The Rookery’s Guidebook
Sightseeing
The most beautiful beach - at the front door! Patrolled by lifeguards during school holidays and on weekends, this sandy beach is literally right infront of The Rookery. Turtle nesting season is from October to May. You may also see pods of dophins or whales swim past.
Oaks Beach
71 Sea EsplanadeThe most beautiful beach - at the front door! Patrolled by lifeguards during school holidays and on weekends, this sandy beach is literally right infront of The Rookery. Turtle nesting season is from October to May. You may also see pods of dophins or whales swim past.
A beautiful stretch of beach and a well resourced turtle information centre. Nightly tours offer knowledgeable guides.
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Mon Repos Turtle Centre
141 Mon Repos RdA beautiful stretch of beach and a well resourced turtle information centre. Nightly tours offer knowledgeable guides.
Both Whale Watching and Lady Musgrave Island Tours leave from here. Enjoy dinner at Baltimore’s and watch for dolphins while you eat!
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Bundaberg Port Marina
17 Marina DrBoth Whale Watching and Lady Musgrave Island Tours leave from here. Enjoy dinner at Baltimore’s and watch for dolphins while you eat!
We don’t have many high places around here.....from here you can see for miles!
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Hummock Lookout
We don’t have many high places around here.....from here you can see for miles!
A fantastic day trip! A must for all guests. The Lady Musgrave Experience leaves from the Port. An absolute must - look out for whales on the way! Their bus will pick you up from outside!
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Lady Musgrave Island
A fantastic day trip! A must for all guests. The Lady Musgrave Experience leaves from the Port. An absolute must - look out for whales on the way! Their bus will pick you up from outside!
From the Port to Bargara and either walking or on a bike - an absolute must to explore the wonders that this region has to offer!
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Mon Repos Walking Track
141 Mon Repos RdFrom the Port to Bargara and either walking or on a bike - an absolute must to explore the wonders that this region has to offer!
Have a coffee at Cafe 1928, then go for a stroll around the beautiful gardens.
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Ogród Botaniczny w Bundabergu
6 Mount Perry RdHave a coffee at Cafe 1928, then go for a stroll around the beautiful gardens.
Hinkler Hall of Aviation
6 Young StTake a day trip to the most pristine part of the Souther Great Barrier Reef. A truly beautiful island! White sands and incredible snorkling and diving experiences.
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Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort
Take a day trip to the most pristine part of the Souther Great Barrier Reef. A truly beautiful island! White sands and incredible snorkling and diving experiences.
Contact The Lady Musgrave Experience for information about diving the Toobruk wreck.
Tobruk Dive Experience
15 – 17 Marina DrContact The Lady Musgrave Experience for information about diving the Toobruk wreck.
Bundaberg Brewed Drinks
147 Bargara RdDestylarnia rumu Bundaberg
Hills StreetTaste test what makes Bundy, Bundy!
Go and see Bundaberg’s other famous drink!
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Kalki Moon Distilling & Brewing
22 Commercial StGo and see Bundaberg’s other famous drink!
Food scene
Great local pub with some excellent pub meals. Open for breakfast on the weekends. Has a free
Courtesy Bus.
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The Lighthouse Hotel Motel
66 Zunker StGreat local pub with some excellent pub meals. Open for breakfast on the weekends. Has a free
Courtesy Bus.
Baltimore
Marina DriveYummy food overlooking the boats at the marina.
Kelly's By The Sea
31 Zunker StGreat for a brekkie bacon roll or even lunch. Varied menu and great staff.
Oodies Cafe
7 Kolan StYummy breakfasts if you’re over that way!
Down a gorgeous arcade, this cafe and gelato bar is well worth a trip to town! Yummy food and drinks!
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Alowishus Delicious
174 Bourbong StDown a gorgeous arcade, this cafe and gelato bar is well worth a trip to town! Yummy food and drinks!
Great for an early evening meal. Relaxing atmosphere overlooking Bargara Basin.
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Kacy’s Restaurant
59 EsplanadeGreat for an early evening meal. Relaxing atmosphere overlooking Bargara Basin.
Events
The local lighthouse is open monthly.
The annual Lighthouse Festival held the end of Oct, gets bigger and better each year. This year sees the addition of a Burnett Heads Music Festival.
The Lighthouse Festival
Zunker StreetThe local lighthouse is open monthly.
The annual Lighthouse Festival held the end of Oct, gets bigger and better each year. This year sees the addition of a Burnett Heads Music Festival.
Shopping
A small supermarket with just about all you will need! Offers a free shuttle bus service. Local center also contains , Pharmacy, Fish and Chip ship, Bakery and a Post Office is across the road.
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IGA
1 Hermans RdA small supermarket with just about all you will need! Offers a free shuttle bus service. Local center also contains , Pharmacy, Fish and Chip ship, Bakery and a Post Office is across the road.
10 minutes drive. Center also contains Aldi, Bottleshop, Chemist, Butcher, Subway and McDonalds
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Woolworths Bargara
Bargara Road10 minutes drive. Center also contains Aldi, Bottleshop, Chemist, Butcher, Subway and McDonalds
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The Turtle Trail - Walking/Cycling Track
A beautiful walking/riding trail from the Port to Bargara. Ride bikes or go for a leisurely stroll. Take a picnic or some snacks and don't forget your camera!
Zwyczaje i kultura
During Turtle season, please remember that the turtles are sensitive to light.
When driving down along the foreshore, please remember not to use high-beam headlights. Thanks :)
Zarezerwuj, zanim wyruszysz
The Mon Repos nightly turtle tours can get booked out!
Turtles do come up on our Oaks Beach, but if you are wanting to have a guided tour at Mon Repos Turtle Center, you will need to book in advance. To avoid disappointment, please book tours early. 🐢