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Welcome to the Bundaberg region where you’ll find the autumn and winter months comfortably mild. It’s a good time to go further than our fantastic beaches, perhaps into the hinterland of the North Burnett where you can be assured of friendly hospitality from our neighbours.
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Visiting from Edinburgh, Hilary MacRae enjoys lunch at Café 1928 at the Botanic Gardens, after visiting Bert Hinkler’s home and the Hinkler Hall of Aviation with another pilot, Alexander McRae of Bundaberg. Hilary and Alexander were dressed by Vovo Modelle and The Hut Menswear in Bourbong Street; hair by Red Poppy Hair Design, Kepnock Road. (Our thanks to Roger and staff at Café 1928).
Coastline Newspapers are expanding our Tourist Queensland publications into New Zealand. There are over 400,000 visitors from New Zealand coming to Queensland every year and the first edition for 2015 will be a supplement in the Auckland Herald. Later in the year there will be a Tourist Queensland for residents of the South Island.
On of the many floods in the Burnett River. This photo was taken during the 2013 flood. One lucky reader will be thrilled with a copy of renowned Bundaberg photographer Paul Beutel’s superb new 101 page book of Bundaberg’s devastating 2013 flood. Enter on page 13. We were pleased to have on work experience with us for this Bundy Book, Rebecca Markwell from Shalom College who penned some articles on Burnett Heads, Bargara and Moore Park – thanks Rebecca and best wishes for the future. Our new Bundy Year Book which was launched earlier this year was a huge success. It was home delivered into Bundaberg in early January. Another is planned for next year.
Enjoy your stay in the region and we would like to hear your comments.
Enjoy your stay. Michael McRae, Managing Editor Coastline Newspaper Group michaelmcrae@coastlinenews.com.au Phone 07 4153 1133
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Mayor’s Message
Fishing on Lzake Monduran near Gin Gin.
Bundaberg Regional Council Mayor Cr. Mal Forman If you have just stepped off a plane, arrived by car or bus or as part of an organized visitor party may I extend the warmest of welcomes to you to the magnificent Bundaberg region. A sensational coastline exhibiting the diversity of rugged rocky shorelines through to kilometres of open sandy beach melding into a hinterland that captures the extraordinary mix of rural and residential lifestyles – this is an extraordinary part of Queensland! Setting foot anywhere in the 6500 square kilometers we identify as the Bundaberg Region is the first step to making lasting memories. With a population racing towards 100,000, the Bundaberg Region offers those lucky enough to call it home the liveability of the fifth most equitable climate in the world. The Bundaberg Region comprises the major city of Bundaberg with the communities of Gin Gin to the west and Childers to the south. You’ll find our region has that distinct laid back Queenslander flavour to it and it promotes a lifestyle we know is the envy of others. The Bundaberg Region has a perceptible vibe about it. It is a region ready to reap the rewards that ever-increasing investment and development will secure. It is a region growing on the back of community and investor confidence.
I am pleased to say that Bundaberg Regional Council is playing its required key role in creating opportunity, supporting initiative and partnering with government and private sector investment to deliver a solid economic future for the region. Our region has been a state leader in housing recovery and the plethora of franchised businesses seeking a base in the Bundaberg region is testament to the current and future viability of the region. Bundaberg has everything to offer young families through to retirees. Great education facilities including the local Central Queensland University campus ensure the best available learning centres for both private and public education opportunities. A selection of retirement villages across our region guarantees our elderly residents enjoy a great lifestyle while allowing them to retire in their home communities among family and friends. Bundaberg boasts a diverse range of shopping facilities with two major shopping centres and much more to come. Enjoy our great restaurants showcasing our sensational local farm produce through to the freshest daily catch from local waterways. Our parks, gardens and recreation areas are in pristine condition with Council promoting their use in achieving a healthy and active lifestyle. A delightful riverside walk can take you several kilometres to beautiful Alexandra Park where families enjoy Council’s emerging zoo facilities. Drop in and say “Hi!” to Kapali and Lowana, the new dingo arrivals at the Zoo. Bundaberg boasts many iconic visitor attractions including the Mon Repos Turtle experience; tours (and tastes!) of the famous Bundaberg Rum Distillery and Ginger Beer factory as well as superb facilities at Childers with Snakes Downunder and Flying High Bird Sanctuary must see attractions.
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An attraction of which we are truly proud is the Hinkler Hall of Aviation and Hinkler House. This tribute to a home grown hero and one of Australia’s and the world’s pioneer aviators is interactive, educational and is set among the beauty of the Bundaberg Botanical Gardens.
We invest heavily in the latest technology and innovation to deliver the highest standards of care. We offer the best training and support to our staff.
