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Things to see and do in Bundaberg, Coral Coast
and Country.
Looking to experience nature? The Woongarra
Marine Park is the start of the Great Barrier Reef and is located on
the foreshores of Bargara and Innis Park which are about 12
kilometres from Bundaberg. Hoffman's Rocks at Bargara and Barolin
Rocks at Innis Park provide some
of the best diving and snorkelling in Australia. Both Hoffman's
Rocks and Barolin Rocks are all accessible from the
foreshore.
From September to October whales may be seen from the
beaches (rumour has it that if you diving at Barolin rocks you may be lucky to
have a whale watch you). In summer from October through to March,
female loggerhead turtles lay clutches of eggs on the sandy beach at Mon
Repos. Rod from Footprints Adventures can take
you to the Mon Repos during the evenings to observe these ancient citizens of
the oceans. A variety of bats camp on the northern side of the Burnett
River. Thousands of bats fly off at sunset to graze on natural fruits
and insects during the night and return before sunrise the next day. When
they leave for the night they create a spectacular flyover as the sky gets
darker.
Get more action in your life! Try rock, reef,
beach, fresh water or deep sea ocean fishing. Play a round of golf on
variety of different types of golf courses. Walk around the city
centre of Bundaberg and view buildings built from 1880 onwards. Take the
kids to Alexandra Park and walk through the free Bundaberg City Council Zoo.
Get in the car and go a bit further for the day.
Childers is only 30 minutes from Bundaberg. Take the Historical walk, pay
respects to the Palace Backpacker Memorial. Drive a further 10 minutes
south of Childers and turn off to Buxton and visit Wagtail yarns.
Here you will see how Angora goats are shorn, and the fleece is turned into
luxurious mohair which is renowned for it lightness, warmth and the brilliant
colours that it can be dyed. Drive back up the Bruce Highway through
Childers and visit Flying High Bird Park, Maminos Icecreams and Snakes Downunder.
Don't stop there, follow the signs to Woodgate and marvel at an unspoilt sandy
beach less than 30 minutes from Bundaberg.
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