Public listings checked 25/10/2026. Dates use each event’s local time. Check organiser details before travelling.
Explore the region
Explore Bundaberg, its coastal communities and nearby hinterland towns. Childers and Gin Gin are separate drives; island experiences need their own transport plans.
Whether you're looking to stay active, spend quality time with the family or simply cool off on a warm Bundaberg day, the Bundaberg Aquatic Centre offers something for everyone.
This Bundaberg Regional Council facility is a modern aquatic and wellbeing centre prodiving year-round access to state-of-the-art, health and wellbeing facilities and programs, including group exercise classes and swimming lessons.
With a World Aquatics compliant 50 metre pool, two indoor 25 metre pools (with ramps into every pool) and Reformer Pilates studio, the centre provides a range of opportunities to enjoy an active and healthy lifestyle.
Designed with accessibility and inclusivity in mind, the Bundaberg Aquatic Centre caters to locals and visitors alike. Whether you're keeping up with your fitness routine, enjoying a day out with family and friends or looking for a fun way to spend time in the water, you'll find facilities and programs to suit a variety of interests and abilities.
As one of the region's key recreational facilities, the centre plays an important role in supporting the health, wellbeing and lifestyle of the Bundaberg community while providing a welcoming place for visitors to relax, recharge and make a splash during their stay.
Bundaberg's first railway station, built in 1881 as an outlet for the Mt Perry railway bringing copper from the mines, is now preserved as a proper museum. Located some 500 metres from its original site, the museum houses a wide variety of railway items past and present.
The museum is a haven for train buffs. It include photos, uniforms and catering items from dining rooms to the Tilt Train. Books, including office records, engine driver's manuals, timetables and rule books. Tools of various types: locomotive spanners, heavy jacks and track work tools, Interlocked signal cabin recovered from Lowmead station, the last CTC panel from Bundaberg, and modern day transponders, A 1921 guard's van (originally a sleeping car) and a butter car insulated with cow's hair which stays cool even without the ice blocks.
Static displays outside include a diamond crossing for cane trams to cross the government lines and various couplings, buffers, drawhooks and air hoses used on older rolling stock.
The Bundaberg Multiplex Sport and Convention Centre is a purpose-built venue with numerous options to cater for all events, gala dinners, conferences, sports and meeting requirements small and large.
The centre offers maximum flexibility, state-of-the-art facilities and professional in-house services all under one roof. The unique multipurpose design of the Multiplex provides an extensive range of spaces and configurations so we can help you tailor a perfect solution for your event.
All of the event rooms are air-conditioned, stylish and functional with complete technical capabilities.
Additional breakout spaces include a large undercover outdoor area and a spacious foyer central to all meeting spaces. A ticket booth/administration office is also available if required.
Whether you are hosting an intimate meeting for 10 or a conference for 1500 delegates, the team at the Multiplex Sport and Convention Centre knows it’s in the seamless delivery of each and every detail that leads to the ultimate event success for our customers.
All of the event rooms are air-conditioned, stylish and functional with complete technical capabilities.
Additional breakout spaces include a large undercover outdoor area and a spacious foyer central to all meeting spaces.
Lake Ellen Heritage Hub is one of Bundaberg's most interactive playgrounds, located just five minutes from the town centre. Designed for children of all ages and abilities, the brightly coloured playground features a bicycle safety course where young riders can practise following road signs and traffic rules, along with accessible play areas that help everyone join in the fun.
The playground celebrates the region's heritage through unique play equipment, including a climbing net, cane station and train, sugar cane maze, and Bush Kids activity zone.
Facilities include barbecues, picnic areas, toilets and walking trails, making it easy to spend a few hours outdoors with the family.
While the kids burn off some energy, adults can relax by the lake and enjoy the peaceful surrounds, with ducks and other birdlife often spotted on the water. If the breeze is right, you might even catch the unmistakable sweet scent of molasses drifting over from Bundaberg's nearby sugar industry.
Come and be amazed by the awe inspiring, dynamic and unique structure of soaring glass and steel made in the shape of an aircraft wing. Set in the lush Bundaberg Botanic Gardens, the Hinkler Hall of Aviation brings to life the adventures and achievements of Australia's famous pioneer solo aviator Bert Hinkler.
Become part of the story through interactive displays; fly like Bert on the distinctive glide simulators, be enthralled by Bert's life achievements and personal story in the movie theatrettes, sit in the replica Avro Baby aircraft and also view the original from his record setting 1921 flight. With numerous full size display aircraft exhibits and unique museum artefacts, including the beautifully restored Hinkler House 'Mon Repos', Bert Hinkler's relocated Southampton home, this memorable and extraordinary experience in Bundaberg, Queensland is a must do aviation adventure.
Hungry? Take in the surrounding Botanic Gardens flora and fauna while you relax and enjoy fresh delicious meal options and coffee at Café 1928, an exclusive experience in a truly unique setting.
The East Water Tower is a heritage-listed water tower at 17 Sussex Street, Bundaberg East and is a must-visit as it is believed to be the only circular brick tower in Queensland. Given Bundaberg's relatively flat terrain, this tower is the perfect example of late 19th-century technology - using the increased water pressure provided by the tower in order to allow the reticulated water system to flow through efficiently.
The East Water Tower demonstrates Bundaberg's development as a major regional city serving one of Queensland's most significant sugar growing districts
The East Bundaberg Water Tower is only a couple of minutes walk from Lake Ellen Heritage Hub.