If you are a first time visitor I certainly hope the enthusiasm and passion I hold for our community is apparent. Welcome, and I know that once you get a taste of the Bundaberg Region you will be back for more!
JOIN OUR TEAM of bright minds and warm hearts in 2015.
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Where shall we go today? Explore the rum-making process
product – rum aficionados, collectors and historians love sharing in the Bundaberg Rum journey.
More than 100,000 rum fans and tourists make the journey to the Bundaberg Distilling Company Bondstore each year to explore the rum-making process first hand, starting with the molasses kept in the world’s largest molasses storage wells.
Relax in the Bundy Tasting Bar, take home exclusive items from the Spring Hill House Retail store, take a BDC Distillery Tour or self-guided interactive experience. Full details on www.bundabergrum.com.au, phone 4131 2999.
Home of the famous Ginger Beer The kids will love our Ginger Beer which is the other famous drop Bundy is famous for and Bundaberg Brewed Drinks at the eyecatching Barrel on Bargara Road is where to learn how it’s made, its origins, ingredients, bottling and packaging.
The Barrel House is a remarkable behind-thescenes story with 1000 small barrels from around the world helping deliver depth of character and flavour to the original rum reserves enabling production of premium rums.
And of course there are 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.
Thousands travel from across Queensland and interstate to celebrate a new rum release whether a limited edition or permanent
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AROUND BUNDY 35 craters – all in one location, over 25 million years old. 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.
Showtime! Here are the dates – Bundaberg Show May 27 to 29, Childers Show May 23, Gin Gin Show 30, 31 May – enjoy! Bundaberg’s Show Holiday is May 28 when everyone stops work to get stuck into the rides, thrills, hot dogs, fairy floss and endless iconic attractions of Sideshow Alley.
Bring your own picnic or drinks, refreshments available. Also view a coin collection, antique machinery , rock and fossil display. Open 9am to 5pm every day on the Gin Gin Highway. Phone 41 577 291.
Bundy’s Only Hill – You must see the incredible view from The Hummock on the way between Bargara and Bundaberg overlooking panoramic fields of sugar cane, all the way around to the ocean. Although only 96 metres above sea-level, The Hummock offers visitors beautiful views to get a good overview of the whole Bundaberg region. It was named The Sloping Hummock by Matthew Flinders as he sailed along the coast in 1799 with the road leading up to the lookout completed in 1931. Thanks to the first Bundaberg branch of RACQ and their perseverance in securing the site making it accessible to the public, residents and visitors have enjoyed the view ever since.
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AROUND BUNDY 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. 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 the peacefully healthy solitude. Its in East Bundaberg. Take your friends and loved ones back home a fragrant gift of lavender. Amandine Lavender Shop on Seaview Road Bargara will delight you with its exclusive range of lavender products and gifts – treat yourself, don’t you deserve a little pampering? Open seven days, phone 4154 7314
Nothing New at BRAG? For something a little different visit the Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery (BRAG) corner of Barolin and Quay Streets. A new exhibition, covering two gallery floors, has just opened entitled ‘Nothing New?’ by local artist Marlies Oakley. ‘Nothing New?’ features 22 framed images using thousands of used stamps to create stylised images. Mrs Oakley said “Each work takes a well-known image of a recognisable iconic figure from popular culture, history, music, fiction or the arts, so none of the images are in themselves new.” The collection, open now until May 3, is inspired in equal measure by The Queen, Andy Warhol and Anton Chekov. Different workshops during Oakley’s exhibition and you can ‘Meet the Maker’ every Saturday from 11:30am-1:30pm.
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Plenty for the kids in Bundy Have you taken the kids to one of these Bundaberg indoor and outdoor places? Free Playgrounds where burning energy is fun and healthy for you and the kids includes the new Boreham Park at Avenell Hts, redesigned by Wide Bay Medicare Local and the Council to support more activity. Another is Bargara’s new Schuhkraft Hub at Neilson Park with a wide range of energy burning equipment catering for all ages. And the ever popular Turtle Park on the esplanade is always full
of kids, adults (and seagulls) soaking up our perfect weather, all year round. Alexandra Park with its collection of native animals and birds and Victorian era band rotunda is a great picnic spot and playground; Lake Ellen (on the Bywash where East Bundy meets South) is also a favourite with all the latest equipment. Ymazing Play Centre and Café is no ordinary playground – this all weather funfair is where parents can recharge with a coffee and the under – 12s can tire themselves out. It’s at the YMCA in Quinn Street, with a 6m high maze structure, three slides and ball pit, also separate toddler and baby areas. Open Monday to Friday (including school holidays) 9am to 2pm, Saturday 9am to 4pm, Sunday 9.30 to 4pm. Phone 41 328220. www.ymazing.org.au What’s on at the Movies? Find one at Moncrieff Entertainment Centre in Bourbong Street and four-screen cinema Readings on Johanna Boulevard towards the Airport. (for Readings phone 4152 1233.). For info on touring live shows and Moncrieff movies phone 41 30 4100. Extreme Zone – Skate Centre, Amusement Arcade – Bundaberg Showgrounds in Burrum Streets. Some of the cheapest form of entertainment for young people – Great Light Show, latest technology computerised sound system with over 5000 songs, heaps of games, new canteen areas. Open Friday, Saturday nights 7.30pm to 11, Saturday (10am to 12; 2pm to 4.30) Sunday 2pm to 4.30pm, School Holidays (2pm to 4.30pm) Phone 41 533991.
