Turtle-y Awesome Package
Turtley Awesome Mid-Week Deal
This package is available for dates of travel between 9 November 2024 - 23 March 2025.
Tours within this package are only bookable across Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday during the valid package travel dates.
UNLOCK A TRULY TURTLE-Y AWESOME PACKAGE WHERE AVIATION LEGACY MEETS NATURES WONDER!
What does aviation pioneer Bert Hinkler and turtles have in common? Visit the Hinkler Hall of Aviation and Bert Hinkler's house to uncover the link to one of Bundaberg's most famous icons.
Discover the best of Bundaberg with our bespoke experience, where history and nature come together in perfect harmony. Begin your journey with a guided tour of the Hinkler Hall of Aviation, where you’ll explore the extraordinary life of Bert Hinkler, a pioneer of aviation. Walk in his footsteps, marvel at his groundbreaking aircraft, and uncover the spirit of adventure that defined him. An expert guide will ensure you connect with the stories and innovations that changed aviation forever.
As the sun sets, trade the skies for the shores of Mon Repos Beach with a ticket to the ranger-guided Mon Repos Nightly Turtle Encounter. Witness one of nature’s most magical moments as endangered marine turtles return to nest on Australia's most significant turtle rookery. Feel the excitement as hatchlings emerge (late-January to late-March), or experience the awe as mother turtles make their way ashore (November to January) —each night is a unique encounter!
This package combines Bundaberg’s rich heritage with the beauty of the Southern Great Barrier Reef, promising you a captivating and unforgettable adventure.
Book your bespoke package today and experience Bundaberg like never before!
PACKAGE INCLUSIONS:
- Guided tour of Hinkler Hall of Aviation and Hinkler House
Join a 40-minute guided tour (Monday through to Thursday) of the Hinkler Hall of Aviation and the beautifully restored Hinkler House, "Mon Repos", Bert Hinkler's relocated Southampton home.
Become part of the story through interactive displays; fly like Bert on the flight simulators and distinctive glide simulators, be enthralled by Bert's life achievements and personal story in the movie theatrettes, sit in the replica Avro Baby aircraft and view the original from his record-setting 1921 flight.
After the guided tour, free time is available to explore the Museum independently.
- Mon Repos Nightly Turtle Encounter Ticket
Mon Repos, on the coast of Bundaberg, supports the largest concentration of nesting marine turtles on the eastern Australian mainland and has the most significant loggerhead turtle nesting population in the South Pacific region.
From November through to January, it is an amazing sight to see these huge creatures heaving their way up the beach to find a safe spot to dig a nest and lay their eggs. And then, some 6-8 weeks later (generally between January to March), you can witness the tiny hatchlings emerging from their sandy nests to scurry down the beach towards the sea.
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service offer ranger guided turtle encounters throughout the Bundaberg turtle season, from November to March. Your ticket includes entry to the new multi-million dollar interpretive Mon Repos Turtle Centre which is dedicated to marine turtle research, protection and education. The centre will provide new experiences that immerse visitors in the lives of marine turtles and turtle researchers and a Junior Discovery area for children to explore.
Nesting Turtles can be viewed after dark from November to January.
Turtle hatchlings can be viewed at night from January to March.
Please be aware that turtles are wild marine animals and we cannot guarantee you will see either nesting turtles or hatchlings. On occasional evenings turtles do not arrive at all.
How To Book:
1. Make sure your tour date is between 9 November 2024 and 23 March 2025 AND is only on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday.
3. Select your pax details (adult, child, concession, etc.)*
4. Check the days your experiences and events are on. You may need to tick the appropriate dates as per the above package inclusion details.
5. Once you are happy with your selection click the 'BOOK NOW (YOUR PRICE)' button
6. Enjoy your turtle-y awesome holiday or call our friendly Visitor Information Centre staff on 1300 722 099 for more tours, accommodation, and attractions you can book today!
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*If a member of your family is classed as a concession, student or infant please contact our staff on 1300 722 099 to help assist you with your booking.
Terms and Conditions
Valid 09/11/24 - 23/03/25. Children aged 4-14 years. Infants FOC
• Non refundable