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Bundaberg Tourism Board

The organisation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, providing strategic direction to the Chief Executive Officer. The BT Board comprises up to ten Board Directors plus Observer Director positions. Our Board of Directors meet monthly and give of their time on a voluntary basis. Director positions are based on a two-year rotation and fall due at each Annual General Meeting.

 



Daniel Reeves, Director.

Daniel Reeves, Chair

As the General Manager of Port Curtis Coral Coast Trust, Daniel helps manage Native Title matters for the First Nations Bailai, Gurang, Gooreng Gooreng, Taribelang Bunda People Aboriginal Corporation. From managing the PCCC community assets through to the delivery of educational scholarships and social programs, Daniel enjoys the diverse role and community focus and has been a Director of BT since December 2020.

Cultural Tourism is an excellent avenue for PCCC to help achieve many of the economic development aspirations of the community. With the rich history and strong connection to country across the region, the PCCC has a proud story to share with visitors to our region.

 

Ross Peddlesden, Chair.

John McLean, Board Deputy Chair

Now in his 28th year with Bundaberg Brewed Drinks, John has been Chief Executive Officer for over 16 years. He is focussed on the commercial growth of the business and its international expansion, whilst remaining true to the company’s family-owned values. John is an energetic business leader, uniting his team and family owners around Bundaberg Brewed Drinks purpose to ‘Treat The World To Bundaberg’. John has held numerous Board positions across not-for-profit, Business and Advisory Committees and is active in supporting his local community and the Australian Family Business community. John and his wife Rae-Lee Fleming proudly call Bundaberg home.

John has been an elected Director of BT since December 2023

 

Warrick Wright, Director.

Warrick Wright, Treasurer

Warrick is the CEO of Inn Style Mensland, holds a Masters Degree in Business Systems and is a CPA.

With over 25 years of success as part of multinational executive teams, including 5 years managing sourcing and distribution for international conglomerates in China, and then the last 20 years primarily working in a CFO capacity in FMCG companies, Warrick brings a strength in financial management and innovative business technology implementation to support decision making and sustainable growth.

Moving to Bundaberg from Melbourne with his wife of 28 years and two delightful children, Warrick has said, without a doubt, that living in Bundaberg with its climate and culture beats Melbourne every day of the week!

Warrick has been an elected Director of BT since September 2022

 

Jen Cameron, Director.

Jen Cameron, Director

Jen, a joint owner and creator of Water Street Kitchen, a fine dining restaurant in Bundaberg’s suburbs, has transformed from a bustling catering business in 2016 to an elevated fine dining establishment. Water Street Kitchen values craftsmanship and shares its knowledge and values. It offers extended lunches and dinners and is passionate about celebrating the richness of its community. Water Street Kitchen prides itself on being a sought-after destination for both locals and travelers alike, a place where they can come together to celebrate.

Jen’s years of experience in the local industry in her hometown, coupled with the success of Water Street Kitchen, have given her the opportunity to build strong relationships with producers and businesses alike. By understanding the economic climate of tourism, she has been able to help her community thrive.

 

Joey Caruana, Director

Joey Caruana, Director

Joey is the Owner/Manager of The Windmill Café and The Beach Mill in beautiful Bargara. His love for food began over 20 years ago when he pursued his dream to become a chef, completing his apprenticeship and working his way up the ranks to head chef in Sydney. Joey then completed a hotel management diploma in Hong Kong. After owning two successful restaurants in Australia, Joey secured a position in senior management with Europe's largest restaurant group in the U.K where he was introduced to the financial strategies required to run a large business. Joey and his partner Kirsty relocated back to Australia with their two gorgeous kids in 2016 to be near family. This was when the opportunity arose to take on The Windmill Café Bargara. Joey was excited to be able to incorporate his passion for local farm fresh produce into the business with Bundaberg being a region with such fantastic growing conditions. Joey is passionate about all aspects of tourism, aligning himself with many other local tourism operators and tourism accommodation providers.