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AROUND BUNDY Here’s the remainder of the program for 2015 – The Merchant of Venice – Shakespeare’s Classic – June 19, 20, 26, 27 (Matinee Sunday June 21) Disney’s Mulan Jr – Youth Theatre – July 23, 24, 25 (Matinee Saturday July 25) Not Now Darling – mad cap British farce – August 21, 22, 28, 29 (Matinee Sunday August 23) Hotel Sorrento – Dramatic story of three sisters. October 23, 24, 30, 31 (Matinee Sunday October 25) Goldilocks & The Three Bears – Pantomime – December 4, 5, 11, 12 (Matinees December 6, 12)
Playhouse Theatre – live onstage Undoubtedly one of the very best, and the envy of other little theatre groups in Queensland with its own superb premises, the Playhouse Theatre in Steffensen Street - Bundaberg Players offers quality live theatre – comedy, drama, musical, pantomime, theatrerestaurant - with something for all ages. Their enthusiastic Youth Theatre also presents a show each year, and if you become a subscriber you’ll enjoy five excellent stage shows for the year. Contact www.theplayhousetheatre.org.au, phone 41 53 1904.
What’s on at the Moncrieff There’s a superb line up of live performances coming to the Moncrieff Entertainment Centre this year - bookings for these and the movies Moncrieff@bundaberg.qld.gov.au, phone 41 30 4100 Ross Noble – Tangentleman – April 3 – King of Improvisation Comedy. Sleeping Beauty – Moscow Ballet La Classique – April 7. The 10 Tenors on Broadway – April 24. Fabulous numbers from Les Miserables, Carousel, Miss Saigon, Oklahoma, Phantom of the Opera and more. Stayin’ Alive – Australian Bee Gees Show - May 7. Past & Present Tour in two parts with costume changes depicting the eras. Gold – The Ultimate ABBA Show, Mamma Mia – June 16, 40th Anniversary tour. Glenn Shorrock & Brian Cadd – July 2 Sydney Comedy Showcase – August 28 Swan Lake – Russian National Ballet, October 15, 16.
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Bundaberg Botanic Gardens butcher shop, general store, bank office, hospital (with iron lung) milk cart with horse, even a jail.
Hinkler Hall of Aviation This enthralling visitor experience honours the life and pioneering efforts of Bundaberg’s famous aviation pioneer, Bert Hinkler who was significant in the advancement of aviation during the early 20th century. The Hall itself is a dynamic and unique structure, made of soaring glass and steel, and filled with his personal story. Bert’s accomplishments are brought to life with interactive and multi-media exhibits; glide like Bert, sit in a cockpit; learn through touch screens and theatrettes; view his original Avro Baby and five other full size aircraft and the artefacts from his amazing life. The Hinkler Hall of Aviation incorporating the magnificently restored historic Hinkler House is situated in the Bundaberg Botanic Gardens. Open seven (7) days a week from 9am to 4pm. When you’re visiting the Botanic Gardens and enjoyed Hinkler Hall of Aviation and Bert Hinkler’s English home, relax over a coffee, brewed just as you like it at Café 1928, open for breakfast and lunch daily. Using locally grown produce this is a fine choice for a pleasant break in your sight-seeing in a lovely setting. Phone 41 53 1928.
Now they’re stuffed! Birds who once flew around Queens Park, gaze at visitors along with photos of Bundy’s former mayors which adorn the walls. Open 10am to 4pm. Phone 41 52 0101. 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. Guided tours from 11am to 12 pm except Saturdays. Fairymead House and surrounding gardens are popular for functions and weddings. Phone 41 30 4400. All Aboard! Australian Sugarcane Railway, affectionately known as The Little Train is chuffing happily along its track through the Botanic Gardens, taking delighted children and the young at heart on a steampowered journey.
