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Mayor’s Message Bundaberg Regional Council Mayor Cr. Mal Forman If you are a first time visitor, “welcome”. If you are returning to the Bundaberg Region then “welcome back”. The Bundaberg Region is home to one of those rare places where the country, city and coast converge. Our traders and tourist operators are keen to spread the word that “Bundy is open for business”.

After one look around you will confirm that the Bundaberg Region is back to its brilliant best. Our rivers and associated waterways are again welcoming boaties and recreational fishers while the coastline waterways stretching to the islands out from Bundaberg are in pristine condition and just beckoning holiday makers.

Bundaberg City is the central hub of our town where you will find shops, Regional Art Gallery, Alexandra Park now with an emerging zoo, Bundaberg Rum Distillery as well as the wonderfully interactive Bundaberg Brewed Drinks Barrel - the home of Bundaberg Ginger Beer.

Bundaberg Regional Council also prides itself on providing and supporting year round community activities and events such as Bundy Flavours, Childers Festival, Chinese New Year, Crush Festival and a host of sporting events that utilise our outstanding facilities. Information on Council and Community Events can be found at www.bundabergregionevents.com.au.

“The Basin” on Kellys Beach at Bargara.

If the natural beauty and abundance of attractions doesn’t get you in, then our climate – one of the most equitable in the world – certainly will! Highlights of our beaches and waterways include Paradise Dam, Buxton and Woodgate Beach in the south, through to Coral Cove, Innes Park, Elliott Heads, Bargara, Burnett Heads and Moore Park Beach centrally and the amazing Monduran Dam to the north. ****** But it is not just about our coastline. Within our region we also boast our highway gateway towns of Childers to the south and Gin Gin to the North.

Childers is located overlooking rolling green hills in a rich horticultural and agribusiness belt. Its many boutique wineries, striking heritage buildings, friendly people and attractive streetscape make it the perfect place for a day trip or weekend getaway.

In the very North of our region you venture into bushranger country with a visit to Gin Gin. Once home to Queensland’s only bushranger, James McPherson - alias “The Wild Scotchman” – Gin Gin has been honoured in Tidy Towns Awards as the Friendliest Town in Queensland.

Picturesque and boasting a range of the tastiest pies anywhere along the Queensland coast, Gin Gin is a community proud of its history and heritage.

Whether it’s catching a barra at Lake Monduran or sampling products from district wineries…tasting a wicked delight from Mammino's Ice Cream or checking out the Snakes Alive show at Childers … or experiencing the wonders of turtle hatching at Mon Repos - there’s something for everyone around the Bundaberg Region.

You can find out more about the wonderfully diverse nature of the Bundaberg Region by logging into Council’s website at www. bundaberg.qld.gov.au.

The Bundaberg region welcomes you as a tourist or potential investor or resident, and we invite you to come and experience the great lifestyle and limitless opportunities our region has to offer.

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It’s great to see you here in Bundaberg at the time of its centenary (100 years since Bundaberg was declared a city in 1913) ) so why not take a walk around the CBD streets and note the historical buildings?

In November 2013 the famous Bundaberg Rum celebrates its 125th anniversary with the launch of a special edition produced by master craftsmen by blending some of the distillery’s oldest and rarest rums.

After devastating floods in early 2013, local businesses, tourism operators and the whole community have worked together, offering support and encouragement to see Bundaberg become the flourishing, vibrant and friendly place it is once again.

Attractions that were temporarily closed are open and welcoming visitors, including of course the famous Turtle Tours at Mon Repos Beach that have thousands flocking to Bundaberg each year.

Our cover picture is a painting by Christine Hurst of Bargara, a well known Australian artist. Her work is sold in art galleries in Noosa and Brisbane. www.chrishurstart.com

We received hundreds of entries in our See the Turtles competition to win accommodation at Kacy’s Bargara Beach plus complimentary invitations to major attractions. Congratulations to the winners Judy and Graeme Hill of Currimundi and thanks to all who entered.

Enjoy your stay.

Michael McRae, Managing Editor Coastline Newspaper Group michaelmcrae@coastlinenews.com.au Phone 07 4153 1133

We now have 3 nights accommodation at Kingfisher Bay Resort on Fraser Island plus a whale watching tour as the fabulous prize in our current competition with details on page 34.

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Some photographs in this Bundy Book kindly supplied by Tourism Queensland.

Our other publications Coalfields Express: This is the only newspaper home delivered into our mining towns.

Tourist Queensland: Started in Expo 1988 and has tourist news from around the state.

BUNDY KEGS - See the Coopers making Oak barrels for Wines and Spirits.

Also enjoy Cellar Door wine sales, plus souvenirs and craftwork such as woodturning, pottery and more.

Unique gifts - Shop on line or call in Bundy Kegs make and manufacture small American white Oak Casks for maturing your favourite fortified wine or spirit. They also sell locally hand crafted timber pieces such as intarsia, bowls, vases, jewellery boxes, coasters, hand carved wildlife and many more.

Prices for Oak Casks start at $160.

3 - 7 Alexandra Street, East Bundaberg Near the famous Bundaberg Rum Distillery

Phone: (07) 4151 8233

Hours: 9am to 4pm Monday to Sunday

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Cafe 1928 serves great coffee, a variety of other hot and cold drinks, delicious light meals and delectable treats and refreshments, in a friendly open-plan building with a cozy atmosphere and a friendly smile.

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Adjacent to train station at the Bundaberg Botanic Gardens Mt Perry road, North Bundaberg.

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Afterwards relax in the Bundy Bar and sample a drop delivered direct from the distillery. The Bondstore is in Avenue Street, East Bundaberg.

