32 Best Stops Between Agnes Water and Rainbow Beach
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Wanderlog staff Updated • updatedApr 10, 2023
How long is the drive from Agnes Water to Rainbow Beach?
The direct drive from Agnes Water to Rainbow Beach is 200 mi (322 km), and should have a drive time of 4 hrs 39 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Agnes Water to Rainbow Beach, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Bundaberg and Hervey Bay, as well as top places to visit like 1770 Reef - Great Barrier Reef Eco Tours and 1770 Distillery, or the ever-popular 1770 LARC! Tours.
The top cities between Agnes Water and Rainbow Beach are Bundaberg and Hervey Bay. Bundaberg is the most popular city on the route. It's 2 hours from Agnes Water and 3 hours from Rainbow Beach.
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, 33% of way to Rainbow Beach
Located in the southern region of Queensland, Hervey Bay is a coastal city that attracts visitors for its whale-watching opportunities. From July to November, boats take tourists out to observe humpback whales during their migration season. Additionally, Hervey Bay serves as a departure point for tours to Fraser Island which boasts beaches and rainforest habitats for dingoes and other wildlife. The city's marina is connected to local beaches via a waterfront esplanade with placid waters suitable for swimming.
76% as popular as Bundaberg
22 minutes off the main route, 57% of way to Rainbow Beach
Best stops along Agnes Water to Rainbow Beach drive
The top stops along the way from Agnes Water to Rainbow Beach (with short detours) are Lake Mckenzie (Boorangoora), Bundaberg Rum Distillery, and Esplanade. Other popular stops include Carlo Sand Blow, 1770 LARC! Tours, and Eli Creek.
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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
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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
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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
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
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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Flying High Bird Park
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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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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.
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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I'll never travel to Rainbow Beach without this trip planner again
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.
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.
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
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.
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…
Fraser Island is renowned as the world's largest sand island and a popular destination for camping and eco-tourism. Visitors can explore forests, encounter wildlife, and marvel at crystal blue lakes, Champagne pools, and a shipwreck. While last year's fire caused devastation to the island's vegetation, regeneration efforts are underway. The beautiful scenery makes it an ideal spot for tourists looking for a unique experience in nature while supporting the local economy.
Spectacular!!! this island is beautiful and unique, sad to see the burned trees from last year fire, the bush is coming back and it will be fantastic. the lake is my favourite and overall its a very recommended experience! please all of us should go there to support the economy and the reforestation in progress.
Barbara madsen — Google review
Very beautiful Island with a lot of things to explore. Driving on here isn't super easy so follow the local's advises!
ihate thenet — Google review
Excellent place to stay and camp or holiday in a house/unit. Beware of dingoes and leave them alone. Leave the land as you found it and respect the wishes of the land owners. The creeks and lakes are awesome to swim in.
Nic Plant — Google review
Wonderful experience.
Hired 4x4 and did the experience for day.
Peter Rowley — Google review
I absolutely loved this experience. The place, the stories, the food and the crew were amazing. You can tell they love their job. I want to come back for sure!
Daniela Arias — Google review
always an amzing time here so much to see and do and the fishing is great
Benny Hoffs — Google review
Stunning place to visit, with so much to see and do. We will definitely be back!
Rhianna Crosthwaite — Google review
K'gari means paradise in the butchulla aboriginal language! No wonder why!
Lucas M. — Google review
The turquoise waters, Fraser Island got lot of sea life. The world’s largest sand island with vibrant rain forest and the World-Heritage-listed sand bar is simply stunning and the perfect spot for beach fishing. There aren’t paved roads here, just sand tracks, making the entirety of Fraser Island one big 4WD, off-roading adventure.
Sarge Silva — Google review
The Island is great and definitely worth a stop if your are passing the region... if not, plan a trip directly. The island self has many things to offer and you will be very surprised of what things you can see.
Additionally it is a very good experience staying at the the kingfisher bay resort.
Thank you!
Stefan Peter — Google review
Had a beautiful holiday on Fraser Island - kid friend - lots to do - lake McKenzie was the highlight of our trip - clear water and a beautiful sunny day. Lake Wabby was also a worth while trip. Champagne pools has gorgeous rocks which makes stunning photos as the waves comes over the rocks into the Rockpool. Saw some dingos chilling on the beach on 75 Mile beach.
Helen Krog — Google review
Its a really good place to go with 4x4 vans (with acknowledge of the day trip as low wheels, etc). There were plenty of these! There are a lot of lakes hidden in the island so be sure where to go and HOW! Be aware of wild animals like Dingos and spiders & snakes, of course. There is a restaurant (also a resort) that has delicious food!
Delfina Torres C. — Google review
Love this place so relaxing. Camped there for the week. Great fresh water lakes and creeks to refresh in after the salt water. Lots of whales passing by in front of us.
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!
Good spot for the kids, the water is shallow but just keep a close eye on them as there are dingoes lurking. take your inflatables with you and cruise down the creek. If you want a good spot to park up by the creek you have to go really early, there isn’t much spots by the creek but plenty of places to park up nearby. Heaps of dingo activity so be on guard they seem to hang around this spot a lot.
The Sydney Angler — Google review
Hi, I don’t know your name but really appreciated your pick up our car key and I think you waited for us next to our car to remind that you left key at the pole on 1/11.