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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, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Take the kids a step back in time at our Bundaberg Historical Museum where they’ll be fascinated with “how things used to be”. 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,
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“Wind and Water – 2013 Bundaberg Flood” When Paul Beutel began a professional career in media photography 25 years ago, he didn’t envisage a major assignment would include capturing poignant images of the massive record-breaking 2013 flood that devastated his city of Bundaberg. Paul’s book Wind and Water - 2013 Bundaberg Flood contains 101 pages of superb photography, chronicling the devastation Mother Nature heaped on the region, which began with hugely destructive tornadoes at Bargara and Burnett Heads. “Aerial shots from my four separate helicopter flights provided a whole new perspective – both scary and exciting,” he said. “Being safely up in the air and watching the heart-breaking damage beneath; knowing I was photographing Bundaberg’s biggest news story was a surreal experience.” Filming from the ground brought Paul up close to the raw emotions and personal heartbreak suffered during the unforgiving onslaught. “Especially residents’ re-entry back into North Bundaberg, the hardest hit area – I saw a lot of broken people that day.” More information on how to purchase Paul’s book plus preview images www. paulbeutelphoto.com.au
WIN THIS WONDERFUL BOOK How to enter: Write your name on the back of an envelope, post to Coastline Newspapers, PO Box 1775, Bundaberg. Q. 4670 Tell us where you picked up your copy of this Bundy Book. You can enter via our website www.coastlinenews.com.au. Entries close July 31st with winner announced in the next Bundy Book in September and on our website. Only one entry per household and this competition is only open to readers of the Bundy Book. A draw will be held from all entries.
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Internet and Hotspots in Bundy member of library, bookings essential, not guaranteed if more than 15 minutes late, time-slots not transferable to others, must be used by person whose name on booking. Phone 41 539 253.
McDonalds Restaurants – Cnr Takalvan and Heidke Sts, West Bundaberg and City Store Targo Street offer free internet and Wi Fi access to customers. Browse the net while you dine on their famous range of burgers, drinks and desserts. Federal Backpackers – Bourbong Street near the railway line, open seven days. Internet Café – Electra Street, between Barolin and Targo Streets. Quiet peaceful location, plenty of machines, snacks and drinks. Micro Computers – 84 Targo Street, just past entry to Dan Murphys. Laptop and computer repairs, 7 high speed internet kiosks, webcams, Skype headphones, hotspot facility. Bundaberg Library – Free use (except printing) no need to be
Bargara Beach Convenience Store – Centrepoint Complex, Bauer Street. Open 6.30am – 7 pm, printer, fax. Phone 41 59 2929. And for other Wireless Hotspots – Bundaberg Library – check webmail (Yahoo, Hotmail etc) and browse internet. Buss Park – Bourbong Street; Riverside Parklands – Quay Street, Childers and Gin Gin Libraries. And there’s a free phone-charging station, Chargebar installed at Bundaberg Airport.
Where’s my nearest ATM? If you’re looking for your bank’s ATM – here’s where you’ll find them in Bundaberg. Commonwealth Bank 130 – 134 Bourbong Street Sugarland Shoppingtown, Bargara Central Shopping Centre Hinkler Central Shopping Centre Westpac 100 Bourbong Street Sugarland Shoppingtown
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ANZ Bourbong Street Branch Thabeban Caltex, 284 Goodwood Rd Sugarland Woolworths Petrol 59 Takalvan St Heidke Street Branch National Australia Bank Bourbong Street Centrepoint, Bargara Sugarland Shoppingtown 115 – 119 Takalvan Street
Suncorp 142 Bourbong Street Sugarland Shoppingtown Bundaberg Airport Bargara Central Shopping Centre Hinkler Central Shopping Centre Bank Of Queensland Bourbong Street RediATM – Sugarland, Hinkler Central
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Walk through history Soldiers War Memorial – a 7ft 6ins World War 1 Digger on a polished red granite column is sculptured from marble with the stone laid in 1920 by General Birdwood. Sir Charles Brand, originally from Bundaberg unveiled it in July 1921.
Stroll leisurely around the CBD and notice these brilliant old buildings, some heritage-listed and been standing since long before Bundaberg was declared a city just over 100 years ago. Payne, Butler & Lang Solicitors office is Qunaba House on the corner of Targo and Quay Streets. Erected in 1887, it’s our oldest commercial building, originally the Queensland National Bank. The name was also used for the Qunaba Sugar Mill when it was initially operated by the bank at Mon Repos. Post Office – the tower’s exterior has remained virtually unchanged since the opening in 1890. The ground floor features wonderful pillars and arches; upper floor is dominated by colonial verandas and cast-iron balustrades.
