Like I said, main thing to do in Bundy is relax. But here is a few things to keep you busy. There is actually a whole bunch of fun things to try and it’s so easy to get to them all.

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Snorkel at Barolin Rocks

This is one of the few places in the world where you can see coral on the mainland coast. You jump off the black volcanic rock and into a trippy world filled with fish of all sizes. If it’s windy, it sucks here, way too rough. Early mornings are best. If you are lucky you might see turtles, dugongs or sharks. No fishing as it’s a Marine Park. Easy access and a few rock pools if it’s too rough to enter the water. B’Berg is one of the cheapest places in Australia to get your dive licence. It’s about a 3-day course.

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Kalki Moon Distilling & Brewing

This shed out near the airport may not look like much but inside is a booze adventure. The master brewer must be a genius. After a year they are already winning awards for their delicious gins and liquors celebrating life in Australia's food bowl. Pink gin that will turn you into a fabulous flamingo. Taste and fall in love. 

 

Ohana Winery and Exotic Fruits - Childers

Wines, liqueurs and craft ciders. Cellar door in a orchard. Very special.

 

Cross Gallery

This privately run little art space is like going down the rabbit hole. How can this exist in Bundaberg? From the whack, to abstract, to just mind blowing artworks from around the world. Curator Clinton Cross (David Walsh of B'Berg) will give you the tour of his space. Opens strange hours, so best keep an eye on the Cross Gallery Facebook page or message Clinton on there. 

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Bundy Food Tours

Go behind the scenes on farms, seafood producers and butchers. We do farming well in the 4670 and supply Australia with a lot of small crops. Pretty interesting half day tour with Suzie. 

 

Bundaberg Rum Distillery Tour

This is actually really great. The big bottle, free rums and crazy activities like make your own blend. Even if you don’t like rum it’s worth a visit just to see the giant molasses pool. Sugar Mill next door as well.

 

The Bundaberg Brewed Drinks Factory

Worth calling in to see the giant barrel they do a tour but I have never heard good reports and haven’t bothered myself. Hopefully one day they do a little more for tourists as the Ginger Beer is the best thing in the world.

 

Turtle Tours

Between November and March you can do the Mon Repos turtle rookery laying/hatching tours. So primal. Love those little turtles. Really popular, so book well in advance online. If you go for an afternoon beach walk, you could luck out and spot a turtle laying or hatching. Beach closes in season from 6pm to 6am but outside of this you are free to roam the beach and be turtle rangers. 

 

Bundy Bowl Centre

This place is epic. If the weather is rubbish it’s a pretty fun place. Indoor dodgems, Jurassic Putt Putt, Nerf Wars and bowling. Really well priced and beer and food available. Open late and 7 days.

 

Snakes Downunder Reptile Park - Childers

I was so glad I eventually visited here. It’s such an old school repite park where the owners are passionate about the animals. Best to arrive about 9.30am and do all the shows, peaking with crocodile feeding at 12.30. Really, really worth the $25 entry - like old school Australia Zoo, up close and personal.

 

Bourbong Street Shopping Adventure

So many quirky and unique little shops down the Bundaberg main street. No 7/11s just Ma and Pa goodness. You will be surprised at how long it takes you to take them all in once you start. Cheap, cheap, cheap.

 

Nana’s Pantry

Local food distribution shop. Really hard to describe (like organic whole food stores where you weigh and measure your own but with snacks, dried fruits, cereals etc and lollies/chocolate etc all served like this) but worth a pop in. They make their own gelato which are beyond belief (the last combo I tried had blue cheese in it!) Must do. Ask about the locally produced Well Loved worcestershire sauce. It’s addictive.

 

Op Shop until you pass out

Bundy op shopping is some of the best you will encounter. Elderly population downsizing (&/or dying) means so much gold. Cheap as well. Some have $1 days.

 

My top three:

• Guide Dogs (15 McLean Street)

• RSPCA (12 Maryborough Street)

• Anglican Op Shop (59 Woongarra Street)

 

Burnett River Cruise

This is really fun and very relaxing. Goes most days and depends on tides. Really nice way to see some of town's quirky history.

 

Hinkler Hall of Aviation

Bert Hinkler was a aviation legend. I only did this fairly recently and I like it a lot.

 

Moncrieff Entertainment Centre

Cheap movies ($8) and shows. Worth a google to see what’s on. Choc Top Cones FTW.

 

Alexandra Zoo Park

Cute old school park with a little zoo attached. Emus and dingoes. Nice place to take some snags and beats and beers and have a little BBQ.

 

Day Trip to Lady Musgrave Island or few nights at Lady Elliott Island

Day trip leaves from Burnett Heads. Snorkel, dive and swim on the Great Barrier Reef for the day. A few nights at Lady Elliott Island is really worthwhile if you dig nature and snorkelling. Flights only. Leaves from Bundy.

 

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