Accessible Travel
Bundy: Reef, rum, repeat
Bundaberg, Great Southern Barrier Reef, better known as Bundy, is where the real Queensland starts and even better, it’s the beginning of the Southern Great Barrier Reef. World-famous drinks, warm beaches and locals who have mastered the art of taking life at the right pace all meet in one easy spot.
This is the beating heart of the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Snorkel beside turtles in the morning, sip a world-famous rum in the afternoon, and still make it back for fish and chips by the river at sunset. Reef days, trails, and distilleries that speak for themselves make Bundy the kind of place you settle into fast and talk about long after you leave.
Wander the Burnett River, stretch out under the palms at the botanic gardens, or weave through the heritage main street where good coffee and better yarns are never hard to find. Ask a local what to do first, and you’ll hear it straight: Bundaberg Rum Distillery, Bundaberg Brewed Drinks, and the Hinkler Hall of Aviation, three icons that define the beginning of the Great Barrier Reef.
THINGS
to do
Bored in Bundy? Not a chance. From river to reef, there’s adventure, art, and history everywhere you look.
Stroll the Riverside Parklands, cruise the Burnett River aboard the Bundy Belle,or experience the region through Taribelang Bunda Cultural Tours and learn about its traditional history. Explore the Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery or hunt for street art brightening laneways. Step back in time at the Fairymead Sugar Museum and Bundaberg Railway Museum, or soar through the skies (without leaving the ground) at Hinkler Hall of Aviation.
Travelling with kids? Let them loose at Alexandra Park and Zoo, then recharge at one of our local farm gates where you can meet the growers and taste the region right from the source.
And when you’re ready for something truly unforgettable, head east – the Southern Great Barrier Reef awaits. Snorkel the coral gardens of Lady Musgrave Island, or take flight to Lady Elliot Island, where the water’s clearer, the turtles friendlier, and the selfies next-level.
Eat &
DRINK
Bring your appetite, Bundaberg and the Southern Great Barrier Reef don’t do bland. With rich red soil and reef-fresh seafood, we’re one of Australia’s tastiest food bowls.
Start your day with locally made chai and a cheeky brekkie by the river, then graze your way through farm-fresh lunches and dinner with a sea breeze. From macadamias and limes to sweet potatoes, avocados and lychees, you’ll taste the sunshine in every bite.
And when it’s time to raise a glass, Bundy’s got you covered with world-famous Bundaberg Rum, iconic Bundaberg Brewed Drinks, and a growing list of local brewers, distillers, and winemakers pouring the spirit of the Southern Great Barrier Reef one drop at a time.
