Childers is stepping confidently into a new chapter, with the Visitor Information Centre transitioning to an exciting community-led model in 2026 that invites locals to take centre stage in sharing the stories, spirit and experiences that make the town unforgettable.

Visitation to the Bundaberg and Southern Great Barrier Reef is thriving, with summer predicted to be another strong season for the region.

With school holidays now upon us and the festive season in full swing, early indicators show a positive outlook for summer visitation across the Bundaberg Region, with accommodation bookings steadily building and our signature nature-based experiences drawing strong interest from holidaymakers.

As visitor needs continue to evolve, conversations are underway to ensure that Childers remains a welcoming stop for travelers, through a more community-led model of visitor information delivery.

From international journalists and content creators to industry peers and production crews – Team BT are busy turning up the heat behind the scenes, curating bespoke itineraries, envious media famils and detailed production schedules, so the region’s stories, experiences and people can be shared with the world!

Team BT works with you, our tourism industry to strike whilst the irons hot to get holidays in the Bundaberg Region selling like hotcakes and letting the world know about the newest experiences that are hot off the press! 

Check out our media lowdown on Who’s Hot In Region, and how you can get a slice of the action!

The Bundaberg Region’s tourism industry recently played host to a group of high-performing European travel agents as part of Tourism and Events Queensland’s (TEQ) European Premium Aussie Specialists Famil, delivered in partnership with Tourism Australia (TA) and Qatar Airways.

Growing the North Burnett’s story through collaboration, marketing and community-led tourism.

Bundaberg Tourism and North Burnett Regional Council have formalised a new partnership to strengthen tourism outcomes across the North Burnett, celebrating a shared commitment to sustainable growth, regional visibility, and local prosperity.

The Bundaberg Region tourism industry have rolled out the red carpet for a group of high-end UK travel professionals who have experienced the magic of the Southern Great Barrier Reef first-hand as part of Prestige Travel UK’s first-ever Queensland-only famil.