Did you know that The Bundaberg Barrel is the only place in Australia where you can sample every available Bundaberg Brew?

Summer’s about to be here, the sun’s out, and the turtles are back to lay their eggs along our golden beaches. Whether you’ve got the kids in tow, a mate in the passenger seat, or you’re escaping the office grind, Bundaberg is ready to show you how it’s done. From sun-soaked adventures to cheeky indulgences, here’s our top 10 picks of what to get up to in the Bundy region this summer.

If you think you’ve seen Bundaberg’s beaches, think again. Beyond the popular stretches and postcard-perfect spots lies a whole other side of Bundy… the secret nooks, shaded creeks, freshwater gems, and tucked-away lagoons that locals have been keeping to themselves.

Bundaberg’s summer is all about cooling off in the water. From calm rivers and shady creeks to freshwater lakes and easy-access pools, these classic swimming spots have been delighting locals and visitors for generations. Perfect for families, solo adventurers, or groups of mates, they’re reliable, beautiful, and ready for you to take a dip.

“Why are you celebrating Halloween? We’re not Americans.”

The same debate pops up every year around the same time as the Halloween decorations do. Someone else will chime in about the Gaelic origins of Halloween; that is, the festival originated in Scotland and Irish in pagan times at Samhain.

Samhain is the first day of November and a marker of the beginning of Winter. While earlier Gaelic people followed the Wheel of the Year around equinoxes and solstices, modern Scottish settlers wanted to celebrate at the same time as back home. With Christianity came “All Hallow’s Eve”, later shortened to “Halloween” (a Scots term).

So, no, Halloween in Bundy isn’t an imported fad from America. It arrived here with the Scottish settlers who helped build the town.