Rum Distillery Tours

Bearing the name of the town where it’s made, full bodied, distinctive and rich, Bundy Rum has a long history with the Distillery still on the original site, producing six million litres each year.

The BDC Story is a self guided interactive experience using touch panels, visual displays, family friendly and can you take as long as you like.

The BDC Distillery Experience – has the addition of a guided expedition deep into the heart of the distillery from the molasses to the bottling hall. www.bundabergrum.com.au, phone 4131 2999. ******

Gifts uniquely “Bundy”

Ginger Beer is the other famous drop Bundaberg is famous for and Bundaberg Brewed Drinks at the eye-catching Barrel on Bargara Road East Bundaberg, is where to learn how it’s made, its origins, ingredients, bottling and packaging. And of course there’s free samples (the other flavours are delicious too) and you can’t miss “Old Cliffy” a fully restored 1929 Chevrolet housed there so check him out. Phone 41 54 5480, open every day.

We have 60,000 books

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See the ancient art of barrel making

Select your book from our great range.

We are one of Queensland’s biggest book exchanges.

Exchange or purchase a re-cycled book

Bundy Kegs in Schmeiders Cooperage complex located in Alexandra Street East Bundaberg near the Rum Distillery is where the ancient art of barrel-making is practised. Situated in a 100 year old building it features demonstrations of the craft, and if you seek a unique gift, they make mini-barrels for maturing your favourite spirit or fortified wine. Or choose from the impressive array of woodturning or pottery from local artists. Phone 41 51 8233.

THE BOOMERANG BOOK EXCHANGE 154 Bourbong Street, Bundaberg (Main street, next to Suncorp) Ph: 4151 3812

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We specialise in Italian gourmet pizzas and pastas

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Our pizzas and pastas are made from carefully selected fresh produce.

The full dine in menu has been prepared by owner/chef Steve.

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Hinkler Hall – dynamic, modern, unique

This amazing visitor experience operated by Bundaberg Regional Council is an outstanding example of communities working together to celebrate and honour the life and pioneering efforts of Bundaberg’s own aviation pioneer, Bert Hinkler.

A key element is its foundation as a cutting-edge interpretive facility that educates and entertains through preservation of Hinkler artefacts and memorabilia.

See his favourite “Avro Baby” returned to its right home from the Queensland Museum, original documents, photos, memborabilia and multi-media exhibits.

See the view over Mon Repos Beach exactly as Bert did when he began living his dream of aviation – explore the Globe Theatre, five aircraft, interactive displays, touch screens and archival area.

Hinkler Hall stands as one of Australia’s most significant cultural and educational attractions, catering for residents and visitors to Bundaberg, history students and the budding aviation enthusiast.

Entry to the Hall also includes admission to Bert’s English home, brought brick by brick from Southampton to stand proudly in the Botanic Gardens.

The Aviator’s Store

Here you’ll find a fantastic range of branded clothing and merchandise, gifts, drinkware, souvenirs and toys to commemorate your visit.

Open 9am to 4pm, seven days a week.

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Visiting Bargara?

Visit this bustling beachside eatery!

• Fish & Chips • Burgers • Pizzas • Drinks Call in today

BRADLEES BEACHSIDE TAKEAWAY Esplanade - Bargara. Phone 07 4159 2183 Open 10 am to 7 pm every day

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This photo was taken from the Post Office Clock tower looking west across Buss Park.

100 years ago – Bundy becomes a city!

2013 marks the centenary of Bundaberg officially declared a city, after being a town since 1902. Work in those days was mainly labouring and usually on a casual basis – farming, railway maintenance and stevedoring. Industries were sawmilling as well as blacksmithing, coach and boat building.

In 1867 John and Gavin Steuart were timbergetters camping on the northern bank of the river on the site later occupied by North Bundaberg Railway Station and farmers soon followed.

Experimental sugarcane growing followed and the rest is sweet history with a number of juice mills operating along with complete sugar mills extracting and processing the produce of the juice mills to manufacture raw sugar.

The early sugar industry was support- e e e h Ú e h e e h h e e e h ed by plantations 47 Targo Street, Bundaberg belonging to mill owners and farmers Phone: 4152 9966 employing South Sea Islander labour. bout@aanet.com.au (Kanakas).

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Things to See and Do in Bundaberg See Bundy from the river

It’s a mystery The Mystery Craters is an usual rock formation, discovered beneath a layer of silt and sand by a farmer in 1971. Theories include- a large meteorite, result of sea action, hot spring activity, sink holes from volcanic action, roof of subterranean lake.

You will see 35 craters – all in one location, over 25 million years old. Open 9am to 5pm every day on the Gin Gin Highway. Phone 41 577 291. ******

Burnett River Cruises are up and running again after two devastating floods with the fully restored Bundy Belle taking her two and a half hour cruises departing from Grunske’s By The River Seafood Market and Restaurant in East Bundaberg where you can have delicious meals before or after your cruise.

Contact Lisa 0427 099 009 or www.burnettrivercruises.com.au

The kids will love it

• Sports & Social Club raffles • Relax among friends ... no pokies • Facebook us on “The Globe Hotel”

A popular playground outing for the kids is Alexandra Park by the river on Quay Street west of the railway line with its collection of native animals and birds and Victorian era band rotunda. It’s an ideal picnic spot for the whole family under shady trees and free entry. Lake Ellen Playground (on the Bywash where East Bundy meets South) is also a favourite with the kids with all the latest equipment. ******

• Functions in Beer Garden or Lounge • International visitors welcome • Open noon to late every day

Art at its best

BRAG is Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery on the corner of Quay and Barolin Streets with touring and local exhibitions plus an impressive well stocked gift shop with original, top quality and stylish items from the region’s artists. You’ll find something special here for yourself or someone back home. Free entry, seven days a week. Phone 4130 4876 for the current program.

