Bundaberg Tourist InformationBundaberg and Burnett Region Tourist Information NEW APPLE TREE CREEK MARKETS On the second sunday of every month 7am - noon at the Apple Tree Creek Sportsground which is beside the Bruce Highway. There is a variety of stalls with Crafts, Plants, Bric a Brac etc and great tucker from the canteen. A good market to grab a bargain. 3A FREE MOBILE COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP, BUNDABERG The 3a free Mobile Community Playgroup is a FREE community playgroup for families with children from birth to 5 years featuring the Playgroup Queensland Mobile Play Van. The Playgroup meets each Friday (accept for the last Friday of each month) at Alexandra Park from 9:30 to 11:30am. INNES PARK MARKETS A new and exciting marketplace held fortnightly (subject to change with prior notice) at the Innes Park Country Club Saturdays 7:30am to 1pm SUNDAY MARKETS AT SHALOM COLLEGE Fitzgerald St 6am - 12 pm every Sunday AUSWIDE BANK & HARVEY NORMAN NYE SPECTACULAR Event Date: Saturday, 31 December 2016 - 5:00pm See the New Year in at 2016 Auswide Bank and Harvey NormanNew Year’s Eve Fireworks Spectacular. This free, fun-filled family event will be celebrated in Bundaberg’s CBD, and will feature two dazzling fireworks displays at 8.30pm and midnight that will emanate from the Burnett Traffic River Bridge. Market stalls, food vendors, kids’ amusement rides from 5pm. Entertainment at Anzac Park will add to the party atmosphere from 6pm. Bundy Flavours Festival Bundaberg Races - see link for dates Friendlies Cane2Coral Fun Run Annually, first Sunday in August Bundaberg Show Childers Festival Other Bundaberg Events - see council events page Bundaberg Rum Distillery Tours
Inside the Bundaberg Rum Distillery
The Distillery Tours are run ON the hour EVERY hour from
10:00AM - 3:00PM, Monday - Friday 10:00AM - 2:00PM, Saturday - Sunday & Public Holidays For more information please contact Bundaberg Rum Tours on either: TEL: (07) 4131 2999 For more information on the Bundaberg Rum Distillery 
Bundaberg Brewed Drinks
The Big Barrell - 147 Bargara Rd, Bundaberg 4670 - this is the home of Bundaberg ginger beer, and 13 other flavours of fabulous softdrinks. They have an interesting tour, with free tastings at the end - a great hit with kids!
For more info go to Bundaberg Brewed Drinks or phone them on 41545480 Open Mon-Sat 9-4.30, Sun 10am-3pm Fairymead House Sugar Museum
An outside view of Fairymead House Sugar Museum
Fairymead house, built in 1890 to an Indian bungalow plan, was originally the home of the Young family, owners of Fairymead Sugar Mill and Plantation. During 1984, Bundaberg Sugar Company donated the home to the City of Bundaberg as an Australian Bicentennial gift. Relocated to Bundaberg Botanic Gardens, the homestead is now a sugar industry museum, housing photographs and memorabilia exploring the development of the sugar industry, technology and the history of milling over two levels.
For more details go to Bundaberg Region Fairymead House Hinkler Hall of Aviation
A look inside the Hinkler Hall of Aviation
The Hinkler Hall of Aviation is a tourist attraction and visitor experience operated by the Bundaberg Regional Council. The complex is an outstanding example of several communities working together with all levels of government to celebrate and honour the life and pioneering efforts of Bundaberg’s own aviation pioneer, Bert Hinkler. The Hinkler Hall of Aviation pays tribute to Bert Hinkler as a pioneer of flight and as a person who was significant in the advancement of aviation during the early 20th century.
