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Bundaberg may not be on every visitor’s radar, but it is home to treasures like a rare colony of nesting turtles and resplendent coral cays. It also serves as a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and Mon Repos National Park and, as such, is definitely worth a stop on your Queensland itinerary. You can book your Bundaberg car hire in advance with Enjoy Travel.
Guide to Bundaberg
Geography
Situated on the Burnett River, Bundaberg is a city located within Queensland in north-eastern Australia.
Climate in Bundaberg
Bundaberg has a warm and temperate climate that invites a lot of rainfall year-round. The average temperature is 21.4 °C (70.5 °F).
Culture
The name ‘Bundaberg’ comes from the Taribelang Bunda, the traditional Aboriginal owners of the Bundaberg region.
Things to do in Bundaberg
Be in awe at nesting sea turtles
Home to one the largest populations of nesting sea turtles in the world, both the Great Barrier Reef and Mon Repos National Park are easily accessible from Bundaberg. Thousands of female sea turtles emerge from the ocean, use their hind slippers to dig a hole into the sand and fill it with soft-shelled eggs the size of tennis balls. It’s quite a sight to see.
The best time to visit would be November to February to see the female sea turtles laying eggs, or January to see the newly-hatched sea turtle babies crawling towards the sea.
Taste home-grown rum
Bundaberg has rich volcanic soil where sugarcane grows abundantly. Unsurprisingly, the rum industry followed. Visit the Bundaberg Rum Distillery to learn how the discards from sugar production – sweet, thick, black molasses – forms the key ingredient in making delicious, spiced rum.
Enjoy snorkelling or diving
Bundaberg is also a stopover point for Lady Musgrave Island and Lady Elliot Island, both of which boast pristine white sands and world-class snorkelling and diving sites.
Eating out in Bundaberg
Start your day with an excellent breakfast at Indulge. They have a variety of popular breakfast options, yummy coffee, and cakes to give you a sugar rush before you embark on a long day of sightseeing. For tasty Korean and Japanese fare, Ensoku is a popular lunch among patrons for its friendly service and wide price range. As the sun goes down, pair your glass of Squealing Pig Pinot Gris with snapper and scallops at Cane Cutters Kitchen.
Bundaberg Transport
Closest Airport to Bundaberg
The closest airport to Bundaberg is Bundaberg Airport (BDB).
Getting around Bundaberg
Bundaberg is serviced by Queensland Rail, of which the Tilt Train is the most popular. You can also drive down Isis Highway or Bruce Highway from Brisbane. It’ll take about 4 hours. Car hire is also a popular option among travellers due to the convenience and flexibility it offers. Popular car hire agencies in Bundaberg are Avis, Seega, and Bundaberg Car Hire.
Traffic in Bundaberg
Bourbong St is the main street that runs through Bundaberg. Aside from typical rush hour times (7-9 am and 5-7 pm), Bundaberg doesn’t experience many traffic congestions.
