Monto
Known as the gateway to Cania Gorge National Park
Monto is where the outback meets art and adventure. The town’s dairy roots keep it grounded, but there’s plenty here to keep you lingering.
Wander through Lister Street Parkland to spot metal and sandstone sculptures by local and visiting artists, or dive into the town’s past at the Monto Historical and Cultural Complex. When the bush starts calling, Coominglah and Kalpowar State Forests deliver proper off-grid country, while Kroombit Tops is made for campfires and starry nights.
Before you head off, swing past the Pioneer Cottage Visitor Information Centre for a chat with a local. You’ll leave with directions and probably a good story too.
GOLDFIELDS
& bushland
Discover Monto’s gold rush past at the historic cemeteries and Coominglah or Kalpowar State Forests. Hike, camp or four-wheel-drive through these rugged landscapes for some proper North Burnett adventure. Want a bigger view? Monto is your perfect launchpad for Cania Gorge National Park, where towering sandstone cliffs, forest trails, ancient rock art, and sky‑high lookouts will stop you in your tracks (for all the right reasons).
Art &
LEGENDS
The town blends culture with country charm. Check out Lister Street Parkland’s metal and sandstone sculptures, hunt down the bright murals telling the town’s three‑moon legend, or say g’day to the famous Mulgildie Bunyip. Monto proves that even a country town can have a creative streak.
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
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- 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