You really made our day!!!
Thank you very much!!!
Sophie — Google review
Remember only leave footprints.
Great swimming hole or float down the creek.
Bring something to float on.
Toilets are there.
Don't forget little planes land there also.
Bron Smit — Google review
Another Fraser iconic visit site and swim in the creek. Summer or winter, Fraser bucket list.
David Beard — Google review
Excellent place to swim and relax. Bring a boogie board or floatie and everyone can float down the creek accessible via the board walk. There are also toilets on site.
Nic Plant — Google review
Another must visit spot if you are heading to Fraser Island. Take a short walk up the boardwalk then walk (or float) down the pristine creek. A little cold - or some might say refreshing depending on what time of year you go. Gets busy with all the tour buses.
Matthew Mason — Google review
It's a very nice and clean creek. The creek is a bit short but they have closed the upper parts of it for regeneration which is good. I'd recommend a visit if you are on Fraser Island. Great for families and kids.
Lavish Lalwani — Google review
Eli Creek is a natural water park you walk to one end of the board walk and can drift all the way to the end once you get in the water. The water is quite low and such a cool experience.
It can get quite busy there also.
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Jonique Life — Google review
A must visit spot on K’gari. Best visited on a sunny day so the water is a little warmer and will look bluer. We didn’t swim as the water was very cold in August, but still amazing to walk the short boardwalk inland and then walk back to the beach via the creek.
If the water is a decent temp it would be great to float down the creek (consider bringing an inflatable pool toy) and spend the whole day there. Can get quite a few visitors in peak periods.
Chantelle Coward — Google review
This is a natural pool amusement place , please be sure to bring a swimming ring ore anything c can let u floating things and float with the current, it is full of fun and the water very clear and fresh cool .I enjoyed my time here very much.
Recommend it 👍
U — Google review
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Lake Mckenzie (Boorangoora)
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A popular tourist spot, this perched lake features pure water, white sand beaches & picnic space.
It’s one of my favorite places and if the weather is good u will see blue sky and super clean water with soft white sand beach。
Please don’t bring anything to eat here let’s keep it clean and beautiful.
YU — Google review
Lake McKenzie is just an ideal place to swim. One of the few occasions in Australia when I've not been concerned about being eaten by the wildlife!! The lake is so poor in nutrients it's a great place to find sundews.
Mark Rawson-Gill — Google review
This lake is amazing. The water is so blue and nice. It just looks like a gem. I swam across the lake which was great. The white sandy beach is gorgeous.
H F — Google review
The most blue and crystal clear lake I’ve ever seen
Jasmine Zhu — Google review
Lake McKenzie makes it probably the most visited natural site on the island. It is a ‘perched’ lake, which means it contains only rainwater, no groundwater, is not fed by streams and does not flow to the ocean. The sand and organic matter at the base of the lake form an impervious layer, preventing rainwater from draining away.
The sand here is pure, white silica and is not only beautiful to look at but feels beautifully soft to walk on. The sand acts as a filter, giving the water its clarity and helping to make the water so pure it can support very little life. The blues and greens of the lake are endlessly fascinating and it’s well worth getting up early to look across it in the soft light of dawn.
I have been here many times and it has always been an incredible place to be, but this particular visit was different as its the very first time I've really seen the true colours after receiving my colour correction glasses (I'm a colour-blind)... what did this mean?
Hard to describe but it's like visiting for the first time again... Simply mind-blowing!
#kgari #Queensland #Australia #frasercoast #igersfraserisland #kgaridraserisland
Geoff Aquino — Google review
Beautiful lake, crystal clear water and white sands. Amazing spot for photos.
Liam S — Google review
Expect to be wowed and have the most amazing views and swim of your life rain hail or shine. Well worth the distance and track to get there.
Andy Michelis — Google review
Wow just wow! This place is incredible! The water is crystal clear the sand is white! Beware the toilets are disgraceful my gosh I nearly threw up!
Miss B — Google review
I would travel all the way from Adelaide to Fraser island, just to spend an entire day in this pristine water with its beautiful soft white sand shores!
This is a natural water lake and the water is about 25 degrees throughout the year, so it's a hidden gem in Australia.
Rush Riz — Google review
Amazing spot, go early because parking gets full.
The Sydney Angler — Google review
Indeed a small paradise!
Lucas M. — Google review
This place is absolutely stunningly beautiful. The water is so clear. It is a must see.
Stephen Smith — Google review
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Fraser Island Recreation Area
National park
Nature & Parks
Campground
Forests
Great area for camping and visiting.
Plenty of history to see and read about.
Walk along the river was great, even in the rain.
Road in was pretty dirty, but don't let that stop you.
Grant Molloy — Google review
Lots of history and very well maintained, toilets are better here than lake mackenzie, the walk down to the creek is beautiful the water is clear however no swimming allowed in this creek.
Miss B — Google review
Other then the massive storm, it’s one of the best camp spots I have ever been to. Family had a ball, facility’s were clean and the campsites were distinctly separated.
JAEA — Google review
Great spot, in depths of shade so solar suffered a bit. Not that clear where to put RV but generous space when found a site. Wildlife pretty forward despite lack of dingos so do lock up bins and food
Richard Turner — Google review
At this place you should go for the walk along the Wanggoolba Creek. Thias creek is flow on very fine white sand. The thing is sometimes you do not see the water as it is invisible clear. We did not use the camping area which is also closed by.
