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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.
Welcome to Sugarland Plaza, your local for shopping, dining and everyday life in Bundaberg.
With more than 60 specialty stores alongside Woolworths, BIG W, JB Hi-Fi, Blooms The Chemist and Best & Less, Sugarland Plaza brings together fashion, homewares, health and beauty, technology, services and everyday essentials, all in one convenient place.
Whether you're ticking off the weekly shop, searching for something new or simply enjoying a browse, you'll find plenty of reasons to make Sugarland Plaza part of your day.
When it's time to take a break, grab a coffee, enjoy a quick bite in the Food Court or head to The Laneway for a relaxed lunch or dinner. With casual dining, family favourites and plenty of places to catch up, there's something to suit every occasion.
From shopping and everyday errands to coffee catch-ups and family meals, Sugarland Plaza is your local place to shop, eat and connect in Bundaberg.
Located in Bundaberg East, the Bundaberg Brewed Drinks Barrel offers a flavour-filled experience for individuals, couples, and families keen to explore the craft behind one of Australia's most iconic beverages. Guests can enjoy a guided tasting of Bundaberg's full range of brews and explore an interactive gallery that brings the brewing process to life.
From the moment visitors arrive, they're immersed in a sensory journey. The smellography wall invites guests to identify secret ingredients, while virtual brewery views and hands-on displays reveal the care and tradition behind every bottle. Visitors can personalise their own labels and build a custom 6-pack to take home—a fun and memorable way to capture the experience.
Bundaberg is part of the Southern Great Barrier Reef region, making the Barrel a perfect addition to an itinerary that includes Mon Repos Turtle Centre, the Bundaberg Rum Distillery, and nearby coastal adventures. The venue is wheelchair accessible and offers sensory audio guides to support inclusive travel. Sustainability is central to the brand, with brews crafted using locally grown ginger and cane sugar, and brewed for up to seven days to ensure rich, full-bodied flavour.
With its blend of discovery, taste, and local charm, the Bundaberg Barrel offers a refreshing experience for all ages. Visitors are encouraged to plan ahead and book a tasting to make the most of this unique Queensland destination.
Tinaberries is a fabulous, fun farm experience located between Bundaberg and the glorious Coral Coast.
At the farm you can purchase sweet strawberries during our winter strawberry season; pick your own during Spring and enjoy delicious real fruit ice cream year round!
Tinaberries is a family farm and guests are warmly welcomed for ice cream and strawberries.
At Tinaberries they are passionate about sustainable production. Their aim is to reduce the environmental ‘footprint’ of their farm and preserve the ecological health of their naturally beautiful region.
Amandine Lavender is a gift shop and farm located in Bundaberg, Queensland.
Amandine Lavender was established in 2008, as a way to diversify and introduce an alternative industry to an existing sugarcane farm at Bargara, near Bundaberg.
Amandine Lavender offers a range of lavender products to calm and relax, and fragrance your home. The quaint gift shop, framed with flowers of lavender, provides a truly unique lavender experience. Self guided propagation activities are available for visitors to participate in.
Bargara Berries is a local farming family business with a retail shop at Meadowvale, open during strawberry season from May until mid-October. Outside of this time, the team works towards bringing the best berries to Bundaberg.
Michael and Debbie have been growing strawberries in the Bundaberg Region since 2003. Their sweet, bush-ripened berries have always been sold directly from the farm to the customer. Now, the farm at Meadowvale is open to the public, inviting visitors to experience fresh berries, gelato, and house-made jams and sauces crafted from their own fruit.
During the season, the farm also opens for a "pick your own" berry experience — a fun and memorable activity for all ages.
Open from early May to October, Bargara Berries is located in Bargara, where all jams and sauces are handcrafted on-site.
Please visit the website for Conditions of entry and everything you need to know before you visit.
No visit to Mon Repos is complete without a stop at the Turtle Centre. Here you’ll learn heaps about marine turtles, and the conservation and research programs that are protecting them. You'll also find out how a colourful history and ancient connections have shaped the Mon Repos you see today.
Have a picnic at the shady tables before you head off to explore the rest of the park.
Every year, from November to March, join expert Park Rangers for a rare and wonderful experience with endangered marine turtles (bookings and fees apply). See nesting (November–January) or hatching (January–March) sea turtles. Gather around a majestic female as she lays her eggs, or watch young hatchlings dig free and hustle down the beach. No-one else is allowed on the beach at these times, and the popular tours have limited places. Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Just 18 kilometres north-east of Bundaberg, Oaks Beach is a hidden coastal gem perfect for a day by the water. Whether you're keen on snorkelling, fishing, rock hopping or a refreshing swim, there's plenty of room to enjoy the great outdoors. Surfers can also make the most of a 200-metre stretch of beach that catches a decent wave.