Joey has been an elected Director of BT since September 2021.

 

Cr STEVE COOPER, BUNDABERG REGIONAL COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE.

Cr Steve Cooper, Bundaberg Regional Council Representative

Steve has been a resident of Bundaberg for over 44 years and a resident of Division 8 for 15 years. Steve is well known for his long association with the hardware business having previously operated an outlet in Bundaberg for 25 years.

He has also been actively involved in various branches of local Rotary, with his most notable achievement as a Group Study Exchange Leader to Canada and America. He took a team of young local professionals to experience similar professions and culture in these countries. Steve was also awarded the highest recognition available to a Rotarian, a Paul Harris Fellowship Award for exemplary service to Rotary. His long and valued service with the Rotary organisation has provided him with a great level of community connectivity and the opportunity to engage with people from all backgrounds, not only in the Bundaberg Region but on a broader national and international level.

He is well credentialled to serve his community as a strong and knowledgeable representative for his division and as a member of a Council team dedicated to the growth and prosperity of the Bundaberg Region. Steve truly believes that the experience he has gained from his achievements in Rotary, along with his determination to serve has provided him with the tools to be an informed advocate around the Council table. Elected to Council in 2018, Steve currently holds the portfolio for Organisational Services which includes financial accounting and management reporting, strategic finance, strategic supply, corporate planning, reporting and governance, internal audit and information technology.

 

Duncan Littler, Director.

Cr Melinda Jones, North Burnett Regional Council Representative

Melinda is a multifaceted professional, serving as Division 1 Councillor and Deputy Mayor of the North Burnett Regional Council, overseeing the Tourism, Economics, and Community portfolio. She is also the Chair of the North Burnett Local Disaster Management Group, Board Vice-President for the Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation, and Vice-President (formerly President for six years) of the Monto Magic Tourism Action Group. Additionally, she is a committee member of the North Burnett Regional Arts Development Fund and part owner of Waratah Longhorns. With nearly 30 years of experience in the Tourism, Economic, and Community Development sectors, Melinda possesses expertise in nonprofit organisations, business and strategic planning, youth and community development, business coaching, grant applications, event management, and tourism and hospitality industry practices. Melinda holds qualifications in Youth Services, Hospitality Industry, Project Management, Business – Governance, Master of Business Administration and is a Justice of the Peace. With a strong passion and commitment to Community and the potential of all individuals. Melinda specialises in enabling and strengthening communities, establishing strong partnerships at a grass roots level and within all levels of government. Melinda also embraces and supports innovation to enact social and economic enterprises that create change for the betterment of regional communities.

 

Duncan Littler, Director.

Duncan Littler, Director

Duncan is the Bundaberg Rum DTC Marketing & Experience Manager and has been responsible for leading large scale, successful local tourism initiatives such as the redevelopment of the Bundaberg Rum Visitor Experience and creating of The Spirit of Bundaberg Festival. Prior to working for Bundaberg Rum, Duncan worked for a number of marketing agencies based in Sydney and London developing award winning advertising campaigns for a wide range of clients including Hamilton Island. Throughout his career in tourism, Duncan has built strong professional relationships with key tourism bodies including Tourism & Events Queensland and Government officials at a Federal, State and Local level.

Duncan has been an elected Director of BT since August 2014.

 

Tina McPherson, Director.

Tina McPherson, Director

Tina is the joint owner of Tinaberries. Tina has worked in tourism and marketing for resorts and hotels and tourism marketing for Lindeman Island Resort; The Island Resort, Long Island; Radisson Hotels and Resorts Tina has also farmed in New Zealand, Uruguay, Indonesia and Australia in large scale projects and corporate farming which led to farming in her own right and establishing her now thriving horticulture and farm tourism business. Tina has been the President of Passionfruit Australia for the las 5 years and is currently on the board of Bundaberg Fruit and Vegetable Growers.