J R — Google review
Central Station Rainforest is a great walk you are mainly walking on a boardwalk where you see many aged trees which are huge! There is a beautiful creek that runs through the forest which is a great site to see. There is a lot of history hear and you can read about it on different plaques along the way.
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Jonique Life — Google review
This is the most disgusting campground. Filthy bathrooms, broken showers, smelt so bad you had to hold your hand over your nose to enter. I wouldn't use the toilets they are so terrible. Showers took the coins, no water came out, hardware hanging off the wall. It was like a scene out of Jurassic Park. The campground itself is unkempt. Dirty bins and dirty 'camp kitchen'.
Lizzie Kelly — Google review
I love this place in the Fraser Island. There are lovely plants especially the giant Staghorns
Maria Thomas — Google review
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Lake Wabby
Lake
Nature & Parks
Bodies of Water
The deepest lake on Fraser Island, this small, spring-fed attraction is popular for swimming.
If there was ever an entrance to heaven (or it ever existed), it would probably look like it!
An underrated location, mixed with lake on the one side, and the ocean on the other. Yes, you can't see much under the water, but it's still possible to swim in it (just watch it, it gets deeper quite fast when you swim towards its centre. Just watch the fish :)
Saar Catalan — Google review
The lake was okay. We thought it was average compared to some of the other lakes on the island. There were lots of fish in the water and it looked like a great spot to swim. The short hike to the lake from the beach was a nice little walk.
Lavish Lalwani — Google review
Interesting lake but not the most scenic
Jasmine Zhu — Google review
Lake Abby is a great place to go for a swim. It takes a 45 minute walk through the forest to get there but it’s absolutely worth it. My favorite part wasn’t even the lake itself but the sand dunes surrounding it. Absolutely amazing!
Rosalie Macher — Google review
Lake Wabby is not bad, if you have no places to go, then check out this lake.
The lake is quite small but has a lot of fishes in it, I counted 5 big catfish and numerous other fishes.
Just remember there is a little bit rotten smell likely from the dead leafs and trees, so get used to it.
William Smith — Google review
Another nice spot for a dip on Fraser. There is a decent walk involved to get there but well worth it. Keep an eye out for catfish and turtles.
Kerrie Feathers (Kewie_bear) — Google review
Was a nice walk up even on a hot day. There has been sand blown away around the steps. No issues with sticks or debri on the path
judith Dickey — Google review
The walk from the lookout to the lake was a little harder than we expected, but so very worth it. The catfish in the lake are not in the least put off by human presence and are wonderful to watch and swim with. There are definitely dingoes nearby, as evidenced by the footprints we saw heading down the dune to the water's edge, so it pays to remain vigilant. The water was warm and delicious to swim in. Such a quiet and special place!
Suzi Foster — Google review
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K'gari QLD 4581, Australia
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Inskip Point Recreation Area
National forest
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Low-key, rustic beach with ample space for camping in tents & caravans amid sand & coastal trees.
Camped here over Easter. Great location, good facilities, that are cleaned daily. Cap on numbers means that every camper has plenty of space. Such a beautiful part of the world.
Katherine Le Count — Google review
Busy with K'gari traffic but beautiful beaches and lovely swimming. Beautiful trees on Pelican Bay side.
Sue Daniel — Google review
Love this spot, great beaches, campsites are well maintained, and toilet blocks kept tidy. Sites are dog friendly which means my little mate can enjoy this stunning part of the world with me too!
Wanda Duggan — Google review
totally fantastic camping area only 13k to rainbow beach that is nothing short of heavenly...my 3 star rating only relates to the mosquitoes at inskip as they are highly toxic in huge numbers..bushmans did nothing so be aware..
most camping areas are 4wd only as the sand is soft.. but mv Sarawak is 2wd no problem..
benji — Google review
Great camping spot. Dog friendly and close to beach. No showers but has drop toilets that are mostly clean.
Catherine Smeeton — Google review
Great camping spot for families. Too many stingers the week before Christmas so opted to cool off at Seary's Creek.
Temmina Kuijpers — Google review
I was lucky enough to stay there for 3 weeks due to the incredible weather. Toilets very clean and well maintained. All in all, a very relaxing time spent there......
Allan Law — Google review
It's always great there ,,
Take the Glen 20 and spray for the toilet flys so you don't get sick ,,
Plenty of fish in the sink holes at the moment
John Thompson — Google review
Must be fully self contained. 4WD best but we managed with our 2WD motor home. Just need to pick a spot that's not to sandy.
Heather Petitt — Google review
Good family beach camping spot. Has wheelchair accessible toilet facilities
Camp sites are easily accessed with 4x4 but otherwise you can park a few metres from the camp sites on the road
Rainbow Beach is very close to get supplies or visit a cafe/pub
Can get very crowded during peak periods so probably don't bother during public holidays
Le Crab — Google review
Inskip Point is a great place to camp that’s not too far from a beautiful piece of beach and recreation areas. The rain can make some of the camp grounds on the flatter side a tad wet but if your on the surf beach you should be all good. There is no end to the number of gazebo frames that are lined up along the bins after a bit of wind so my advice is to stick close to the trees.
