1. Spend a day on the Southern Great Barrier Reef

Visit Lady Musgrave Island or Lady Elliot Island to snorkel with the incredible marine wildlife of the Southern Great Barrier Reef. You'll see turtles, manta rays, colourful coral and so much more!

 

2. Taste-test homemade ice cream

Visit Tinaberries to taste delicious fruit ice cream. With strawberry, lychee, mango and passionfruit, you'll just have trouble deciding what flavour to pick.

 

3. Try out a flight simulator

Imagine you are the world-famous pilot, Bert Hinkler, and take the journey he did many decades ago at the Hinkler Hall of Aviation.

 

4. Find a new, favourite brew

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!

 

5. Get back to nature

Lace up your hiking boots and wander away from the wifi. Let the kids run wild amongst the sandstone cliffs that have stood for over 200 million years, surrounded by a nature-filled haven of native flora and fauna.

 

6. Break out of an escape room

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.

 

7. See the coast

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.

 

8. Sample locally caught seafood

Admire the beautiful Burnett River while eating fresh seafood at Grunkse's by the River Seafood Market and Restaurant.

 

9. Play Marine Biologist for a day

Hosted by Marine Biologist, Geographer, Master Reef Guide and all round passionate eco mermaid Natalie Lobartolo, Reef Connect's school holiday program is a unique opportunity for budding eco warriors and ocean enthusiasts to spend a day exploring the local Bargara coastline and learn more about the exciting ecosystem and the treasures that call it home. Click here to check out the current dates and availability.