Chasing things to do in Bundaberg with kids this Easter? Good news, we’ve done the hard work for you. From reef days and sugar hits to hands-on adventures and wide-open spaces, this is your no-fuss guide to keeping the crew entertained (and maybe wearing them out before bedtime).
Spend a day on the Southern Great Barrier Reef
If you do one thing, make it a day out on the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Head out to Lady Musgrave Island or Lady Elliot Island and snorkel straight into a real-life aquarium. Think turtles, manta rays, colourful coral and the kind of “did you see that?!” moments kids won’t stop talking about. You’ll want to check out Lady Musgrave Experience and Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort to help get you there.
Taste-test homemade ice cream
Sugar hit incoming. Swing by Tinaberries and dive into real fruit ice cream made on-site at this local strawberry and macadamia farm. Choose your scoop from Strawberry, mango, passionfruit and more seasonal flavours, the hardest part of this stop is committing to just the one. Our pick? If you don’t try their humdinger, did you even visit?
Try out a flight simulator at Hinkler Hall of Aviation
Future pilot? Or just love pressing buttons? Let the kids take off at Hinkler Hall of Aviation, where flight simulators and hands-on, interactive stations give just enough “who’s flying this thing?!” to keep everyone entertained. Follow in the footsteps of Bundaberg legend Bert Hinkler and once the imagination is flying high, wander through the Bundaberg Botanic Gardens, slurp up a milkshake or hop on board the Australian Sugar Cane Railway as they take you on a 2km circuit through the Gardens. This train ride is accessible with access ramps making it an all-inclusive experience, so everyone can chew-chew along.
Find a new, favourite brew
Take a tour through the Bundaberg Brewed Drinks Barrel to learn about these crowd-pleaser favourites. See how the brews are bottled and packed, taste-test from 14 flavours and pick 6 to bring home to remember your trip!
Get back to nature
Time to ditch the screens. Lace up, head outdoors and let the kids run wild. Think ancient sandstone cliffs, native wildlife and enough fresh air to knock them out by 7:30pm. You’re welcome. Your destination? If you’re up for a road-trip the North Burnett has you covered. Want something a bit closer to Bundaberg? Nature Parks and
Escape Rooms, Bowling & Our Favourite Kind of Chaos
Where maximum fun and minimal planning collide. Bundy Bowl & Leisure Complex has you covered with escape rooms, tenpin bowling, laser tag and mini golf all under one roof. While you’re there, play a game of tenpin, laser tag and mini golf. It’s not just fun for kids – it’ll unleash your inner child too!
Cruise the Bargara Coastline
Simple. Easy. And yet, still a winner. Spend some quality time strolling the Bargara Esplanade, stop at the Turtle Park playground, grab a drink or ice-cream delight from Bargara Cones and Coffee, and let the kids burn off energy. Got bikes? Even better. With plenty of shaded pathways, cruise the turtle trail to Burnett Heads and enjoy a morning or afternoon soaking up that old-school-cool kinda holiday.
Eat Your Way Through Local Seafood
Fresh, local and no complaints at the table (for once). Pull up a seat by the Burnett River and tuck into locally caught seafood at Grunkse’s by the River Seafood Market and Restaurant. Easy win for lunch or dinner.
Play Marine Biologist for a day
Got a future eco-warrior on your hands? Lady Musgrave Experience offers a Marine Bio Experience program that is a hands-on addition to your reef adventure. Led by reef experts, you get to explore one of the world’s greatest wonders while discovering marine life and all the things that make this ecosystem tick. Sneaky education disguised as fun? You’ll love it.
Bonus Ideas (Because They’ve Still Got Energy)
If the crew somehow still has fuel in the tank:
Splitters Farm: hands-on animal encounters
Macadamias Australia Visitor Experience: snacks + orchard exploring
Mystery Craters: weird, wonderful, and a quirky must-see
Whether you’re here for the reef, the juicy sips, or just to keep the kids busy, there’s plenty to keep both kids and mum and dad entertained. Now the only question is… how many of these can you squeeze into one long weekend?
