Words and Images by: Bundaberg North Burnett Tourism

FIND SECLUSION AT WOODGATE BEACH

Located 45 minutes from Bundaberg, this picturesque coastal town offers 16km of untouched beach and panoramic views guaranteed to take your breath away. Try your hand at stand-up paddle boarding or hire a kayak and enjoy the calm, clear waters. Take the kids (or grandkids) for lunch at Serenity Cove Cafe, or relax with a cup of your favourite tea and the sea breeze. Have a game of bowls overlooking the ocean or take a scenic stroll in bordering Burrum Coast National Park.

TAKE A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE IN CHILDERS

If you didn’t know where you were, you could easily assume you’d fallen through the pages of a children’s storybook. Childers’ old-school charm and classical architectural buildings lining the streets give this town a whimsical and inviting feeling. Paragon Theatre, the original movie theatre from 1927, has been restored to its former glory providing a cinematic experience like no other. Spend your day strolling the character-filled streets, meeting the locals, or head out to one of the many wineries in region.

LET NATURE ENTERTAIN YOU AT MOORE PARK BEACH

Forget the crowded beaches where you walk cautiously to avoid stepping on other people; Moore Park Beach offers 20km of unspoilt beach with plenty of room to relax and enjoy yourself, with barely anyone in sight. The southern end, ideal for swimming, offers seemingly endless stretches of beach. Want to put your feet up? Plant a chair, grab your fishing rod and try your luck at catching tonight’s dinner. Wrap up a perfect beach day with fish and chips on the beach and local made Mammino Ice-cream.

INDULGE IN LOCAL CAUGHT SEAFOOD AT BURNETT HEADS

Burnett Heads, just a short 20-minute drive from Bundaberg, is home to the Bundaberg Region’s port and marina. Witness the arrival of the catch of the day, and buy your seafood fresh from the trawlers. Why not grab your favourite seafood, cook up a feast, and enjoy a picnic overlooking the picturesque marina? The marina offers stunning sunsets and winding paths following the coast ideal for an evening walk along the Turtle Trail. Stop at the Burnett Heads ‘Lighthouse’ Holiday Park and enjoy a night or two filled with delicious seafood, long scenic walks, and an anglers fishing paradise.

Category: Features
Written: Sun 01 Oct 2017
Printed: October, 2017
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