If it’s a hot meal you want you might need to book in at the surf club at Rainbow Beach or an awesome burger joint on the corner.
Lots of fun by all, get amongst it!
Kathy Ellem — Google review
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Inskip QLD 4581, Australia
I'll never travel to Rainbow Beach without this trip planner again
We had a great experience feeding the wild dolphins. We were lucky to have a Mum and baby come in too. $10 a fish to feed the dolphins. The volunteers are very knowledgeable and gave a very informative talk whilst waiting for the dolphins to arrive. It's a very well run procedure and all the volunteers work well to make this a unique experience. My only suggestion would be to try and repair the small ramp that goes to the beach so the elderly and disabled area little safer. The Cafe was well run & pancakes were delicious.
Margaret Jaques — Google review
We had an amazing time here, staff and volunteers are just amazing and bubbly. Unfortunately we didn't eat here but the food looked good. We attended the dolphin feeding and even got up close to feed them, wow so much knowledge was given about these beautiful creatures. No pets aloud as its inside the establishment.
Sarah Wiggins — Google review
Awesome experience feeding dolphins here. There are limited spots and it costs $10 per person. Come early to make sure you get a spot. Also, there is heaps of parking nearby. Once you get a token, you’re definitely going to get the opportunity to feed the dolphins as they only provide enough tokens- so you don’t need to be scared or rushed! The staff are all very friendly and courteous; they educate you about the history of the place and the dolphins’ names and lives, then they also make sure you are comfortable and safe during the feeding!
Jenny Qian — Google review
Really appreciated the gentleman on the phone who told us to come before 7am. We got here at 6:30am, saw 2 dolphins & a group of amazing volunteers who run this place in order, especially at school holiday. Had a great time!
Owen C — Google review
We had an amazing experience again at Barnacles with the family and feed the dolphins. The dolphins were late for the 7am time but absolutely worth the wait. They were beautiful and the staff friendly.
Geoff Aquino — Google review
A lovely waterfront cafe with plenty of seating and a relaxing view over the estuary
The staff are friendly, service is fast and food & coffee, fresh n hot ☕️
There’s parking right out front and no steps to worry about
Highly recommended to everyone visiting Tim Can Bay, and early birds can enjoy participating in or watching the daily dolphin feeding, right at your doorstep ☀️
Jaimes Pool — Google review
Great to watch and feed the dolphins. $10 to enter which includes a fish to feed the dolphins. We arrived at 6:30am and were second in line. Gates open at 7:00 feeding started around 8:00. The hosts give lots of info about the dolphins while you wait. Excellent
Neil Barker — Google review
Grabbed a BLT while eating for the dolphin feeding. The food was pretty good and the coffee was passable. The dolphin feeding experience was excellent! A well run program 👌
Aussie Adventuress — Google review
Amazing experience to get up close with humpback dolphins. We fed them fish, chatted with the volunteers, then had breakfast at the cafe. This has become an annual visit for us.
Annika Michelle — Google review
I did the dolphin experience here. It was the highlight of my holiday. Very orderly and well run considering the number of people. Wonderful volunteers who are knowledgeable and friendly. Best $10 I've ever spent!
Annie Gray — Google review
Feeding the dolphins was a great experience. All the volunteers were very informative and lovely to talk to. The cafe staff and food were nice. I do think there should be a much wider cement path for the safety of all the visitors to pass to and fro from the feeding area. And especially on a busy day (ours was apparently quiet) it definitely warrants another toilet.
Debbie Kerr — Google review
We really enjoyed seeing the dolphins they were amazing Found the information given by Employees and Volunteers very interesting. $10 for informative talk and fish to feed a dolphin was a very special moment.
Learning the Dolphins names clever Patch environmentalist Harmony Aussie Elle plus
Tip metre away from waters edge do not bend down no dogs
We travelled on The Rattler yesterday. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip and lunch at the Rusty Rails Cafe on our return. We travelled through some beautiful scenery and enjoyed the quirks of steam train travel. The destination at Amamoor would be perfect for a picnic lunch. Would recommend the trip.
Margaret Harm — Google review
Great experience for young and old. Locomotive and passenger carriages have been lovingly restored. Very helpful volunteers staffed the train. Interesting commentary during the trip. Orders for lunches taken before the train ride started. Well organised. One of our party had a fall, and the well-trained staff did everything possible to make her journey safe and comfortable.
Diane B — Google review
An absolutely fantastic day out. The staff on the train were awesome, entertaining and so helpful. The scenery was superb. Well done! Even my 10 year old said, " it was the best day ever!"
Helen Kerr — Google review
We did the Spooky Train ride and the kids LOVED IT! Such a great atmosphere, the characters were AMAZING! They really brought the train to life with their personalities, their interactions with passengers. Food was delicious, really enjoyed the pasta and the kids love their lunch boxes they get to take home. Definitely going to do another train ride and have already booked it! See you all again. Thank you everyone who made the train ride an AWESOME experience for my kids and myself. Everyone made us feel very welcomed from the moment we arrived at the station to the moment we left. The crew are very friendly.
Kimberly Enders — Google review
Well we loved it, what a great day the service was fantastic, the staff were very friendly and engaging. The train ride was excellent, very peaceful and relaxing. We did not order from the cafe, would have been good to know there was food available on the train to purchase, I didn't see this anywhere on the website, maybe I missed it?
