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Wanderlog staff Updated • updatedApr 10, 2023
How long is the drive from Agnes Water to Hervey Bay?
The direct drive from Agnes Water to Hervey Bay is 147 mi (236 km), and should have a drive time of 3 hrs 7 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Agnes Water to Hervey Bay, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Bundaberg, as well as top places to visit like 1770 LARC! Tours and 1770 Reef - Great Barrier Reef Eco Tours, or the ever-popular Lions Park.
Bundaberg Central is a city situated on the coast of Queensland, Australia. It has gained recognition for its production of Bundaberg Rum, which can be tasted and explored at the Bundaberg Distillery museum. The Hinkler Hall of Aviation is located in the Bundaberg Botanic Gardens, paying homage to Bert Hinkler's solo long-distance flying achievements.
Most popular city on this route
3 minutes off the main route, 49% of way to Hervey Bay
Best stops along Agnes Water to Hervey Bay drive
The top stops along the way from Agnes Water to Hervey Bay (with short detours) are Bundaberg Rum Distillery, Esplanade, and 1770 LARC! Tours. Other popular stops include Mon Repos, Urangan Pier, and Snakes Downunder Reptile Park and Zoo.
Amazing 👍👍👍👍👍
Kev, Neil the skipper (and owner) and the team behind them helped make our day out on the Paradise Tour absolutely unforgettable.
Knowledgeable crew who are real cheerleaders for the area, fauna and flora, helped make it a highlight of our holiday.
Give it a go if you're up that way, (and make it a destination if you're not) you will not be disappointed.
Great guides, incredible landscape, amazing wildlife, fantastic food, transport like you won't believe, sand dune body boarding, swimming in creeks, dolphins, eagles, haunted lighthouses, murder - mystery and mayhem!!!
Brilliant
Matt Forse — Google review
Fantastic..Well worth going on..Tour guide so lovely and full of information great to listen and learn from.
The lady in the office is so beautiful and helpful. All-round great experience.The kids loved it and so did us adults 😉
Melissa Weedon — Google review
Highly Recommended
We did the 1 hour tour, really enjoyed it, looks of knowledge on the history of 1770, local wild life and the history of the LARC.
Neil was a great guide, good humor and dad jokes.
There is a great array of business’s around the marina to visit while you are waiting to jump on the LARC, fresh fish and chips, cafe, little bar on the waters edge, have a massage our buy gifts in the boutique shops.
Next time we are down will return to do the day tour up to the lighthouse - this would be a good group activity.
LETIA SHAW — Google review
We did the full day tour. Very highly recommended. A unique experience is definitely the best way to describe this adventure. Beautiful scenery, lots of wildlife, knowledgeable guides that are actually funny. Lots of history and even fun activities. Highly recommend the sand boarding 50m down and into the water...
Thanks to all for a great day out and then a beautiful sunset afterwards.
Gary — Google review
We did the sunset tour 😀 spectacular view and great atmosphere, would highly recommend. Neil the Owner and guide was friendly, welcoming and had a lot of local knowledge…. Will return 👍😀
Tony Smith (Poppy T) — Google review
Went on the all day tour. This tour is not to be missed.Kevy is entertainment plus..And Anthony knew his stuff climbing to the light house in the Larc.One of the best tours I've ever been on.Had a ball..Thanks guys for a fun filled day..Will be back.
Anne Donovan — Google review
Kev & our Skipper were great! So knowledgeable about the area & provided lots of laughs! We had perfect weather, which allowed us to see 1770 in its full glory. PERFECT day! Will DEFINITELY so this tour again when back up north!
Raylene — Google review
The best day ever! From the start to the end there was never a dull moment. Thank you Kev and Anthony for the funny, warm and unforgettable experience. Definitely a must do tour! Suitable for all ages.
It was the perfect end to a very busy year to celebrate with all of our staff!
Merry Christmas 🎄
Renee Daniel — Google review
We absolutely loved the Larc tour, a fun filled day with amazing tour guides, extremely informative and entertaining. The lighthouse volunteers were lovely and we were fully informed of the history.
Food was also provided as well as billy tea and snacks.
Finished the day with some fun with the sand boarding. Highly recommended tour.
Rachel Mirabella — Google review
Excellent sunset tour. Viola our guide/driver was very knowledge & made the afternoon tour exciting, finishing off with a big splash down entry into the water off the sandbanks.
Rona Bell — Google review
Thanks very much for the tour it was great we really enjoyed it thanks for stopping for getting a shell for our son Daniel thanks NEIL will recommend to others definitely and to add in talking about propellers and (fans) to my son 😂😂 cheers Neil
Eth HOC — Google review
Epic day with legends Ant and Kev on Easter Monday. A lot of information and entertainment, with a ripper lunch after the lighthouse tour.
Sandboarding was a treat, unfortunately the bruises won't last forever to remember it by.
Excellent day on the whole.
Reuben Stead — Google review
We had a fantastic time on the hour-long afternoon cruise (that magically coincided with sunset!).
The cruise itself was wonderful and smooth (considering the pink *giant* we boarded), enjoyed with a couple of soft drinks we were allowed to take onboard.
We managed to stopover at the Eurimbula National Park across from the 1770 sand flats to catch the golden hour, search for shells and bird watch with the help of our tour guide. It was fantastic!
But what really topped off the experience was our tour guide (Jess?) - they were incredibly informative, witty and interactive with the passengers onboard to round off the 10/10 experience. Their parking was exemplary too.
If you're in 1770, get yourself on a LARC tour!
Jethro Harrison-West — Google review
Such a great time! Information on the tour was interesting, was fun to be able to transition so easily from land to water. Will have to come back for a longer cruise, we just did the afternoon one.
Erica — Google review
Amazing experience! We did the LARC & lunch trip. Learnt so much about the area and was a yummy simple lunch on a beautiful beach. Next time we visit we want to do the whole day trip adventure!
Sophie Hall — Google review
We did the full day Paradise tour and I'm so glad we did. At first I was a little worried that the day was going to drag because it was cold and overcast and it seemed a long time to be doing a tour but it was awesome. Kev was the funniest, liveliest guide who seemed very passionate about his job but also about the area and history. The way he spoke made the tour and learning about the history and location so enjoyable. The skip was awesome also. Thry made a great team. The larc is cool to ride in, something a bit different. The lunch provided was delicious. The tour of the the lighthouse was interesting. Everyone loved the sand tobogganing to warm up a bit on the cold day. We had a group of young children, teens and adults and everyone loved it!
Tanya Kuhl — Google review
Me and my partner really enjoyed this! Neil was very nice and friendly. We seen some stingrays and even a baby shark!
N Park — Google review
Excellent afternoon on the cruise. Easy to book, no mucking around. Our driver/guide was awesome. A local with a wealth of knowledge. Not expensive at to book and learned a lot about fauna and flora and Captain James Cooks landing there. A bloody good day and recommend it to anybody.
Brian Greeve — Google review
We didn’t have good weather, but we had the best tour guide and skip to make the day memorable regardless! This tour has everything; a cool vehicle to see the sights, a great lunch, adrenaline, history, and lots of bad jokes and trivia. Highly recommend doing this tour, it’s one of the best I’ve ever been on!
Great day and awesome staff. Such a wonderful place to visit and the crew made the day better. Make sure you take seasickness tablets as the bar crossing can be rough. Highly recommended this trip if visiting 1770/Agnes area.
Peta King — Google review
What fabulous day out. The crew were great , so friendly and helpfully. The reef snorkeling was amazing , so full of sea life every were you looked. I highly recommend taking this trip if you are in 1770.
Karen Clarke — Google review
Awesome tour. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Travelling with 7 grand children. Yep and one got sea sick on the way in. Staff were on hand to assist.
Food was great and having fresh fruit on the way in was a treat.
Snorkeling was the highlight. We are blessed to have such a place in our back yard. I am from Brisbane.
Naaziem Gaffoor — Google review
The ocean was rough but we made it! Lady Musgrave Island is gorgeous. Snorkelling was amazing lots of sea life and corals. Food was okay. Except mechanical problem and 3 hours delay at the end of the tour, we had a fun day and staff made it great. Thank you for smiley faces and friendly service.
I??l ?Ish? Tan — Google review
Scuba diving with turtles was the best thing I've EVER done! Absolutely loved this experience, and we picked the PERFECT day for it too. Sunshine, low winds, high visibility, and loads of green turtles. I will never forget this experience, and especially the last minute booking for scuba diving. I was a little nervous because it was my first time, but our guide was so easy and helped us learn the basics. I got to enjoy the best 45 minutes underwater of my life, swimming alongside clown fish, turtles and the most incredible reef/corals. The crew were very polite the entire time, very knowledgable and wanted us to get the most for our money/time possible. They certainly went the extra step to allow us the freedom we desired, and I felt very safe with them the entire time.
Sam Young — Google review
Totally amazing day. Staff were friendly and helpful. Saw lots of turtles, fish and coral. Including a live turtle hatching making their way to the water. Provided plenty of flexibility to prioritize activities we wanted, but we did the set program.
Chilli dog (Chillidog) — Google review
What an awesome day trip. Definitely take some sea sickness tablets as the trip out there is long and rocky. I highly recommend this trip if you like turtles because you will see heaps of them. The island was pretty but if I go again I’d more likely snorkel and dive the entire time as it’s just beautiful. Highly recommend doing the dive getting up close to the reef is like nothing else you will ever do.
Gemma Lawson — Google review
Outstanding day on the reef. Fantastic customer service and everything you need for a perfect day on the GBR! A must do if holidaying in the area ❤️
Fun Fatty Foods — Google review
This tour/trip would have to be up there with one of the most amazing days we have had. The crew were absolutely awesome, the food was delicious and plentiful. Saw the most amazing underwater scenery while snorkeling. Lady Musgrave is majestic. Would definitely recommend doing this trip.
Marianne Lucke — Google review
Awesome experience! Snorkeling in clear water surrounded by hundreds of fish, turtles and sharks is simply amazing. Seen large turtles on the island tour, and whales on the way back to 1770. Boat stopped and turned to let people see the whales, great service!
Maarten Veerman — Google review
Highly recommend using this tour group ,not only did we observe their ethical and professional conduct,we had an absolutely amazing snorkel and tour -great food and fun.
Take your sea sickness tabs …as it can be rough !
Unfortunately the same could not be said with another operator tour company that we watched a crew member walk over the turtle nests in a critical time of Turtles laying.
Jane Miles — Google review
Thankyou for Showing us Lady Musgrave Island and the Surrounding Reef.
We Enjoyed Our Day
Highly recommended.
We enjoyed our Journey on the 23m Catamaran ORCA
Lady Musgrave Island Walk.
Glassbottom Boat.
Snorkelling on the Reef.
Morning Snacks and Lunch Provided.
Its also Pleasing when the Skipper and Crew Enjoy their Role's.
Cheers.
Wayne and Tracey
Wayne Johnson — Google review
Banger day out on the reef with this crew! Our reef trip was the highlight of our experience in 1770.
Highly recommended this service to anyone looking for a fantastic day trip. Absolute experts at providing a great time, you won't be left wishing or wanting more. Snorkelling and scuba diving this natural beauty is an experience like no other.
Special mention to the skipper Isaac who made it all the more memorable with a day of banter and full-bellied laughs 😁
Thanks team!
Warm hugs
Meagan and lorelei
❤️
Lorelei Nicholson — Google review
Highly recommend this day tour to Lady musgrave Island.
We loved every part of the tour..... Except a bit of sea sickness. But the day itself was magnificent. I was petrified to get in the water but I did it and I loved it.the turtles were right there in the water while we were snorkelling.... Special memories of this moment
Rachel Mirabella — Google review
Amazing day! The staff and crew were fantastic throughout. Lady Musgrave is a phenomenal location for snorkelling and such an easy trip from 1770. The ride out was a bit bumpy, so recommend taking travel sickness tablets if you suffer from seasickness.
Tim Dougall — Google review
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535 Captain Cook Dr, Seventeen Seventy QLD 4677, Australia
Incredible experience, so friendly and so informative on how it's all made, and most importantly delicous, must see.
Bill Klein — Google review
Great friendly service. Information & samples provided. Unfortunately I didn't like any of the products. I was expecting something sweeter.