Former Commercial Banking Company of Sydney – corner Maryborough and Bourbong Streets is of colonial design built in 1891. Wide verandas are embellished with cast iron lace balustrades, shingled roof, louvred wooden window shutters and the small building at the back was a horse stable. Linden Medical Centre in Barolin Street was built in 1913 as the residence of Dr Egmont Schmidt whose father emigrated from Berlin. It was named for Lindenstrasse, an avenue of linden trees. A time capsule was placed in a wall during building and it’s been a medical practice since 1975. Burnett Dental Clinic in Barolin Strreet was built around 1911 by O J Gruter of German/Swiss descent. It has distinctive pressed metal walls (both inside and out) and adornments on the original façade are Dental Blocks, an example of ancient Greek architecture. Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Bundaberg’s first church opened on this site in 1875. The present church an adaptation of a Roman temple came some years later. The Anglican Church was built in English Gothic style with pointed arches, 34 metre tower with stonewalls, lichgate and wayside cross in keeping with the English custom.
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217 Bourbong Street, Bundaberg Ph: 4198 1044
Sticky Fingers Cafe
1 Miller Street Bundaberg 41521531
Rock Salt Bistro The Waves Sports Club
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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.
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All day dining 7 days
Gourmet pizzas all day. Coffee booth & snacks from 6.00am. Café open from 8.00am Lunch - 11.00am - 3.00pm. Dinner - 5.00pm - till late
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Cnr Bauer Street Licensed & Esplanade, Bargara. Extensive Ph: 4130 1100 wine cellar
Spotted Dog Tavern
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1 Miller Street Bundaberg 41521531
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Mon, Tues & Wed: 12-2pm Lunch 6-8pm Dinner Thursday – Sunday: 12-2pm Lunch 5.30-9pm Dinner
Coffee, cakes, slices, sandwiches, wraps, gourmet wood fired pizzas and a full menu of light and hearty meals. www.acrossthewaves.com Choose from delicious entrees, grilled steaks, Chefs Specials Board or the Menu and also offering a complete range of Gluten Free, Lactose Free and Vegetarian dining options www.acrossthewaves.com
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Traditional Indian curries, raitas, breads, lamb, chicken, beef, veg, korma, vindaloo. Aussie dishes available. Cooling desserts, Lassi, Mango kulfi. Style: Fresh cooked tastes of India and Thailand
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Open Tuesday to Sunday 11am to late
A delicious selection of top quality Australian cuisine and fresh seafood. Cocktails, local and imported wines, beers, ciders, non-alcoholic drinks
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Open 10am to Close 7 days a week LUNCH 11.30am -2pm DINNER 6-8pm Please Book.
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Specialising in Italian gourmet pizzas and pastas made from carefully selected fresh produce. Dine in from 5pm Takeaway from 3pm
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Cnr Targo/Quay Streets, Bundaberg. Ph: 4154 3320
Driftwood café & kiosk 66 on Quay
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30 Avoca Street, Bundaberg 41522 868
Bella Martinos Pizza & Pasta
65 Perry Street, North Bundaberg Ph: 4151 8671
Sabrosa Steakhouse & A-La-Carte Restaurant
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Lunch Tues-Fri Specialise In Steak And Local Seafood 11.30am-2pm Local Produce Sourced Dinner Tues-Sat A-la-Carte 5.30pm Til Late Pasta/Chicken/Gluten Free, Yummy Deserts Try The Sabrosa Challenge Closed Sun & Mon
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Lunch: 7 days 12-2pm
Lunch: Bistro & Dinner: A-la-carte Restaurant Menus + Daily Meal deals from $7.50. Coffee & Cakes. Air-conditioned. Functions Welcome. Children’s Room – Very Family friendly Wheelchair Access & Facilities
Bargara - The Port
Bargara Lakes Tavern
2 Bargara Lakes Drive, Bargara. Ph: 4154 7666
Licensed
Off Woongarra Scenic Drive
Dinner: Mon-Sat 6pm
Baltimore Restaurant
Shop 3 Port Marina Dr, Port Marina. Ph: 4159 5200
Licensed
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 5658
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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.
Thai Tulips
Takalvan Street, Bundaberg. Ph: 4153 1881
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Lunch- Tues to Frid 11.30 to 2 Dinner- Tues to Sun 5.30 to late
Under new management. Lunch special only $12 (Valid to 31 August, 2015). Experience the different and authentic Thai food and Chinese Malaysian cuisine. Dine in or takeaway
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Mon- Sat 10am til late Sunday 8.30 to 3pm
Modern Australian fine dining and tapas. Try dishes from the new menu including seafood dishes
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Mon – Fri By sourcing only the best local produce, we offer 6.30am-9pm a fusion of modern Australian cuisine, designed by Sat 6.30-9am our Executive Chef, Kris Collier. Our passionate & 5-9pm and motivated team strive to provide exceptional Sun 7.30-10am service as “the only thing we overlook is the river.�
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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.