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77 Perry Street, North Bundaberg

Phone 07 4153 1800

Visit Bundy’s Old Fashioned Country Pub North Bundy’s “Middle” Pub.

BUNDABERG’S ONLY FULLY LICENSED THAI RESTAURANT Try something special in food cuisine authentic Thai food • • • •

Your Sales, Rental & Servicing Specialists

Licensed • Dine in or takeaway Open lunch Wednesday to Friday Dinner every night except Monday Bring the family - Children Welcome

Beautiful living displays for your home or office Hire or buy Short & long-term package options Aquarium installation

Dress Code after 5.30pm. No thongs, hats or singlets

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Ph 4153 1881

Phone: 4151 3966

Call into Bundaberg’s new cafe

Then come and enjoy “Learning at your Leisure for it is a Pleasure”

Hamburgers from $7 Breakfast from $6.50 Fresh Sandwiches, Rolls made to order Devonshire Tea Private functions welcome

U3A celebrates 25 years of service to the Bundaberg Community..

Contact Nina 4151 3230 for more information

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Phone: 0487 934 976

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Maintenance programs Latest technology Suppliers of freshwater and saltwater aquariums & reef systems Showroom open to public

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Things to See and Do in Bundaberg Experience Bert Hinkler’s dream

Step back in time at our Bundaberg Historical Museum

More than a museum – an aviation adventure! Hinkler Hall of Aviation celebrates pioneer solo aviator Bert Hinkler and the wonders of innovation, spirit and adventure.

Comprising a soaring exhibition hall, featuring multi-media exhibits, a flight simulator, the Globe Theatre, five aircraft and the historic Hinkler House, the Hinkler Hall of Aviation in the tropical surrounds of the Botanic Gardens provides you with an enjoyable and interesting adventure where you and your family become part of the story.

Open from 9am to 4pm, seven days a week, make sure you experience the dream on your visit to Bundaberg. ******

Beautifully maintained in the Botanic Gardens, this quaint haven of nostalgia has the famous Lucke Quads’ pram here, the only one of its kind made in Australia. Also re-created is an old schoolroom, butcher shop, general store, bank office, hospital (with iron lung) milk cart with horse, even a jail.

Now they’re stuffed! Birds who once flew around Queens Park, some over The Lucke Quads pram.

100 years ago gaze at visitors along with photos of Bundy’s former mayors which adorn the walls Adm. $5 adults $2 students, Conc. $4.50. Open 10am to 4pm.

Phone 41 52 0101 ******

Café 1928 – worth a visit When you’re visiting the Botanic Gardens, relax over a coffee, brewed just as you like it at Café 1928, open for breakfast and lunch daily and experts at catering for functions. Using locally grown produce this is a fine choice for a pleasant break in your sight-seeing in a lovely setting. Ph: 41 53 1928.

Bert’s English home

Your entry ticket to the Hall of Aviation includes admission to the magnificently restored Hinkler House and full admission to the exhibits and movie presentations. Visit the Aviator’s Store where you’ll find a fantastic range of branded clothing and Mon Repos – Bert merchandise, gifts, drinkware, Hinkler’s English home. souvenirs and toys to take home.

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The Friendly Society Private Hospital

Your Road to a Healthy Career and Lifestyle.

We welcome healthcare professionals of all specialties to share in our vision for a healthy local community. We’ve invested in the most exciting and state of the art health precinct within the Bundaberg and Wide Bay region and boast a friendly and professional environment.

Positioned perfectly in a location that offers an exceptional lifestyle and great natural beauty, the Friendly Society Private Hospital offers you a perfect fork in the road to change your life.

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19 - 23 Bingera Street, Bundaberg Ph: (07) 4331 1000 | www.fsph.org.au

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a tour of the keeper’s cottage and graveyard (plus the fascinating legend of an unsolved crime of passion) billy tea, picnic lunch and go sandboarding down the towering dunes and across the water if you want.

Check out other unique LARC experiences on 4974 9422. ******

A steam powered journey

Fairymead House Sugar Museum

Fairymead House Sugar Museum was a bicentennial gift from the Bundaberg Sugar Company and now overlooks the Botanic Gardens in its new role of sugar industry museum, housing photographs and memorabilia exploring the technology, development and history of milling. Fairymead house and surrounding gardens are popular for functions and weddings.

Phone 41 30 4400..

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Steam powered journey.

All Aboard! Australian Sugarcane Railway known as The Little Train is up and running again, chuffing happily along its track through the Botanic Gardens, taking delighted children and the young at heart on a steam-powered journey. Operated by a dedicated group of volunteers from the Bundaberg Steam Tramway Preservation Society, it runs every Sunday and Public Holidays, and during the school holidays, you can jump aboard on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and Fridays too. Phone 41 52 6609 ******

Take a trip on the LARC at Town of 1770

Visitors can now enter the Lighthouse at Bustard Heads, climb the original stairs to the balcony and take in the stunning view.

The Paradise Tour includes Experience the LARC.

Fairymead House Museum.

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Things to See and Do on the Islands

Lady Elliot Island is a smooth 25 minute flight from Bundaberg Airport for your day trip or stay longer in the variety of accommodation – reef units right on the beach, family suites and eco-cabins.