For more details see Hinkler Hall of Aviation |
Useful LinksMon Repos Conservation Park
Loggerhead turtle female, coming to lay her eggs on the beach at Mon Repos
Mon Repos, on the coast of Bundaberg, supports the largest concentration of nesting marine turtles on the eastern Australian mainland and has the most significant loggerhead turtle nesting population in the South Pacific region. It is an amazing sight to see these huge creatures heaving their way up the beach to find a safe spot to dig a nest and lay their eggs. And then, if you’re lucky, to come back some 6-8 weeks later and see the tiny hatchlings emerging from their sandy nests to scurry down the beach towards the sea. for more details go to Bundaberg Region discover the turtles Ranger-guided Turtle Encounters operate seven nights a week from November to late March. (excluding 24, 25 and 31 December.)Nesting turtles are best viewed after dark, from November to January. Turtle hatchlings are best viewed from January to March, after dark. Where to eat locally in Bundaberg
Breakfast -
Oodies Cafe - 103 Gavin St, Bundaberg North 4153 5340 Opening hours Monday to Friday 7.00am - 5:00pm Saturday 7:00am - 4:00pm Sunday 7:00am - 2:00pm What we like - eclectic local cafe with comfortable chairs and armchairs, fun art and nick knacks - and of course delicious coffee and food! Walking time - est 20 min easy walk one way IGA Xpress Bundaberg North - Cnr Gavin and Kolan Streets Bundaberg North 4152 5393 Open 5.30am - 7.00 pm daily - delicious bacon and egg wraps, sandwiches to go, milk, bread and other essentials - great value! Bundy Bakehouse - 3 Queen St, Bundaberg North ph 4153 3418 Opening Hours Mon - Fri 4am-6pm, Sat 4am-3pm, Sun - closed Really nice lamingtons, fresh bread, cakes, pies, milk and drink Walking time - est 10 min easy walk one way River Cruz Cafe - across the river - 3 Quay St Bundaberg - ph 4153 4899 to check opening hours take a 20 min walk over the river and along the board walk to this gem! Great coffee, fluffy omelettes - kid friendly Bundaberg RSL 17 Quay St Bundaberg ph 41326500 Sunday Breakfast - 8am - 10am ( only lunch 12-2pm and dinner 6-8pm other days) - see below for details of lunch and dinner Lunch and Dinner Young Australian Hotel - 59 Perry St Bundaberg North 41531553 Lunch Mon - Sat 11.30am - 2 pm Dinner Mon- Sat 6-9pm Sun - closed for lunch and dinner Drive thru - Thirsty Camel - open10am-7pm every day Hotel - open 10am - 12 midnight daily Walking - est 10 min easy walk one way Cafe 1928 6 Mount Perry Rd, Bundaberg ph 4153 1928 ( nice number!) Open everyday 9am-4pm ( Public Hols 9am-3pm) - kitchen closes at 2.30pm This is a great cafe adjacent to the Hinkler Hall of Aviation, Hinkler House, and it overlooks the Botanical Gardens and the duck pond ( you can buy duck food to feed them too!) All day breakfast, real coffee, cakes, lunch and a kids menu. Open plan and modern, with plenty of seating. Bundaberg RSL 17 Quay St Bundaberg ph 41326500 Lunch 12-2pm and dinner 6-8pm every day RSL Courtesy Bus A Courtesy Bus service is also on offer by the club with bookings essential. Monday to Thursday - 5pm to Close Friday - 8:30am to Close (bingo morning 9.30am!) Saturday - 10am to Close Sunday - 10am to Close Phone the RSL 4132 6500 to make a booking. Tours from BundabergLady Elliott Island Tours - 1, 2 or 3 day tours
Turtle Express - bus to see the turtles November to March - book at Riverdale reception Burnett River Cruises - cruise the river for 2 1/2 hours - cruise times vary by tides - book at Riverdale reception Book Bundy Tours from Riverdale
The following tours can be booked at our reception
Bundy Belle Burnett River Boat tour: includes tea, coffee and biscuits. BYO alcohol. Cruise the river for 2 1/2 hours - cruise times vary by tide times Adults - $25.00 Aged Pension / Seniors Card - $22.50 Children (5-16 yrs) - $10.00 Under Five – Free Turtle Express The easiest way to see the turtles: Includes Moonlit Mon Repos Turtle encounter ticket Return Transport from Bundaberg or Bargara Adults (15yrs+) - $39.95 Senior - $30.40 Full time Student - $30.40 Child (5-14yrs) - $30.40 Family (2 adults & 2 children) - $99.95 Infant (under 5): $10.00 Bundaberg Zoo
Emu at Bundaberg Zoo
Great little Zoo perfect for the family or tourists - range on Australian animals and some monkeys too
FREE yes that's right it is FREE Hours 8.30am - 4.45 pm daily. Closed Public Holidays. |