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Beautiful Bargara Beach Accommodation choices range from the luxurious to the comfortable with everything in between – high rise apartments, motels, B&Bs, caravan parks and resorts – everyone is kept happy. Have a picnic or free barbecue along the Esplanade with plenty of room for the kids to play including the Turtle Playground and just over the road the breakfast/brunch brigade are out in force for their croissant and coffee hit.
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Fine surfing beaches are Kellys and Nielson Park which are patrolled during holiday seasons and children are assured of safe swimming in the sheltered waters of Money’s Creek (at the southern end of Kellys) and the famous Kanaka-made family friendly pool, The Basin at the northern end.
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Mon Repos Beach – not just for turtles! No doubt the amazing sea turtles that return to Mon Repos year after year have more in-depth biological reasons for choosing Mon Repos - but discerning beach-goers simply realise that this is a fantastic place to enjoy a day by, or preferably in, the deep blue rolling waves just begging you to dive in. It’s many locals’ favourite beach – for swimming, long beach walks, and famous aviator Bert Hinkler spent many happy hours here, testing out his glider. (he even named his English home “Mon Repos” after his favourite beach). The Kanaka Wall is a well preserved piece of history. Kanakas from the South Pacific Islands were indentured to work in the canefields from 1879 to 1904 and part of their work was to clear volcanic rocks to allow cultivation. The rocks were packed together to form fences and could be seen all over the district. Most have now disappeared with the rocks crushed as a base for road building. Mon Repos is only a short drive from Bargara.
Turtles will be back in November Mon Repos Turtle Encounters will commence again in November with mothers laying eggs to January and then the remarkable sight until March, of hatchlings hurrying across the beach into the sea. Guided Turtle Tours operate every night except Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve with bookings at www.bundabergregion.info, phone 4153 8888.
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OUR CORAL ISLANDS Lady Musgrave Island – the ultimate day trip has to offer
Lady Musgrave Cruises departs from Town of 1770 with same day return coach services from Bundaberg. Phone 1800 63 1770. Make great memories aboard the 22 metre high speed vessel Spirit of 1770 which moors alongside the floating pontoon for a fantastic day – lazy and relaxed, or dive right in for the ultimate underwater experience. Sheltered crystal clear waters offer spectacular snorkelling and coral viewing. Take a ride in the semi-submarine, underwater observatory or above water-level, enjoy the glass-bottom boat. Drinks and snacks from the bar are available with snorkelling equipment provided with flotation vests, sunscreen, reef-walking shoes – bring your swimsuit, towel, sunnies and hat. Try Scuba Diving – introductory dives in the shallower waters within the lagoon with no experience necessary, and certified divers are transferred to selected dive sites outside the lagoon.
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reef coral island lagoon pristine coral pontoon turtles snorkelling diving coral viewing island walking reef fishing
The phrase “getting away from it all” is nothing new but sums up perfectly your time on Lady Elliot Island. It’s a smooth 25 minute flight from Bundaberg Airport for day trips or longer stays in reef units right on the beach, family suites or eco-cabins. A coral cay, Lady Elliot is made entirely from crushed coral so bring comfy walking shoes (reef walkers available for guests). Activities include snorkelling, diving, glass-bottom boat tours, fish feeding, turtle and bird-spotting, guided reef walks – or just breathe in nature and the ocean. You can also meet up at the Lagoon Bar or Poolside Bar and Bistro.
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Alfresco waterfront dining with great food!
From modern Australian fine dining to tapas the Spinnaker has an answer to every taste.
Spinnaker Bar and Restaurant
The new Spinnaker chef has put together a new menu including seafood dishes that are sure to light up your tastebuds. Relax on our deck for your end of week beverage or romantic dinner for two. Considering an upcoming event, wedding or a special celebration? Ask to see our private dining room. The Spinnaker is pleased to be associated with The House of Elegance, offering a full decorating service. We invite you to dine at the Spinnaker, Bundaberg’s best and longest running restaurant. See for yourself. Located at the eastern end of Quay Street, overlooking the Burnett River.
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Hea BUNDABERG 2015 EVENTS CALENDAR September 13 – Bundy Flavours Festival. Come along and celebrate the best this region has to offer at Bundy Flavours, with our locally grown produce and products alongside a celebration of all things food and gardening.