With exceptionally clear water all year round you may encounter turtles, dolphins or a giant manta ray. Meet up at the Lagoon Bar or Poolside Bar & Bistro and make time to visit the Education Centre to learn the fascinating history of this tranquil coral cay including who Lady Elliot was and who’s buried in the tiny cemetery.

Lady Elliot is the southern-most inhabited on the Reef and the 40 hectares can be walked around in less than an hour.

Phone 07 5536 3644.

Explore our nearby islands

Lady Musgrave and Lady Elliot Islands are not far away so make some time to visit these very different Barrier Reef destinations.

Town of 1770 is the closest mainland with daily departures for Lady Musgrave on a high speed catamaran with Shuttle Service from Bundaberg.

Your day on the reef includes: snorkelling and diving in the protected lagoon, semi submarine tour, tropical seafood lunch, guided island walk with the vessel mooring in a protected haven in calm waters for all age groups to explore the wonders of a living reef eco-system and colourful variety of marine life. Phone 1800 631770.

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don’t you deserve a little pampering? Choose from essential oils, natural skin care products, with all gift packages beautifully wrapped just the way you like it. Open seven days, phone 4154 7314 ******

Exclusive range of lavender

Take your friends and loved ones back home a fragrant gift of lavender.

Amandine Lavender Shop on Seaview Road on the way to Bargara will delight you with its exclusive range of lavender products and gifts – treat yourself, Amandine Lavender.

Baldwin Swamp Environmental Park

Baldwin Swamp Environmental Park is a hidden haven of peace to head for during your city sight-seeing, a natural wetland in south/east Bundaberg near the bywash with access (including wheelchair) from several different streets.

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Baldwin Swamp.

Boardwalks and walking tracks lead to a Bush Chapel and shelter shed among abundant natural resources and wildlife including over 150 bird species (there’s a bird hide too) plus numerous spots to drink in healthy solitude.

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Stalls to Explore for Everyone!

• 16 FRUIT & VEGETABLES STALLS All of which are Local Bundaberg Farmers

• 2 ORGANIC FRUIT & VEGETABLES STALLS • BANANAS FROM LOCAL GROWERS Cavendish Bananas & Lady Fingers from $2.00kg

• PLANTS & CUT FLOWERS Including: Orchids & Bromeliads, Seedlings, Vegetables, Flowers and Established Plants

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JUMPING CASTLE FOR KIDS CONCRETE ORNAMENTS & MAILBOXES JEWELLERY & HANDBAGS FASHION CLOTHING & CASUAL CLOTHING PET ACCESSORIES, DOG COATS & CAPS TRASH & TREASURE BRIC-A-BRAC

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CAKES & HONEY BOOKS STALLS ARTS & CRAFT TOYS, GAMES & BABY GOODS SUNGLASSES & HATS TOOLS & KNIFE SHARPENER DONUTS & SLUSHIES GROCERIES & ASIAN GROCERIES

BBQ OPERATING SELLING A VARIETY OF BURGERS Steak Burgers, Bacon Burgers and Sausage Sandwiches

CANTEEN OPEN Tea, Coffee, Cold Drinks, Cakes, Snacks and Sunday Papers

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Things to See and Do in Bundaberg Denizens Of The Deep

What’s on at the Movies?

Denizens Of The Deep is on display at Council’s Bargara Service Centre in Hughes Road and amazes all who view it or the talent and expert craftsmanship shown in incredible detail by local artist, Nobby Clark.

Find one at Moncrieff Entertainment Centre in Bourbong Street and four-screen cinema Readings on Johanna Boulevard towards the Airport.

The Moncrieff was named after famous singer Gladys Moncrieff who was born in Bundy, originally built as an open-air theatre in 1920.

For info on touring live shows telephone 4130 4000.

Extraordinary wood carvings using local timbers are a masterpiece bringing the reef to life. From the smallest of coral carvings to the largest (5 metres) the 80 pieces are displayed with platforms and lighting to enhance Nobby’s creative artistry.

Phone 1300 883 699, www.absculptures.com.

SEE US FOR YOUR MEAT SUPPLIES CALL IN TODAY 54 Burnett Street, Bundaberg.

We stock only prime, top quality meat at reasonable prices.

See us for: ■ Rotisserie Spit Hire ■ Bulk Orders ■ Meat Trays

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Agnes Water and Town of 1770

Mystery Craters

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Enjoy the irresistible, gastronomic tastes of India and Thailand

CALLIOPE RIVER HISTORICAL VILLAGE

• All meals freshly cooked • BYO • Takeaways • Choose from mild, medium or hot LUNCH MON. TO SAT. - DINNER EVERY NIGHT - PUBLIC HOLS. DINNER ONLY

Bruce Highway (near Gladstone) SEE SOME OF THE EARLY BUILDINGS OF THE AREA

Phone: 07 4975 7883 A DRIVER REVIVER STOP Enjoy food and drinks in Historic Yarwun Station OPEN DAILY 8.00am to 4.00pm Admission: Adults $5, Children $2 - No dogs please

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Deal with the Real Estate Agency that 07 4159 0888 ~ Locally Owned & Operated ~ • Salad Rolls / Sandwiches • Fruit & Veg • Groceries • Deli • Hot Chickens • Hot Food • Phone recharge • Ice & Bait • Slushees

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dining out GUIDE RESTAURANT

ADDRESS

Rock Salt Bistro

1 Miller Street Bundaberg 41521531

The Waves Sports Club

Sticky Fingers Cafe The Waves Sports Club

HOURS

MENU / STYLE

Licensed

Lunch: A-La-Carte & Daily Chef Board Specials – 7 Days LUNCH Dinner: A-La-Carte Menu 7 Days 12-2pm - 7 Days.

