Coming to Bundaberg for Confraternity Cup? Here are some family-approved activities to fill your itinerary with!
1. Chilli And Lime Fiesta
The annual Chilli & Lime Festival is back for another year of hot, spicy, zesty goodness! Come grab a bite to eat from local food vendors, enjoy live music and a tasty drink or two as you overlook the Burnett River. Make sure you get in on the action Friday 5 July at Riverfeast Bundaberg and check out (or enter) the chilli chicken wing eating competition
When: Friday 5 July, 5pm – 10pm
Where: Riverfeast, 1A Scotland St, East Bundaberg
Cost: FREE ENTRY
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2. Bundy Flavours
Come gather your fresh local produce at the annual 2019 Bundy Flavours! Meet our passionate local farmers, watch demos from local and celebrity chefs, and grab a bite to eat by the river from a local food vendor!
When: Saturday 6 July, 7am – 2pm
Where: Alexandra Park West, Quay St, Bundaberg
Cost: FREE ENTRY
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3. Family Feasting At Eleven Acres
Join us for a 2-course family feast at Eleven Acres! Spend time with your closest friends and family while enjoying a delicious home-style shared feast highlighting local produce.
When: Saturday 6 July, 5:30pm – 9pm
Where: Eleven Acres, 363 Branyan Dr, Bundaberg
Cost: $48 adults, $18 child (under 12)
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4. Seaside Sunday Escape Brunch
Start your Sunday escape with a big stack of pancakes bursting with fresh local flavours! The whole family will love Happy Moments Cafe's sweet and savoury pancakes and crepes and the stunning bay views (keep an eye out for dolphins!).
When: Sunday 7 July 2019, 9am – 11am
Where: Happy Moment's Café, 138 The Esplanade, Woodgate Beach
Cost: $22
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5. Snorkel The Southern Great Barrier Reef
Come discover where great begins in the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Take a day trip to the stunning Lady Musgrave Island with Lady Musgrave Experience, just a short 2-hour boat ride from Bundaberg's Port Marina. Enjoy an all-inclusive day of turtle spotting, snorkelling and marine biologist guided island tours. Fly to paradise from Bundaberg Airport to the first island of the reef, Lady Elliot Island with Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort. Spend your day exploring this coral cay, taking glass bottom boat tours, turtle spotting and soaking in the awe that is the Southern Great Barrier Reef.
Travel with Lady Musgrave Experience on a 4 hour cruise onboard the luxury catamaran Main Event. Enjoy spectacular uninterrupted views of the humpback whales at play from the 360 degree viewing decks, with informative commentary. Morning tea and a light lunch is included in the air conditioned comfort of the 4-level high speed catamaran.
7. Taste-Test Bundy Brewed Drinks
Take a tour through the Bundaberg Brewed Drinks Barrel to learn about your fizzy favourites. See how the brews are bottled and packed, taste-test from 14 flavours and pick 6 to bring home to remember your trip!
Take a relaxing walk along the Bargara Esplanade and enjoy the ocean views. On the way, grab a drink and stop by the Turtle Park and Playground. You can even bring your bike and cycle the turtle trail all the way to Burnett Heads. Learn to surf and SUP with Enviro Reef Paddle & Surf School at one of our beautiful beaches. We have so many to pick from like Kelly's Beach and Elliott Heads, you'll be a pro in no time!
9. Experience The Hinkler Hall Of Aviation
Aviation extraordinaire Bert Hinkler called Bundaberg home. Come discover his story in the interactive Hinkler Hall Of Aviation. After you've finished discovering something new you can explore the beautiful Botanic Gardens, feed the ducks and ride the steam train (check here for availability).
10. Go Crazy At Bundy Bowl & Leisure
Find clues and solve puzzles in the escape rooms at Bundy Bowl & Leisure Complex. While you're there, play a game of tenpin, laser tag and mini golf.
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11. Try Real Fruit Ice Cream at Tinaberries
Visit Tinaberries to taste delicious fruit ice cream. With strawberry, lychee, mango and passionfruit, you'll just have trouble deciding what flavour to pick.
12. Meet The Wildlife At Snakes Downunder
Have an animal encounter at Snakes Downunder Reptile Park & Zoo. Who wouldn't want to hang out with a cheeky meerkat!
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