The original Bee Gees
This “must see” event is set to be more exciting than ever with three stages packed with food and gardening demonstrations by celebrity and local presenters. There will be produce and speciality markets, live entertainment and activities for children. This day is for families foodies and gardeners. Contact 1300 88 3699, events.admin@bundaberg.qld. gov.au
May – A look at the amazing career of the Bee Gees, Moncrieff Entertainment Centre
October 2 to 11 – Crush Festival highlights the talented artists and performers in the Bundaberg region, who create our vibrant arts and cultural scene. In October for the past six years, Crush has provided the chance to explore the different arts – film, theatre, exhibitions, workshops, ceramics, writing and more – growing to attract more than 26,000 to the month-long program. It’s becoming a true celebration of what it means to live and create the arts in regional areas, and the achievements of local people who make up, live in and love Bundaberg. Crush is a Bundaberg Regional Council event, managed by Creative Regions.
May 15, 16 – Agro Trend Agriculture, Machinery and Lifestyle Expo, entry from free car park off University Drive. You never know what you will find at Agro Trend May 17 – City to Coast Community Bike Ride May 17 to 24 – Phil & Chris Coad Country Muster , Wyper Park Scout Camp. May 24 – Wide Bay Australia Ring Road Run June 19 – Ultimate ABBA Show, Moncrieff Entertainment Centre
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June 21 – Wedding & Formal Expo, Civic Centre July 25 – Police Charity Ball, Civic Centre July 25, 26 – Childers Festival. Childers swells to nearly 40,000 people with non-stop music, hundreds of market stalls and a smorgasbord of food. Contact 1300 88 3699 events.admin@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
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PORT BUNDABERG
Our picturesque Port Marina The beautifully maintained surrounds and friendly business owners at Bundaberg Port Marina ensure a relaxing visit overlooking the water. Ocean Pacific Seafoods – exporters for over 25 years, the spanner crab experts, open seven days for first-class prawns, scallops, reef fish, oysters, mussels to take home. The Nautical/Beach Gift Store is constantly refreshed with new arrivals – classy souvenirs, glassware and gift ideas – artistic, decorative or practical, plus gorgeous beach and boatwear. (you may even find a divine LBD for dinner at the marina’s Baltimores restaurant). The Ships Chandlery – maintenance and repair experts for all your needs will have you ready to visit more destinations on the Southern Great Barrier Reef nearby – after all, this is “where great begins”.
Baltimore Restaurant Bar & Cafe
7 days, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Phone: 07 4159 5200 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.
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PORT BUNDABERG All-weather safe entrance
Ocean Pacific Seafoods – Home of the Spanner Crab
International visitors access Bundaberg Port Marina as a “gateway” to this part of the Reef and the perfect centralised base for inland adventures – there’s so much to see in this region especially for boaties including our nearby islands – Lady Elliot, Lady Musgrave, Heron and Fraser.
Ocean Pacific Seafoods have been exporting seafood for 25 years and now offer quality seafood direct from the factory to you! Specialising in spanner crabs from the pristine waters of Hervey Bay, they have the freshest crabs ready to eat at shady tables and chairs at Bundaberg Port Marina. Here’s where you’ll find tasty prawns, oysters, reef fish, scallops, bugs just to mention a few of the sea’s wonderful delights. Open 7 days from 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday; 8am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday. Next time you’re looking for that seafood lunch with million dollar views without the price tag, you can’t beat Ocean Pacific Seafoods.
Our Marina enjoys a safe entrance from the Burnett River at any time and in the most extreme conditions. There is no bar to worry about and the well-defined shipping channel ensures boats are not in danger of running aground. For yachts making the annual trek to the Whitsundays a visit to Bundaberg is an important stopover and the ideal place to restock vital supplies before the long haul north.
Baltimore – open seven days When your inner sailor needs to be satisfied, or you need a leisurely meal overlooking the water as you dine on the freshest of seafood and our region’s local produce – Baltimore Restaurant Bar & Café remains a firm favourite “fantastic restaurant, beautiful waterfront location, accomplished menu, and good service” reads the latest review. When you visit the picturesque Port Marina, indulge in some of the finest food you’ll find in our region – breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Take fresh seafood onboard, or enjoy fine dining at Baltimore Restaurant – or do both!
Bundaberg Port Marina is situated 1 nautical mile from the entrance of the Burnett River and offers all weather, all tides deep water access to visitors to the Coral Coast.
