Turtles of Mon Repos

Day 1

Day 1 » Brisbane – Bundaberg
Our tour begins with a Devonshire morning tea in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. We then continue north to the seaside town of Tin Can Bay for lunch. This afternoon, we’ll visit the heritage town of Childers, before arriving in Bundaberg.

Day 2

Fairymead House and Sugar
Museum – Mon Repos Visitor Centre The Hinkler Hall of Aviation, situated in the Botanic Gardens, celebrates pioneer solo aviator Bert Hinkler. Purchase your own morning tea before enjoying a steam engine hauled ride around the Botanic Gardens. Visit Fairymead House and Sugar Museum before continuing on to the Bundaberg Barrel where you will discover the secrets of Bundaberg Ginger Beer. After an early dinner at our hotel, transfer to the Mon Repos Visitor Centre for a Ranger guided tour with opportunity for a special turtle encounter during laying season. Sightings cannot always be guaranteed - remember, you are viewing wild animals in their natural environment.

Please note that tidal variance may mean you are walking in soft sand and in the dunes, so a reasonable amount of fitness and suitable footwear and clothing will be necessary.

Day 3

Town Tour, Bundy Belle Cruise and Distilling Bondstore
This morning enjoy a town tour of Bundaberg which will highlight why locals regard their region so highly. Take a luncheon cruise, hearing the history of the Burnett River and the Rum Distillery. This afternoon visit the Bundaberg Distilling Company, home of Bundaberg Rum. You will have time to discover the story so far, taste a little of their product and buy a souvenir or two if you choose.

Day 4

Bundaberg – Brisbane
Today we farewell Bundaberg and head south via Apple Tree Creek and Childers. Stop for morning tea enroute before continuing through to Gympie for lunch. This afternoon arrive back into Brisbane where your transfers will be arranged.

Please note

Please note that the order of this itinerary is subject to change on these departures.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner