Coral Coast

Turtle Watching At Mon Repos Beach

Mon Repos supports the larges concentration of nesting marine turtles on the eastern Australian mainland and is one of the two largest loggerhead turtle rookeries in the south Pacific Ocean region. Successful breeding here is critical for the survival of this endangered species. The Turtle Rookery is located 15 klms from the City Centre. Nesting turtles are best viewed after dark near high tide, from mid November to February. Hatchings are best viewed from January to March between 8pm to 12 midnight. Admission charge applies. For more information phone the Rookery on (07) 4159 1652 or the Visitors Centre on (07) 4153 9289. Coach Tours are available. For more information please inquire at the Centre.

Beaches

Clean sandy beaches and clear warm waters. This best describes the attraction of the Coral Coast beaches. Stretching along the coastline for more than fifty kilometres from Winfield in the north to Coonarr Beach in the south, beaches offer either calm or surf conditions. The beaches support a range of activities including surfing, snokeling, fishing, sailing, ocean walks or four wheel driving.

Mystery Craters

The Mystery Craters are a natural rock formation over 25 million years old. An inexplicable scientific phenomenon, the origins of this peculiar formation continue to baffle geoligists and remain a proclaimed unsolved mystery. Located in the South Kolan district of Burnett Shire, they are an easy 10 minutre drive west from Bundaberg.

Coral Coast Canoeing

Enjoy a wonderful, relaxing paddle interacting with nature on the beautiful Kolan River at Bucca. Or maybe enjoy an interesting paddle on the town reach of the Burnett River. Gain a perspective of our beautiful City from the river before returning to your accommodation for your evening activities. To book your canoeing experience pop into the Visitors Centre located at 186 Bourbong Street or phone Jeff on (07) 4152 3757/0413 180 132. Charges applies.

PJ's Estuary Fishing Charters

Why not take the family on a full or half day fishing charter, up the Burnett and Elliott Rivers. There are also full day tours to Baffle Creek with many reports of Mangrove Jack, Trevally Flathead, Grunter Whiting and a variety of other wildlife. Charters are available 7 days a week and all bait and tackle is supplied. Charge applies. For more information call PJ on (07) 4153 3062 or come into the Bundaberg City Council's Visitors Centre and we'll arrange it for you. e-mail: pjfish@optusnet.com.au