 

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Bundaberg Tourism Staff

Katherine Reid

Katherine Reid, Chief Executive Officer

Email: Reach out to Katherine here

Katherine has led Bundaberg Tourism since 2015, driving holistic destination management and championing product and experience development across the region, including the Southern Great Barrier Reef, agritourism, and Indigenous tourism. With a background in small business and regional tourism development, including 17 years shaping ecotourism in the Town of 1770 - Agnes Water, she understands firsthand the challenges and opportunities of industry. A graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD), Katherine brings strong governance expertise to her leadership. Passionate about tourism as a force for positive change, she is committed to fostering sustainability, climate action, and meaningful visitor experiences.

 

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Kylie Minett

Email: Reach out to Kylie here

Kylie is our committed Executive Assistant and Office Manager based in Bundaberg. With a background in Event Management and a degree in Hotel and Tourism Management, she brings a sharp eye for detail and excels at planning and managing busy schedules. Outside of work, Kylie enjoys spending quality time with her young family, taking full advantage of Bundaberg’s beautiful beaches and local attractions. Passionate about her work and the region she calls home, she enjoys embracing all the spoils that Bundaberg has to offer.

 

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Ellie Traynor, Marketing Manager

Ellie Traynor, Marketing Manager

Email: Reach out to Ellie here
Talk to me about: Our destination marketing campaigns, PR and media opportunities, Bundaberg and Southern Great Barrier Reef branding, market research, visitor services and regional statistics

Ellie has forged a career in destination marketing and events in regional Queensland, with experience in tourism marketing, community festivals and live performance, and regional business events. Ellie has been promoting the Southern Great Barrier Reef for 15 years, as prior to working for Bundaberg Tourism, Ellie lived in Rockhampton and worked for Capricorn Enterprise. She is originally a Northern Territorian, however has spent most of her adult life in Queensland.

Ellie has two loud and energetic little boys who love getting out and about exploring the Bundaberg region.

 

Connie Rixon, Marketing Coordinator

Connie Rixon, Marketing Coordinator

Email: Reach out to Connie here
Talk to me about: Destination culinary campaign and opportunities, cultural tourism and digital marketing

Connie Rixon is a passionate marketer - in her role in destination marketing, she has developed specialties in digital marketing, culinary marketing and agritourism support, cultural marketing and development, content creation and data analysis, contributing to the growth of the regions visitation and tourism offering. 

On her days off you’ll find Connie exploring the beautiful beaches lining the coral coast and tasting the regions freshest produce. 

She is also a Commonwealth Games bronze medalist in the sport of lawn bowls.

 

 

Grace Boothman

Grace Boothman, Marketing Coordinator

Email: Reach out to Grace here
Talk to me about: Destination summer campaign, PR and media opportunities, social media, event marketing and corporate communications

Grace has experience in marketing within the hospitality and events industry, executing direct marketing campaigns, digital marketing strategies and promotions. A dedicated and honest marketing professional who is driven by brand, Grace is driven by community and the opportunity to make a difference. 

Grace brings to the table her passion for adventure and the ever-evolving world of Destination Marketing. This sense of adventure means that on her days off, you’ll often find her wandering the coastal trails with a coffee in hand.

Grace is a fabulous mix of Joanna Lumley and Ricky Gervais and is the ultimate famil host 

 

Loni Hammond, Project officer

Loni Hammond, Trade and Industry Development Executive

Email: Reach out to Loni here
Talk to me about: Trade development opportunities, experience development and sustainability

Loni Hammond moved from Melbourne to Bundaberg with her family in 2003. The safety of our community is what Loni likes the most about the move as her 2 boys have been lucky enough to grow up here, swimming, fishing, skating and snorkelling. She obtained her Business Marketing Degree (with distinction) back in 2010 and has 17 years’ experience distributing and marketing the Bundaberg Region as a manager of Kellys Beach Resort one of the first trade products for the Bundaberg and Southern Great Barrier Reef Region. She believes the tourism industry is the best industry as it is all about working together to grow the pie rather than competing and fighting over the crumbs.