Lyn Kitawal — Google review
Friendly staff/owner and a nice place to try some of the distilled liquors for free! Purchased a few bottles as gifts, and a great place to drop in for 15-20 minutes!
Kerbray — Google review
Dear John,
Visiting your distillery was certainly a highlight of our short stay in Agnes Water. Thank you for your pearls of wisdom. We loved the distillery, the tastings and we really enjoyed meeting you and hearing a few stories.
Shell McKenzie — Google review
Very friendly hospitality with delicious liqueurs. Refreshing to see such passion about his products. Highly recommend a visit!
Sheri Ambler — Google review
I spent a good 40 mins chatting with John, he was fantastic! So knowledgeable and friendly. His spirits are unique and absolutely delicious. Definitely pop in for a visit!
Amanda Rasmussen — Google review
Came here with my partner and what an absolute gem! John is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about what he does. After having a few tastings be sure to check out the nursery. Very easy way to spend some time in the afternoon.
Samantha Lumby — Google review
A great little find, gracious and informative host, delicious gin tasting and little nursery out the back
Rose Point — Google review
Very nice welcome and explanation! Very tasty fruit liquors
Loek Stoot — Google review
Very informative about what flavours we enjoyed. Line 'em up!!! Throw 'em down!!! Delish... Was tipsy at 10.15am oops....
Patricia OMaley — Google review
Very interesting and tasty. All 4 samples equal one standard drink so you can still drive safely. Fav was the strawberry one 👍
Kim Badcoe — Google review
What a fabulous experience 😊... Definitely recommend a visit. Wonderful hospitality and amazing flavours!
Julie Bothur — Google review
Had a lovely chat with John, the owner. He is clearly passionate about his liqueurs and makes a quality product.
Not one for liqueurs, I was pleasantly surprised. They were all very enjoyable.
Well priced too.
Would definitely recommend a visit.
Linda Laratro — Google review
Omg John the host was so very livley and fun to talk to, he had a lot of knowledge about his amazing product and we really enjoyed the time he spent explaining each liquor and its qualities and flavours to us.
Thanks for the great tasting and chat.
Jodie Brown — Google review
Well worth a visit. Old mate is a great host and passionate about his products. Generous tastings (no fee) and they’re all delicious. To top it off, his liqueurs are very well priced.
Brett Saward — Google review
We passed by the 1770 Distillery and decided to stop there. Which we definitely did not regret; we got a small tasting of the Owner, John. He is passionate about his job and really kind. We recommend everybody to come here.
Wies van den Kommer — Google review
Very nice owner who loved to chat ! He was super friendly and it was a great venue !
Sherece M — Google review
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220 Bicentennial Dr, Agnes Water QLD 4677, Australia
Very friendly town with lots of great places and many attractions to see in the area.
Definitely worth a stop to get local knowledge and information on what to see and do in the surrounding areas
Loved the scenic drive through the hills to Boolboonda Tunnel and Mt Perry... very picturesque countryside !!
andrew knight — Google review
Very knowledgeable staff. Gave us heaps of information about things to see in the Area. Also gave us information about a couple of close showground stays. Thanks again 😀
Kerry Van Mosseveld — Google review
So much for being an RV friendly town. All of the caravan parking was taken up by cars so no access for us to park up & buy lunch. We’re trying to do our bit and boost local economies as we travel but Gin Gin missed out. Lunch was made in our caravan with items we had in our fridge!
Kim-Maree Leslie — Google review
We met Rhonda today, what an asset to local tourism - thanks for al layout advice and recommendations:)
K T — Google review
Come in and meet our friendly staff we offer advice and places of interest in and around gin gin
Erika Spring — Google review
Helpful but do not have much info on mt perry, tunnel, and stuff up that area,
A pleasant rest stop, although blink and you'd miss the turn off. A lovely walk through forest to the viewing platform of the Burnett River. Enjoyed a walk out here on a well maintained track, lots of butterflies when we visited.
Amanda Webb — Google review
Nice place. Google Maps takes you into a new subdivision, so make sure you turn at the sign on the road. 900m walk. A few short hills and some steps. Not suitable for prams or anything with wheels. Ground is uneven. It's a bush walk with an obstructed view of the river at the end. The bush was nice though. Decent picnic area at the start. I didn't use the toilets, but they looked okay.
Kristy Armstrong — Google review
Nice for an overnight stay. Toilets are always clean. Great free bbq's
Dianne Wright — Google review
Nice park with a great walk to the river thru some special rainforest.
Great amenities with a small carpark next to a reasonably busy road
Ok for an overnight stop .
robnal4wd — Google review
Has gone pretty downhill um loved this walk and go probably once a year, track could be fine I know it needed maintaining last time as the wood and stuff was falling to pieces. However the toilet was pretty shocking, lock has been ripped off, one brick a couple of colours & had to leave bc people were staying there I think idk it stressed me out went home. Used to be good, is another one further in Sharon that still takes ya to a view but it’s as pretty as this one in its prime, I would prefer that one now I think, is
Kinda weird also, don’t know the name and goes behind peoples house so but definitely has the park sign
Steph Johnson — Google review
Beautiful bush walk down to the river. Great for kids, access to water is limited and lookout could be a bit bigger. Take your own toilet paper as there was none in the toilet block. Great clean little park. It is a short stay, park. Close to the Gin Gin Bundaberg road so there is some road noise. No play equipment ( it's not needed) our kids played other games. It's a BYO food and drinks. As it is a park/bushwalk. Nice short bushwalk, relaxing and beautiful green space.
Nikki Wicks — Google review
Nice little walk.
Sam Seery — Google review
Easy 1.25km return walk. Some boardwalk sections and stairs.
Jon “Majestic Grey Goose” Ralston — Google review
Good amenities, walk however is leisurely but not worth the view of the Burnett
Glenn Spence — Google review
Quiet stop over....facilities upgraded and much improved since last stay.....
Denis Ryan — Google review
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LOT 79 Gin Gin Rd, Sharon QLD 4670, Australia
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Hinkler Hall Of Aviation
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Specialty Museums
Educational centre featuring exhibits on local aviation pioneer Bert Hinkler in a modern space.
It was a wonderful visit to Hinkler Hall of Aviation. The lovely ladies there were so amazing, helpful and informative. We thoroughly enjoyed t all the interactive activities. It was well worth the price. What I got from the trip was how Bert Hinkler was not only a good pilot but amazing engineer and mainly a really resourceful and an efficient problem solver.
kh Q — Google review
This place is excellent. They tell the story of aviation hero (Bert Hinkler) very well. Many different types of exhibits that can entertain one and all. As an aviation buff I thoroughly enjoyed the experience too; three simulators awaited me in the back corner! History buffs will also not be disappointed.
Rachael Barnes — Google review
A cool museum/memorial dedicated to bert hinkler and aviation. There are many activities throughout to immerse visitors, with awesome planes to view and some even to enter. The staff were really friendly and the giftshop had some cool trinkets. Overall, a nice and informative hall about aviation and bert hinkler!
Kay — Google review
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6 Mount Perry Rd, Bundaberg Central QLD 4670, Australia
The Bundaberg Botanic Gardens is a sprawling 27-hectare subtropical garden that boasts of various attractions such as a lake, boardwalks, and a chapel. The gardens offer an easy walking experience, are pram-friendly and comprise numerous beautiful areas perfect for picnics. Additionally, the garden features a train that takes visitors on a loop around the gardens providing excellent scenic views at an affordable price. Facilities such as cafes and toilets are available for visitor convenience.
Beautiful gardens, easy walking, pram friendly. Train ride is well worth it and you can park your car right near the train and Cafe or walk around from one of the other parking areas. Cafe, toilets etc all there. Lots of beautiful areas for a picnic.
Brook Phelps — Google review
Excellent gardens and grounds. Themed areas Chinese and Japanese looked well maintained and have variety of plants from those countries. Vast open spaces with manicured lawns and gardens. Great place for weddings with beautiful backdrop or all the trees. Well worth a visit, added bonus of being dog friendly
Alan H — Google review
This is a fantastic botanical garden filled with activities. Great for a family day out. There are multiple areas within the botanical gardens with various different themes. There are also a number of museums located on the gardens to fill out the day.
Howard Fan — Google review
Had a lovely outing here. It was a good 30 degrees, so remember to slip on a shirt, slap on a hat, bring your sun screen, and also some water.
Really awesome place to visit. It is free to visit the gardens, but u will pay for the steam train. It's about $6 dollars for an adult, $2 for kids, $15 for a family (2 adults and 2 or more kids), but this helps the volunteers to run the site.
There are some museums on site that you can visit the same story as the train, help with keeping the site running.
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Leslie Tully — Google review
If only I could add the fragrance of spring in the Botanic Gardens in this review! So many sweet and wonderful smells wafting through the gardens, so many flowers and trees in bloom!
There’s an incredible playground that my 7 year old dubbed “the best playground ever!” Is right at the entrance. The playground has a variety of options even accessible options. My 3 year old had plenty to keep him engaged as there are various age groups and abilities catered to. My husband and I even enjoyed playing on some of the equipment with them! :) Met a local super friendly family and that made the experience that much richer.
The botanic gardens have a road that circles through it as well as walking tracks. There are a few small hills but nothing drastic. There’s a mini railway in it too. The lake has a bridge/boardwalk with lookout points. There are Chinese Gardens and Japanese Gardens. Lots of amazingly beautiful native Australian trees in all their glory as well.
When I came along the path to the lake something large made a decent sized splash at the waters edge. We’ve only just returned from Northern Queensland and first thought was crocodiles, but alas they are not this far south! Yay! Instead they were giant lizards, lots of them! They’d run across the path in front of me with their dense muscle bodies wiggling at a super fast pace and run right over the waters edge and then swim out a bit! I probably saw about 20 of them! There were native bees on tree blossoms, turtles on logs, ducks swimming around, and a whole array of birds!
We didn’t get into any of the other attractions this time. When we are back through Bundy we’ll absolutely stop in.
Jennifer Hamilton — Google review
Lovely garden to visit, I've been here many times and still found something new to look at. Love going here for a walk around and looking at all the wildlife they have around the area. The best thing is the rainforest section as it is nice and peaceful.
angela kirk — Google review
Loved wandering around here. Recommend getting a garden map from aviation centre as there are many path options. Plenty of space in carpark.
Jacqueline Leorke — Google review
Very pleasant gardens. Quite substantial for a smaller town. There’s water with turtles (so many turtles!), ducks and other water fowl and we even spotted two eels. Lots of lizards too. The train didn’t go when we were there but adds a nice touch. The cafe has friendly staff and lots of snack or lunch choices. We had a pleasant few hours.
While there take the time to visit Hinkler House, the Aviation museum and perhaps Fairmead House.
Patty van hest — Google review
Nice place to stop for a wander. Definitely a must for any bin chicken fans. Fun to see turtles swimming about and lizards diving into the water. Wide range of water birds to look at. The train runs on Wednesday and Sundays and more in school holidays.
Joshua Boulton (JBCricketball) — Google review
Surprisingly good gardens with a train that does a loop so you can see most of the gardens with very little effort for a very reasonable price.
Kristy Armstrong — Google review
Beautiful spot for a walk and wander! Love the gardens and turtles. There were so many turtles there today! The train ride looks fun - tickets are cash only, no eftpos. The cafe wasn't open the day we visited due to public holiday. Will come back soon 😎
Renee Vaubell — Google review
Absolutely love the Bundaberg botanic gardens. Did you know it has a cute little cafe near the front of it? They sell great milkshakes and coffees, though their prices are a bit on the expensive side.
I walk there every chance I get. Plenty of different routes to choose from, and they hold events for occasions like Easter and Christmas (recently they did an Easter egg hunt, a lot of kids were very happy because of this!). My favourite part of the gardens is the Japanese gardens and their lovely ponds.
The local wildlife is always great to see, I love feeding the ducks. They also have turtles and eels.
There is a wildlife island in the middle of the place which used to be super stinky due to all the bin chickens, but now a lot of them have moved on and been replaced by new littler birds.
They're always upgrading the place. A lot of care goes into these gardens. Can't wait to see the new boardwalk!
Dantessa Holloways — Google review
Personally the stream train ride was a fun part of the Botanic garden. The garden was uasal not much difference from other towns.