Although no longer open for public tours, you can experience a virtual tour online.
There is something for everyone at the Bundaberg Botanic Gardens. Situated in North Bundaberg, the gardens span 27 hectares of land and feature a magnificent lake which is home to 114 species of birds.
Take a walk on the paths to discover the hidden Japanese Gardens and Chinese Gardens.
The Bundaberg Botanic Gardens also play home to the Hinkler Hall of Aviation, Hinkler House, Cafe 1928, The Bundaberg and District Historical Museum and the nearby Bundaberg Railway Museum (small costs for entry).
The Australian Sugarcane Railway offer steam train runs along the two kilometre train track through the gardens (available for a small fee) on Wednesdays, Sundays and during the school holidays. Discover more on the website.
You can purchase duck food from Cafe 1928 to entice the birdlife closer for fantastic photo opportunities.
Take a picnic rug and your own food as the Botanic Gardens are the perfect spot for a picnic or organise some food from Cafe 1928.
Accessible car parks are located near the nature themed playground at the Mount Perry Road entrance and near Fairymead House from the Thornhill Street entrance.
The nature themed playground includes several accessible play items.
Accessible toilets are located next to Café 1928 and Hinkler Hall of Aviation.
The Australian Sugar Cane train is wheelchair accessible with an approved access ramp.
The Australian Sugar Cane Railway is a two-kilometre ride on Bundaberg's heritage sugar industry 610 mm gauge railway through the picturesque Botanic Gardens in North Bundaberg.
The journey takes you around the lakes with turtles, eels, water birds and a boardwalk, then continues through the workshop facility that houses maintenance equipment and the rest of the fleet of rolling stock, around past the Chinese gardens, the band rotunda. The carriages are built on genuine sugar cane trucks that operated on the area's narrow-gauge railways and have been converted to passenger carriages.
On Sundays the train is hauled by one of our three steam locomotives, 1907 Leeds Fowler "INVICTA", 1914 Orenstein & Koppel "GERMANY" or the locally built Bundaberg Foundry Company 1952 Fowler No3. Wednesdays are diesel days with the 1965 "VALDORA" that worked the cane fields around Nambour in Queensland. During Queensland school holidays the train operates on Sundays (steam), Tuesdays (diesel), Wednesdays (steam), Fridays (diesel).
Genuine Australian and locally made souvenirs are available for purchase at the station located adjacent to the 1928 Cafe. The Australian Sugar Cane Railway is a working museum.
The relocated and restored Fairymead House overlooks the Bundaberg Botanic Gardens with the splendour of a bygone era.
Built in 1890, this grand plantation house includes the Sugar History Museum, exploring the development of the local sugar industry from its earliest days. View the magnificent Indian bungalow architecture and discover the history of the Bundaberg sugar industry and the pioneer sugar families through self guided exploration of the heritage listed Fairymead House.
Fairymead House is available for hire as a wedding/function/conference venue. If you are looking for a venue with a difference Fairymead House is the ideal location for you. The majestic plantation house offers an exclusive function venue for a maximum of 60 guests. Set amongst the lush tropical surrounds of the Botanic Gardens. Fairymead House is a fantastic venue for your special wedding photographs. Please contact their friendly staff for availability and pricing.
Known as Bundaberg's own "Kakadu", Baldwin Swamp is home to many species of birdlife and wildlife. Wander the peaceful trails beneath fragrant eucalypt trees and enjoy the tranquillity of this beautiful wetland environment. The wetlands provide an important roosting, breeding and feeding habitat for thousands of waterbirds.
Baldwin Swamp is an ideal destination for walking or cycling, with pathways winding through forests and across waterways.
On the western side of the environmental park, you'll find the Lake Ellen Heritage Hub. With plenty of shady picnic spots, Baldwin Swamp is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the natural surroundings.
The Bundaberg Rum Distillery is the home of Australia's most famous rum, which has been made to a time-honoured tradition for over 135 years. The Brand Home currently offers two tours; the Bundaberg Rum Distillery Experience and the premium Blend Your Own Rum Experience.
Explore the history of Bundaberg Rum by wandering through the self-paced Museum, which is housed in six 75,000 litre oak vats. After immersing yourself in a unique sensory experience and learning the stories of Bundaberg Rum, you will join one of the expert Distillery guides on a journey deep into the heart of the fully operational Bundaberg Rum Distillery. Finish off your tour with two tastings of our rums and liqueurs.
For those that want to try their hand at becoming a Master Blender, the premium Blend Your Own Rum Experience allows guests to learn the art of blending their very own rum straight from the barrel.
The large Retail Store has a huge selection of rum and merchandise where visitors can purchase exclusive and limited-edition products. There is also the Bear Garden, a covered Alfresco Bar & Dining area with all your favorite rums, Forever Classic cocktails and our signature hotdog, the "Bundy Banger".
The South Sea Islander Church and Hall commemorates the enormous contribution provided by the South Sea Islander community in establishing a viable sugar cane industry in Bundaberg. The hall itself was built circa 1920 to cater to the spiritual needs of the South Sea Islander population who were harvesting sugar at Fairymead Plantation.
In 1995 the South Sea Islander Church and Hall was relocated to its current position, near the Bundaberg Cemetery. The current location was the place of many South Sea Islander burials.
A memorial garden was established over the unmarked graves housed in the current location.
The South Sea Islander Church and Hall are still used today and provides a tangible link between the community and the experience of the South Sea Islander Ancestors.
