The Bundaberg Region is a place that brings senses to life; no matter your age or stage of life. The rural landscape is a kaleidoscope of colours; perfect for games of eye-spy. It’s an ideal family holiday destination, where everyone is welcome, including your furry...
INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons avocado oil, or olive oil 3 carrots, sliced 1 yellow onion 700 g sweet potatoes, peeled and diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon chilli flakes 1/4 teaspoon paprika 940 g vegetable broth, or more...
Sugar or Spice – you can’t go wrong with either when it comes to the creamy sweet potato. Incredibly versatile, with a nutrition profile that can’t be beat, this vibrant orange veggie is enjoyed year-round across the globe. What you may not know is that Bundaberg is...
There’s nothing quite like the smell of fresh donuts – fried to perfection, ready to be dusted with a sprinkling of sugar. It’s comforting and nostalgic, and this is the feeling you get when you walk into OMG! Decadent Donuts. Light and airy, these soft donuts are...
Whether you believe dessert stomach is a real thing or not, you are going to need a bit of extra room when you visit Mollydookers Café and Bar, a Canadian-inspired fusion restaurant north of Childers. After you have had your fill of wings, poutine, Reuben’s or pizza,...
Leanne ‘Lonnie’ Toy’s micro artisan food business grew organically from her love of yoga and chai tea. She’d practised yoga for many years before becoming an instructor. She adapted her sister’s chai tea recipe to suit her own taste and began hosting an ‘Afternoon Tea...
When you want to showcase the abundant, fresh, seasonal produce growing in the Bundaberg Region, you can’t go past a grazing board. Simple yet effective, they are the perfect option for any occasion. They can be made even more indulgent with some premium macadamias...
Words by Nikki Sorbello What is it that makes fresh pasta taste so good? Is it the pasta itself – just a combination of water, flour, and egg yolk? Or is it the sauce, the wine or the company that goes along with it? Made famous the world over by Italians, there is...
WORDS BY LARINE STATHAM-BLAIR White-bellied sea eagle nests are built of the strongest materials to weather storms and evade predators. Unlike other bird species, these majestic raptors return to the same nest to raise their offspring. They gradually renovate the...
So a left-handed ‘roo and a right handed moose walk into a bar... It sounds like a joke, but it turns out they fall in love, get married, and open a fusion restaurant in Apple Tree Creek, just 5km north of Childers. It’s not as strange as it seems for Aussie Alana and...
You might know of a few local streets, places and businesses that bear the name Rehbein. But have you ever stopped to ask why it’s everywhere? “It’s a name as common as Smith in Bundaberg,” Anthony Rehbein joked. “A lot of us don’t know each other, but we’re told...
There is no stronger nut than the macadamia. It takes 300 pounds per inch of pressure to crack open its hard shell. It’s fitting this is the product the Steinhardt family has built their name on. The multi-generational farmers have taken the humble macadamia nut and...
Enriching experiences. Natural wonders. Pristine beaches. Wholesome food and world-class beverages. Relaxed lifestyle. A slower pace. Whether you want to escape the hustle and bustle, spend time reconnecting with your family or replenish your body – the Bundaberg...
A sign in the kitchen at Buzz Superfood Bar reads: fresh food, fresh faces, fresh ideas and fresh attitudes. And that’s exactly what you can expect when you visit the Bourbong Street Café. Owners Tracey and Len Amos are the epitome of positivity. They’ve changed...
In Summer there is nothing better that sipping champagne and eating cold seafood, while enjoying water views. It’s why Paul and Beryl Grunske started Grunske’s by the River in 2010. They wanted to combine their extensive knowledge of catching seafood with their...
Kalki Moon’s gin is as versatile as it is delicious. The sky is the limit when it comes to cocktail recipes nowadays. And it can be tempting to try to reinvent the wheel and experiment with new flavours. But if you ask the true gin fanatics, the classics are still...
When you ask Alana and Mike Vandenbrink what challenges they have faced as small business owners, they have been up against their fair share. They completely gutted and renovated their café Mollydookers Café & Bar at Apple Tree Creek (near Childers) before...
There is something about Summer that just screams fruit. While it’s cool, colourful and sweet, fruit is still not often something you may think of ordering at a café. That is, until now. The Windmill Café at Bargara has long been known for their locally-sourced fresh...
There are many things Aussies and Kiwis will never agree on. Pavlova is one of them. Which country can lay claim to inventing it? In Bundaberg the humble pavlova is as iconic as a sausage on bread or a meat pie. It’s a firm favourite in the McPherson family household...
Fire up your tastebuds with a visit to Hellfire Global Sauces in East Bundaberg. They sell chilli products from around the world that you won’t find in your regular supermarket. They’re proud supporters of local artisans too, stocking condiments from Childers Fine...
Chewy and deliciously salty, jerky is the perfect snack food – just ask Mike and Trish Male, owners of Bundaberg Jerky. The business started out like most small start-ups – at the kitchen table. The family enjoyed eating jerky so much, they decided to try their hand...
You wouldn’t ordinarily describe butcher shops as impressive, but Bargara Meats certainly breaks that mould. In addition to beautifully-displayed fresh cuts of meats, homemade small goods, wood-smoked bacon, sausages and value-added products, it’s the array of...
One Little Farm is a place that brings the Bundaberg Region’s best farms and food producers together under one roof. But don’t let the quaint name deceive you - this is a mighty little shop with immense heart and an unrivalled commitment to showcasing regional...
Meet the locals putting their own spin on the iconic Aussie barbecue. Many people are content to use their barbecue for the standard steak and sausage routine. But for others heating up the grill is where their culinary skills shine. Free from the gender stereotypes...
Kalki Moon has done it again. They’ve taken something mainstream and reinvented it. Just when you thought you couldn’t love a humble Aussie “beer garden” any more, the award-winning distilling and brewing company has given us a reason to reacquaint ourselves with the...
With its rustic but bright interior you’ll be surprised by the foodie treasures you’ll find at The Deli. Tucked away on Targo Street, this café and delicatessen stocks a range of gourmet meats and cheeses, and is fast becoming known for bringing back a few retro...
If you’ve never up-ended a whole chook on top of a beer can and popped it in a hooded barbie, be sure to put it on your menu for this weekend. It sounds like it should be an Aussie cult classic, but it actually hails from Canada and the deep south in the United...
Small batches. Premium products. Special limited edition and exclusive releases. White spirits. Quirky collaborations with other quality beverage companies. Marinades, sauces, fudges and jerky. Merchandise. There’s no mistaking, Bundaberg Distilling Company has...
Macadamias are as versatile as they are delicious, and they pack a punch when it comes to nutrition. It’s one of the reasons they not only make a great snack, but are perfect to use in cooking. These Aussie native nuts are enjoyable straight out of the shell, but are...
Every good barbecue starts with a basket full of heat beads, charcoal and a cup of tea. These are the words of advice from barbecue enthusiasts Paul and Bronwyn Durston. The pair definitely know their way around a hot plate. Owners of Bundaberg Lunchbox, they have...