Matthana Mcinerney — Google review
This is so beautiful. Great cafe,ride on the sugar cane train for $6 . Under school age kids are free. It takes you around the whole park. Visit Chinese and Japanese gardens ,feed the duck,islands of birds herons bin chooks ducks. Lots of water dragons lazing about. Good for the whole day.the gardens are stunning
Joh B — Google review
A fantastic experience. The perfect location for that morning activity a great walking route around the Gardens amongst the exotic and native vegetation all set out around a lovely water course with a large lake and smaller pond in line . Plenty of wildlife, many water-birds tortoise water dragons . The trees are teaming with all the native bird species very exciting. The old Tourist Cane Train is very popular and was decked out for Christmas . The Heritage Buildings and the Museums are a must see . Very impressed a protected location on an oppressive hot & humid summer morning with no wind to speak of .
Trevor Horrigan — Google review
Bundaberg Botanic Garden is a scenic place to visit, where you can see Water dragons, tortoises, ducks, waterfowls and herons etc. There is a small train operates for kids. A few old architectural buildings are also there to visit including a cafe. Plants are with name boards for identification purposes.
Amara Nuwan — Google review
Beautiful walking trail with plenty of shade and dog friendly.
With a multitude of animals, flora, stunning creeks, and a cafe; you are bound to have a relaxing day out.
I haven’t had the opportunity to try it yet, but there appears to be a train ride available for those looking to explore more, in addition to museums if you feel like learning about Bundaberg’s historical information.
This botanical garden appears to be a local favourite on weekends.
Ashley Raines — Google review
Great place to visit. Beautiful plants and wildlife. Worth checking opening hours for the train and museum etc if you want to see those.
Ben Dendulk — Google review
A fantastic place for photography but also for families and tourists to learn about history, see many different species of native animals, take a steam train ride through the gardens and a large playground area.
Geoff Shave — Google review
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6 Mount Perry Rd, Bundaberg North QLD 4670, Australia
Alexandra Park Zoo is a small yet well-maintained zoo located in a public park in Bundaberg, featuring exhibits with various animals such as dingos, lizards and birds. The zoo is accessible-friendly and offers free entry to visitors. Besides the zoo, there are plenty of other amenities available in the park such as a massive playground for all ages, picnic tables under big shady trees and walking paths.
This is a small zoo but very clean and friendly staff. Worth waiting for when they walk the Dingoes around the park as we were able to have a pat. There is a beautiful big playground just outside the zoo with picnic tables and toilets. Access friendly and the kids loved it. Great place to take a picnic and the zoo is free entry.
Brook Phelps — Google review
Second visit here today with our teenage granddaughter who has never here, she loved it and we also enjoyed visiting again, lovely to see the newly added Quolls and the Lace Monitors out and about. Highly recommend a visit. Playground for the young ones nearby, toilets and drinking water taps. And a nice boardwalk down to the Burnett River.
Amanda Webb — Google review
This place is awesome... my granddaughter 8yo, loved the little zoo , play ground n river walk. A must visit . We will be back.. very clean place. Large playground , plenty of seats n gas BBQ & QR CHECK-IN FOR ZOO.
Kym Day — Google review
Super cool zoo in the middle of the park. Range of animals is quite decent for the size but it’s a fairly small enclosure so it won’t take long to walk around.
Yianni — Google review
Awesome place! The entry is free and they have so many cool animals. A lot of the animals are friendly and will come to the front of the cage for some attention. The emus were super friendly too 🤪 make sure you visit the monkeys! Theyre so small and fun 🤩
Bondi Profke — Google review
Very clean and lovely enclosures for animals.
Enjoyed my visit very much and will be back.
Maria Svensson — Google review
Lovely small local zoo. Fully accessible for wheelchair, plenty of shade and seating near the zoo. Friendly keepers happy to have a chat. Good side street parking and quiet area. Next time I will bring a picnic. Public toilets 50m from zoo entry.
Sirppa Khan — Google review
This is a beautiful park one street back from main road in Bundaberg. Magnificent big shady trees, the biggest undercover picnic area I have seen, great playground for all ages, heaps of walking paths but the best thing is the little Zoo within which has free entry. Whilst small, has a good array of animals, birds etc
Sue Nixon — Google review
It's clean and the animals seem well kept. There are not a lot of animals and would not make a special trip to visit but worth a look if in the area. Free to get in. Play park close by and can take a nice stroll along the river.
Kristy Armstrong — Google review
Great to check out. A small zoo but still great for kids. The zoo is organised and neat.
Ken Tran — Google review
Love the zoo it has such a unique place plus it being free provides a great spot to bring the kids foe lunch partnered with the park nextdoor
Kasey Wilson — Google review
This is a tiny slice of native animals and birds and a few others from South America. It's a free zoo, so it's good for a quick visit. The staff seem to be very attentive.
Heidi — Google review
A wonderful small little zoo, free to the public. Zoo has a variety of birds, reptiles, emu, kangaroos, dingos and a few others. Very nice staff , worth a visit. Zoo is set in a very nice park by the river.
C Yager — Google review
Beautiful little Zoo enough to keep the kids entertained for awhile before heading over to the park. The park is clean and has basins and soap to wash hands before eating a picnic. Toilets were clean and there is a drink fountain to refill bottles or drink from directly.
Tegan Sankey — Google review
Nice little free zoo, with a great picnic area with the river front board walk.
Bundaberg Central is a city situated on the coast of Queensland, Australia. It has gained recognition for its production of Bundaberg Rum, which can be tasted and explored at the Bundaberg Distillery museum. The Hinkler Hall of Aviation is located in the Bundaberg Botanic Gardens, paying homage to Bert Hinkler's solo long-distance flying achievements.
Most popular city on this route
3 minutes off the main route, 49% of way to Hervey Bay
I'll never travel to Hervey Bay without this trip planner again
Discover the story behind Australia's famous Bundaberg Rum through a self-guided or guided tour at its headquarters. Visitors can explore the museum and distillery, both of which offer an insight into the production process and history. Tours are available hourly, with tastings exclusively for adults above 18 years old. The cafe offers unique seating arrangements using barrels, making it a great spot to relax after touring. And of course, don't forget to snap a photo with the iconic giant bottle of rum!
Such a great place. The tour is full of information, history and so much detail of the distillary process. I don't drink Rum, but liked the environment and decoration. The cafe presents nice sitting arrangement using barrels!
Capturing photo with the giant bottle of Rum is a must!
Ashik Mahmud — Google review
A pleasant experience and great for either the full tour or simply a short stop and a quick drink. There's a beer garden area with a bar outside or a tasting experience inside next to the shop. Dogs are not allowed in the outside area unfortunately which is a shame. It did take some time to be served outside, despite no queues, but the flavoured rum was delicious and the staff were friendly.
Kerbray — Google review
Had a great time on the rum tour very informative, the museum was very interesting. Loved the blend your own rum tour, highly recommend to pay the extra money for this. No food available on site. Friendly staff, worth a visit.
C Yager — Google review
Did the tour of the distillery. The lovely Kaycee and the other experienced lady (sorry, I forgot her name. Must have been the rum) put on an awesome tour. Very knowledgeable of the history and production process. Real good, definitely recommend, especially if you’re a rum connoisseur.
Den Taylor — Google review
Oh this was a great tour! Guides were fantastic and made it funny yet informative. I wish the shop had more 'exclusive' items for sale (things you could only buy there). Book online for a 5% discount 💰Overall - Brilliant!
Ali Howard — Google review
Calling past Bundaberg and it's a must do visit like the Opera house or MCG.
Tour guide was Coops (I think). Very informative on the history, sourcing, making and future of the Polar Bear.
The tour takes you through various parts of the plant to see what's going on. No phones or cameras allowed (hence no inside photos) and are required, along with keys and other battery or loose items into secure lockers during the tour.
Taste testing at the end with 2 samples.
The staff throughout were very pleasant and mostly always smiling. Bar & shop area were very clean and nicely done.
Peter Dickson — Google review
I pre-purchased my tickets on line, great ideas as the day looked like it got quite busy!
Great experience Lou & Mac, walk & talk us through the whole process. I’m not a big rum drinker, however still found it’s all very fascinating.
From the tour we also had 2 ticket drink vouchers included to taste some of the rum out selfs, at the end of the tour.
Definitely recommend 👍🏼
Feasting with Zen — Google review
The museum and guided tour was great! We had CJ and Lewis and they had the funniest rum jokes throughout the tour. Very informative and entertaining at the same time.
The museum tour you can do on your own time. There is an hourly guided tour where they take you inside and see where all the action happens. We were even able to have a taste of the molasses!
After the tour you get to have free taste- 1 liquer sample and 1 rum sample per person. The shop is so cute with all the Bundaberg distillery merchandise.
Maikko Fonacier — Google review
Honestly I didn't know Bundaberg rum is a big thing but I saw the distillery and decided to check it out. Bought the museum and a guide tour. In my opinion, get the guide tour, it is totally worth it.
You will have the chance to see the process of how they are making the rum. Due to strictly no electronics in the factory so we can't take any pics and videos during the tour but yeah it was amazing.
You will get 2 complimentary drinks with the guided tours.
Overall a great experience. Recommended
Neo — Google review
Very interesting place to visit. I came here to buy souvenirs for family and friends. It's really worthwhile to visit this remarkable iconic place in Bundaberg. Easy to navigate to get there as clearly visible sign posted. The products were clearly displayed to showcase and a brief description of each product on offer. There was a product tasting bar available for a low fee at the store. The staff were helpful , ready to assist, and good product knowledge. Definitely recommend this place. 💯💯💯
Angel H. — Google review
This place is not just the home of the Iconic Australian Rum & birthplace of the Bundy Bear in 1961.. The history here is intertwined with & part of Australian history, especially our military history, supporting our troops ever since the Boer War. If you enjoy history, give yourself plenty of time to read all about it, (or cheat like me & photograph all the information boards).
Would highly recommend doing the tour, we were very lucky to have Mack & Shae as our guides as they were both lovely. Very informative tour that was kept fun and light-hearted by our guides!
Paul Dunworth — Google review
This is a must-do in the Bundaberg region. Coops was an amazing tour guide who was enthusiastic, funny, and entertaining. It's clear that people love what they do here! The tour includes the museum, a tour of the distillery and 2 tastings with mixers - so it's a fantastic value. Arrive early so you can visit the museum before your tour (you can't visit it after). We booked ahead but there were some people who were able to walk in.
Sarah Wahltinez — Google review
Great tour! Quiet enjoyable for kids and adults. Lots of space for caravans to park around the back. Get to your tour early so you can get a good walk through the museum! We arrived right on time and missed out on spending time slowly going through the museum which was disappointing.
Buy tickets online on their website for a discounted price.
Samantha Hortz — Google review
Great experience and totally worth the drive. You have to put this on your bucket list and enjoy the history of Bundaberg Rum.
Damo and Bobbi were fantastic hosts and guides. Make sure you partake in the tasting and the end and get some good rum and merch to remember your visit by.
Stu Hastings — Google review
Excellent museum and distillery tour. Chan and Mack were our guides full if fun and jokes to make this a great experience. The rum and liquor tasting was interesting definitely the salted caramel was the best. We were the last to buy tickets in our group, 6 others behind us missed out and needed to wait another hour. Tours are on the hour so arrive early . Loved the whole eco experience they have created and many awards.
moni lee — Google review
The tour guide was very engaging. It was a fun tour and the museum itself really showed a lot of history..
pamela c — Google review
Always a great place to visit. The tour of the distillery is interesting. The shop is my go to though for the goodies you can't get in your general bottle shop. Chocolate coffee liquor, Special small batch white rum. 😋🥃
Sara-Jane Watson — Google review
Great day out, I would suggest that you take the tour, very informative and the staff make it a fun experience. The museum part has plenty of information about all of the history of the site. Good value for money, tickets just under $30 per person, which includes 2 drinks of your choice. I'm not a rum drinker, but the bar staff know their products well. Just tell them what your poison is, and they'll get you the rum that fits the bill. I was blown away by the way they hit the spot. The shop is well stocked, and the whole site is amazing considering the small numbers of staff that run the whole operation. Just remember, don't drink too much if you're going to drive.
Tom Kotzamanis — Google review
Our boys (husbands) loved the Distillery. We got them a tour & blend your own experience. Highly recommend going here. I'm not a fan of rum, but didn't mind a couple of the tastings we had.
