Things To Do

THINGS TO DO

There are plenty of events & things to do in Bargara Beach including a number of events, sports tournaments, markets and much more. If you’re unsure of where to go make sure to check out our Tourist Drive Guide below. Bargara Beach Caravan Park is not only a great place to stay but is a fabulous base from which to explore the Coral Coast at the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef.

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Mon Repos Turtle Centre

Every year, from November to March, you can experience marine turtles nesting and hatching on the beaches of Mon Repos near Bundaberg. No visit to the Burnett region is complete unless you’ve visited Mon Repos Turtle sanctuary.

Mon Repos Turtle Centre

Bundaberg Brewed Drinks

Take a tour of ‘The Barrel’ and discover what goes on to create the Bundaberg Brewed Drinks, including the infamous Ginger Beer. With the True Brew Experience Tour you’ll learn all about the local favourites.

Bundaberg Brewed Drink

Bundaberg Botanical Gardens

The Botanic Gardens is home to a variety of trees & a magnificent lake which creates the perfect habitat for up to 114 species of birds. There’s also plenty more to see including themed boardwalks, Japanese gardens and children’s playgrounds.

Botanical Gardens

Bundaberg Rum Distillery

Explore the home of the world famous Bundaberg Rum during a tour of the Bundaberg Rum distillery. With guided historical tours running every hour on the hour you’ll be able to learn the history and craft behind this local rum.

Bundaberg Rum Distillery

The Port Marina

The marina offers visitors to the Coral Coast a first class marina facility to access the wonders of the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Visitors can soak up the relaxed marina “feel” while enjoying fish & chips beside the river from their takeaway seafood shop.

The Port Marina

Woongarra Marine Park

Head to the Woongarra Marine Park to find some of the most brilliant shore diving in Queensland. There’s a variety of aquatic life, including turtles, rays, various species of reef fish and coral. This is the perfect dive for any beginners.

Woongarra Marine Park

Lady Elliot Island

Lady Elliot Island is home to turtles, manta rays, migrating whales, various bird populations. Tour the reef in a glass bottomed boat, learn to scuba dive, feed the fish, take a guided reef walk or stroll to a deserted beach and live the dream.

Lady Elliot Island

Alexandra Park

Nestled on the banks of the Burnett River, Alexandra Park offers a playground for all ages under the shade of large trees. On school holidays check out the times that Old MacDonald’s petting zoo visit for an up close encounter with various farm animals.

Alexandra Park

The Hummock Lookout

Just outside of Bargara is the low-lying volcanic remnant known as “The Hummock Lookout”. The ocean is visible to the east &, to the west, the sugar fields can be seen encircling the city with the smoke stacks of the Bundaberg Distillery & Mill on the horizon.

The Hummock Lookout

Travel Restriction Updates

These are incredibly challenging times and it’s with heavy hearts that we won’t be accepting holidaymakers, effective as of 26th of March.  This closure is in compliance with the Local Government’s directive in restricting any non-essential travel.

The park will still accommodate people who already have the Bargara Beach Caravan Park registered as their primary place of residence & those staying in caravan parks as interim accommodation where their primary residence is not available.

For any enquiries about upcoming bookings with the park please send through an email and we will get back to you as soon as possible. There will be a high volume of enquiries to respond to, so we do appreciate your patience and understanding.   

We are currently taking bookings for guests arriving after the 1st of May 2020. There’s a lot of uncertainty about things at the moment but we’ll be sure to update you with more about the park and reopening when things have settled down.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding during everything.