Specials: Mon: Chef’s Board/Steak Or Schnitzel DINNER Tues: $2 Tuesday ( Second Meal Of The Same Value Only $2 Mon – Wed 6-8pm Weds: All You Can Eat Pie Night!

Thurs – Sat 5.30-9pm Thurs: All You Can Eat International Buffet Sun 5.30-8pm Sunday: Sunday Roast

Licensed

Open From 10am to Close, 7 Days a Week

All new menu ranging from quick bites to full meal options. Salads and seafood.

Burgers and sandwiches.

Coffee and cakes. Milkshakes and thick shakes.

Pies and sausage rolls.

And a full range of other delicious café treats.

Licensed

Breakfast: From 6.30am Tues to Frid, weekends 7.30am.

Lunch: Thur to Sun from noon. Dinner 7 Nights from 5pm.

An extensive menu offering top class dining.

Breakfast: 6.30am Tuesday to Friday, Weekends 7.30am.

Lunch: Thursday to Sunday from Noon.

Dinner: 7 Nights from 5pm.

Licenced

Wednesday Sunday Lunch 12-2pm Dinner 6-8pm

$10 Per Head Lunch Menu Dinner A-La-Carte Pizzas

Licensed

Lunch Tues-Fri 11.30am-2pm Dinner Tues-Sat 5.30pm Til Late Closed Sun & Mon

Specialise In Steak And Local Seafood Local Produce Sourced Al-A-Carte Pasta/Chicken/Gluten Free Yummy Deserts Try The Sabrosa Challenge

100 Hughes Road, Fully Bargara Licensed Ph: 4159 1245

Tues-Thurs 8am-4pm Fridays 8am til Late Sat-Sun 8am-4pm

Friday Night Tapas Saturday Garden Setting Sunday Afternoon Live Music In The Garden Indoor And Outdoor Functions Fully Catered

BYO

Open Wed To Mon Lunch 11am-2pm Dinner 5pm-10pm

Authentic Thai Cuisine Entrée’s, Soups, Salads, Curries, Stir Fry Dishes Delicious Authentic Thai Deserts

Licensed

Lunch: 7 days 12-2pm Dinner: Mon-Sat from 6pm

Lunch: Bistro/Counter Meal Style with Blackboard Specials Dinner: A-la-carte Restaurant Style Davo's Steakhouse: Friday & Saturday from 7pm: Families Very Welcome - Baby Grand Piano

Licensed

Mon – Fri 6.30am-9pm Sat 6.30-9am & 5-9pm Sun 7.30-10am

By sourcing only the best local produce, we offer a fusion of modern Australian cuisine, designed by our Executive Chef, Chris Sabic. Our passionate and motivated team strive to provide exceptional service as “the only thing we overlook is the river.”

Licensed

Lunch Wednesday to Friday.

Dinner nightly except Monday.

Menu: Try Laksas, vegetarian dishes.

You'll be back for more!

Style: This is Bundaberg's only fully licensed Thai restaurant. Enjoy authentic Thai dishes with friendly hosts. Children are welcome.

1 Miller Street Bundaberg 41521531

Kacy's

Cnr Bauer Street & Esplanade, Bargara.

Ph: 4130 1100

Alloway Country Club

Goodwood Road, Alloway

Sabrosa Steakhouse & A-La-Carte Restaurant

167A Bourbong St Bundaberg Ph: 4151 3666

Mira’s Café

LIC/BYO

Red Chilli Thai Bargara

16A Bauer Street, Bargara Ph: 4130 5616

Bargara Lakes Tavern

2 Bargara Lakes Drive, Bargara.

Ph: 4154 7666

H2o Restaurant & Bar

7 Quay Street, Bundaberg.

Ph: 4155 8788

Thai Tulips

Takalvan Street, Bundaberg.

Ph: 4153 1881

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ADDRESS

LIC/BYO

HOURS

MENU / STYLE

Grand Hotel

Cnr Bourbong & Targo Sts. Ph: 4151 2441

Licensed

11.30am-8pm

Full a la carte menu, Coffee Shop, pizzas until late and daily specials.

Baltimore Restaurant

Shop 3 Port Marina Dr, Port Marina.

Ph: 4159 5200

BYO

Open 7 days from 9am

Full seven page menu including fresh local seafood.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner and an ability to customise each dish to your own personal taste or dietary requirements or just enjoy a great coffee with some house-made desserts with some of the best views Bundy has to offer with lots of grass for the kids to play on.

Baltimore Takeaway & Seafood

Shop 4 Port Marina Dr, Port Marina.

Ph: 4159 5200

Licensed

Open 7 days from 9am Til 3pm Late nights til 7pm Fri/Sat

Enjoy the peaceful marina setting and large grassed areas with fish & chips, burgers, coned ice creams or some fresh local seafood made to the same high standard demanded in our next door restaurant.

Fresh seafood platters made to order.

10am – 8pm

CAFÉ: Coffee- Tea-Cakes BISTRO: Steak – Fish – Roasts – Seafood Delicious Fresh Veges – Home Made Salads We can cater for a Dinner For Two through to Weddings

BYO

11am-2.30pm Dinner 5pm to late

Menu: Traditional Indian curries, raitas, breads, lamb, chicken, beef, veg, korma, vindaloo. Aussie dishes available.

Cooling deserts, Lassi, Mango kulfi.

Style: Fresh cooked tastes of India and Thailand

Licensed

Tuesday – Sunday Lunch 12-2pm Dinner 5.30-8.30pm Bookings Required Café 10am-8.30pm

Full A-La-Carte Menu.

