First Nations
Connecting to Country
The Bundaberg Region is home to the Taribelang Bunda, Gooreng Gooreng, Gurang, Bailai peoples and a rich First Nations heritage. Guests to the Region are warmly invited to connect to Country with local First Nations operators who are passionate about sharing knowledge and culture in authentic ways.
Come with curiosity and an open mind and discover the stories, skills, and connection to Country that make this region unique.
First Nations
History
The Bundaberg Region sits on the traditional lands of the Taribelang Bunda people, whose connection to Country stretches back over 60,000 years. For millennia, the Taribelang Bunda have cared for the land, waterways, and coastlines, passing knowledge, stories, and cultural practices from generation to generation.
Their deep understanding of the landscape shaped sustainable ways of living, from hunting and gathering to seasonal practices that maintained the health of forests, rivers, and reefs. Sites across Bundaberg, Childers, Gin Gin, and the North Burnett hold special significance, telling stories of survival, connection, and community that continue to this day.
Tours &
EXPERIENCES
Visitors can learn about this rich history a half-day cultural tour with Taribelang Bunda Cultural Tours. Learn about the traditions, artefacts, and bush foods that have sustained the Taribelang Bunda for thousands of years through storytelling and hands-on experiences across the Region.
Guests at Turtle Sands can access a Sunrise Cultural Walking Tour, an early morning guided walk with Taribelang Bunda custodians through the culturally rich Mon Repos area, where you’ll connect with Country and hear Dreamtime stories at a special turtle breeding site while the sun comes up.
