Best known for its iconic rum and turtles, Bundaberg is one of the gems of the Southern Great Barrier Reef. The Bundaberg North Burnett region is bursting with flavour boasting locally produced drinks and home-grown food from its lush soil. Adventures here begins on the land and extends to the sea, the reef and beyond.

Start your escape by exploring our coastal gems, lakes, gorges and rural landscape before heading to our shores where hundreds of turtles return to the beach each year to nest. Later, their hatchlings will begin their journey to the ocean. Follow suit, and take plunge into the wide blue yonder.

The North Burnett is offers you a so many places to explore from the spectacular Cania Gorge, Mount Walsh and Auburn River National Parks to any one of the water recreation areas like Paradise Dam, Mingo Crossing and Lake Cania.

Bundaberg North Burnett Regional Markets

Take a look at our Farm Gates and Markets page for the most up-to-date details on markets in our region.

where great taste begins

Driving into Bundaberg and the North Burnett you are greeted by a patchwork of green, abundant farmlands sewn together by rows of rich red volcanic soil. Bundaberg and the North Burnett offers a wealth of variety with produce being grown, brewed, distilled and caught, not just seasonally, but year-round. You are guaranteed to go home with a full tummy when you visit our food bowl.

When you think Bundaberg, your first thought is probably Bundaberg Rum or Bundaberg Ginger Beer, and these icons deliver on taste and experience. The region is full to the brim with tipple tourism - see behind the scenes at a microbrewery, artisan gin makers distillery, and a world-famous rum distillery, and sip and swirl your way through family-owned wineries. No matter your drink of choice, we have something for everyone!

Our rich red soil, abundant rivers and surrounding seas are the source of never-ending seasonal and varied produce. Growing 25% of Australia's fresh produce, you will taste the difference. So, pack your stretchy pants, grab your fork, raise a glass of our finest, and cheers to great taste, great drinks, and our great local characters you'll meet along the way.