When it comes to festivals, there is nothing quite like Childers Festival, held every year on the last weekend in July. Showcasing events sure to put a smile on everyone's dial, from the feel-good favourites Opera by the Lake, Cane Fire Tours and of course the iconic Childers Festival Day, to spunky new offerings such as Fiesta Latina and A Night of Burlesque at the Paragon, this year is set to be a four-day extravaganza of culture, food, history and music that stops the highway!

From magical fairy pools and swimming holes to idyllic islands and surf patrolled shores, there’s heaps of spots to take a dip, soak up the saltwater or frolic in the fresh, here in the Bundaberg Region. So, cast your eyes on this list of hidden gems and local favs to explore.

Come discover where great memories are made, and fall in love all over again on the Southern Great Barrier Reef. 

Yee Gee, or hello in Taribelang language - this was one of the many traditional language learnings I took away from my time on the Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow tour run by Taribelang Bunda Cultural Tours, which is a meaningful and wonderful way to explore more of the Bundaberg region through the lens of our First Nations custodians.