We had a booking for 4 but my parents car broke down and couldn't make it, I received a credit on the day which I was very happy about, thank you.
I would highly recommend; it was such a lovely experience.
Leanne Kelly — Google review
Beautiful train ride with views over valleys and rivers. Very interesting watching the locomotive turned on the pneumatically powered turntable at Amamoor.
On train staff/volunteers were friendly and professional.
Samuel Eades — Google review
Chose spontaneously to board this train when visiting friends in Gympie. The train station is beautiful with all amenities including a cafe that offers a great menu. Food looked fabulous and unfortunately we didn't have time to eat here.
Purchasing tickets and getting on board was easy and staff were very helpful.
Great to sit on a train with comfortable, padded seats, having windows down and hearing the whistle!
Stops at a few places for 'change of staff- and then arrive at Amamoor where the train gets turned around on the turnstiles for return journey home.
While waiting, there are toilets, few ladies hold a 'market' where you can purchase home made items, a local shop to purchase sandwiches/coffee etc etc.
Enjoyable ride and volunteer staff are friendly.
They do stick to a rigid time table, so don't be late.
deb longhurst — Google review
Yesterday I did the Silver Bullet high tea experience with a friend. It was so special and an trip I'd highly recommend. The Mary Valley Rattler team are truly wonderful and so passionate about what they do. The food was amazing. Beautifully presented with a great selection of savoury and sweet. Bottomless coffee and tea with a sparkling and take away MVR glass makes it exceptional value.
The train travels through the Gympie countryside to the quaint little Dagun station. It's a lovingly restored station with book exchange and stands set-up for liqueur tastings (not available Friday, but it did make me want to come back). There are also beautiful timber picnic tables with seats for sale .
Spoiler Alert - the chocolate dipped strawberries on the way back from Dagun were AMAZING! In fact, the best I've ever eaten!
Thank you to everyone for such a special morning and the great work you do.
Sue — Google review
We had a lovely day on the Rattler last weekend. Riding the rails in an old style carriage with the windows open and the smell of the engine was a fun experience. Along the way we were given some interesting facts about the train and the area we were travelling through via the pa system and our attendant. At the end of the line there were little market stalls with locals selling their handmade wares, a wine and cheese tasting, and an older gentleman entertaining the crowd with his guitar. The menu was ok, not a great selection for the mains and they were both hot dishes. The desserts were nicely presented and tasty. Overall I probably would have been happier with sandwiches and scones with jam and cream. It's a good day out for families, train enthusiasts and those who just want to slow down and enjoy a trip through the countryside.
Matt Anderson — Google review
Great experience. The trip through the countryside after the rain was beautiful. Lots of scenic spots for shutter bugs. The volunteers are to be commended for the great job they do. We will definitely be recommending this to others. Congratulations!! 😃
Donagh Henderson — Google review
What a great day out. Full of history and interesting facts on the local area. Fantastic service from the moment we arrived to the end. All staff and volunteers were the best, friendly and very informative. Definitely recommended if you are visiting Gympie or surrounds
Mick Ryan — Google review
Great experience! We appreciated the trip on the beautifully and detailed restored steam train a lot! Those wooden cars with them old red comfy seat benches made all the difference. Hopping in the driver cabin of the locomotive, getting everything explained by the proud experienced driver was amazing!
Kudos to the team of volunteers and those thousands of hours they put in to have everything in good service today! Highly recommend!!
Flo Wndl — Google review
We travelled on the Mary Rattler on Sunday and chose the Gold Class experience. The trip was fantastic with the wind gently blowing though the train windows as we journeyed through the countryside. The sound of the train and smell of the coal was really cool.. We had a cheese and nibble platter and a glass of bubbles as part of the package. Our host Marilyn was fabulous, chatted to us and ensured we had a great time. Definately recommend.
Hilary Saxton — Google review
For steam train enthusiasts, this was very enjoyable. We went on the top package, which was travel in the "club car" with an excellent mid morning snack & cold drinks. The attendant was very attentive & knowledgeable. At the end of the line, the train went onto the working turntable, which was a treat to see. Only negative for me was the scenery wasn't over exciting, but the train & the stations were well worth it. The package we had included lunch after.
Theresa Tedman — Google review
We had a very enjoyable day on the Mary Valley Rattler, from Gympie to Amamoor the train takes a route along the Mary River and through local countryside. The staff from Engineer to Conductor are very engaging and informative about the history of this classic steam-powered train and the surrounding region. Highlight was the turntable at the Amamoor end of the trip and a chance to stand with the engineer at the firebox of the coal-driven steam locomotive.
Ian Cairns — Google review
A magnificent day on the Mary Valley Rattler.
The volunteers do an incredible job in maintaining and running this lovely old steam train.
The scenery from the train is stunning and at Amamoor and Dagun (Sunday only) they had good food, local entertainment and lovely country hospitality.
Such a lovely trip which we had booked before covid and finally got to enjoy.
Highly recommend this lovely experience 😊
K J — Google review
Fabulous day out for young and old alike. The volunteer staff are fabulous..Lucas was very knowledgeable about all things Steam Train related. We went as a group and it was a splendid day for the whole extended family outing.
