Mon Repos Turtle Encounter has become a tradition in our family – since moving to Bundaberg, my family has visited at least twice a season.  There's something about the Encounter that keeps pulling us back, time and time again.

Whether it’s for those cute little hatchling turtles as they make their dash to the ocean, for the magnificent wildlife that call our waters and bushland home, here on the Southern Great Barrier Reef, we’re all about showing Great Care. So take some time for you, switch on your out -of-office and leave the hustle and bustle of daily life behind. Whether you’re travelling solo, with a lover or alongside cherished friends, the Southern Great Barrier Reef promises an escape that will leave you refreshed, reinvigorated and ready to return.

From the heart of the Southern Great Barrier Reef, discover a passion for local and delicious eats that champion quality across the Gladstone region. From meeting generational farmers, sampling fresh produce at local cafes, or meeting the fishermen delivering fresh catches from our boutniful waterways, here's your guide to feasting your way through the Gladstone Region on your perfect next escape.

If your love language is a plate piled high, or the way to your heart is a home cooked meal, then this festival is sure to get your mouth watering. 10 days of fresh food feasting, dedicated to hero-ing the rockstars putting their heart and souls into feeding the nation, producing 25% of Australia’s fresh fruit and veg.

When it comes to festivals, there is nothing quite like Childers Festival, held every year on the last weekend in July. Showcasing events sure to put a smile on everyone's dial, from the feel-good favourites Opera by the Lake, Cane Fire Tours and of course the iconic Childers Festival Day, to spunky new offerings such as Fiesta Latina and A Night of Burlesque at the Paragon, this year is set to be a four-day extravaganza of culture, food, history and music that stops the highway!