Gather the troops and pack the car, it's time for an escape to the town the turtles call home.

With the Southern Great Barrier Reef just a stone throw away, our waters are abundant with curious turtles all year round. From swimming with feeding curious greens, to witnessing a miracle on a Mon Repos Nightly Turtle Encounter, here are 7 ways you can experience our regions turtle-y awesome encounters!

A lover of art and culture, Sarah Gulam found herself surrounded by creativity among the rolling hills and breathtaking sweeping views of the hinterland town, Childers.

Picture this, you wake up to the soft sounds of the ocean with birds chirping in the background and the warm coastal breeze on your face. You make a fresh cup of coffee and wander out to the balcony where the sun glistens on the water while your significant other finishes a chapter of their book. You think to yourself, is this what dreams are made of? We’re here to tell you yes and it’s only four hours’ drive north of Brisbane. Welcome to Bargara, the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef.

If secluded beaches with soft white sand and sun-kissed blue waters stretching for kilometres sounds like paradise, then Woodgate Beach is for you. Only 45 minutes south of Bundaberg, this coastal town is the perfect way to escape the hustle and bustle of your daily life and will have you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.