Mark & Merryn HEAL — Google review
Outstanding experience. We chose to celebrate some birthdays with a High Tea on the Silver Bullet from the Gympie Railway Station to Dagun. A two and a half hour return trip. As a group of four we enjoyed outstanding service, generous food choices, beautiful scenery and a knowledgeable commentary. Arriving early allowed us time for a coffee or pastry at the Rusty Rails Cafe, visit the gift shop and the museum. Unforgettable and a desire to return. Just do it!
Val Peaker — Google review
We had a great day, my 4yo son loved it and we ticked off another old time train ride. Nice day out, definitely worth the trip. Also, Volunteer Susie in carriage 521 was fantastic, went out of her way to make our day and give my son a wonderful experience! Thanks Susie!
Nick Christie — Google review
1) steam train itself is cool! Also the station is very pretty
2) staffs are lovely!
3) it’s no scenery view about this route, you only look at peoples backyard
4) salami of the cheese platter is off, end up me and my husband had diarrhoea afterwards, it’s not fun
5) food was very average at the cafe, we thought the food we ordered with the train package would give us a on board dining experience but basically eat it after we finish the train ride, if we know the it’s the case, it’s no point to order the VIP package
Ko Esther — Google review
The choice to book VIP was a good one. Very happy with the trip which included cheese platter and beverages. Lunch on return. The staff were friendly and accommodating. The whole atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable. Amamoor was a lovely stop off with the engine rewind a highlight.
Kylie McNamara (Festival Freaks) — Google review
We used the Black Friday sale last yr for 2x half price regular tickets as Christmas gifts (because unfortunately the standard price is a bit outside of our budget at the moment) and had been wanting to do the Rattler for yrs. We used our passes recently on a Sunday and it was a fantastic day out! We booked fairly late so we were in the carriage with dogs but that was fine. Prior notice would be good though, not when we arrived but anyway! The trip was fantastic, the stops and activities were too, the service was friendly, we would suggest the team members doing the commentating obtain a little more speaking experience and confidence to make it easier for guests to listen to and follow but the information delivered was great. Would definitely return and bring some rellies of all ages who'd love it too. Oh, we didn't realise we could take food on board before we arrived, that's a nice bonus. Thanks for keeping this vintage and special train travel experience alive! 👏 Clint and Aimee 😊
Autism & Beyond — Google review
We enjoyed a Sunday run on the Mary Valley Rattler in the VIP Club Car. What a fantastic day and wonderful historical experience. The Club Car was set-up beautifully with comfortable bucket chairs and a table, with a copy of the Gympie paper and a bottle of water each in a souvenir cooler. We were provided a drink of choice and a cheese platter on the journey. Stopped at Amamoor and watched the engine turn around then stopped at Dagun on the way back. Wonderful volunteers, music, games and stalls. On return to Gympie we enjoyed a two course lunch in the Rusty Rails Cafe and another drink of choice. We had a fabulous day and thought the VIP tickets were well worth the experience. So great to see how everyhing has been lovingly restored and a such a special piece of QLD history. Thank you!
Melissa Saena — Google review
Well, what a day! Fantastic experience, we loved every minute. All staffed by volunteers, we had the lovely Deb & Sherrie in our carriage, and they absolutely made the adventure even better!!! So much fun, and a good laugh! Great job girls!👍🏼
Be sure to check your days/dates, they don't run the steam engine every day.
Pack your own food, or buy from the cafe at either end of the journey. OR You can even order your lunch whilst on the train, and it will be waiting for you when you get back. We took this option, and the food was delicious! Packaged beautifully, we sat and ate it in the old station Cafe.
Known for its "moonscape" appearance, this popular sandy area features cliffside views & recreation.
It's a short walk from Cooloola Drive to The Sand Blow. There are some steps to climb and uneven ground but it's not too difficult to make it to the sand blow viewing platform. From there you can look out to the ocean although you get better views if you walk out to the edge of the cliffs on the left. To the left there are also suitable spots to sand board. As you look out and walk over the spot you'll see that the sand is a mix of different colours and quite pretty. Note that it is a little more difficult walking on sand, so keep this in mind if you decide to walk down.
Ness Fez — Google review
This a great place to view sunrise or sunset. The view is stunning. It's also the start of the great walk. The carpark is not very big so get here early if you want a spot during the popular times. Kids will enjoy sliding down the dune on boogie board. Walking back up the sand is a good workout
Michael Jones — Google review
The unspoilt Carlo Sand Blow is one of the gems of Rainbow Beach. Less than 1km easy walk leads you to this beautiful sand haven where you can catch a gorgeous sunset view. There is a deck at the end of the walk to be able to leave your shoes (just be careful stepping off the deck as I managed to slice my foot on a rock, and it is quite a bit step down). Also, make sure you get there with good time for sunset, and have a torch to walk back as the path is quite dark on the return. Do not miss walking up here - and if you're on foot, be prepared for quite a steep hill on the road up to the sand blow along Cooloola Drive.
Niamh Hills — Google review
Awesome view of sand dune , one side oceans 🌊 and other is hill. One of the nicest place to enjoy sunset 🌅. Take your body board for sand sliding. 500~600 meter from car park , easy walk with stairs.
