Bundaberg Tourism has been invited to join the Australian Tourism Export Council’s South Queensland Leadership Group, with Trade & Industry Development Executive, Loni Hammond to be the voice of the Bundaberg region and our dedicated tourism operators.

You are invited to attend a free face-to-face training session delivered by Get Skilled Access on behalf of the Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport as part of the Accessible Tourism in Queensland project. The sessions includes a 90-minute presentation for Queensland tourism businesses and local government areas, covering all aspects of disability inclusion and accessibility for frontline tourism staff and provide the skills to welcome guests with disability at your service, attraction or business.

There is no doubt about the level of commitment and work involved in achieving ECO Tourism Certification.

The long-term thinking businesses who have built sustainable and responsible practices into their operations have long enjoyed the benefits of cost savings when using more sustainable energy, the efficiencies the ECO Certification process brings, the point of difference in the marketplace plus the reward that the business is leaving a positive legacy. This commitment and ongoing investment into their businesses is now turning into sales with tourism distribution partners now recognizing and supporting ECO Certified operators.

In the years since COVID, the tourism industry has felt the brunt of the enormous global disruptions, both physically and psychologically.  The rulebook was thrown out in 2020 as the world went into lockdowns, and with state and national borders now open, and people able to travel to almost anywhere in the world, we once again face a massive shift in our industry and the shape of global tourism.

Representatives from Bundaberg Tourism and Bundaberg Regional Council attended the ECO Think | Destination Forum in March, where leading destinations from around Australia contributed to the national strategy to develop a more sustainable approach to destination management and tourism.

The Queensland Government has funded a state-wide project to develop a pathway towards net zero emissions for the tourism industry before 2050. 

Sample Bundaberg’s iconic ginger beer and 15 other natural brews from local ingredients at the Big Barrel on Bargara Road, right in the centre of town.

Sustainability has always been part of Bundaberg Rum’s story. See how they make their award-winning rum on the distillery tour recently voted the world’s best.

Bundaberg grows over 70% of Australia’s sweet potatoes. Now with the help of your takeaway coffee cup farms are more sustainable than ever before.

Joey Caruana’s heart-felt passion for Bundaberg flavours drives the delicious menu at The Windmill Cafe Bargara and keeps the whole business thinking local.

Macadamias Australia embed sustainability into every aspect of business. They’ve even used nuts as a renewable energy source for their new visitor centre!

Kellys Beach Resort offers great value to sustainability-minded families looking to reconnect and recharge near one of Bundaberg’s best beaches!

Located 80 kilometres Northeast of Bundaberg, Lady Elliot Island is the Southernmost Island of the Great Barrier Reef, and a sustainability success story.

At the end of a day trip to Lady Musgrave Island most people don’t want to leave. Now they can stay overnight in reef-friendly underwater cabins!

Mon Repos puts the turtles first with inspiring environmental design driven by the passion of staff and volunteers to protect these iconic sea creatures.

This relaxed camping, glamping and caravanning property, located just 10 minutes from Bundaberg, is perfect for families and animal-lovers looking to unwind.