While its ginger beverages may be Bundaberg’s biggest claim to fame, this coastal destination has a whole lot more to offer.
Located a four-hour drive north of Brisbane, with the Great Barrier Reef just off its shores and rare colonies of turtles swimming in its waters, in-the-know divers and marine enthusiasts kept their little secret for decades.
Today, the word is out and this quintessential Queensland town is on the rise, gaining momentum among travellers for its historic architecture, nature havens, and secluded beaches.
When you think of Bundaberg, barrels of rum and fields of sugarcane may be the first things to come to mind, but there is so much to discover in the township and its surroundings. Make sure you visit the Bundaberg coastline as it is peppered with some of the most beautiful beaches in the country, it is also located on the southern Great Barrier Reef, so it would be rude not to explore the delightful underwater realm.
Of course, you should definitely still visit the distilleries around town, they are one of the most popular things to do in Bundaberg, and it became Australia’s fifth ECO-certified destination in the country in 2023, so you know anything you’re doing is good for the earth.
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