With huge numbers of travellers seeking to travel more lightly and mindfully now more than ever, we thought it was a great time to introduce you to our Rockstars of the Reef. Think of this as your guide to who’s who in the world of restoration and regeneration on the Southern Great Barrier Reef! These champions are tirelessly working to ensure the health and vitality of this natural wonder, and their efforts make them the unsung heroes, and we like to think the coolest conservation crew ever.

Schools out, beach days are in! The familiar smell of sunscreen on your skin, the feeling of finishing a book you wish you could read again for the first time, and snoozy sleep ins tucked under the cool top sheet – with the life moving faster than ever, here in Bundaberg, we live for these little moments and long summer days! And where better to relax, recharge and reconnect with the whole family than on the Southern Great Barrier Reef!

With the themes of reconnecting and rejuvenating in mind, we’re sharing with you a bit of inspo for your next family adventure, exploring a bevvy of incredible experiences that have the eco-certified tick of approval. This means that they are dedicated to sharing our world-class wonders with travelers and are always doing the right thing by the environment, so future gens can experience the Southern Great Barrier Reef magic too.

This way, you and your family can Travel for Great, and focus your energy on things like choosing whether to snorkel in the lagoon or coral gardens, if you need 2^nd farm fresh ice cream for the day or which top shelf rum to taste😉

Why travel for good when you can travel for Great? Here on the Southern Great Barrier Reef, we pride ourselves on being where Great Care begins, from caring for the intricate ecosystems that thrive below the oceans surface, to the rich red soil that grows 25% of Australia’s fresh produce.

If 10 days of immersive events celebrating where great care begins, nature’s breathtaking wonders, rich cultural heritage, and vibrant regional art sounds like your go-to weekender, don’t miss this year’s showstopping Milbi Festival!

When you’re travelling with little ones, 13 going on 30s, four legged children or even have the golden oldies in tow, it can be tricky to find a destination that floats everyone’s boat. Yet right here in Bundaberg, we have all the ingredients for the feel-good family getaway you’ve been busting for!