Fahriar Ahmed — Google review
One of the must visit tourist attractions in Mission Beach. I visited mission beach without any planning and didt know this place until I asked the receptionist.
You will be enter from the cooloola great walk trail and take about 20mins to get there
When I arrived I was amazed by the wonder of this place, a sand hill all the way down to the sea.
You can see a lot of people paragliding there but from the notice board that you will be required to do so.
Overall, I'm impressed with this place
Neo — Google review
Amazing how wide an area of sand the place really is. If you walk closer to the ocean you can see the paragliders take off too. Not far from the car park at the top of the hill, some steps mean it is not that pram friendly but can be done as they are not long.
Eugene Foo — Google review
Easy walk of 600 m to see this unusual sand scrape. Would work a great on a windy day. Ours was a wet time.
Terry Davis — Google review
This is definitely a must do! The sand was lovely, a nice walk to it and views all around. If you go to the bottom it is a hilarious walk back up the hill in the sand 😂
Ellé B — Google review
Quite spectacular! Don't just stay on the deck/platform... get down to the cliffs (not too close😜). Absolutely amazing views, and incredible colours & patterns in the sand. Ever-changing!
Nikki — Google review
Wow! Definitely one to experience. Please bear in mind that the sand blow is a walk away with over a dozen steps along the way. The marked spot is just the car park.
Mike “Michael” Dawson — Google review
It was and astonishing experience. We enjoyed sand boarding. And the view from the cliff was marvellous, we spent whole morning playing with different colours of sand while sitting in front of the amazing ocean water.
Andy — Google review
Amazing. Love this location at sunset, and it can get quite busy here with people coming to have a drink and watch the sun set! Fun to boogie board down the sand dunes and wander around, see the water and beach below. It's a short walk from the carpark through the bush (300ish metres or so, maybe?) with some stairs along the way. Love this spot!
Annika Michelle — Google review
Beautiful,recommended to everyone heading to rainbow beach.make sure you visit early in the morning and late in the afternoon to enjoy the beautiful view of carlo.the sand is super duper hot in summer time so make sure wear a tongs or shoes.
Scarlette Acoba — Google review
Absolutely magical experience we went for sunset which I just would highly recommend I have never seen views like it. From where you park your car, you do have to walk up quite lot of stairs and not so flat surfaces as someone with mobility issues I did struggle at times only due to the length of time it takes. An Australian 5 minutes is more like 10 to 15 minutes. The stairs are not steep but as I have chronic nerve pain so walking can be difficult at times i did find all the uneven surfaces and walking up a hill difficult. The views were worth it though. On our return we had to walk in the dark luckily we all had phones so we used the torches so be mindful of that when you go to see the sunset. But if you go to Rainbow beach this is a must!
Heritage museum featuring artifacts related to the region's gold mining history & a cafe.
Was a very interesting visit. Lots of information for the various displays in the individual old buildings/houses. Lots of old artifacts with many donations by local families from the area. Got a personal tour of a new display in the works. Can pan for gold, which is a big part of the towns history. The Cafe was good for lunch, we had the special, pork rolls. Plenty of drinks to choose from, ice creams for the kids too. We spent about 2.5hrs looking around...there's a lot to look at for the history buffs. Well worth a visit.
Elizabeth Petty — Google review
A nice place to stop for a quick look around. There’s lots of vintage mining equipment, vehicles, and a gold panning area. Reasonable for an hour or two, but otherwise fairly limited. A small cafe on site, and a nice park nearby for a walk too.
Kerbray — Google review
A truely wonderful historical learning experience. A visit to this Museum shows the thousands of days/weeks of collating and organising the many, many detailed exhibits that community members have made to capture the historical formation of Gympie.
One could visit many times. Exhibits are housed in individual sheds of all types, houses of note, olde school buildings etc.
There are many pieces of heavy industry machinery, including gold mining and railway buildings and rail equipment.
There is a Gem Club with a sparkling display. Well kept lawns and gardens make a place of peace and serenity.
There is a cafe and facilities.
A affordable and modest entry fee helps funds the Centre.
Peter R. Allen — Google review
This is a large museum with a wide range of items on display. Things were well laid out in order to give the viewer a good idea of usage. My partner and I are old enough to know what another of these were and even used a lot of them.
I marked you down as the 1 thing both of us were really keen to learn about, paning for gold had very little on it. The instructions were vague, and we really had no idea what we were doing or even what to look for. This is a practical skill and needs practical instruction. Something maybe that could be improved on.
Col Payn — Google review
Zero staff available, zero information provided and half the buildings were still closed due to 2022 floods. All the kids wanted to do was learn how to pan for gold but the two staff on were struggling to keep up with the 3 customers that wanted coffee and had no interest in museum customers. 100% self guided and there are a few things kids might be interested in but definitely not worth the $30 admission as you get absolutely nothing for it other than a walk around some old stuff.
Nick R — Google review
This museum has a great collection with lots of buildings. Way bigger than I thought. Lots of information and well put together displays. Staff were so friendly and helpful. What a great place to visit
Kathryn Drayton — Google review
What a seriously good collection of artifacts and information about the region. Well done Gympie for celebrating your achievements. Some great memories, which without this museum would be lost to us all. Of note was the wonderful story behind how the Australian Light Horse came to wear the emu feathers in their hats. Without a visit, wouldn't have known that. Keep up the good work and it is important that people keep donating to the collection to keep the towns rich history alive. The café is nice way to unwind before or after the museum. Was pleased we ordered the wedges and sandwich, both enjoyable and a decent portion size. Thanks ladies.
mark m — Google review
Stopped here for lunch and decided while here to go through the museum.