Kerryn Turrell — Google review
One of the best guided rum distillery experiences.
You get to see the actual brewing and distillation processes.
The guide was very engaging and the overall experience was great.
You get to try 2 rum options include d in your ticket.
For some extra money you can try your hand at blending your own rum.
Anastasia G — Google review
Highly recommend the museum and distillery experience tour.
The museum provided a great insight into the history of rum in Australia and the history and process of Bundaberg rum.
After the museum you go on a walking tour of the distillery. Due to the the risk of ignition, you are required to lock up your camera, phone, car keys (anything with a battery) in the provided lockers. We loved sampling and learning about the molasses well and how it is transported from the sugar mill across the road. Our guides Leesa and Sandy did a fantastic job explaining the fermentation, distillation process and Barrel House. The tour ends at the Bundaberg Rum Tasting Bar, where you get two samples. I'm not a run fan, but their exclusive royal liqueurs were delicious. I ended up purchasing all 5 flavours. Highly recommend the banana and toffee liqueur with cream on top, and salted caramel mixed with milk.
We initially wanted to buy tickets for the BLEND YOUR OWN RUM EXPERIENCE, but this needs to be booked in advance, so we will be back for this in the future!
Teresita Nastasi — Google review
Went to the distillery over Christmas break and decided for my birthday I would come back and do the rum making experience. Well worth the money, great experience to do. Bobby who was the host did an excellent job helping out with decisions on which rum combination would work and just an overall good time. Highly recommend you check out.
Shaun Gillespie — Google review
When in Bundaberg, this is a must do experience. It is a very modern and interesting interactive experience. Bobbi, our tour guide was brilliant, hilarious, and just a joy. You can tell she enjoys her job. $30 pp to visit, not sure about kids. Really interesting bit of history and great to try samples of the wonderful Rums and liquers at the end. We sure enjoyed them 😀
Sarah Haylor — Google review
I did the “Blend your own Rum” tour. It was incredible. Boby was our guide and she was really nice and funny. So much things to see and learn about the way our favourite Australian Rum is made.
100% recommended during your trip in Bundaberg.
Mon Repos is a coastal locality in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census Mon Repos had a population of 30 people. Wikipedia.
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Queensland 4670, Australia
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Flying High Bird Park
Permanently closed
Zoos & Aquariums
Zoos
We loved our visit to flying high bird park, there was so many different beautiful birds to see. Enjoyed taking our time in each area, feeding the birds and taking photos. As the park grows and has larger numbers of visitors, I imagine it would be beneficial to have roaming staff to keep a closer watch on visitors and the beautiful animals. However I can understand this would add to running costs. We were ready for our tasty toasties and coffee at the cafe, which is a great spot to stop and relax after all that walking! Looking forward to our next visit
Sarah French — Google review
What an amazing place to visit! Highlights were the parrots, deers, pony and llamas 😍 $20 per adult, short drive from Bundy, great family time, lots of laughs had - doesn't get much better 😊 Will definitely be returning!
Be aware...ostrichs eat small paper bags whole 😳
Sue-Ellen Walden — Google review
It's a good, not so little, bird park!
They have the bird food to feed the birds if you'd like, otherwise they are very friendly and fly over to you, depending what you have on you may be more interesting (my earrings were favourites). They also have the walk go through to some farm animals, which is neat!
It is a bird park, so I think mice/rats in the bird cages are common, tidy in the front reception area. Friendly staff serving!
Erica — Google review
My sister and her family and I and my hubby had a great time visiting together. I especially enjoyed the dinosaur bird snapping the food from my hand. All the birds are just beautiful to see. The seers and buck is a great addition to see also. They were too interested in us unless we had food lol.
And the upgrade from we the years is amazing in comparison.
My niece And nephew thought the pin f was the best but and wanted to take him home. Tantrum slightly avoided as I said I’d buy them a milkshake if they shut up. Great day out
Kalico Taylor — Google review
I’m more concerned about the animals. In the park you have the option to go through a neon black light room, located near the steam punk statues. This room is full of fish, however I question their health. The fish were barley moving, most weren’t moving at all. The fish seemed to be gold fish. It’s not normal for fish to be still for so long. It could be for a number of health reasons, stress, or the environment. It could also be that the fish are just sleeping however even their tails weren’t moving.
When talking to the woman at the ticket office about them, she said They do that a lot and She’ll send the boys down to have a look at them.
Their tanks were completely empty too, no information sign to say what fish they were. I’m not a fish expert but I definitely think these fish deserve more attention. If they’re neglecting the fish, I worry about how they treat the other animals.
If this is normal and I’ve misunderstood the situation I’ll be happy to change my review.
Gonecrazy 727 — Google review
This place is a lot bigger than I thought it would be! Lots to see. Unfortunately, we went in the middle of a very hot day so a lot of the animals were sleeping in the shade and not interested in the animal feed. The grounds are quite nice so it's a shame that the conditions of the animal pens/cages seemed a little run down, maybe because it is for sale currently.
Harriet Clark — Google review
A very reasonably priced attraction with lots to see. The young lady at reception was simply a genuinely happy person who clearly loves her job. The souvenir and gift shop was reasonably priced as was the cafe. We really enjoyed this place and the bird life and animals were beautiful.
David Kerle — Google review
We visited the park today. We had such a great morning. The animals are beautiful and happy. The staff were informative and polite. We all have different favourites in the park, but personally I loved the deer, Thunder the pony, and the goats 🥰 My only suggestion to anyone visiting is definetly take water with you as you walk through if you're visiting in Summer. It's mostly shaded which is amazing, but still very hot during our Queensland Summer, and by the time we got to the end we were very hot and thirsty! Visit this place, it's lovely 😊
Vip Pilla — Google review
Loved it. There is a variety of birds to watch. Kids enjoyed feeling birds and other animals.
Ishanie Perera — Google review
Great place for something to do! Plenty of animals to look at and explore. Some areas are probably a little too small for such animals though. Definitely get there early if you want a good park.
Allie Maskell — Google review
We visited the bird park on Monday. We took our 4 grandchildren and they had a good time over the 2 hours we were there. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Jan Richards — Google review
Fantastic little gem of a place. Very please with everything and the birds are amazingly friendly. Alot of different animals too.
PA Morgan — Google review
Wow took my mum today and really enjoyed our day the birds and animals very friendly the staff are very polite well worth taking time to go. Love how the birds just fly on you.
Sandie White — Google review
Absolutely loved this place, had to go back the following day as we loved it so very much
Janet Wilson — Google review
Reading the reviews wasn't good but we still went. It's well worth it the stop. Birds really friendly and are looking for a feed. Just buy lots of feed for the animals before going in. Really large range of souvenirs that's on par for pricing around Australia.
Darryl P — Google review
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LOT 1293 Bruce Hwy, Apple Tree Creek QLD 4660, Australia
The Paragon Theatre & Espresso Bar is a charming cafe located in the restored, heritage-listed Paragon Theatre from 1927. The cafe offers a variety of delicious options including toasted sandwiches, Buddha bowls, cakes, and Mammino gourmet ice cream. Visitors can also enjoy the atmosphere and watch old classic movies while savoring awesome coffee and delightful treats like the pumpkin whoopie pie.
Absolutely loved this place. The atmosphere is awesome n they show old classic movies. Great place to step back in time. The coffee is awesome n the pumpkin whoopie pie is to die for 😍 10 stars to Bronte who served me for her friendliness, helpfulness n the smile on her face brightened my otherwise long day. Prices are awesome! Best coffee shop in Qld that I've been to yet. Highly recommend. Will definitely be coming back for lunch n a movie. Great work guys 😁 I hope to see you still up n running in the years to come ❤️
Kerry Pearce — Google review
Went to a jazz night at the Paragon theatre and it was very lovely. Amazing asset for the little town Childers and looking forward to see another similar event like the Magnificence Jazz Band. Thank you
Geoffrey souaillat — Google review
Best coffee in town, best locally made icecream.
Historic picture theatre showing retro movies
Davo B******** — Google review
Quick stop through the town to grab a long black. Very nice coffee and the staff was very friendly and welcoming!
Wak Julet — Google review
Thank you for the above and beyond customer service. Was lovely to have our orders brought to us outside the Paragon on saturday Jasmine and sunday Ella. On what was a crazy weekend of festival vibes!!! Will be back to sample other treats. Loved the vegan loaf toasted, savoury muffins and bacon egg wraps. Son had me checking out the dark side with the Mammino shakes worth stopping in for.
ShazillasakaMrT — Google review
Lovely old theatre with a small cafe in the foyer. I went into the theatre itself - the place is in original condition. A real step back in time. That alone is worth the stop.
I had very good coffee and a delicious savoury muffin. There is a smallish menu, but enough for lunch or morning tea. The food is very good.
The service was excellent, and the staff friendly.
Well worth half an hour of my time.
Lex Cuskelly — Google review
A wonderful old theater brought back to life by the vibrant family running it. Fabulous retro espresso bar with yummy home made goodies. Highly recommend a visit relax and have a coffee and treat while soaking in the atmosphere! Perfect!
Hannah Leacy — Google review
We did the Rocky Horror movie night with food & a drink each. Seating was upstairs - good views of the action downstairs.
Food was basic finger food - pizzas & sliders mainly.
Susan Gregory — Google review
Served by a lovely lady who made a fantastic coffee. Finished off with a cake and ice-cream, was the perfect stop over in this charming town
j w — Google review
Attended Sunday's Paragon Theatre History Tour (15/5/22) in Childers. Merissa (theatre owner & operator) deserves to be put on a Childers pedestal in recognition of her dedication and passion for her efforts to preserve the origin of The Paragon and its history.
Lovely lady with an amazing tenacious and infectious captivating optimism.
Thank you, Merissa for making my day such a memorable one.
Special mention too for those lovely girls behind the Expresso Bar counter!
Absolutely blown away with the helpfulness and friendliness from staff. Presentations were informative, kids loved having a hold of the snakes. All enclosures are clean and tidy. Such a wonderful morning out making life long memories for the kids.
Renee Menhinnitt — Google review
This place is an absolute gem! What a lovely way to break up the drive from Rocky. Well worth a stop! My kids got to touch a beautiful python and baby alligator! Staff are great, super friendly, great variety of beautiful animals. We will definitely be dropping back in again next time we're passing by.
Michelle Juerschik — Google review
Visited as a family and thoroughly enjoyed our day. The park is clean and tidy, while all the animals appear content and in good health.
The individual presentations and animal handling sessions were great; very informative, entertaining and thrilling even for my big kids.
We all departed with a separate, unique highlight of the day, ranging from the tortoises and meerkats through to, for me, the 15 cuddly minutes I spent with the friendliest and most affectionate emu I have ever met!
Overall, Snakes Downunder is a great business, filled with knowledgeable, friendly staff and, best of all, a myriad of wild and wonderful animals to behold. Treat yourself to an affordable family day out and support this special establishment.
Serge V — Google review
Great little park for my family, especially my reptile loving boy. He loved getting super close to the animals - something that not all Paul's can offer. Very friendly staff. Had a fun afternoon!!
Nicky Rose — Google review
Absolutely love this place! The snakes they have on display are so active and beautiful, and the snake shows they put on are interesting and you can tell they care for the animals. We also thoroughly enjoyed the crock show and how quirky they are
Bones — Google review
Great visit, the keepers and volunteers are friendly, knowledgeable and great with kids. They took the time to share information and answer questions and share tips and tricks. Great experience all round and would highly recommend taking advantage of all the shows and the animal encounter options.
Caitlin Holt — Google review
Really enjoyed our visit here. We could see all the animals easily and the lizards were obviously happy. A very neat clean park. Highly recommend a visit.
Patricia Kingdom — Google review
We visited on the way through town on a road trip. Great snake show and all in all great presentations. The park is a good size for a few hours relaxed outing. Plenty of diverse animals to see for a good price. Cafe serves hot pies and sausage rolls which were a winner on the rainy day. Free umbrellas were provided and there were covered areas. Staff were kind and knowledgeable.
Donna Mahon — Google review
Nice place to visit. Not plenty to see, but well worth the entry price.
Closed Wednesdays.
Corey McConnell — Google review
A fabulous park. Talks about snakes + you can get photos with koalas. The Komodo Dragon is beautiful & the Meerkats are super cute.
