MV Karma Shipwreck
Christmas came early to divers in the Bundaberg area in December 2003, when a 42 metre long gravel barge sank off the coast north of the city. That ship was the MV Karma and today it rests in 26 metres of water and is one of the best wreck dives in Queensland. This barge is […]
Lady Musgrave Island
An underwater oasis is waiting to be discovered as you pop on your snorkel and mask to reveal one of the Great Barrier Reef’s biggest swimming pools at Lady Musgrave Island. The protected lagoon is truly unique on this coral cay island, where you can play castaway on a bare-bones camping adventure or hop aboard […]
HMAS Tobruk Dive
Experience this incredible world-class dive site on the Fraser Coast. The 127-metre heavy-lift former navy ship involved in 26 major operations will spend the rest of its life in the waters between the Fraser Coast and Bundaberg as a dive site. The dive site will cater for divers of all levels and abilities. The upper […]
Great Sandy Biosphere
In 2009, the Great Sandy region was awarded Biosphere Reserve status by UNESCO, the global organisation that also awards World Heritage Listings. The decision gives world-wide recognition to the Fraser Coast region, neighbouring Gympie area and the Bundaberg coastline and puts it in the same class as the Galapagos Islands, the Central Amazon, the Everglades […]
Nudibranch Park
Known as one of Queensland’s best shore dives, this underwater playground offers both free divers and scuba divers the chance to explore colourful soft corals, schools of fish and an abundance of marine life, all just off a picturesque stretch of coastline. The rocky reef provides the perfect foundation for coral growth, creating a thriving […]
Noor’garr Walla (Whale Rock) Lookout
Along the coastline between Bargara and Coral Coast you will find this unique piece of artwork. A collaboration between two local artists with the transformation of a mighty boulder into Whale Rock, which captures the joy of humpbacks that can be spotted on the coastline during the migration season of July – September. Take a […]
Monsoon Aquatics Coral Farm Tours
Monsoon Aquatics, based in Burnett Heads just outside Bundaberg, offers a unique land-based coral farm tour that invites guests of all ages to step behind the scenes of Australia’s largest coral-farming facility. This one-hour guided experience unveils over 200 species of coral cultivated on land, where guests can watch live feeding, admire coral up-close and […]
Hoffman’s Rocks Dive Site
Hoffman’s Rocks is a colourful underwater playground just south of Bargara in the Woongarra Marine Park. Covered in vibrant hard and soft corals, including impressive gorgonian sea fans, it’s a favourite spot for divers looking to explore the region’s rich marine life. Resting turtles, stingrays, gropers and wobbegong sharks are regular visitors, while the many […]
Elliott Heads Rock Pools
Tucked away on the southern side of Elliott Heads Beach, these natural rock pools are a hidden coastal treasure. Filled with thriving marine life and warmed by the Queensland sun, they’re the perfect place to explore, splash and soak up the beauty of the Southern Great Barrier Reef. At high tide, you might not even […]
Elliott Heads Beach
Elliott Heads is a 15 minute drive from Bundaberg CBD and is surrounded by rural cane and small crop farms. Head down to the shoreline and dip your toes into the refreshing patrolled surf beach, or drop your boat in for a fish at Riverview. Head to the beach at low tide to discover crystal […]
Coral Cove Foreshore
Just 20 minutes from Bundaberg, Coral Cove is a relaxed coastal village nestled between Innes Park and Elliott Heads. With its rocky shoreline, ocean views and laid-back atmosphere, it’s an ideal spot to slow down and soak up the coastline. Coral Cove is also the gateway to Barolin Rocks, one of the Woongarra Marine Park’s […]
Cochrane Artificial Reef Dive Site
The Cochrane Artificial Reef in the Woongarra Marine Park is like stepping into an underwater movie set. Just a short boat ride from shore, you’ll find the impressive 50-metre Ceratodus II and 40-metre Porteur, joined by two Mohawk aircraft, a Kingair aircraft, lightships and a maze of concrete structures now teeming with coral and marine […]
