Childers
History around every corner
Childers is a storybook town on the Bruce Highway where history practically winks at you from every corner. Roll in and be greeted by rich red dirt farms, gently rolling hills, and tree-lined streets that practically beg you to slow down and smell the eucalyptus.
Heritage streets
big stories
Take a wander through town and you’ll feel like you’ve stepped onto a movie set, with charming masonry buildings and historical hotspots around every bend.
Walk Churchill Street and soak up the history, the Paragon Theatre, Old Pharmacy, and memorials that tell the town’s story. Grab a cold one at the Grand Hotel, maybe meet Luke the Spook, and swap yarns with locals. Every corner has a memory, every step a story, and the red dirt streets make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time.
Sip &
settle in
Slow down and soak up the small‑town charm. Tip back a glass at a local winery, and watch the sun sink behind the hills, because nothing says “holiday” like a cheeky vino and a killer sunset. Stay the night and wake to green hills, fresh air, and views that make slowing down feel very, very right. Childers has a way of catching you by surprise, and you’ll want to take it all in.
Sea & Sand Hopper
- Beach-hop your way along the coast from Bargara to Woodgate, with salty swims, rockpools and laid-back seaside towns
- Reef day at Lady Musgrave Island with snorkelling, coral cay views and serious marine life encounters
- Easy coastal eats, fish and chips, and coffee stops with ocean views at every turn
- Turtle encounters at Mon Repos and classic holiday moments that feel straight out of a childhood memory
SGBR Art Trail
- Discover Bundaberg’s creative side through murals, sculpture and bold public art with local stories woven in
- Wander riverside paths and city streets that double as open-air galleries
- Mix culture with cafés, boutique stops and a few unexpected creative surprises
- An easy, self-guided way to see Bundy from a fresh, colourful perspective
Land & Water Wanderer
- From inland gorges to reef waters, this is the full contrast play of Bundaberg and the North Burnett
- Explore Cania Gorge, lakes and country towns before rolling into coastal Bundy
- Reef encounters, wildlife moments and wide-open landscapes in one seamless road trip
- A little bit of everything, done well: nature, coast, country and connection
Dig In, Drink Up: 3-Days Discovering Great Tastes of Bundaberg
- Farm gates, fresh produce and paddock-to-plate experiences across one of Australia’s richest food bowls
- Iconic sips at Bundaberg Rum and Bundaberg Brewed Drinks, plus craft distillery stops
- Long lunches, local cafés and food experiences that hero what’s grown right here
- Meet the makers, taste the difference and leave with a boot full of local goodness
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Dig In, Drink Up: 3-Days Discovering Great Tastes of Bundaberg
- Farm gates, fresh produce and paddock-to-plate experiences across one of Australia’s richest food bowls
- Iconic sips at Bundaberg Rum and Bundaberg Brewed Drinks, plus craft distillery stops
- Long lunches, local cafés and food experiences that hero what’s grown right here
- Meet the makers, taste the difference and leave with a boot full of local goodness
Land & Water Wanderer
- From inland gorges to reef waters, this is the full contrast play of Bundaberg and the North Burnett
- Explore Cania Gorge, lakes and country towns before rolling into coastal Bundy
- Reef encounters, wildlife moments and wide-open landscapes in one seamless road trip
- A little bit of everything, done well: nature, coast, country and connection