Maggie Reid — Google review
Lovely little surprise! We decided to stop in on our way back to Brisbane from Bundy and it was there on the side of the road. Not big by any means but a lovely way to spend an hr or 2. Tidy and well put together. We saw a dangerous snake demonstration, crocodiles, kangaroos, emu, koalas and a Komodo dragon! Highly recommend!
Tess Fielding — Google review
I had an AMAZING time here last weekend. The keepers were all so knowledgeable about the animals, and were very safe and organised when letting visitors handle the reptiles. The park has so many different animals, it kept us busy for the whole day! I took my camera and managed to get loads of photos that I’m really happy with!!! Would definitely recommend a visit for anyone nearby! - @kirsttravelss x
Kirst — Google review
Highly recommended. Immaculate grounds and the animals are beautiful and appear to be well cared for. We did the Meerkat experience with my 4 year old and he absolutely loved it. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly especially the young fellas are great with the kids.
Kate Salt — Google review
Visited this park in 2009 and had an unforgettable time with the kids, and passing back through today visited again and had just as much fun by ourselves. The staff here are so passionate and informative. Attentive and patient to any questions. The cages and enclosures are the cleanest, with clean, fresh water and foliage. Great experience, I just hope one day I maybe passing by again.
I can't give a better review at the moment because it is temporarily closed. I strongly advise to set an approximate date of re-opening, because I would really like to use this service.
If I find out when it will re-open, I would love to go there, and I'm certain that I will be able to give a much better review.
Please inform me, and all your other clients when you will re-open.
Anita Brand — Google review
We cannot review their service because they haven’t answered our phone calls or rang us back to make a booking. Not a good first impression - we have been trying for a couple of days.
Woodgate Beach is a picturesque coastal destination located adjacent to an esplanade and surrounded by Burrum Coast National Park. The area boasts a 16-kilometre sandy shoreline with breathtaking sea views, along with two parks and plenty of accommodations options ranging from beachfront camping to apartments and holiday homes. There are also a couple of relaxed cafes on offer for visitors to enjoy.
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Woodgate QLD 4660, Australia
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Mount Walsh National Park
National park
Nature & Parks
There's 2 main sites worthy of visiting for the national park. The summit and the rock pools. These are located on opposing sides of the national park, so it's probably best to choose which site to visit for the day. Might be a bit much to do both.
Overall there are a lot of trees and natural sites to view.
Howard Fan — Google review
The first half is always challenging, the rock climb is fun and well maintained. Don't stray from the labelled path and take great caution when walking down. It's all worth it in the end. Average 1-2hrs to the top and 1 hr to get down
Carla Barber — Google review
Get your boots on it’s time to take a trek to cool off in the rock pools at Mt Walsh National Park!
Kim Kempthorne — Google review
Another moment of serenity. Such a beautiful and peaceful place with a great earthly presence. Pulled out my picnic blanky and had a snooze for a while.
Anthony Freeman — Google review
Not an easy climb but do able took 4.5 to 5 hrs up and back beautiful bush and scenery
paul woodbury — Google review
Thank you so much for not over engineering the tracks etc to this beautiful national Park and keeping it as natural as possible. Such a gorgeous place. Glad to see the 'ol health and safety issue put back into our personal responsibility.
Madonna Rogerson — Google review
Love the climb but unfortunately i couldn't get right to the top as you have to scramble on the rocks to get to the top but i made it to the rock.. It definitely is not for the faint hearted and definitely take your water bottle and put on your hiking shoes instead of your joggers
manusiu m — Google review
Lovely place to take the kids for a swim, an "Adventure" for thirty minutes walking through the Aussie Bush to some beautiful swimming holes. I wouldn't recommend for those in wheelchairs as there are stairs at the end and a very narrow track, but people with walking sticks could navigate it. (Not to swim, only to look)
Mel D — Google review
Amazing hike at mount Walsh. Did the hike in November when everything was dry and accessible. Hike from park to the top took about 1hr. After 45min the hike becomes really nice as you are at the last part where it is not just walking but also a little bit of climbing which is amazing! It is advisable to wear good shoes as it can be pretty slippery when it's dry (can't imagine when wet). Hike trail is well marked with yellow marks and ribbons along the way. if you are in the area a definite must go!
peywand Slok — Google review
Not an easy walk to the top but it's a beautiful view. Wear hiking shoes with good grip and be prepared to scramble up and to partially slide down.
Emma Draper — Google review
Great hike that is rewarded by awesome views at the top. The rock scrambling part 2/3 of the way up was fun and not too hard, you're unlikely to get seriously hurt if you do slip as its not completely exposed. Definitely wouldn't attempt it if it were raining.
We had excellent meals for such great prices. Staff and service were very friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend.
Andrea Steers — Google review
This hotel has amazing meals especially the steaks that are a very good price.
Excellent customer service. Kitchen staff are so efficient and helpful.
Loretta Mcdougall — Google review
Nice country pub, good counter lunch, very reasonable prices. People lined up to order at 12:00pm on the dot as it’s very popular. Good specials of the day, had a lamb roll with garlic sauce and chips $10 and Rump steak with mushroom sauce, salad, slaw and chips for $19. Steak was so tender and tasty and the bread rolls were baked fresh from the bakery next door.
Homemade Rissoles $19 were flavoursome and moist and the seafood basket $17 special hit the spot.
Burgers looked huge and were popular! Would definitely return. Good customer service and dog friendly too. Accessible for four wheeled walkers.
Jody Adlard — Google review
Had a meal that took one hour 10 minutes to arrive. One steak was the not what we ordered and one was supposed to be medium rare arrived well done. Prawn toppers were still frozen. Didn't want to send back in case it took another hour to return. Staff were scarce. Purchased drink from bar was flat and sodery. All round bad experience.
Lyndall Garth — Google review
Great to go back to a solid country pub, the food was well sized but not huge which was perfect with the price point. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The classic country pub feel with the free tea and coffee station, and the side portal to the bar from the bistro. Great find overall
Chris Meert — Google review
Marvellous little pub. Lovely outdoor area. Great prices for meals & the steak was perfect.
Maggie Reid — Google review
Great staff, very reasonably priced tucker and a really nice country pub.
Warren Kenney — Google review
Quick, friendly service. I had the normal burger (I'm a vegetarian) and asked them to put a vegan patty in place of the meat patty as the vegan burger is a bit boring. They were happy to do that. Great eating in the beer garden.
AL Queensland — Google review
Fast service good size meal and friendly staff we had a large size group and they coped very well
Simon Cawley — Google review
A gorgeous old pub with old fashioned service and the staff made us feel very welcome. We had a great lunch that was priced perfectly. The day was wonderful in the garden as well. This is where you go for a drink or meal or both. Great atmosphere with friendly staff and prices a definite stop in Howard.
Wendy — Google review
Great country pub. Went out for dinner, couldn't fault the service. Had rump steak, cooked to perfection and great value. The drink prices were very affordable. Indoor and outdoor seating. They also have a courtesy bus that picked us up from the local caravan park and dropped us back when we were ready. Will definitely be back.
Stuart Johnston — Google review
Came into town to stay one night travelling through. Pub was the place to be. Meal was good. Service was great. Puppies are allowed in the outdoor area.
Debora Kanak — Google review
Cost effective with old fashio ed pub meals at old fashioned prices. Havnt had a bad meal as yet..Friendly staff and noting they go above and beyond for any requirements
Julia Lomax — Google review
I have asked 5 times for a member key and still haven't received, I have been at hotel approximately 3 to 4 days a week for the last 18 months, not happy at all, have missed out on member draw every week. I recommend that you can ask but it is only for favourable people only.
Frank McLaren — Google review
Planned to have dinner at 7:30 as the kitchen closes at 8:00. Got there and they wouldn't let us order, the time was 7:15. Also rats running around in the main bar.
Ryan Gauld — Google review
A great ‘country’ hotel with lovely staff, good service and great meals 😋
Highly recommended to visitors, as there’s a free overnight self contained caravan / motorhome area just around the corner 👍
Certainly worth stopping in for a cold beverage and a good feed 🍺
Jaimes Pool — Google review
Food excellent, staff great and friendly, band not so good but that is only personal preference, locals en joyed. Only a visitor
Excellent staff, superb grounds to explore with great areas to sit and enjoy the cool shade from bamboo, native trees and other curated gardens.
Old train to see as well near the Burrum River.
Note that dogs are no longer allowed, so leave your furry friends at home.
Paul Hansford — Google review
This place is an absolute gem, great variety of indoor and outdoor plants at very reasonable prices, a good variety of pots also. The grounds are beautiful and the staff are excellent.
Will definitely be coming back in the near future.
Tass Kotza — Google review
What a hidden gem on the way to Bundaberg. Most beautiful nursery you will ever witness in Queensland state. It is must do visit no matter how busy your itinerary is. Stop for coffee break and engaged in true inspirational interaction with nature. Owners has put lots of love and efforts to make the nursery most pleasant experience one can ever have. Unique collections of plants,pots, artefacts, vegetable and many more.Go for walk to explore immaculate backyard spanning over 10 hectares. Bamboos are planted from 2003. No excuse not to visit. Staff is very friendly and welcoming.
sagar gundecha — Google review
Great experience can make a donation. Stunning 15 acre property and nursery and Cafe. Very helpful staff. Take a few hours to walk around and have a look also a fabulous nursery. Don't miss it
Rhonda Surman — Google review
I had a wonderful experience at Bamboo Land Nursery. The nursery offers a great variety of bamboo plants and is a paradise for any gardening enthusiast. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, providing valuable insights and recommendations for my gardening needs.
The serene and well-maintained surroundings made it a peaceful place to explore. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner, Bamboo Land Nursery is a must-visit destination for all plant lovers. I left the nursery feeling inspired and excited to enhance my garden with their beautiful bamboo selections. Highly recommended!
Zella Keiko Bawr — Google review
Absolutely beautiful gardens and nursery on the Burrum river. Great for kids to walk around & very healthy plants for sale, topped with great customer service!
A Day — Google review
Bamboo Land Howard was definitely an experience of calmness. It was as if I was back living in Bali.
Lots of unique garden features for sale plus plants of course. Coffee was good as well
Christine Bagnall — Google review
Loved our time here, such a relaxing and beautiful place. So many different plants, flowers and of course bamboo. Will be back again ❣️
Rodney Armour — Google review
Took a little drive from Hervey Bay to Bamboo Land - Nursery & Parklands ..lovely stroll through the gardens, with some of the most intriguing flowers!..
Juanita Kasten — Google review
What a nice place to visit and have a lovely walk around and thru their gardens, a coffee and some food with it
Cheryl Bayley — Google review
We have purchased multiple heliconias from Bambooland online and they have done really well for us in Brisbane.
We visited the gardens for the first time as a stop on a road trip yesterday. The gardens are impressive with a fantastic range of mature plants to give you ideas for home. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the on-site nursery is stocked with a great variety of plants at very reasonable prices.
Highly recommend a visit. Especially if you have space in the car for taking plants home!
Alex Murphy — Google review
What a fantastic place to relax!
After wondering between so many bamboos I’ve found some spots that look absolutely magical!
I felt so connected with nature.
We went to Bamboo Land as a fun day out and we got to see stunning masterpieces sculptures! Not only the gardens will impress you, but the art spread throughout the nursery!
Irene Pfister — Google review
Loved it! Not what I was expecting at all. Such gorgeous plants and gardens to meander through. Loved the old train carriage and the random sculptures around the place were great. Excellent knowledgeable staff and beautiful plants for sale. Can pay to have Weddings there too as there was one happening there. Beautiful just by the river.
Kay — Google review
Came in July last year while on a road trip North, and again just today. Beautiful gardens to bring a picnic and let the kids run free, grab a coffee/ice block and some plant babies. A great place to see mature Prince of Orange, Pink Princess Philodendrons, loads of costus and fingers/heliconias etc. If you like plants or beautiful gardens at all, Bamboo land is definitely worth the stop.
Wetside Water Park is an oceanfront facility that features water slides, a splash pad, and a wave machine. It also has a casual eatery for visitors to enjoy. This aquatic center is perfect for families with kids who want to have fun in the summer season. Adults can also enjoy the park's amenities while sitting in lovely shaded areas.