Anglers will find the best fishing spots from the rocks or groyne, where it's easier to reach the deeper water.
Families should also make time to visit nearby South Head Parklands, home to playground equipment for all ages, a skate park, wide open spaces for a kick of the footy, plus picnic and barbecue facilities.
Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed on Oaks Beach.
Oaks Beach is patrolled by Lifesavers seven days a week from 8am to 5pm during season.
Overlooking Bargara's stunning coastline, one can find one of the quirkiest, yet most spectacular amenities block ever laid eyes on. Connecting the passionate people who call the Bundaberg region home, the incredibly diverse ecosystem, and rich Indigenous culture, the block's colourful walls are filled with mosaics created by those in the community and beyond.
Inspired by the breathtaking region, local artist and Project Facilitator Paul Perry, along with over 200 people from across the community, Australia, and overseas, spent a whopping 6,200 hours and 100,000 tiles creating this incredible artwork.
With over 220 individual handmade mosaic fish and marine wildlife sent in from around the world, the Fish Tales wall is truly awe-inspiring. From colourful reef fish to inquisitive dolphins and even a few mysterious creatures found in the depths of the ocean, uncovering the stories behind these mosaics is just the start of an underwater adventure in Bargara's backyard.
Working with Project Facilitator Paul Perry, the fish were curated by local artist Adrienne Williams onto an underwater reef design by Julie Hylands.
Perched above Bargara's stunning coastline, the Welcome Wall might just be the most impressive amenities block you'll ever see. Covered in vibrant mosaics, it celebrates the people, culture, stories and natural beauty that make the Bundaberg Region so special.
Inspired by the region's landscapes and communities, local artist and project facilitator Paul Perry joined forces with more than 200 contributors from across the Bundaberg Region, Australia and overseas. Together, they spent an incredible 6,200 hours placing more than 100,000 tiles to bring this colourful artwork to life.
The Welcome Wall tells stories of connection, community and culture through a collection of mosaic panels linked by a flowing ribbon design. Woven through scenes of coastal sunrises, country landscapes and local experiences are stories that honour the First Nations people who have cared for this region for millennia.
Designed by Jeremy Kiraly from an original concept and featuring artwork by Nicole Wone, Stacie Saltner and Dylan Sarra, the project also involved local schools, community groups, Gidarjil Development Corporation, the South Sea Islander community and an army of dedicated volunteers.
It's proof that even a toilet block can become a work of art when a community gets behind it.
Adjoining each other at the northern end of the Bargara Esplanade are the popular Schuhkraft Park and Nielson Park.
The Turtle Trail pathway runs the length of both parks, providing kilometres of beautiful walking paths to enjoy while taking in stunning coastal views.
Schuhkraft Park offers large open spaces with a playground, nature play, soccer goal posts, a basketball court and exercise equipment.
It is a popular park for weddings and picnics as it looks out over the Coral Sea.
Further north, Nielson Park is home to the Bundaberg Surf Life Saving Club and overlooks the patrolled Nielson surf beach.
The Surf Life Saving Club café is a lovely spot to grab a coffee and soak up the sun.
Nielsen Park also offers plenty of picnic tables, barbeques and facilities for a family get together.
There is a playground for the kids and a skate park adjacent to the skating .
Situated on the southern boundary of Bargara is the expansive Mary Kinross Park.
The park offers many sheltered picnic tables, barbeques, a playground, a dog park, a car park and toilet facilities.
The park’s wide green spaces are perfect for group activities or exercise classes.
Rifle Range Creek winds through the park, providing an important estuary habitat for soldier crabs and the wildlife that feed on them.
Linking Mary Kinross Park and Windermere Park is a pedestrian bridge spanning the creek and linking the Bargara and Innes Park sections of the Coral Coast pathway.
Numerous side paths lead visitors past coastal bushes and over sandy dunes to the shore.
The soft sand beach is a lovely spot to play, rest or take a dip, with a shallow tidal lagoon forming between the beach and the rocky shoreline.
The beach is unpatrolled and visitors are urged to exercise caution if entering the water.
Supervise children closely, particularly near the water, and stay on the walking tracks to help prevent dune erosion.
Bargara Beach is a coastal gem just 15 kilometres east of Bundaberg, offering a climate that feels a bit like Hawaii, beautiful beaches and friendly locals who are always up for a chat.
Take a wander along the winding boardwalks, let the kids burn off some energy at the playgrounds, or grab a coffee and a feed from one of the nearby cafés and eateries. With plenty of spots to relax and soak up the beachside vibes, Bargara is the perfect place to kick back and enjoy the good life. Four-legged mates are welcome too, with dogs allowed on leash (except at Kellys Beach) — because a beach day is always better with the whole crew.
