The mumma turtles emerging on the shores of Mon Repos, a beachside haven, often do so at night and many of the Milbi festival events can easily be slotted into some other Bundaberg adventures. Here is our stay, play and explore must-do, fun list for some other awesome and unique experiences while you're here.
If big name musical acts like Dami Im, Ash Grunwald, Alex Lloyd and Busby Marou aren’t enough to peak your interest then how about dressing up for a Gala Ball, art gallery walks and talks celebrating Eddie Mabo, a film retrospective of David Gulpilli, turtle talks with a leading scientific officer and beach clean ups to help our marine friends sound? This is the Milbi Festival and it’s a packed program over 10 days in the Bundaberg region.
When one thinks of Queensland’s eastern coast, the mind drifts straight to either end of the state: The Gold Coast or Far North Queensland. But what if we told you that in between the two exists a region of untapped beauty? A place so serene that glamping by a creek teeming with platypus is trumped only by camping under the stars, floating above the waters of a paradisical, uninhabited lagoon.
Well, that place—known as the Bundaberg region—does indeed exist, and there are more than a few reasons it should be at the top of your travel hit list. For starters, just east of the coastline is The Great Barrier Reef’s southern tip, so the snorkelling, diving and island adventures come standard. And if you look west to the land, you’ll be treated to the finest artisan producers along with a slew of bucolic experiences that you’re going to want to bookmark immediately. And for those wondering, yes, this is the home of Bundaberg Rum, and yes, you can visit the distillery.
Best get bookmarking. Here is everything you need to do, see, eat and drink in the Bundaberg region.
As you enter the brewhouse mismatched couches and chairs, old electrical wooden spindles for tables and a selection of bar games to keep you entertained greet you. It's laid back, let’s settle in for the long haul type atmosphere, means you will have loads of time to try the huge selection of craft brews on tap.
Did you know Bundaberg is home to some of the most epic encounters? We know what you're probably thinking, 'of course you have to say that, you work there', but we're not just saying it because we have too, we're saying it because we mean it! 365 days of the year our backyard is home to curious turtles, ninja warrior type goats and warm blue waters of the Great Barrier Reef. Now if that hasn't convinced you just yet, come a little closer, here's your complete guide to a holiday jam-packed with epic encounters and tasty treats 👇