The Hervey bay Westside water park is awesome. It is a free water park 3 small children's water slides, a bucket, several in ground water spouts and toddler smaller water spout. Right next to the beautiful Hervey bay beach. And.did I mention it's FREE! They have. A toilet, and changing area block with lockers. Several seats and tables are located throughout the park. There is a beautiful sculpture of a whale in the middle of the peak. A cafe next to the front of the water park. There is a bigger paid slide at the end of the park. There is a wooden balcony overlooking the water. The water park is semi covered in the toddler side area however other than that it's all open. Big trees are located near the front of the park and offers a bit of shade on sunny hot days. There is several parking areas. It is wheelchair accessible.
8tevens Travel — Google review
A great family friendly waterpark, great for the kids and the young at Heart. Great place to cool down. All is free except for the ninja warrior water part of the park. Definitely worth stopping at to have a splash in the water and cooling off. Fun in the sun ☀️
Caroline Grant — Google review
This absolutely beautiful for kids swimming in the summer time, not only for kids fun also for adults 😜
J PINTER — Google review
One of the most amazing free water parks in Queensland. Areas for big or little kids. My son loves Wetside and that's our favourite place to visit when we come up to Hervey bay. Now with the playground and skate park next to it we love it even more.
Catherine Zheng — Google review
Hard to believe the place was free - bucketloads of fun and lovely shady areas for parents to sit.
Agnese Middleton — Google review
My grandies love this place. Height restrictions are a pain.
Ticket counter closed at lunch time also.
Susan Gregory — Google review
Great place for kids big and small.
Excellent place for some water play.
Howard Fan — Google review
Great place for kids (young and young at heart), plenty of free off street parking around, with a delicious cafe next door and the gorgeous beach in front.
The renovations/maintenance have made it even better.
Plenty of shaded areas, change rooms/bathrooms, and friendly lifeguards around.
Love bringing my littles here
Caitlin Holt — Google review
Our day at the water park was nothing short of fantastic! The cleanliness and organization were impressive, creating a safe and enjoyable environment for my kids. Staff members were friendly and attentive, adding to the positive experience. Five stars, without a doubt – extremely safe for very young age kids make it a perfect destination for fun, excitement, and lasting memories!
Shahrouz Goharshahi — Google review
Awesome family value. You have an awesome free water park and the availability of great cafe's for a good lunch. Kids love it, there are water slides for a small price and a water kids ninja course. A great day out for the family. 👍😊
Chris Lord — Google review
Great facility, good experience for the kids. Water is a bit cold though and since this park is by the beach, it can get very windy. It's fun for a little while, but can get cold!
Paz Avalos — Google review
Fun experience for the whole family! Water Park is free. Pay for slides and ninja course. Food on site. Get in early to nab a table! A must do when visiting Hervey Bay.
The Hervey Bay Historical Village & Museum is a fascinating living history village that displays 21 old buildings and a vast collection of artifacts. They host weekly demonstrations, making it an ideal place to learn about the past. The exhibits are rare and plentiful, with the Scout den and garage being among the favorites. The hosts are welcoming, adding to the overall experience of exploring what life was like in those good old days.
Felt so welcome, great hosts here and some great exhibits. I loved the Scout den and the garage. Took a million photos because it was so much to soak up!
Paul Swatosch (Swatmann) — Google review
If you are staying at Hervey bay you must see the historical village and museum absolutely fantastic and beautifully displayed also a huge credit to the volunteers who maintain and run the museum it was a great 2 hours spent
Daniel Sanders — Google review
This Historical experience was mind blowing. Love all the olden day stuff. This is a must-see place to visit. Lots to explore and take in what use to be. #bringbackthegoodoldays
Carrie Foster — Google review
What an awesome place of discovery of history. Lots of memories. Well worth the entry of $10. Very well set out and well maintained with shows during the day, but we were too early for those. It was a highlight on our trip to Hervey Bay.
Karen — Google review
Such a great museum! As we entered the place, we were welcomed by two volunteers who were friendly and knowledgeable! The museum is very well maintained and organised. It was a very interesting morning where we had the opportunity to learn more about Hervey Bay history.
Chloe Guilliem — Google review
Great place, lots to see, very rare stuff to see
And bigger then you think.
Kate Koppenol — Google review
Excellent and informative stroll through local history. Engaging speakers giving us a vivid sense of what life was like, old time skills such as rope making and heroic war stories. Very worthwhile.
Jennifer Chambers — Google review
This museum is absolutely amazing.
The historical buildings and treasure trove of antiques provide visitors to the area a remarkable insight to life in the past and a wonderful trip down memory lane.
The volunteers do an incredible job and should be praised for their amazing efforts.
The photos are a very, very small sample of what you can expect to see.
Set yourself two days to truly enjoy the experience of this blast from the past visit.
Steve Murphy — Google review
Outstanding exhibition of historical artefacts. Almost didn't go in because it looks quite small from the front, but inside is a beautifully presented, spacious complete village. The exhibits are presented in astounding, accurate vignettes depicting local early life in the region. We attended on an Antique Fair day and the usual $10 entry was reduced to $5. Even paying full price you will be very happy with the experience. The village is set among beautifully curated gardens and is a delightful walk.
Ria Percival — Google review
Pretty awesome place. Way larger than we thought, from the entrance. We really enjoyed walking around all the village, there was so much contained in every building & room! A bit shocking to see how much of the stuff we have actually used! Haha 🤣
Cheryl Camp — Google review
What a gem. The volunteers do an excellent job of maintaining and displaying the many artefacts donated to this museum. Thoroughly enjoyed the Blacksmith, corn pulling and rope making demonstrations, very informative. Home to what was salvaged from the wreck of the Maheno. Delightful period cottages, school room, shops, machinery, fire brigade displays etc etc this place has something for everyone. Very nostalgic.
Elizabeth Scalzo — Google review
If you ever visit Hervey Bay drop into the Museum. The history and variety of exhibits will keep you engaged for hours.
Everything from the buildings to the items on display, are well looked after by the dedicated team of volunteers.
Darren James — Google review
I took my GranD children aged 4 to 10 and they enjoyed it too.
The gardens are beautiful and the displays very interesting.
The idea of the search list for the children kept them interested and looking at displays that they may not have been interested in otherwise.
Thank you to all those volunteers and the council for providing this.
Dorothy Kerby — Google review
We visited last year and loved it so much, we came down from Gladstone again to show my parents. The group of us (ages ranging from 10 to 70) had the best day and learned a lot.
The displays are very well looked after and the descriptions provided offer a great insight into how life used to be. It takes the whole day to see everything and you can't miss the demonstrations from knowledgeable locals. I loved that during the corn and rope demonstrations, David included some information about the traditional owners, how the suburbs got their names and the history of the museum itself, as well as some great stories from his own life. The blacksmith demonstration was interesting and informative, answering questions I wouldn't have even thought to ask.
My daughter was never interested in reading until our last visit, now she loves biographies from the past. Thank you all so much for inspiring the next generation to learn and take an interest in history.
This wide, picturesque boulevard that runs along the coast is adorned with various eateries, accommodations, and stores. The Esplanade boasts a multitude of dining establishments, lodging options, and retail outlets scattered throughout its expanse.
A bit of a rocky entrance, but the kangaroo and emu are great. Easy to hand feed, especially the emu.
Staff are friendly, knowledgeable and fun to talk with.
Wade Lil — Google review
Absolutely amazing place to visit. Very quiet here too (we went on Friday morning). Was nice to see all the animals very relaxed and enjoying themselves. They went at their own pace and didn't look stressed and weren't hassled by anyone, came up to you by themselves if they were curious whilst others sat in the shade. They have a reptiles section as well with some snakes and lizards! Highly recommend stopping here if you get the chance. Great value for money!
Thomas Hughes — Google review
Good place to take the family, friendly and well- looked after animals, many of whom are rescued and some vibrant personalities, especially among the large parrots, who were an absolute delight. Many exhibits closed and clearly in need of some TLC, hence four stars, but the volunteers do a great job maintaining the place with limited resources. Wish this place got funding instead of other places such as water parks, but I guess they're alright too.
Guiseppe ?Percy? Perceval — Google review
I love zoos or wildlife parks that put their money back into the animals welfare. This place was run by volunteers. Looking after birds or other animals that simply could not survive in the wild. One legged and one winged Galah's. A beautiful old Wedge Tail Eagle, Winston. Only there because a human in a car hit him. So pls take time to drop in.
Mark Ryan — Google review
We just visited the sanctuary with the kids (11&13) we loved being able to approach and feed the kangaroos. Watch the Dingos, birds and check out the reptiles.
Highly recommend
Sylvie D'Aoust — Google review
Really enjoyed our time here. We were able to spend a longer time with the animals & they were just so chill too! Highlights were feeding kangaroos & a snake experience.
Sandra Moran — Google review
I love zoos run by hard working volunteers . How can they not be worth 5 stars ? Looking after sick or injured animals , that otherwise would not survive. Worthy of my support every time. It's a little tired, it needs more funds . So get along and support it
See the wonderful one winged Eagle . There are better Zoos around but not with such heart .
Mark Geer — Google review
We went here during the easter school holidays recently and the experience was lovely overall. From the welcome by reception, to all the amazing animals which you could tell were really looked after, all enclosures were clean, plenty of water and food for them and everyone enjoyed feeding and petting the roo's once they warmed up to us. Highly recommend checking this place out if you're In the area. Keep up the good work 😊
Sarah Mccaskie — Google review
the animals are so friendly it makes it so easy for children to feed them, we could spend hours at this place just so beautiful. the children really enjoyed holding the bid snake, so don't forget to ask at the main counter.
Carly Evans — Google review
Stopped here to break up the long drive from Hervey Bay to Sunshine Coast for the kids. Great value for money. Our kids loved holding the snake and lizards. Will definitely be back if and when we are next on holiday up this way.
Budds Butchers — Google review
Excellent for kids all ages, our two year old was able to hand feed the wallabies, they were all so peaceful. Definitely going back again soon!
Bronwyn Finn — Google review
It's always good to support Wildlife Sanctuary's. Great way to stop and stretch your legs and let the kid's explore.
Cheryl Christie — Google review
Had the best experience at the sanctuary today. Very interactive and friendly animals. Owner is absolutely fantastic! The snake experience is a must, loved it! 🐍thank you!!
casey greig — Google review
We have just had one of our best days visiting Fraser Coast Wildlife Sanctuary! Our sincere thanks to the extremely knowledgeable staff and the time and information they supplied throughout the day, we had an amazing snake encounter with the beautiful “Gorgeous” and learned so much from our guide! If you appreciate our native birds you are in for such a treat and some belly laughter! As we walked out the door we were treated to some very memorable moments with two beautiful girls 🦘🦘we will all treasure this memory forever, thank you ❤️ never underestimate the commitment and compassion of wildlife carers, it is an around the clock emotional roller coaster, the world is a better place for them, thank you to each and every one of you 💜
From Jayne, Jemma, Keith & Sheila
Friday 30th June
Jayne Hagan — Google review
Cheap to get in. Small park but kept well. I paid to hold a snake. The man was fantastic and clearly loved his job. He was great with my nephew. Will visit again. The dingoes were cute and very fat. Lots of birds. Plenty of kangaroos and wallabies to feed too.
Kristy Armstrong — Google review
Well definitely a lot better than i was expecting. Friendly and funny animals who are well looked after. Some small cages but are just right small you know.
Very friendly struff who will talk about the animals and how they got there.
So basically it's pretty good wildfire sanctuary.
TwoEyedTom — Google review
The staff members there were so friendly , taking my grandson on a first hand feeding experience. He had a ball.
Urangan Pier, a historically significant pier previously used for cargo transfer, is now a popular spot for fishing and scenic views. Despite its considerable length, it makes for a pleasant morning stroll in good weather. Anglers can often be spotted casting their lines along the sides of the pier, while at the end you are treated to an expansive view of the horizon - particularly stunning during sunset.
A very long walk but quite nice for a morning stroll with nice weather. There are often people fishing along the sides of the pier, and at the end of the pier you get a nice wide open view of the horizon (probably would be quite nice during sunset!)
The pier does get quite windy as there is nothing to block the coastal winds, but it’s not too bad.
If you’re lucky, you’ll also see some wildlife - like little birds flying about or resting on the side of the pier, or fish in the ocean!