All made fresh on premises using local products/produce.

Daily Specials - Themed Nights.

Café with rainforest blend coffee.

Cakes made fresh on premises.

Licenced

Mon – Thurs 5.30-8.30pm

Rendezvous offers an exceptional a-la-carte menu, based on the freshest local produce and modern Australian cuisine.

With having such an intimate atmosphere along with experienced and friendly staff, it makes for a perfect dining experience.

BYO

LUNCH Monday to Friday 11.30am - 2.30pm DINNER Monday to Saturday 5pm - 8.30pm

ENTREES: Range incl. Satay Sticks, Fish Cakes, Spring Rolls MAINS: Green, Red, Penang and Massaman Curries Traditional mouthwatering Thai Cooking

Licensed

Lunch 12 noon-2pm Dinner 5.30-8.30pm 7 Days

Succulent steaks and fresh local seafood direct from the trawlers. Our wood fired pizzas are taking the world by storm! A-la-carte & Daily Chef Specials with $9.90 Lunches every day. Kids get a FREE gift with every kids meal. Try Coral Cove Bar & Bistro for another great experience offering the same specials.

Licensed

Thursday – Sunday Lunch 12-2pm Dinner 6-8pm Saturday - Sunday Breakfast 8-10am

Seafood – Pizzas - Steaks.

Special children’s meals.

All fresh produce - much straight of it out of the sea or off the land.

Beautiful views over the Marina.

Isis Club Café & Bistro

46 Churchhill Street, Childers

Spicy Tonight

Cnr Targo/Quay Streets, Bundaberg.

Ph: 4154 3320

Bargara Bowls Club

Crn Tanner & Whalley Streets Bargara.

Ph: 4159 2202

Rendezvous Restaurant

220 Bourbong Street, Bundaberg Ph: 41531166

Thai Rice

44b Woongarra Street, Bundaberg.

Ph: 4154 1055

Lighthouse Hotel

66 Zunker Street Burnett Heads Ph: 4159 4202 lighthousehotel@ bigpond.com

Tides Bistro Blue Water Sports Club

47 Harbour Esplanade, Burnett Heads Ph: 4159 5959

Licensed

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Bargara Beach – a terrific time of year to be here

The superb seaside haven of Bargara only 13kms from the Bundy CBD is a beachside paradise for families, singles, walkers, sailors, surfers, shoppers – whatever your holiday style you’ve picked the right place.

Clean beaches with calm swimming and stinger-free waters (the very young and very old love it at our famous rockpool “The Basin”) and a wide range of accommodation from comfortable camping to stylish beachfront high-rises – no wonder visitors return year after year.

Saturday and Sunday mornings have crowds flocking to the foreshore where the aroma of barbecue breakfasts mingle with salty air, the seagulls are delighted to join you and the al fresco coffee shops are full.

On the way to Bargara from the city, take in the amazing view at The Hummock overlooking fields of sugar cane with the ocean to the east.

The famous Mon Repos turtle rookery just north is the location for a wall dating back to the very early days of settlement and constructed using Kanaka labour and rocks taken from the nearby sugarcane fields.

Bargara Beach - how it began

Bargara is considered by some to be a satellite town of Bundaberg with only cane fields separating the two centres. Between 1912 and 1948 a railway connected the two centres. It has grown significantly over the last decade, becoming a popular tourist and retirement destination. The Esplanade runs along Bargara Beach foreshore and lined with high-rise apartments and homes.

Prior to 1921 Bargara was officially known as Sandhills. The Sandhills Provisional School opened in 1893 and was renamed Bargara State School in 1921. The name Bargara is derived from the names of two adjacent localities, Barolin and Woongarra.

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The home of the Loggerhead Turtles

Mon Repos Beach near Bargara, is home to the largest concentration of nesting Loggerhead Turtles in the South Pacific and is the most accessible rookery on our east coast and here’s the turtles’ own calendar of events: November – nesting season starts with the first Saturday when nightly Turtle Tours begin. Bookings are essential by contacting the Information Centre 1300 722 099.

December – nesting season reaches its peak with tours running except for December 24, 25, 31.

January – Hatching Season starts as the little guys begin to appear and scurry to the ocean with only one in 1000 surviving to come back to Mon Repos to breed. Even though the first babies are hatching, other mums are still laying their eggs in January.

February – Hatching is in full swing.

The tiny guys can be disoriented by bright lights with Bundy running the “Cut the Glow to Help Turtles Go” campaign so they head in the right direction, towards the sea.

Late March – Turtle Time comes to a close. In 2012 the incredible marine creatures extended the season to April 9 while the season was brought to a premature end in 2013 due to the floods in January, followed by more heavy rains in February.

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Burnett Heads and Port Marina

Bundaberg community has opened its heart to the Australian Super Yacht industry ad official “Port Of Entry” clearance facility inbound and outbound.

With access to both ocean and river, Burnett Heads is popular with fishing enthusiasts, yachties or anyone whose priority is simply to relax and enjoy life by (or on) the water.

The Port Marina provides an all-weather safe entrance any time even in extreme conditions; an important stopover to re-provision with vital supplies The 160 top quality berths have power, water, security lighting, telephone and wireless broadband at most.

Situated at the start of the Great Barrier Reef, the Port of

One of Queensland’s mos recognised ship repair facilities, with plenty of mod cons, professional staff and the Marina Office open seven days with courtesy busy to the city.

There’s also a chandlery, seafood store, and when the inner sailor needs sustenance, Baltimore Restaurant & Bar.

