Want to experience nature at its absolute best: pure and untouched? Some of the most rarely visited reefs are in your backyard. They are healthy, thriving and ready to envelop you in a trance of wonder and awe. Don’t take our word for it, come see for yourself!

Pack the car and gather the family, it's time to hit the road and escape to the sunny Southern Great Barrier Reef region of Bundaberg. From days spent snorkelling alongside turtles, uncovering mysteries, and basking in a nostalgic family-escape, we've narrowed down the must-do list to help you plan the ultimate holiday. With so many things to see and do, we've managed to narrow down the list to 10 iconic experiences the family will love.

For Ian Jenkins, Snakes Downunder Reptile Park & Zoo is not just a job, it’s a lifestyle and the living embodiment of a long-held dream.

With a plethora of activities to choose from in our backyard, there’s always something to do no matter the weather. So come and explore all that the Bundaberg region has to offer with these popular picks.

Grab your picnic baskets and gather the troops, we've found the best family-friendly and picture-perfect picnic areas in the Bundaberg and North Burnett Regions. From seaside escapes to hinterland views and botanic garden surrounds, you'll be spoiled for choice with these 10 picnic paradise spots! 

To save you time searching for that perfect picnic meal, we've created this guide to dining out in the region.