Jenny Qian — Google review
Nice long walk along the beach and coastline. Beautiful views across the water. There's some places to get some food (fish and chips) nearby. Lovely place to visit and relax
Albany Bradley — Google review
I went here yesterday morning at around 7am prior to my drive home to Brisbane.
Absolutely gorgeous, great spot to go for a refreshing walk. People are lovely, would love to come back here for sure!
Kimberley Holland — Google review
The perfect spot for an evening walk to admire the sunset, or set yourself up along the side to fish. Whatever the reason, anyone in the area needs to walk along this pier at least once. It is quite a walk to the end and back so just keep that in mind.
T Brown — Google review
What an amazingly long pier! The sand banks & sea stretch out either side, when the tide 8s low. Worth the walk. Many were fishing 🎣 🤗
Cheryl Camp — Google review
Sunset walk along the beach by the Pier was lovely. We watched the lights come on as the sun set at low tide over the bay. After 3pm dogs are permitted off leach on the stretch of beach between the Pier and the aquarium. On our return walk to the Pier we saw the migrating fruit bats flying overhead to their nightly feeding area. This flyover continued for over 20 minutes hinting at the large population of fruit bats in the area but other than their passover we didn't see any roosting nearby.
Their is a well patronized fish and chip shop at the Pier and a well keep public green space where markets are held. Lovely location for a walk.
Louise Tome — Google review
Such a lovely Pier. My partner and I walked all the way to the end and back and it's a decent walk. We took our time, stopped to take a few pics at the end and it just took us over 30 minutes to walk it. Sadly we did see some walkers struggle and saw only a couple of wooden seats closer to the end of the pier. To make it more accessable and compable to all walkers, I would really would love to see a bit more setting along the whole pier. Other than that the views are stunning along the whole pier.
Natasha Parker — Google review
Was a lovely little pier and nice to see so many fishing 🎣 if you look hard enough you can see the fishes! Very pleasant and free can’t ask for more 🤗
Heather Parfitt — Google review
Urangan pier, such a beautiful place & so photogenic :) good walk up on it but this time we were under it :) walked from waterfront restaurant to the pier and back, lovely walk with hubby, kids & our dog :)
Roz M — Google review
This is the get together spot for Urangan. People walking their dogs, taking the kiddies to play in the shade and the older people cathing up with their friends. Late afternoon, people have a bite to eat with loved ones. Awesome place.
Martie Greeff — Google review
Very pretty place but couldn't actually walk along the pier as dogs are not allowed. Instead we went down to the beach next to the pier which was fantastic. Dogs allowed on lead all times and off leash at certain times. Could walk out pretty far as tide was low and while the pier was quite crowded, the beach was basically empty which allowed us to get some great shots of the pier from afar.
Michelle Hadaway — Google review
I love Hervey Bay. It's grown sooo much since I was there last. The Pier Caravan Park, in Urangan is a great place to stay
Kris Gallagher — Google review
Wow, what a Pier. My wife and I walked it today and it's a good walk. We are not slow walkers yet it took us over 30 minutes, out and back. It's wonderful walking out to the end, you almost feel like it would take you to Fraser Island. And the sunset from on the pier is spectacular. If you get a chance, definitely visit and walk its length.
Peter Neeson — Google review
Urangan Pier is indeed one of the most impressive piers in Queensland! Its beauty and scenic views are truly captivating. While I don't have personal opinions, I can certainly understand why many people find it to be among the best.
Its length, history, and the stunning vistas it offers make it a popular spot for both locals and tourists. Whether you're taking a leisurely stroll, fishing, or simply admiring the surrounding beauty, Urangan Pier is undoubtedly a must-visit destination in Queensland.
Zella Keiko Bawr — Google review
Urangan Pier, it's one of the longest in Australia. It stretches for almost one kilometre over the ocean in Hervey Bay.
Lots to do with the pier park and eateries in the vicinity. Popular for locals, anglers and tourists!
Teana K — Google review
Awesome location, Photo taken on low tide and high tide, pier romantic walk for couples any stress free fo singles swallows flying and chilling on rails which so nice peaceful
Kids or adults best is fishing off pier council supply rod holder amazing good job to council Hervey Bay thank you thinking about your community. Cheers Paul 😎
Paul Kalogiros — Google review
We measure that it was approximately 2 km return to the car.
The walk was so relaxing but bumpy, be wearing of flying rods and if your planning to just go for a walk or even fishing make sure that you wear a thick layer of sunscreen and a hat, in just the 20min walk talking to fisherman we were cooked
Kasey Wilson — Google review
The pier is amazing! Almost a km long! You can see turtles, dolphins, loads of fish varieties and even a dugong!
The pier is kept exceptionally clean and I was impressed with the containers for fishermen's waste.
Definitely worth a visit!
Dalton Hartley — Google review
Lovely walk along the pier. Great to do around sunset time. It can be very windy and a bit chilly in the evenings
Thomas Hughes — Google review
It made for a nice walk. Park nearby and pier were easily accessible
Sheree Moran — Google review
This is a charming place to go to and get the history behind it. It is 1.1 Km long which indicates good exercise and a fantastic view. The added bonus is spotting the fish in the sea and there was plenty of them
Hugh Mahon — Google review
Even though it was quite a windy day, I thought it was spectacular, and would have given it a 5 if I could have take my dog with me for the almost 1km walk out to the point.
The Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens is a serene and picturesque garden that offers visitors the opportunity to view a wide range of bird and wildlife species. The gardens boast an orchid house and a small pond, as well as a fantastic nature play area for children to explore. The Chinese garden is particularly noteworthy, while strolling around the rest of the garden provides peace and tranquility.
A beautiful oasis. So much variety pscked into these gardens that are so conveniently located close to the beach and Urangan shops.
The labyrinth is a delightful experience. The Chinese gardens give a great sense of experience and the tortoises in the pond were a lovely surprise popping their heads up to have a look at me.
I also enjoyed the orchid house.
Lots of room for picnics.
Susi Partridge — Google review
Gorgeous gardens with lots of interesting things for the kids to see and explore. The nature play area was amazing.
We weren’t able to visit the orchid house today which was disappointing but looks great from outside.
Caitlin Holt — Google review
The Chinese garden is very nice. The walk around the rest of the garden is peaceful.
Was surprised by the number of people in the area that have reached 100. What a lovely gesture to record this in the gardens.
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Nikki Steel — Google review
Visit Hervey Bay often, first time visiting the Botanical Gardens. Enjoyed the Orchid House and Gardens, lovely and cool, very easy walking tracks. We enjoyed spotting the turtles in the water area. No cost, would be great for a picnic or BBQ out of the harsh sun
Nikki Harris — Google review
Sad to say that I found the visit somewhat underwhelming. A major attraction seems to be the orchid house and on a sunny Saturday morning in Winter (grey nomad tourist season) it was closed. There are some interesting vistas and structures, plenty of birdlife, tortoises in the pond to amuse the kiddies. Some signage on the layout and length of the walking tracks would be nice however, and an occasional reference map to place your current location within the garden. Certainly a relaxing place to sit or picnic and some electric barbecues and shade structures are provided.
Scott T — Google review
Pretty good gardens. The majority of it seems to be just a trail through some bush land. I thought there would be some more features to be honest. It does give a feel of a bush walk without actually having to go into the bush.
There is a tiny Chinese gardens section which is quite well maintained.
There is also a tiny children's play area.
Howard Fan — Google review
The orchid house was just beautiful and has volunteers ready to answer your questions. We loved seeing the turtles near the Japanese bridge- there were so many! A very enjoyable stroll through beautiful gardens.
Cheryl Kirwin — Google review
Nice gardens close to town. Just a nice walk around the ponds and garden's. Well looked after, lovely orchid house.
Terry DAVIS — Google review
A great place for a picnic and a walk around the grounds. Wheel chair access to most areas.
Dave Price — Google review
Hervey Bay Botanic Garden is a good garden with a lot of potential, but I believe there is room for improvement. The overall experience was positive, and I enjoyed exploring the garden's beauty.
However, I noticed a few areas where they could enhance the visitor experience. Firstly, some parts of the garden appeared to be in need of maintenance, such as overgrown plants and uneven pathways, which made navigation a bit challenging.
Secondly, I would have appreciated more informative signs or plaques about the various plant species and their significance. This would have added an educational aspect to the visit and made it more engaging for visitors.
Additionally, while the garden was enjoyable, I felt that the overall design and layout could be further enhanced to create a more harmonious and captivating environment.
Despite these points, I still had a pleasant time, and with some improvements, the Hervey Bay Botanic Garden could become an even more delightful attraction for nature enthusiasts and visitors alike
Zella Keiko Bawr — Google review
It’s a beautiful garden. We were there early morning and it was very quiet, but don’t forget your mosquitoes repellent…. xd
Gian “Gian PH” — Google review
Shady space to walk around when it gets to hot. Nice features, like the Chinese Garden and others.
Joshua Boulton (JBCricketball) — Google review
There is a generic Mac & Cheese Botanic Gardens up the front with fun kids stuff, toilets, etc, but down the back reminds me very much of the Noosa North Shore bushland, with some seriously goat track feeling paths. So much like actual bush, but all Museum Fremen in the middle of a country town. Loved it. Nice legit feeling bush walk.
Erik Lundberg — Google review
Wifey and I love orchids. The colours are so vibrant. It's the best part of these botanic gardens. A downside is not all plants in the gardens have identifying name tags. Otherwise it's a nice walk.
Ron Johr — Google review
The signage for the gardens is terrible, we were asked by people as we walked around were things were.
The Orchid house is absolutely perfect the flowers are stunning its a shame that the signage of the rest of the place spoils it a bit
Ian Wilson — Google review
I recently had the chance to explore the Hervey Bay Botanical Gardens, and it was quite an interesting experience. The walk through the attractive woodland area was a bit confusing though, as there weren't any signs or information boards to guide me along the way. However, I must say that the natural beauty of the gardens more than made up for it.
The highlight for me was definitely the impressive orchid house. It's a real gem and showcases a stunning variety of orchids. I was in awe of the colors and fragrances that surrounded me. The effort put into maintaining the orchid house truly shines through.
It would be great if the garden management could consider adding some informative signs along the pathways to help visitors navigate better. This would make the experience even more enjoyable and educational.
All in all, the Hervey Bay Botanical Gardens have a lot of potential, and I enjoyed my time there despite the lack of signage. The orchid house alone is worth the visit, and I'm looking forward to seeing how the gardens develop in the future.
Reef World Aquarium is a compact family-friendly attraction where visitors can observe a variety of tropical fish up close. Though smaller compared to other aquariums in Sydney, the knowledgeable and friendly staff make it a memorable experience for all ages. The feeding experiences with turtles and fish are particularly popular. Despite its size, there is still a wide range of animals on display and a small tourist shop available.
We came here for the turtle and fish feeding experiences. Compared to Sydney aquariums, it is a lot smaller, but the staff made it a 10/10 experience. The guy who was working there was friendly and so knowledgeable. He was patient and made sure that we all got an opportunity to feed the animals and also learn about them.
Despite being small, there was still a large range of animals to look at and even a small tourist shop. As the place is small and less well known, it wasn’t too busy which was also very nice.
Just a note: there is parking just beside the aquarium and the entry fee is very reasonable (and also allows you to leave and come back at a later time within the same day). Would definitely recommend!
Jenny Qian — Google review
Nice little place for kids to enjoy. My boys loved the big turtles. Fish feeding and turtle feeding time is the best thing so make sure you don't miss it. 😉
U get a stamp which is valid for whole day. There is a cafe beside it which has a lovely view of see.
Hira Bakhtawar — Google review
Great morning out. It is a small aquarium with a circular indoor tank area, small touch tank and outdoor turtle area, but we loved it. Spent about 2hrs here, the more you looked in the tanks the more cool things to see. Staff very knowledgeable and friendly. Loved patting the turtles and everyone got a chance to feed them.
Claire F — Google review
I loved the experience, petting the turtles and starfish, looking at the fish, sea snake, stone fish and multiple species of fish. I also learnt a lot about them from the walk and talk man Adam who I thought was amazing and very friendly! Loved my experience with the family :)
Nakita Irvine — Google review
Lovely little aquarium, the sea turtle feeding at 11am was a great experience. The entry fee includes all day access so you can go back at 230 to feed the fish. Overall a good hour and a half of entertainment for the kids, big and small
bjorn hayes — Google review
Small aqarium. But so interactive. You can hold star fish and feed the turtle at 11am or the fish around 2pm. Honestly, love it more than the ones in Brisbane or Cairns.
