WORDS BY LARINE STATHAM-BLAIR Every great business venture, invention or piece of research starts with someone trying to answer a question or find a solution to a problem. What do we do with all this surplus molasses? How can we make medical script writing more...
With glistening blue oceans, undulating fields of fresh produce, mouth-watering food, world-class drinks, curious turtles and experiences that create memories to last a lifetime, it is easy to think the Bundaberg Region sells itself. But when travellers are planning...
The iridescent blues and green of a peacock’s plume is a beautiful sight to behold. It’s just not something you expect to see among the chooks and goats at Bundaberg’s beloved farm stay and animal sanctuary, Splitters Farm. But if owner and animal lover Carly Clark...
Seclusion, right in the middle of town. You’d be forgiven for thinking no such holiday home could ever exist, but you’d be wrong. Nestled privately behind the sand dunes at Agnes Water are two luxury beach houses so idyllic you’ll never want to leave. Shutters On The...
Our backyard is bursting with amazing experiences and natural wonders - perhaps the perfect gift may be the quality time you can share together, making memories that last a lifetime. For the reef lovers Wake up to breathtaking blues on Lady Musgrave HQ Give the gift...
Set on the banks of the beautiful Splitters Creek is a working cattle farm and rescue animal sanctuary doing everything it can to look after the environment as much as it does the animals. Splitters Farm, which looks after about 400 rescue animals, is proving how...
Rich with marine life and a significant seabird breeding ground, Lady Musgrave Island is surrounded by a peaceful and protected turquoise lagoon, making it an incredible location to snorkel and dive. The best way to discover it is with independently-certified High...
Family owned and operated, Kelly’s Beach Resort at Bargara strives to inspire environmentally-sustainable and culturally-responsible tourism within the Bundaberg Region. Empowering their staff and visitors to “go green”, it is the extra care, thought and practices...
Just a short 25-minute flight from Bundaberg Airport, Lady Elliot Island is a haven of biodiversity both above and below the water. As the Great Barrier Reef’s southernmost island and a protected Green Zone, last year it became the first island to be named a “climate...
Demand for immersive nature-based, sustainable travel experiences is growing, especially since COVID-19. Travelling for good means more now than ever before. Whether we are holidaying at home or travelling further afield, we want to know our presence isn’t doing harm...
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?...
Some of the most memorable holidays as an Aussie kid are spent walking around a campsite barefoot with grass between your toes, swinging from trees, searching for tadpoles, and toasting marshmallows. But what if your parents aren’t campers and prefer the creature...
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...
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...
A beautiful lake stocked with fish, a stunning rural vista and cane farm backdrop is what makes Lake Redbrook Holiday Retreat the perfect spot to rest, recharge and get back to nature. Set on 165 acres, it is so much more than just an idyllic place to stay. The lake...
What comes to mind when you imagine your ultimate holiday or perfect getaway? Is it tropical islands, pristine reef, gorgeous beaches, meandering paths and tranquil nature reserves? Do you prefer the structure of guided tours and charters or want to learn something...
The fragrance of the fresh salty sea drifts in on a gentle, cooling breeze as you recline on a wrap-around deck, enjoying the shade and a good book. There is nothing quite as relaxing as hearing the sound of waves crashing just meters away. When you need to feel the...
There are very few destinations that offer the array of holiday experiences that can be found at Woodgate Beach. From swimming and boogie-boarding in the ocean; kayaking, paddle boarding and water-skiing in the calm waters of Theodolite Creek; bushwalking through the...
There is something about fresh air and having grass between your toes that makes a simple meal extraordinary. Reclining on a large rug under a tree with your family and friends, snacking and sipping, evokes a level of relaxation that is often elusive in today’s era of...
Nestled in one of the Region’s most picturesque landscapes, just 2km north of Childers, Vintner’s Secret is a feast for the senses. Surrounded by hills of sugar cane and macadamia nut orchards, this is a boutique winery with loads of character. Make your way up the...
There is a particular scent that fills the air when rain hits salt water. It signifies renewal, growth and abundance. One the best places we’ve found to experience a Spring storm is from the deck at H2o Restaurant and Bar.