Relax by the river in the picturesque marina with your take away fish & chips or ice cream cone or just indulge in some of our local seafood for the barbie tonight.

Using the same high quality of food, cleanliness and levels of service demanded in our restaurant.

Baltimores Takeaways & Seafood

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Burnett Heads and Port Marina

Bundaberg Port Marina – the perfect stopover

When the inner-sailor needs sustenance visit Baltimore Restaurant & Bar – here’s some genuine reviews “melt in your mouth food, lovely place to dine, definitely be back, telling everyone” – try for yourself.

The Burnett River provides an all-weather safe entrance into Bundaberg Port Marina at any time and in the most extreme weather conditions. There is no bar to worry about and the welldefined shipping channel ensures boats are not in danger of running aground. There’s also the opportunity on a rising tide of sailing right up to the heart of the CBD. For yachts making the annual trek to the Whitsundays, a visit to Bundaberg and Burnett Heads is an important stopover and the ideal place to restock vital supplies before the long haul north.

Bundaberg enjoys an enviable position on the coast with everything a boatie needs available from the marina, including routine maintenance or repairs.

There are marine chandlers, mechanics, electronics experts, shipwrights, rigging professional, surveyors, canvas and welding specialists and more. You’ll then be ready to visit some of the wonderful places on the southern Great Barrier Reef nearby.

Port Marina Gift Shop

Located in the marina office is the unique “nautical gift shop”.

You’ll find a great variety of items including nautically orientated household furnishings, glassware, wine holders, fridge magnets, figurines, - perfect if you’re decorating a beach house.

A visit to the Marina Gift Shop is proving very popular with boaties and visiting tourists, and Marina Manager, Geoff Beyer , invites everyone to come down and have a look– you will certainly find that gift that is very different. Check out the catalogue with even more available apart from items on display.

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Burnett Heads and Port Marina World-class marina for Burnett Heads

Burnett Heads at the mouth of the Burnett River has a population of over 2,000 people.

Burnett Heads most notable feature is its historic timber lighthouse, the Old Burnett Heads Light, dating from 1873. The

structure, originally sited on South Head (the southern entrance to the Burnett River), was replaced by a modern structure in 1971; the original lighthouse was restored and moved to a local park off Mittelheuser Street. It includes the original Fresnel lens.

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Construction of a $12 million marina has been approved consisting of 273 wet berths built in two stages. The present marina facilities will be removed to make way for the new project plus its two restaurants, tourism office, marine reception and chandlery.

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Woodgate Beach – calm waters, white sandy shores One of the region’s most tranquil seaside locations, without the crowds and high-rises. Situated 25 minutes from the main north-south highway at Childers, the relaxed lifestyle incorporates great fishing and safe swimming for young families.

The 16km curve of open sandy beach is perfect for the holiday maker looking for somewhere quiet and relaxing.

The boardwalk allows you to enjoy the National Park to the fullest, or cycle the 6.5km of pathways that trace the foreshore. Accommodation suits all styles with B&Bs, camping, apartments and beach houses.

Woodgate provides some of the best fishing, prawning and crabbing waterways of the south-east. Fish along the beach or in the nearby tidal creeks and rivers, or use the boat ramp facilities.

Picture: Sunrise at Woodgate Beach (pic by Frances McLeary, Woodgate Photographic Group)

Visit Childers- a National Trust Town

Childers had a population of 1,410 in the 2011 census. The township is set on a ridge overlooking fields of rich volcanic soil.

Childers is renowned for its heritage character and is classified a National Trust town.

The historic colonial buildings of the main street which is also the Bruce Highway are set amongst large, shady leopard trees. The sugar cane industry features prominently in Childers and has sustained the town over the years. Fruit and vegetable cropping is common on the lands around town. Tourism is a growing industry in Childers, with a number of the preserved historic buildings in town becoming tourist attractions.

The Award winning Hospitality/ Entertainment Club venue in the Wide Bay is a place to Visit We cater for everyone’s needs Beaches Café open 7 Days from 10am – Late C’Breeze Restaurant open 7 Nights from 6pm

Enjoy some authentic country hospitality at a traditional country pub, the Apple Tree Creek Hotel. Relax on wide verandahs with shady trees in a beautiful bush setting and to top it all… friendly service. There’s even a designated camping area 100 metres away.

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Our beaches Moore Park Beach the place to unwind

Moore Park Beach has 20kms of unspoilt golden beaches and is the first choice of a seaside break for those craving an unhurried relaxing environment.

Regular holiday makers are assured of a peaceful stay all year round, that’s why they come back for swimming, surfing, (beach patrolled in summer) fishing, long walks or whatever else takes their fancy.

When you want to get up and go, take your 4WD along the northern 10km of beach to the mouth of the Kolan River with only the occasional roofline seen from the beach – you’ll feel a million miles away from the daily grind.

Major development for Elliott Heads

next 20 years. It is expected to increase both population and commercial activity Elliott Heads has swimming at the patrolled surf beach and it’s popular for kite surfing, jet-skiing while the fishing is good either from the shore or nearby reefs. Sandstone cliffs form an interesting headland and the rocky foreshore is fun to explore.

A shady landscaped caravan park, picnic and bbq spots make this a great family holiday destination.

This is the southern most of the local beaches at the mouth of the Elliott River surrounded by sugar cane and smallcrops farms. Unit and cabin accommodation is available, travel along Elliott Heads Road.

At Elliott Heads, a major residential development, including a shopping complex has been approved to house up to 9.000 in the

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Captain Cook came for a short stay

Seventeen Seventy is built on the site of the second landing

by James Cook and the crew of HM Bark Endeavour in May 1770. Originally known as Round Hill â&#x20AC;&#x201C; after the creek it sits on â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the name was changed in 1970 to commemorate the bicentennial of Cook's visit.