Danielle — Google review
My daughters swam with the turtles in reef aquarium and had a great experience. Greg was helpful and informative. Beautiful collection of tropical fish and corals. Recommend for families with kids..
Sanji Wasgewatta — Google review
Reef World Aquarium was a fantastic experience with the family. If you’re looking for a massive aquarium to spend hours and hours at this isn’t for you.
It’s a small well kept aquarium with some great displays.
If you love friendly, funny staff and up close and personal interactions with Green Sea Turtles this is the place for you!
Ian Martin — Google review
Main attraction of the aquarium for us were the friendly sea turtles which were friendly and occasionally swam over for a interaction/ pat. Turtle feeding sessions were also available and included in the ticket which was purchased at the door.
Otherwise a fairly small aquarium, with a variety of coral fish/small sharks in the center of the room with some smaller tanks on the side displaying more coral species. A small starfish/sea sponge interactive pond is also present.
Small gift shop/next door restaurant cafe is also available.
Friendly and informative staff members.
Zee Cee — Google review
We had a great visit! Maddie gave us a tour and answered all our questions. She was so knowledgeable. She was a real Pro! Great value
LYDIA STAHL — Google review
We would highly recommend this place for a meal. We didn't get to go to the actual aquarium as it was getting too late in the day. But we did have a really nice lunch there with beautiful views. The meals were reasonably priced and very tasty. And the staff were very friendly. I would highly recommend this place for a relaxing afternoon lunch
garry dickeson — Google review
Amazing experience.
My partner and I throught it would be like sea world where one of the staff members would feed the animal and talk bout the turtles. But no you actually got to touch and feed the turtles yourself. It was amazing. So worth the money.
Katie-anne Tatnell — Google review
Nice aquarium, a bit small but that’s ok. You can see some fish inside and outside you can see the 3 big sea turtles. One of them came really close and you were able to pet him 😁 During the feeding session they told the story behind the turtles. (You can leave and come back during the day).
Ruud van der Vleuten — Google review
Came here with my two kids while staying at Hervey Bay. It's a small aquarium but has a lot to occupy time for 2-3hrs. Kids fed and stroked the sea turtles, there was a touch area to stroke starfish, and tanks to investigate. Kids had a wonderful time and we left with a necklace each to remember their time there.
Helen Di Domenico — Google review
Myself and my kids had such an amazing time visiting Reefworld thanks to Maddy. She was so knowledgeable and happy to talk to my kids about everything. Was such a fantastic experience! Highly recommend 🫶🏼
Cassandra Hobbs — Google review
Great place to visit. Friendly staff. Relaxed atmosphere. Great selection of interesting fish and we got to feed turtles. Ticket lasts all day so we were able to come back to watch fish feeding in the afternoon. Plus they have good food and coffee and a function centre.
Bruce — Google review
This was a GREAT experience for the family and so affordanble. We only paid Adult $22 and Child $12 plus it included feeding of the animals. Most other parks you have to pay extra ontop of entry to feed animals. There we're not hordes of people and everybody got several turns. Its a small park but so informative and interactive for kids!
chrizelle zwick — Google review
Such a great place to visit. The staff are really friendly and we were so relaxed as we walked around the aquarium.The main experience that excites me the most was that we got to touch and feed the turtles in the morning and because the tickets lasts all day, we were able to come back to watch fish feeding in the afternoon.They do have a cafe onsite but we sadly had other plans for lunch. Parking was great, and we could also walk down the the beach right beside the aquarium. Only issue we had was at the turtle feeding. It was crowded and we had little room to line up, also people with walking difficulties may have issues going down the steps to where the turtles were being feed.The steps going down are very steep and it was a worry using them. I would love to see them replaced and made more safe and accessible. They also have a small gift shop with lovely but randome items in it but it was so hard to find gifts with the Reef World Aquarium name on them, to show that I was here and that I had visted the Reef World Aquarium. Which was very sad. Because I loved my visit to your aquarium.
Natasha Parker — Google review
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Dayman Park Cnr Kent &, Pulgul St, Urangan QLD 4655, Australia
Situated alongside a river, Queen's Park is a well-maintained botanical garden featuring flower beds, lush lawns, and tall trees that provide shade. Visitors can enjoy the serene atmosphere and marvel at the waterfall. Additionally, there are historical sites like the Memorial Park and Museum that offer great opportunities for exploration or picnics. Although the park was affected by recent floods in February, it has since been restored to its tranquil state thanks to exceptional efforts by council officials.
Very quiet and clean town. Lot to see, the Queen Park and The memorial park is amazingly well looked after, perfect place to just walk through and picnic. AND go to the memorial museum, its really good! Highly recommend it! 👌
Wak Julet — Google review
Gorgeous little spot of land in Maryborough with well manicured grass and gardens, seating areas, river viewing, toilets and even a miniature train that you can take a ride on with the kids (covered in shoes required, however they do have spare Crocs available).
Marie Coman — Google review
Stopped in Maryborough randomly on a drive. We stopped at the shop to get some food and then found this park to sit and eat. Kids ran around, seemed well maintained. Right on the river. Like the musical features there too. Kids loved it. Nice spot.
Simon — Google review
Beautiful and tranquil, but with the February floods, it's best to stay away. ♥️ this park.
Martie Greeff — Google review
What a wonderful ANZAC experience.
Maryborough Council .. Take a huge bow.
The grounds are beautifully manicured, and the veteran pathway is a magnificent and informative stroll.
Steve Murphy — Google review
Nice park to walk through. Some nice features - ANZAC memorial, bandstand, music station.
Joshua Boulton (JBCricketball) — Google review
Council have done a great job after the recent floods a really nice place to relax and contemplate life etc.
Paul Hagan — Google review
Beautiful park with plenty of rest areas that are shaded. Meticulously kept and maintained.
David Butler — Google review
Beautiful gardens along the river front . All the heritage buildings galleries & museums adjacent a real focal point of old Maryborough . Very enjoyable
Trevor Horrigan — Google review
Must visit stop and along the Mary River
Brilliant and well maintained park. Nice place to sit and enjoy the peacefulness.
The War Memorial is really nicely done. Well done Maryorough.
A few odd charachters about so recommend you watch out for your family but mostly cler of the park crazies.
James R — Google review
Clean and tidy nice river walk mini trains. Gorgeous rotunda for bands
Sha shen “Bambi martini” Holderness — Google review
Fantastic park with a huge open grassland space, several walking tracks and lots of statues commemorating those who fought in the war. Very well maintained area and a beautiful war memorial towards the main road. Lovely views over the river too and beautiful for walking. Dogs are allowed on leash and there were plenty of shaded areas under the trees too. Would highly recommend visiting here for a picnic or a short walk.
Kerbray — Google review
It's a small but beautiful park adjacent historical buildings in older streets of Maryborough. Lots of cool shady trees and views of the river.
Rob B — Google review
This is a great park with very well maintained plants. It's great for a lunch time walk to enjoy the scenery. There is a nice historical railway track that runs through, but no trains actually around.
Howard Fan — Google review
A beautiful park with some very old trees that are well worth a look, There is an Anzac memorial that just touches your heart, not least the last stone…
Statue of the iconic children's book character of writer P. L. Travers who was born in Maryborough.
Amazing history and interactive journey of PL Travers and Mary Poppins. Absolutely worth the visit and kids are kept entertained the whole way through.
Renee Curran — Google review
We visited while staying in Hervey Bay. Such a delightful museum. It could have been so boring like many are, but this was full of fun things for all ages to discover in every corner, drawer and room. Interactive, interesting, clean and well maintained. Highly recommend! Also, keep an eye out for the pedestrian crossing lights near the building! One thing... We went on a Saturday and discovered that it closed at 2pm on that day, so we only had an hour, but that was enough to see it all.
SimonandCat Camilleri — Google review
I had the pleasure of visiting today and absolutely loved it. It's magical, whimsical and totally interactive. Highly recommend for anyone but especially if you have kids.
Andrea Schilling — Google review
Wow. What a magical journey with Mary Poppins. Definitely worth a visit. Great exhibitions. Very interactive.
Dorothy Taylor — Google review
One of the most enchanting places I have seen anywhere in the world.
An absolute diamond. Totally unexpected.
So glad we stopped and stayed.
A place for the young and the young at heart.
A place where anything can happen if you just imagine.
And we found all 21 mice!
Can you?
Martin Musgrave — Google review
This place is wonderful everytime I had stop in this town I am in love to visit
Here is were you return child and you wish to have a Poppins in your life
Thank you to Pamela Travells to give something to dream
This is a dream town
You must stop and visit it
Manuela Scremin — Google review
Wonderful restoration and historical building. Beautiful Mary Poppins / P J Travers story , entertaining and interactive
Gavin Colley — Google review
It was "Spit Spot"...supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. Great price, Miss Poppins ( your guide) was very informative with a great welcoming personality. Love it. Well worth the visit
Sue Bolger — Google review
A very impressive and interesting experience. Learnt a lot about P.L.Travers and the story behind the stories. Good experience for all ages.
Neil Wise — Google review
This place is amazing. So interactive and informative all about Mary poppins life
Helaine Clerk — Google review
Good old bit of history about who was behind Mary Poppins, where she lived and how it all started. Airconditioned space and interesting story telling features. Parking available around the building for 2 hrs max.
Mario de Groot — Google review
Great little museum in Maryborough and provides good insight for both adults and kids into the life of PL Travers. Well worth the visit if you're in town. The surrounding blocks have a lot of heritage too and should be explored.
Christopher Mayhew — Google review
A bit pricey at $16 for approx an hour of entertainment but loads of fun. Great for those who like posing and taking photos.
Jasmine Zhu — Google review
Lovely and interesting place to visit, especially with children as there are lots of activities to do!
Susi P — Google review
A very well designed interactive experience. I was very impressed with the variety of engaging ways information was presented throughout the rooms. I would happily return with guests.
We visited the Maryborough Military & Colonial Museum on the weekend and were pleasantly surprised to find it almost empty. It appears to be run by volunteers, including a lovely old lady and a man who provided us with a wealth of information about the war exhibits. The museum is definitely worth a visit for history enthusiasts. The volunteers' dedication and the informative experience made our visit memorable and enjoyable.
Zella Keiko Bawr — Google review
Maryborough has many historical buildings including this one. Unfortunately the two floods we had in recent years has closed this lovely old building until restoration issues in the lower levels can be resolved. If it opens again, well worth a visit.
Deanna Hatchman — Google review
What a fantastic place to go it's one of the best war memorial places I have seen. So much to see. There is a lady who plays the piano while you walk around she is a volunteer and makes the experience even better. All the volunteers have a huge amount of knowledge ask them a question and they will have the answer 👍🏼
Trish Taplin — Google review
lots to see ,very knowledgeable staff very friendly, well organised exhibits
sergio sotelo — Google review
Amazing collection, wonderful volunteers. So many stories of bravery and so much information. Young children also found very interesting. Highly recommend a visit.
Wendy C — Google review
Excellent display well curated with phenomenally well informed volunteers. Visited twice still not seen it all.
glenn hawkins — Google review
Great place, friendly volunteers but set aside some time to go through all the exhibits.
Lawrie Thorne — Google review
Nice small museam dedicated to the military. Not many people there so you get the museum pretty much to yourself. It doesn't take long to browse through so it is worthwhile to drop by if you're just passing through.
Howard Fan — Google review
A place filled with history and stories of brave Australian soldiers. It's a must visit place in regional Queensland which has inspiring stories to tell. Unparalleled hospitality extended by the guides in the museum towards us and our kids even after we visited almost at the closing time. It was a memorable experience for the family.
Labanya Mukherjee — Google review
One of the most interesting places to visit. We loved taking our kids and exploring and understanding all of the history and stories. A must see for everyone.
Renee Curran — Google review
Amazing experience second only to Canberra , John one of the volunteers has so much knowledge and is very good at shearing this. 10 stars would be better
Ray — Google review
Don't cut yourself short on time as there's so much to see! Highly recommend this Military Museum - so many displays honouring so many brave men!