Now more than ever are we looking forward to sitting back, relaxing and enjoying time with the family. And what better way to make memories to last a lifetime than by exploring Australia's most diverse eco system with your mini-me's? Now, if that hasn't already convinced you, here are all the reasons why a trip to the Southern Great Barrier Reef is exactly what your perfect next family holiday needs.

With the Southern Great Barrier Reef just a stone throw away, our waters are abundant with curious turtles all year round. From swimming with feeding curious greens, to witnessing a miracle on a Mon Repos Nightly Turtle Encounter, here are 7 ways you can experience our regions turtle-y awesome encounters!

Queensland your good to go! So, pack the car and gather the family, it's time to hit the road and escape to the sunny Southern Great Barrier Reef region of Bundaberg! With so much to see and do, we've narrowed down the must-do list to 10 iconic experiences the family will love these holidays.

Explore an incredible underwater world off the coast of Bundaberg and tick the Southern Great Barrier Reef off your bucket-list with these diving and snorkeling hotspots.   

Bundaberg is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and home to the first two islands of the reef, Lady Elliot Island and Lady Musgrave Island. You can explore these islands by boat or plane on a day trip, overnight stay or week-long escape on your perfect next holiday to the Bundaberg region.