In 2023, Loni was nominated for the ATEC Excellence Award this year in the Outstanding Contribution to ATEC category.  She has been describe her as having rapid-fire industry knowledge paired with sizzling wit.

 

Jon McPherson, Digital Marketing Specialist.

Jon McPherson, Digital Marketing Specialist

Email: Reach out to Jon here
Talk to me about: Our destination website, SEO, digital marketing and graphic design

Jon is our Digital Marketing Specialist and started with Bundaberg Tourism early August 2017. Jon has a Degree in Multimedia and years of experience in web development, media and graphic design. What does Jon love about our region? I love how much nature Bundaberg and surrounds has on offer. Our reef is perfect, islands are incredible, and our national parks are very accessible.

 

Visitor Services

Louisa, Holiday Experience Specialist - Supervisor Bundaberg

Louisa, Visitor Information Centre Coordinator

Email: Reach out to Louisa here
Talk to me about: Visitor services, the Bundaberg VIC, promoting and selling your product to visitors in-region

Louisa is one of our Holiday Experience Specialists and Supervisor at the Bundaberg Visitor Information Centre and is one of our experts on anything fishing and national parks. One of her favourite things to do is go fishing and bushwalking with her family and you wouldn't be surprised to hear that her favourite restaurant is Grunskes. Moving from Central coast NSW when she was 13, Louisa spent 10 years living in Childers before moving to Bundaberg and we have been lucky to have her stay permanently in the region since. Her background includes administration, retail and working with children and she holds a Bachelor of Primary Education. Louisa loves interacting with visitors and visiting local school to share the tourism industry with the next generation and believes the best thing about our region is the variety of tours on offer.

 

Zoe Wilson, Childers VIC Supervisor

Zoe, Childers Visitor Information Centre Supervisor

Email: info@bundabergregion.org
Talk to me about: Visitor services, the Childers VIC, promoting and selling your product to visitors in-region

Zoe is our Holiday Experience Specialist based in Bundaberg Tourism Childers Visitor Information Centre. Zoe was born in Bundaberg and has lived here almost her entire life. She loves that we have so many different options of activities to do from going to the beach to 4WD adventures; there really is something for everyone! Zoe now lives (and works) in Childers and loves the quiet little town which offers plenty to do from museums to national parks with Woodgate beach only 25 minutes away. Zoe says the fertile red soil which surrounds Childers is almost edible; in fact Mammino’s Icecream company, based in Childers, produce a “red dirt jaffa macadamia” which she says is definitely worth trying!

 

Jenna Bundaberg Tourism

Jenna, Holiday Experience Specialist

Email: info@bundabergregion.org
Talk to me about: Promoting and selling your product to visitors in-region

Jenna was born in Bundaberg and raised in Childers.  She loves welcoming people into our Visitor Information Centres and sharing the sights and experiences of the region, especially the food and drink experiences including Water St Kitchen, Grunskes By The River, One Little Farm and the Orchard Table, and Berts.  She has many years experience in hospitality and is particularly proud of Bundaberg Region's farm-gate-to-plate philosophy. 

In her spare time, Jenna loves escaping to Kinkuna beach to go camping with her family, describing it as a little paradise so close to home. She is also studying a Bachelor of Information Technology.

 

Barbara Bundaberg Tourism

Barbara, Holiday Experience Specialist

Email: info@bundabergregion.org
Talk to me about: Promoting and selling your product to visitors in-region

 

Greg Bundaberg Tourism

Greg, Holiday Experience Specialist

Email: info@bundabergregion.org
Talk to me about: Promoting and selling your product to visitors in-region

 

Jenny, Holiday Experience Specialist

Email: info@bundabergregion.org
Talk to me about: Promoting and selling your product to visitors in-region

 

Bundaberg Tourism Volunteer Ambassadors

 

Crucial to our Visitor Information Centres are our team of enthusiastic and committed volunteer ambassadors. At the frontline of visitor services at the Bundaberg and Childers Visitor Information Centres, the volunteer ambassadors offer our guests local knowledge and enthusiasm as they promote our region, our industry and our members.

