Bundaberg Tourism is proud to announce an outstanding result in the 2026 assessment of the Best of Queensland Experience Program (BOQEP), with 58 Bundaberg Region experiences celebrating after being named Best of Queensland by Tourism and Events Queensland.
Out of 93 local experiences assessed, 62% (58 experiences) have been identified as Best of Queensland Experiences.
The region also recorded an impressive ReviewPro Global Review Index (GRI) score of 90.98 an increase from 89.95 in 2025. The GRI is a world-renowned reputation score based on an aggregation of online customer reviews across more than 140 global travel review sites. It reflects real-time customer sentiment and is a cornerstone of BOQEP’s independent assessment process.
The BOQEP is Tourism and Events Queensland’s (TEQ’s) official stamp of excellence, developed in partnership with Queensland’s Regional Tourism Organisations (RTOs), the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC), and the Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI). The program helps visitors identify tourism operators who consistently go above and beyond – and provides industry with valuable insights to drive ongoing improvement.
“Tourism is powered by people, and these results are a strong reflection of the passion, professionalism and pride our operators bring to every visitor experience across the Bundaberg, Southern Great Barrier Reef region,” Bundaberg Tourism CEO Katherine Reid said.
“To have 58 local experiences recognised through the Best of Queensland Experience Program is an outstanding result, and the uplift in our region’s ReviewPro score shows that visitors are not just coming here, they are leaving inspired and ready to recommend the tourism operators and businesses across the region.
“We are incredibly proud to see so many Bundaberg region businesses recognised, and particularly proud that our region’s visitor sentiment continues to grow year on year”
This year marked the first time the BOQE program introduced three recognition tiers (gold, silver and teal), providing a clear pathway for operators to continually improve their experience delivery and align with industry best practice.
Seven local experiences achieved the maximum score of 100 points, earning Gold Status:
Turtle Sands
Splitters Farm Tours
Splitters Farm – Camping and Glamping
Villa Mirasol Motor Inn
Bundaberg Rum Visitor Experience
Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort
Lady Musgrave Experience
A further six experiences achieved Silver status, scoring 95 points or above:
NRMA Woodgate Beach Holiday Park
Burnett River Cruises – Bundy Belle
Bundy Bowl and Leisure Centre
Hinkler Hall of Aviation
The Bundaberg Barrel
Fairymead House Sugar History Museum
Several local operators stood out with exceptionally high ReviewPro GRI scores of 95 or above, including:
Tinaberries
Splitters Farm
Rocky Point Retreat
One Little Farm
Moore Park Beach Holiday Park
Monsoon Aquatics Coral Farm Tours
Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort
Kalki Moon
Burnett River Cruises – Bundy Belle
“Congratulations to the operators recognised in the Best of Queensland Experiences Program in Bundaberg,” Tourism and Events Queensland CEO Craig Davidson said.
You’re helping set a truly remarkable standard for Queensland tourism through the quality and care you deliver every day.”
See all of the Best of Queensland Experiences located in Bundaberg and North Burnett here: Best of Queensland – www.bundabergregion.org
About the Best of Queensland Experience Program
The Best of Queensland Experiences Program (BOQEP) is an innovative program that guides the Queensland tourism industry to deliver exceptional transformational experiences. By creating positive word of mouth for Queensland, it will help to attract more visitors, grow expenditure and increase market share.
The program has been developed in partnership with the state’s Regional Tourism Organisations, the Queensland Tourism Industry Council and the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI). It identifies and recognises experiences that best bring the Queensland story to life and consistently deliver an exceptional customer experience.
The program is based on an independent set of criteria that incorporates online customer reviews, responds to consumer expectations and reflects industry best practice. All operators assessed in the program receive an individual report providing valuable insights on consumer perceptions of their experience to drive business performance.
The Best of Queensland Experiences are assessed annually with more than 2,300 tourism experiences recognised statewide, reflecting strong and continued growth across Queensland’s tourism industry.
