David Kitchen instinctively plants the palm of his hand flat against his chest to tap his heart and the brand on his t-shirt, as he talks about Ballistic Beer Company. It’s easy to see why he’s been so successful. He’s philosophical and genuinely positive;...
It is Saturday night. After a busy day running around, a casual dinner with family is in order. Somewhere the kids are entertained by an enclosed outdoor playground, you can grab a drink at the bar, have a flutter on the pokies and enjoy some live music. It is a...
You may not think kombucha is your cup of tea, but then again you may not have tried a HOTI brew. Bubbly and without the strong vinegar taste of most kombucha, a HOTI (Healthy On The Inside) Kombucha is the refreshingly refined fizz you need at the end of a long day. ...
Sitting in the warm sun. Hands wrapped around a steaming cup of coffee. Listening to the rustling of the leaves in the trees overhead. There is not a more tranquil café setting to be found than The Windmill at Bargara. It’s not just the beautiful location that’s won...
With three cafes across Bundaberg and Maryborough, and a fourth planned opposite Bundaberg Base Hospital, Alowishus Delicious has become a familiar place to enjoy an organic coffee, scrumptious brekky or relaxed lunch. Established as a sandwich bar in 2011, Alowishus...
There is something decadent about enjoying a delicious meal made of the freshest local ingredients while sipping a glass of wine as ocean waves crash just meters away. It is a special kind of ambiance, and Rick’s at Bargara has it in spades. “The days are beautiful...
With sandy feet and sun-kissed cheeks, after a day visiting the picture-perfect townships of Agnes Water and Town of 1770, it is time to answer the rumbling in your belly. As you enter the expansive Agnes Water Tavern, you can tell there is heart and soul that goes...
When you enter a historic pub, it is hard not to think about times gone by. The tall stories that were once told. The brawls that were once had. The fun and laughter shared among friends. But have you ever wondered of hidden secrets or a dark past trying to escape?...
There’s always a reason to celebrate at Bert’s! Since opening its doors in 2018, Bert’s Restaurant and Bar has developed a name as Bundaberg’s premiere location for quality beverages and tasty eats. Their fine selection of local, Queensland, interstate and overseas...
Food is the conduit for togetherness and merriment. Every culture in history has its own version of breaking bread, feasting or grazing. Bountiful table spreads and beverages bring people together to socialise and celebrate. Australians have always loved a good...
An edible flower floating gracefully on the surface of a freshly-made cocktail. Salt on the rim of sparkling glassware. A wedge of lime lodged in the neck of a beer bottle. Garnishes not only elevate the visual appeal of a drink, they can also enhance its flavours. ...
Green and gold leaves filter the sunshine to produce a heart-warming dappled light. On either side of the meandering path stands rows of proud macadamia trees. It takes only a few paces to reach a clearing in the orchard, where Bundaberg’s newest agri-tourism...
The crunch of the prawn shell as you tear it open; the crack of a sand crab as you search for flesh; the gentle tug as you pull the scallop from its half shell. These are the sounds and senses of holidays well-spent in Queensland. However, quality seafood doesn’t only...
No matter how busy life gets, Dan and Steph Mulheron carve out time each night to enjoy dinner with their five-year-old daughter, Emmy. “It’s my favourite part of the day,” Steph said. “After we’ve worked our butts off, we can sit down together and talk about the best...
Tucked away down an industrial siding near Bundaberg Airport is an artisan beverage company that has shot to fame. Don’t be fooled by Kalki Moon Distilling and Brewing Company’s humble exterior – in the four years since they opened their doors, they’ve won a swag of...
On the banks of the beautiful Barambah Creek lies a 360-acre property that is rich in both history and vines. Moffatdale Ridge, named after the heart of the South Burnett’s wine growing region, is owned by Jason and Susan Kinsella, who first planted vines there in...
With a philosophy that is deeply rooted in celebrating Queensland’s South Burnett Region, Clovely Estate makes the most of the ideal local terroir to create its award-winning and innovate wines, local olives and cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil. The rolling...
Smooth and creamy; you likely won’t have tasted anything quite like wine ice cream. Made for Kingsley Grove Estate by Lick! Ice Cream using their wines, their four ice cream flavours are just the start of what will tantalise your tastebuds here. Located just outside...
Everything about Nuova Scuola wines embraces standing out from the rest. From their varieties to their label artwork, it is clear husband and wife winemakers Sarah Boyce and Stefano Radici are doing it differently. Their name means ‘new school’ and Sarah says it is a...
One of the grandest old dames in Childers is the Paragon Theatre – a 1920s State Heritage Listed vintage theatre. The first films shown here were among the first to have sound. Couples on their first date who cosied up on the hessian sling chairs would be...
Nestled in a traditional country garden, set high on a hillside at the southern end of Childers is the cellar door for Hill of Promise Winery. Warm and inviting, it is easy to see hosts Mary and Terrance Byrnes are proud of what they have created here - a working...
It’s not just buildings that showcase the history of Childers. The Isis Club has lasted the test of time to celebrate its 101st year in 2021. Home to countless birthdays, weddings, reunions and celebrations over the last century, The Club is still the local home of...
Pack your appetite on your trip to Childers – you will need it when you stop in at the award-winning Mollydookers cafe. Warm hospitality and large plates fill this modern eatery, just three minutes north of Childers at Apple Tree Creek, where owners Alana and Mike...
If you imagine a European vacation, would you be sitting in a beautiful country garden, wine in hand and overlooking rolling hills? Perhaps you would be meandering along a garden path, admiring the work of local artisans. Or would you be discussing the day’s events...
They stand behind a bar, hands busy twirling knobs, grabbing glassware or working taps. All while calmly asking you about your day. Interactions with them are often quick, but meaningful. For many of us, seeing our barista or bartender can often be the most worthwhile...
The Bundaberg Region is renowned as Australia’s food bowl and the Taste Farmers Market is your opportunity to fill your bowl – and your pantry! Fruit and vegetables fresh from the fields, trees and vines will sit alongside meats straight from the paddock and the...
The popular Farm Flavours Picnic is as sought after as it is simple – enjoy a hamper for two in the shade of a macadamia tree. Sunshine and the sounds of a jazz band add to the atmosphere that encourages picnickers to kick back, relax and relish diverse and delicious...
Renowned Indigenous chef Mark Olive is bringing his signature combination of cooking and culture to one very special Taste Bundaberg Festival event. At the Mon Repos First Nations Dinner guests will take a seat around the fire for an experience that celebrates food,...
A passion for working with local ingredients has driven the success of husband and wife team Jen and Alex Cameron’s Water Street Kitchen. And it’s that special mix of passion and local produce that is set to be served up as part of two popular Taste Bundaberg Festival...
Captured beautifully by photographer Paul Beutel for the Winter 2021 cover of Crush Magazine, Kalki Moon’s Fig Jam Martini is the perfect balance between tart and sweet. Made on their award-winning Australian Premium Gin, this cocktail is available at Kalki Moon’s...