The community of Seventeen Seventy hold the re-enactment of this historic landing each year as part of the 1770 Festival held in May. The village is situated on a peninsula, with the Coral Sea and Bustard Bay on three sides.

Agnes Water is eight kilometres Cook's monument near his 1770 landing.

(5 miles) to the south.

Nearby Agnes Water is an increasingly popular tourist town and has the most northerly surfing beach on Australia's east coast.

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Innes Park to Coral Cove – you can walk there

At the end of this picturesque section of the coastal walkway is the Coral Cove Resort with 18-hole championship golf course that has the longest hole in Australia at 635m and Pacific Ocean as its backdrop.

The greens have been strategically built into the coastal township providing a unique golfing challenge.

This section of Coral Coast Pathways starts at the northern end of Innes Park Reserve, finishing at Coral Cove Resort & Golf Course.

Innes Park, just south of Bargara is 15 kms from Bundy CBD, with the Reserve a recreational hub with playground, skate park, ball courts, and the inlet great for swimming or just cooling off.

Walking south you come to Herb Muller Park with legendary Barolin Homestead built in 1912.

Next is Barolin Rocks part of the Woongarra Marine Park with diving and snorkelling fans relishing the abundance of fish and coral.

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Experience a real contrast to our coastal regions during a drive north to Gin Gin and Mount Perry, or head further inland to the North Burnett Circle. There’s also Monto and Cania Gorge National Park to include in your country weekend.

Gin Gin, 51 kms west of Bundaberg was the haunt of the Wild Scotchman, Queensland’s only authentic bushranger who was captured at Monduran Station with an annual re-enactment in March.

It’s an ideal rest stop when travelling between Brisbane and Rockhampton with Historical Society Museum, Art Gallery and Visitor Information Centre.

Nearby Lake Monduran provides a relaxing waterside location – popular for fishing and camping. The WIN Television Monduran Family Fishing Classic will be held on October 19 and 20.

Mount Perry is full of country spirit and check out the engineering marvel, the Boolbunda Tunnel carved out of pure rock without machinery, the 192 metre tunnel is the longest unsupported manmade structure of its kind in the southern hemisphere and National Heritage listed. Mount Perry is also home to events including Camel Cup, Dump Truck Pull, Woodchop and races.

Monto and Cania Gorge

For a day away or overnight stay, Cania Gorge National Park and picturesque Lake Cania is the ideal spot to view the unspoilt beauty of the awesome sculpted sandstone rock formations, such as Castle Mountain and the overhanging cliffs. Lake Cania has been well stocked with saratoga, bass, golden and silver perch plus more species occurring naturally.

Monto is popular with 4WD enthusiasts with around 1,000 km of roads to explore. Scenic drives extend from the Mulgildie Plateau to towering hardwoods in Coominglah Forest. Monto services include shops, supermarket, newsagency, chemist, hospital, medical, banking, fuel and post office.

North Burnett Circle

Rugged gorges, mountain ranges, rural views and towns offering real country hospitality – take the circle on the Burnett Highway (A3) as part of the alternate route from Brisbane to Rockhampton.

Gayndah, Queensland’s oldest town has plenty of reminders of its colonial history with Heritage Listed Mellors Drapery still using the only remaining “flying fox” cash transaction device. Their citrus is celebrated at the Gayndah Orange Festival held every oddnumbered year.

Mundubbera produces one third of the state’s citrus and is midway between Brisbane and Rockhampton at the meeting of three rivers ( Burnett, Boyne and Auburn).

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Exploring the hinterland

RM Williams Bush Learning Centre.

Eidsvold – the RM Williams Australian Bush Learning Centre honours this great Australian, displaying his skills and achievements, bringing his passion for bush lore to life. Local aboriginal culture is reflected in the Centre’s Exhibition Gallery.

The Chowey Bridge in Biggenden is one of only two of its kind in Australia, a concrete railway bridge built in 1905 and a popular picnic spot. Biggenden is proud of its roses featuring in the main street.

Mt Walsh National Park is undeveloped and suits keen experienced bushwalkers and climbers while Coalstoun Lakes National Park’s twin volcanic crater lakes are a mecca for wildlife when filled with rain.

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What a fabulous prize – be sure you’re in it to win three nights accommodation at multi awardwinning Kingfisher Bay Resort, the perfect base to explore World Heritage-listed Fraser Island PLUS a Whale Watch cruise with Quick Cat II in the calm waters of Hervey Bay. You must be available to take your prize in August, September or October 2014 during whale watching season.

McKenzie, Seventy-Five Mile Beach, majestic rainforests, Maheno Wreck, the Pinnacles coloured sands and Eli Creek.

For classy laid-back style, expert rangers and excellent staff to look after you, Kingfisher Bay Resort has everything – superb restaurants incorporating native foods, bars, family bistros, pools, guided canoe paddle, Ranger’s Night Walk and Bush Tucker Tasting.

Hervey Bay is the Whale Watch Capital and adventures don’t get any bigger than this – making friends with magnificent humpback whales who seek out these waters to rest their new calves.

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Whales love showing off to visitors and all the action’s close by to your base at fabulous Kingfisher Bay Resort .

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1. What was the Christian name of Mrs Fraser, after whom Fraser Island was named?

2. Whales return to Hervey Bay each year – what marine creatures return to Bundaberg’s Mon Repos Beach each year?

3. What is the name of the Strait that the barge crosses from River Heads to Fraser Island?

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