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  • Rum Distillery:Only place In the world where all facets of the sugarcane production occurs. Avenue Street, East Bundaberg. Tours weekdays on the hour 10am - 3pm weekend and Public Holidays 10am - 2pm. Admission charge applies.
  • Schmeiders Cooperage & Craft Centre: Age old art of barrel - making plus see glassblowing and bearmaking as well. Pottery and other handcraft on sale. Free admission
  • Coral Isles Kart & Slide:Have a ride on the go-karts and then cool of on the water slide. BBQ facilities are available. Admission charge applies.
  • Hinkler House Museum - home of the famous aviator Bert Hinkler. Open 10am - 4pm. Qld Hols 9.30am - 4.30pm. Closed Christmas Day, Good Friday, Anzac Day. Admission charge applies.
    • And don't forget Ann's Kiosk located In the BOTANIC GARDENS. Open 10am - 4pm daily.
  • Botanical Gardens Railway - Authentic steam train taking you on a scenic ride through the Botanic Gardens. Operates Sunday. Wed and Sunday during school holidays.
  • Tropical Winery - Australia's first non grape wine. Wines made out of Pineapple, Passionfruit, Strawberry, Carambola and Mango are just to name a few. Open Mon - Sat 9am - 5pm Sunday 9am - 1pm.
  • Historical Museum - Open 7 days Admission charge applies.
  • Sugar Museum - Museum for the local sugar industry. Old canecutters house. Admission charge applies.
  • Bundy Belle River Cruises - two and a half hour cruiser down the Burnett River. Leaving daily 9.30am and 1.30pm. Cost $13 per adult $10 Children. Friday and Saturday 6pm cruise down to the Port Marina stop for tea at Baltimores Restaurant. Make sure you book first.
  • Astronomical Society: Come and gaze at the stars. Open Friday nights from approx. 7.30pm. A small fee is charged. Come along for an evening filled with Information. Phone 41597232 for more details.
  • Turtles (season November - March) - Rangers available to speak to from 7pm. As it's nature, it is not guaranteed what time you will be able to proceed down to the beach to witness this fantastic spectacle of nature. Cost is $5 per adult. $2.50 for children/pensioners. A family pass costs $12.50.
  • Footprints Adventures: Looking for a tour to the tours, 1770 or a 4WD Camping Safari. Look no further. All of these tours are catered for. See the Visitors Centre for more Information.
  • Lady Elliot Island - Day tours available to the island. $219 per adult and $100 for children. Resort style accommodation is available on the island. Please ask at the Visitors Centre for further information.
  • Lady Musgrave Cruises - Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef's Lady Musgrave Island. A very unique way to spend your day. Includes snorkelling, underwater observatory, glass bottom boat, morning/afternoon tea, island walks, and semi-submersible. Boat leaves Every day at 8am except for Wednesday's and Friday's
  • Bundaberg Poosh Bike Hire - Need to get around Bundaberg. Call In on Brian and Lynn to find out the great deals on offer. Whether you wish to go solo or try your luck with a friend and hire a tandem bike, Bundaberg Poosh Bike Hire has a lot to offer at very modest prices. Ph 4153 5477 for more information on what's sure to be a very enjoyable and entertaining bike ride through the city. See the Visitors Centre staff for costing.
  • Scoot-About: - Try an alternative way to get around, call Scoot-About for the safest and newest motor-scooters in the Wide Bay. Hire is available by the hour or day. Ring David's friendly staff on 4154 4900 or call in at 36 Scotland Street, East Bundaberg.
  • Burnett Boat Hire: Looking for a dinghy to take you fishing. $33 for 2 hours, $11 per extra hour & $77 full day. Picnic baskets are available. Ph. 0414 721 883
  • Salty's Three Days and Three Nights Tour - Only scheduled live aboard trip to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Only $495 for 3 days and 3 nights.
  • Baldwin Swamp Environmental ParkFree admission
  • Bundaberg Fishing Charters - Bundaberg has three highly experienced fishing charters, two of which operate from the Bundaberg Port, and the other heading up to Baffle and Oyster Creek. All three offer their customers a brilliant opportunity to snag one of Bundy's finest. Ph 4153 9289 for more details.
  • The Creative GalleryFree admission
  • Mystery Craters - Australia most baffling phenomenon 35 craters - all in one location - over 25 million years old. Open 8am - 5pm. Admission charge applies.
  • Walking Tour of the City Centre - Self guided walking tour throughout the City Centre taken in some of Bundaberg's oldest buildings.
  • Alexandra Park & ZooFree admission
  • Brischetto's Winery - Open 8am - 5pm, 160 Hughes Road. Free entry. Wine tasting, wine sales of red and white wines. Bring your friends along and try the new Coral Coast Red and Mellow Shiraz.
  • Berries Café - Open 7 days. Farm fresh, bus-ripened, sweet & juicy. Bundaberg's famous Bargara Berries. BYO open for breakfast, lunch, morning & afternoon teas and snakes. Ph: 41591245.
  • Bundaberg Coach Tours: Looking for a tour of the Bundaberg attractions and Agnes Water/1770 travel with the awarding winning team of Bundaberg Coach Tours. Book your ticket at the Visitors Centre or Ph. 41539289.
  • Hoffman/Barolin Rocks: Part of the Woongarra Marine Park these are excellent places to snorkelling. Located approx. 15/20 minutes from the City Centre.
  • Arts Centre: The Centre of arts and culture in Bundaberg. Has great exhibitions a must see for the visitor. Located right in the Central Business District.
Or if you're after something to change the pace, why not pop into one of the following for a relaxing afternoon in the city:
  • The Moncrieff Theatre - The Councils very own theatre providing entertainment for young and old. With the most recent movies being shown from Monday to Saturday, you may also be lucky enough to catch one of Queenslands finest travelling acts.
  • The Bundaberg Playhouse Theatre - One of the only theatre companies across Australia where the theatre Is actually owned by Its members, the Bundaberg Amateur Players Is a must for all lovers of live theatre. Ph 41 531 904 for booking details.
  • Boulevard Cinema's - A total of four cinema's playing the most recent releases to hit Australia. Very friendly staff to accompany a very friendly price. Ph 41 521 233.
  • Bundy Bowl & Leisure - Spend some time at Bundy Bowl & Leisure playing ten pin bowling they also have available video arcade games, lunar putt putt, pool tables, racing car track. Open daily from 8:45am til late.