BUSINESS EVENTS

Come meet in the town the turtles call home, where the beach meets the reef,
where your plates are piled high with local produce and the rum is always word class.

Be inspired by our region's rockstars, filling the bellies of 25% of the nation from our rich red soils, patchwork fields and beyond to the sun-soaked waters. Be inspired by our master brewers and culinary creatives, blending award-winning tipples, and perfecting mouthwatering dishes. Be inspired by the once-in-a-lifetime moments of witnessing a miracle at Mon Repos or swimming alongside the incredible marine life of the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Be inspired by the stories of our region, through the eyes of First Nations people, on immersive cultural tours. Be inspired by the eco-approved champions pioneering sustainability and innovation on the Southern Great Barrier Reef.

Our vibrant town is ready and waiting to share our world-class experiences, stunning beaches, accessible reef and warm hospitality with all the modern city comforts, when you meet here in Bundaberg, on the Southern Great Barrier Reef.

Discover where great inspiration begins.

FEATURED EVENT VENUE

Nestled in the heart of Bundaberg, the Bundaberg Multiplex Sport and Convention Centre is a purpose built venue with numerous options to cater for all event, gala dinner, conference, sports & meeting requirements small and large. Whether you are hosting an intimate meeting for 10 or a conference for 1500 delegates, the team at the Multiplex Sport and Convention Centre knows it’s in the seamless delivery of each and every detail that leads to the ultimate event success for our customers.

Venues With Accommodation

Venues

BE INSPIRED

Incentives, Activities and Pre- & Post-Event Touring

MARKETING COLLATERAL

Our marketing team work closely with event organisers to provide destination content, such as blogs, videos and images for event organisers to share across their websites and social media. As a region abundant with world-class experiences, stunning beaches and accessible reef, this content not only encourages event attendance but inspires the attendees to stay longer and experience more!

This marketing collateral has been created for you to share loud and proud, but please ensure to tag @visitbundaberg @bundabergtourism and use the destination hashtags to really get engaged #visitbundaberg #southerngreatbarrierreef

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE SERVICES

The team at Bundaberg Tourism are always available to provide event support and expert destination advice.  From helping you to craft bespoke itineraries and delegate experiences; to providing accommodation and attraction booking services.

Our Visitor Information Centres support community and business events bringing visitors to town through the coordination of accommodation and experience booking services, as well as providing destination collateral to event guests to encourage regional dispersal, increased length of stay and overnight visitor expenditure.

Our Visitor Information Centres in Bundaberg and Childers are often the first point of call for visitors coming into the region, so advertising opportunities are golden! There are several options available to members of Bundaberg Tourism, including A-Frames, television display advertising and display cabinets, so click the box below to enquire.

EVENT RESOURCES

Additional resources for event organisers, looking to go the extra mile and set their events up for long-term sustainable success.

Event Management Guide

Bundaberg Regional Council’s guide to assist event organisers in planning and execution of events within the region

QDEP Funding

The Tourism & Events Queenslands Destination Events Program seeks to leverage the crucial link between events and the destinations in which they are staged, extending the flow on effects of the economic, marketing and social benefits of events throughout metropolitan and regional Queensland. QDEP offers two investment options for regional events, with the funding from $10,000 - $100,000 delivered, to be used for marketing, strategic plan development, short-term engagement of specialised personnel and hire of temporary infrastructure. Explore the key objectives of eligibility and other information regarding the Queensland Destination Events Program below.

Queensland Destination Events Guide

Tourism & Events Queensland’s guide on how to stage your event at the best address on earth!

Post Event Survey Q’s

Post event surveys are an extremely valuable method to collect key data needed to determine the success of your event, support funding applications and sustain the evolution of your offering. Bundaberg Tourism have created an example survey below, that provides and indication of the questions that will provide relevant answers for applications to funding programs such as QDEP.

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