning Kalki Moon is Changing the Distillery Game in Queensland | Eat Drink and Be Kerry
Sleep by the Sea, Save a Turtle: Inside Mon Repos' Sustainable Getaway | Eat Drink and Be Kerry
Where to Go Next in 2025 | Alluxia
Kelli Armstrong | Escape
Itinerary Inclusions: Mon Repos Turtle Encounter, The Garden Mill.
Media Outcomes: Coming Soon
Jessica Palmer | Freelance
Itinerary Inclusions: Mon Repos Turtle Encounter.
Media Outcomes: Coming Soon
A huge shout-out to all our incredible operators for their unwavering support, enthusiasm, and dedication throughout these famils. Your passion and participation are what truly bring Bundaberg’s unique experiences to life, and together, we’re making waves far and wide.
Want to get involved? Let’s talk!
Media and influencers are usually looking for new products or experiences, so if you have something new coming up, let us know and with as much notice as possible so we can consider it within our PR and famil program.
If you are interested in being part of a famil itinerary, reach out to our This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to discuss what this may look like.
Learn more about Bundaberg Tourism's Destination PR strategy and famil program here.
