Whether it’s for those cute little hatchling turtles as they make their dash to the ocean, for the magnificent wildlife that call our waters and bushland home, here on the Southern Great Barrier Reef, we’re all about showing Great Care. So take some time for you, switch on your out -of-office and leave the hustle and bustle of daily life behind. Whether you’re travelling solo, with a lover or alongside cherished friends, the Southern Great Barrier Reef promises an escape that will leave you refreshed, reinvigorated and ready to return.

From the heart of the Southern Great Barrier Reef, discover a passion for local and delicious eats that champion quality across the Gladstone region. From meeting generational farmers, sampling fresh produce at local cafes, or meeting the fishermen delivering fresh catches from our boutniful waterways, here's your guide to feasting your way through the Gladstone Region on your perfect next escape.

Come discover where great memories are made, and fall in love all over again on the Southern Great Barrier Reef. 

Tick conservationist, turtle expert, beer taster, gallery goer, coral enthusiast, stand up paddle board novice, cultural tour attendee and restaurant reviewer off your packed 4 day stay as you soak up the best natural environment alongside some quality events as part of the Milbi Festival, a 10 day celebration of vibrant Indigenous experiences, foodie events, arts, culture and everything turtles from October 28 to November 6. 
 Image: Courtesy of River Nations Indigenous Corporation

Rural charm, warm welcomes and country hospitality, take some time out and explore Mundubbera and the North Burnett. The name ‘Mundubbera’ is an Aboriginal word, meaning ‘meeting place of the waters’ and where better to meet up, than at the inaugural Mundubbera Blueberry Festival! 2 Days of feasting and dancing to showcase the delicious local produce the North Burnett is known for. With October marking the peak of blueberry harvest, the small town of Mundubbera is ready and waiting, with arms wide open to welcome locals and visitors to the area.