Lake Wuruma

Wuruma is a local indigenous word for majestic bird of prey, the brahminy kite. Lake Wuruma is located 48 kilometres north of Eidsvold and has a capacity of 165,000 megalitres. The lake took three years and AUD5.3 million to build and provides irrigation for the region’s agriculture. Lake Wuruma sits on the Nogo River and […]

K’gari, Great Sandy National Park

More than a million years in the making, World Heritage-listed K’gari in Great Sandy National Park is a place of incredible natural beauty. Drive and walk through fragrant open woodlands, lush towering rainforests and colourful wallum banksia heathlands. Discover magical perched and mirror lakes nestled in the dunes, climb creeping sandblows, relax in picturesque picnic […]

Eurimbula National Park

Discover Eurimbula National Park’s unique blend of landscapes—mangrove-fringed estuaries, freshwater paperbark swamps, lowland eucalypt woodlands, and tall rainforest with towering hoop pines. The park is a paradise for bushwalkers, boaties and anglers. Stroll along wide, sandy island beaches with rugged boulders and delicate rock pools or wander through colourful wildflowers in spring, looking for red-tailed […]

Dr Mays Island

At the mouth of the Elliott River lies Dr May’s Island . Once part of the mainland, it was the site of the May’s house and farm. One part of the property was an old bus which was used for casual accommodation for their visitors. In the 1950s, cyclonic seas and stormy weather eventually saw […]

Deepwater National Park

Discover the magic of Deepwater National Park—an unspoilt coastal landscape with long sandy beaches, freshwater creeks and great fishing spots. Jump in your four-wheel-drive and take a scenic drive through eucalypt woodlands looking for the local residents including wallabies, emus and a myriad of other bird life. You can enjoy a picnic, explore the rock […]

Coongarra Rock

For Four Wheel Drive enthusiasts, Coongarra Rock and Falls provide an opportunity to explore rocky outcrops, caves, rock pools and natural vegetation. Featuring the stunning granite monolith of the rock itself surrounded by hoop pine vine forest and eucalypt forest. It is possible to climb the rock but should only be attempted by fit and […]

Burrum Coast National Park

Flowering heaths, quiet beaches and abundant wildlife make this park a place to retreat, relax and appreciate the splendour and peace of the natural environment. Explore the park on one of the several walking tracks and discover diverse coastal habitats. Burrum Coast National Park is spread over four sections, south of Bundaberg. You will find […]

Mon Repos Turtle Centre, Mon Repos Conservation Park

Please visit the website for Conditions of entry and everything you need to know before you visit. No visit to Mon Repos is complete without a stop at the Turtle Centre. Here you’ll learn heaps about marine turtles, and the conservation and research programs that are protecting them. You’ll also find out how a colourful […]