Elliott Heads
DESTINATION DUPE: WHITEHAVEN EAT YOUR HEART OUT
Down on the Southern Great Barrier Reef, where the river meets the sea, you’ll find Elliott Heads. One of the Bundaberg Region’s most photogenic spots, it’s got that picture-perfect mix of powdery white sand, turquoise water and just the right amount of sea breeze to make you forget what day it is.
It’s the go-to for locals chasing a splash of adventure, from kite surfers catching air to families floating in the calm river mouth. Pack the beach tent, bring the esky, and settle in for the day (or the week… we won’t judge).
CREEK, SAND,
and paddles
Elliott Heads is where the creek drifts lazily into the ocean and the tide takes its time. Families, dog walkers, and anyone after a slow day can chill on the sand, paddle in the calm river mouth, or just flop under a palm. For those after a bit of action, grab a windsurfer, hop in a tinny, or snorkel the calm waters and see what’s swimming by.
Things
to do
This beach is what dreams are made of! Paddle out from the beach to snorkel our reef within reach, located just offshore. Or walk to Dr May’s Island and find your own spa-sized fairy pool.
The Elliott Heads Holiday Park is right by the patrolled beach, complete with a café, barbecues, shady picnic spots and all the creature comforts you need to call it home for a while.
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Planning a winter weekend in Bundaberg? Here’s a 3-day itinerary built around Pick Your Own strawberry season. Fresh berries, farm-gate adventures and plenty of local flavour.
Days of Coastal Bliss: A Road Trip from Bundaberg to Elliott Heads & Beyond
The Ultimate Pacific Coast Way Detour: 5 Days in Bundaberg & the Southern Great Barrier Reef
Dig In, Drink Up: 3-Days Discovering Great Tastes of Bundaberg
- Farm gates, fresh produce and paddock-to-plate experiences across one of Australia’s richest food bowls
- Iconic sips at Bundaberg Rum and Bundaberg Brewed Drinks, plus craft distillery stops
- Long lunches, local cafés and food experiences that hero what’s grown right here
- Meet the makers, taste the difference and leave with a boot full of local goodness
Pick Your Own Strawberries in Bundaberg: A Berry Good 3-Day Weekend
Planning a winter weekend in Bundaberg? Here’s a 3-day itinerary built around Pick Your Own strawberry season. Fresh berries, farm-gate adventures and plenty of local flavour.
Days of Coastal Bliss: A Road Trip from Bundaberg to Elliott Heads & Beyond
The Ultimate Pacific Coast Way Detour: 5 Days in Bundaberg & the Southern Great Barrier Reef
Dig In, Drink Up: 3-Days Discovering Great Tastes of Bundaberg
- Farm gates, fresh produce and paddock-to-plate experiences across one of Australia’s richest food bowls
- Iconic sips at Bundaberg Rum and Bundaberg Brewed Drinks, plus craft distillery stops
- Long lunches, local cafés and food experiences that hero what’s grown right here
- Meet the makers, taste the difference and leave with a boot full of local goodness
