Bundaberg Overview
Bundaberg, 220 miles north of Brisbane up the Bruce Highway, is most famous for its Rum (a product of local sugar cane production) which is enjoyed all over the world.
The fascinating daily tours of the distillery starts with sticky molasses being mixed with yeast and water and ends up with the double fermented rum.
The tour ends with the opportunity (or two) to taste the end product, the famous 'Bundy Rum' in the bar. The Bundaberg Distillery Tour is needless to say, extremely popular.
The Great Barrier Reef
Bundaberg is at the southern most point of the Great Barrier Reef which stretched northwards for over 3000km up past the tip of cape York.
This is a less frequently visited part of The Great Barrier Reef but there are coral cays ( Lady Musgrove and Lady Elliot Islands) , pristine lagoons and white sandy beaches to explore.
Bundaberg is also ideally placed to view whales during August to October.
However from November to March you may also be fortunate to see Giant Turtles at Mon Repos Beach, the largest Australian mainland turtle hatchery, as they make their way up the sand to lay their eggs.
Water Sports
The Burnett River, which divides the town, is lined with parks and is popular for a host of water sports and activities.
There is much to see and do in the region including a zoo, beautiful beaches ( some which allow 4WD access) and mysterious 25 million years old craters; probably the result of a meteorite impact.
Where To Stay
Brisbane has a good selection of holiday accommodation of all standards. See our general Bundaberg accommodation listings for hotels and resorts and Backpacker accommodation for hostels.
Location
Bundaberg is located in the upper south east of Queensland and has a latitude of 24.9°S and a longitude of 152.40° E.
Approximate Driving Time/Distance
18Hrs From Sydney (1400Km)
24Hrs From Melbourne (2000Km)
4.75Hrs From Brisbane (380Km)
See Route and Distance Calculator for more driving times and routes.
Bundaberg Climate
These figures are for guidance only:
Approximate Max Average Temperature
Max Average Temperature
Deg C/ Deg F
Winter(June-Aug):22 / 73
Spring(Sep-Nov):27 / 80
Summer(Dec-Feb):30 / 86
Autumn(Mar-May):27 / 80
Approximate Average Monthly Rainfall - mm
Average Monthly Rainfall - mm
Winter(June-Aug): 51
Spring(Sep-Nov): 61
Summer(Dec-Feb): 171
Autumn(Mar-May): 96
Queensland School & Public Holidays
New Years Day Tue 1st Jan.
Australia Day Mon 28th Jan.
Good Friday 21st March.
Easter Monday 24th March.
Anzac Day Fri 25th April.
Labour Day Mon 5th May.
Queens Birthday Holiday Mon 9th June.
Christmas Day Thu 25th Dec.
Boxing Day Holiday Fri 26th Dec.
(End and start school on preceding and next week day (Mon - Fri) respectively)
School Starts Tue 29th January
Easter Holiday 7th April To 11th April.
Winter Holiday 30th June To 11th July.
Spring Holiday 22nd Sept To 3rd Oct.
Summer Holiday 15th Dec To Jan 21st.
Daylight Saving does not operate in Queensland
Note: Dates for guidance only. Always check with your individual School as variations may occur for individual education authorities or establishments and dates may be subject to change. Always check with relevant State or Territory education department to confirm holiday periods at the commencement of each school year. Not all Public Holidays for individual regions within each state and territory are shown and public holidays falling on weekends are not listed. Not all Public Holidays may be applicable to all employers, organisations etc so always check with your employer, education authority etc which public holidays are applicable.
