Gayndah
About two hours inland from Bundaberg
About two hours inland from Bundaberg, Gayndah is about heritage façades, big country skies and a main street that deserves its own postcard. It is Queensland’s oldest town, but it still knows how to put on a show.
Wander through the Gayndah Art Gallery for a hit of local creativity, dive into the Gayndah Museum for relics straight out of the 1800s, and swing by the old railway precinct to spot carriages from the legendary The Sunlander. Climb up to McConnell Lookout for sweeping Burnett River views or hunt down the upside down Ideraway Bridge for a photo that will have everyone doing a double take.
Come for the history, stay for the yarns, and don’t be surprised if a local starts chatting before you’ve even shut the car door.
CITRUS
capital
Gayndah is one of Queensland’s oldest towns and its sunny climate has made it the perfect spot for citrus. The North Burnett is one of Queensland’s most important citrus growing areas, supplying Australia with mandarins, lemons, limes and oranges. Visit the Big Orange and fill up on locally grown produce whenever you can – it doesn’t get fresher than this!
Living
history
Step back in time at the Gayndah Museum or admire heritage buildings like Mellors Drapery, where the old flying fox is still used to send goods upstairs. Take in the town clock or Archer’s Lookout for a real sense of the town’s character.
Sea & Sand Hopper
- Beach-hop your way along the coast from Bargara to Woodgate, with salty swims, rockpools and laid-back seaside towns
- Reef day at Lady Musgrave Island with snorkelling, coral cay views and serious marine life encounters
- Easy coastal eats, fish and chips, and coffee stops with ocean views at every turn
- Turtle encounters at Mon Repos and classic holiday moments that feel straight out of a childhood memory
SGBR Art Trail
- Discover Bundaberg’s creative side through murals, sculpture and bold public art with local stories woven in
- Wander riverside paths and city streets that double as open-air galleries
- Mix culture with cafés, boutique stops and a few unexpected creative surprises
- An easy, self-guided way to see Bundy from a fresh, colourful perspective
Land & Water Wanderer
- From inland gorges to reef waters, this is the full contrast play of Bundaberg and the North Burnett
- Explore Cania Gorge, lakes and country towns before rolling into coastal Bundy
- Reef encounters, wildlife moments and wide-open landscapes in one seamless road trip
- A little bit of everything, done well: nature, coast, country and connection
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
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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
Land & Water Wanderer
- From inland gorges to reef waters, this is the full contrast play of Bundaberg and the North Burnett
- Explore Cania Gorge, lakes and country towns before rolling into coastal Bundy
- Reef encounters, wildlife moments and wide-open landscapes in one seamless road trip
- A little bit of everything, done well: nature, coast, country and connection