If you are interested in volunteering, find out more here

Judy

Judy

25 Years of ServiceHow long have you lived in the Bundaberg Region? 25 years 
What is your favourite thing to do here? Meeting the region's visitors
Why are you volunteering? After 24 years of volunteering, it's still meeting our visitors!

 

Connie

5 Years of Service Connie

How long have you lived in the region? 15 years
What is your favourite tourist thing to do? I like going to National Parks
Why are you volunteering? I volunteer to learn new skills, meet people and help my community

 

David C

5 Years of Service David C

How long have you lived in the region? All my life
What is your favourite tourist thing to do? Camping
Why are you volunteering? To make a meaningful contribution to peoples lives

 

Moya

5 Years of Service Moya

How long have you lived in the Bundaberg Region? 15 years
What is your favourite thing to do here? Going to the beach to sit and watch the waves roll in
Why are you volunteering? I love talking to people about their travels and telling them the best and greatest places to see in the Bundaberg Region.

 

 

Daniel

 

Dorothy

Dorothy

How long have you lived in the Bundaberg Region? 1 year
What is your favourite thing to do here? Going camping, visiting our National Parks, and enjoying all of the beautiful food
Why are you volunteering? I love seeing our visitors and customers get an appreciation for our region while we help them with their enquiries. I love seeing them leave knowing they have made the right decision to stop by the VIC during their stay here.

 

Evelyn

Evelyn

How long have you lived in the Bundaberg Region? 43 years
What is your favourite thing to do here? Anything that involves the Burnett River
Why are you volunteering? I love to promote Bundy and that's the truth!

 

 

Gary

 

 

Geena

 

 

Greg

How long have you lived in the Bundaberg Region? 15 years.
What is your favourite thing to do here? Tinaberries, visiting Bargara and Elliott Heads
Why are you volunteering? To gain knowledge and skills

 

Jenny

Geena

How long have you lived in the Bundaberg Region? 20 years
What is your favourite thing to do here? I love going camping
Why are you volunteering? I am studying my Certificate III in Tourism so I wanted to get some experience in the industry.

 

Jeanice

Jeanice

How long have you lived in the Bundaberg Region? I have lived in the region for 4 years
What is your favourite thing to do here? Explore the region far and wide!
Why are you volunteering? I like to give back to the community and inform visitors what there is to see and do in the region. The more unusual the better.

 

Jenny

Jenny

How long have you lived in the Bundaberg Region? 1 year but I have visited as a tourist for 23 years
What is your favourite thing to do here? Bush walking, beach combing, and wining and dining
Why are you volunteering? So, I can chat to tourists about the fantastic experiences our region has. I also love wearing the turtle shirt.

 

Jeanice

Kathy

How long have you lived in the Bundaberg Region? I was born in Bundy - I moved away for ten years but returned in 2022.
What is your favourite thing to do here? Bundaberg Rum Visitor Experience
Why are you volunteering? I returned to Bundy and was looking for a community and an organisation to help with

 

Leisa

Leisa

How long have you lived in the Bundaberg Region? All my life
What is your favourite thing to do here? To have morning tea at the Orchard Cafe at Macadamias Australia
Why are you volunteering? To meet new people and give my time to the community

 

 

Mackenzie

 

Maggie

Maggie

How long have you lived in the Bundaberg Region? 4 years
What is your favourite thing to do here? Our beautiful beaches
Why are you volunteering? Having worked in tourism since 1998, volunteering is second nature to me.  And I really love helping people

 

 

Merle

 

 

Meryl

 

 

Michael G

 

 

Nathan

 

Norma

Norma

How long have you lived in the Bundaberg Region? 43 years
What is your favourite thing to do here? Travelling and visiting places, and absorbing history and culture
Why are you volunteering? I wanted to open my outlook on life and to learn more about and help promote Bundaberg

 

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