Impressive history of the area. Didn't have enough time to get to see everything. There will definitely be a return visit on my next trip north.
Good variety of food on the menu. The cafe catered for dairy intolerance which was a surprise. Loved the coffee and food.
Joanne W — Google review
Kids loved seeing all of the historical items. It was very well laid out and got a kick out of the Fire Truck shed! The best part was panning for gold. It really was a good morning out. The staff and volunteers were so friendly - their dedication shows.
Megan Mothershaw — Google review
Absolutely lovely place to visit if you are on the way to tin can bay. Friendly staff and nice cafe at the front. Great history of early mining history of Gympie. Family friendly and heaps for the little one to discover.
Tom Qin — Google review
A fantastic look into the past, with history in every step. Looking forwards to bringing a school trip here!
Helpful guides, a fantastic cafe and a great historical experience
DK — Google review
Excellent heritage museum, much more than just gold mining.
William Cowan — Google review
Very quirky museum with loads of exhibits and interesting information about the history of Queensland. Wash your own gold is really funny.
PeterMaria — Google review
We found it a very pretty place to stop for lunch.
Liz johnliz@live.com.au — Google review
Really enjoyed the exposition covering a wide range of local history from the Gold Rush, Mining, Railway history, farming, schools, etc. Sad to see the museum seems to be heavily affected by the 2022 floods some exhibitions vanished (like the scouts or the model railway), some seem in dire need of upkeep (especially the ones on the lower section of the museum). Still, good job & good luck! 🤞
Mr. M — Google review
Some of the displays have been improved since the last time I was there
Steven Parrinder — Google review
The cafe staff demonstrated questionable, poor food handling practices. The hygiene and food safety protocols should be checked by an inspector here some time.
Secondly, the woman serving wasn’t very friendly in her interactions with customers and the atmosphere felt unattractive and uncomfortable.
Ronja Schneller — Google review
This museum is great. If you are curious and like the machinery of the past it’s a must. Why hadn’t I heard about it? I have passed by a hundred times. Well done volunteers.
Cooroora Mountain is renowned for the King of the Mountain race, a challenging event where competitors run from town to the summit. This short yet immensely gratifying activity has made a lasting impression on many. The walk up Mt Cooroora is described as an exhilarating adventure that requires a certain level of fitness, unlike the relatively easy stroll in Coolum. It is advisable to start early in order to avoid the heat of the day.
The walk up starts out fairly normal, about halfway up you start to really ascend. Not treacherous or anything, but a decent level of upper body strength will be helpful.
I go on hikes most weekends and still felt puffed a few times going up - plenty of spots to the side to take a break however.
Challenging yet rewarding, definitely worthwhile. Oh, and plenty of parking!
Noah Cotterell — Google review
Went up to watch the sunrise while I was camping at Noosa definitely worth it 😌
Xander — Google review
Great climb , there are steps and a metal chain link fence so you don't need to be an experienced climber . Although very steep in some sections. Make sure you take lots of water and be sun safe on the mountain . If you can make it to the top it's well worth the effort
Daniel Nitzsche — Google review
First climb up Mt Cooroora and as a Noosa local of 20+yrs I must admit I was surprised by how I had underestimated the climb! It's certainly not for everyone, and a good fitness level is required, however if you persevere the views from the top are stunning. Unbelievable that some of the King of the Mountain racers get up and back as quick as they do......
Carolyn Jupp — Google review
This was a good heart thumping, sweat breaking climb. Its not easy finding your way in the dark for a first time climber. There's two ways from the car park, turn left and it takes you up an path that looks sealed off for erosion, but its the shortcut and steep scramble to link to the official track. Go right and you'll be turning around as you realise the little enclosed structure on the side is for maintenance. The official path is the one I the centre of the fork. Save yourself some time and remember this.
Going up requires a good level of fitness or a very great sense of humour and perseverance. Going slow will take at least an hour to the top, but we'll worth every step. Great views if its not overcast. Love that there's chains to help you to the top, but it ends briefly at two points where you'll find lots of gripping and holding points. All in all, an epic adventure!
Maria Muller — Google review
Awesome walk! Pretty hectic at times and would definitely recommend a certain level of fitness for this one. Makes My Coolum seem like an easy stroll. The heat gets up too so earlier in the day is better! Highly recommend for the awesome adventure, the leg burn and the fantastic views from the top! Well worth it, and now one of my fav walks on the sunny coast 🙌
Jamin Piggo — Google review
Great climb, but make sure your fit enough before attempting this mountain as it requires some upper body strength to pull yourself up the chains in sections...
Darren Gaudry — Google review
Stunning mountain in SC. Easy to summit with help of stairs and rails. Well navigated trail. Great view from the top. Go for it. ❤❤
Manoj Kafle (संभव) — Google review
A great climb, easier than Mt Beerwah and Mt Tibrogargan in the Glasshouse Mountains, but still quite difficult although there are chains you can hold on to.