Facilities Available
FLOATING BERTHS UP TO 40m 40 m 75 TONNE MARINE SHIPLIFT, HARDSTAND AND DRY STORAGE SPECIALIST GIFT STORE, MARINE CHANDLERY AND YACHT BROKERAGE COURTESY BUS AND HIRE CARS AVAILABLE FOR TRANSPORT LICENCED RESTAURANT AND TAKEAWAY SEAFOOD 24/7 REFUELLING DOCK
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OUR BEAUTIFUL BEACHES Bargara and Mon Repos are not our only terrific beaches. Spread out along the coast is a succession of beaches where visitors and locals go to relax and unwind. Between each of the beaches are volcanic rocks, remnants of the small volcano, The Hummock. These provide good fishing and dive locations as they’re an ideal base for coral and marine growth. The southern most beach, at the mouth of the Elliott River and surrounded by cane and small crop farms, Elliott Heads is 18 kms from the city, with access via Elliott Heads road. There’s a patrolled beach, boat ramp, and it’s popular for kite surfing, jet skiing and fishing from either shore or nearby reefs. The shady caravan park, picnic spots, BBQ and kiosk make it a great family holiday destination.
Innes Park & Coral Cove Barolin Rocks, three metres off the point is a miniature reef wonderland with coral and marine life, great for snorkelling and diving. Coral Cove located between Innes Park and Elliott Heads, had its beginnings in the early 90s when the Coral Cove residential and country-club estate was launched. Taking a stroll along Moore Park Beach.
Coral Cove’s coast is rocky, with a diving area to a fringing reef. The International Golf and Country Club has two to four bedroom rental villas, swimming pools and tennis courts.
Moore Park Beach On the northern side of the Burnett River with 16kms of sandy beach it’s perfect for swimming, walking or fishing and patrolled in summer. There’s a Bowls Club, Tavern, parklands with access to a great 4WD track.
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The Discovery Coast, one and a half hours driving north from Bundy comprises Town of 1770 and Agnes Water on this stretch of coast surrounded by rural hinterland, untouched national parks and deep blue waters of the Coral Sea. Town of 1770 is just minutes from Agnes and named after the visit of Lt James Cook in May 1770. The annual Captain Cook Festival is on May 23, 24.
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Burnett Heads is located just north of Bundaberg, where the Burnett River meets the ocean. The coastal township is distinguished by two historic lighthouses, one of which the 'Old Burnett Heads Lighthouse” was built in 1873 and recognised by the National Trust as important to Australia's maritime history. Following its decommission in 1972, it was relocated to Lighthouse Park. Each October Burnett Heads plays host to the Lighthouse Festival where visitors celebrate the township and it's history. On the fourth Sunday of every month the Old Burnett Heads Lighthouse is open to visitors from 9am-12 midday with admittance by gold coin donation. The Turtle Trail stretches from Oaks Beach to Nelson Park and is a shared pathway for cyclists and walkers. This trail enables visitors to experience and enjoy the area's natural beauty and diversity. The Heritage Trail is brimming with history and begins at Oaks Beach and is part of the Turtle Trail winding its way through Pilot Station Reserve and concluding at Lighthouse Park. A History brochure for the trail can be taken from outside the Old Burnett Heads Lighthouse during its opening times. This brochure details some of the history of Burnett Heads and should be read during the walk along the trail. Burnett Heads was established in 1870 because of the lighthouse that would be constructed in 1873 to help guide ships into the Burnett River. A pilot station was built in 1871, the pilots would meet the ships outside the Burnett River and would guide them upstream. The station is now part of the Pilot Station Reserve.
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Sandy shores and calm waters at Woodgate
A boardwalk in a Melaleuca swamp at Woodgate.
Sunrise over the beach.
Woodgate Beach is one of the region’s most tranquil locations 39kms from Bundy – an endless beach without the crowds and high-rises. A slice of paradise and one of our cleanest and safest beaches. Situated 25 minutes by road from the main northsouth highway at Childers, this friendly community of just 800 people with a relaxed lifestyle are proud to share some with visitors. Woodgate Beach is surrounded by Woodgate and Kinkuna sections of the Burrum Coast National Park. Stroll 16 km of sandy shore and calm waters protected by Fraser Island to the east. Walk or cycle the 6.5 km of pathways that trace the foreshore and discover wildlife on a walk along the National Park’s tracks. Stay a while in one of the campsites. Fish along the beach or in the nearby tidal creeks and rivers, or use the boat ramp facilities. Woodgate Beach offers a good range of accommodation to suit all budgets.
This photo taken on Woodgate Beach by Jan Kretschmer from Bundaberg Photographic Group Inc.
Cordalba Pub – did you know? In the heart of sugar cane plantation country, 13km north-west of Childers and 40km south of Bundaberg is the quaint town of Cordalba and if you call into the hotel here’s a bit of history. Former licensee Maude Sheehan was famous for her fiery temper matching her hair, kicking out troublemakers one of whom returned the next day riding his horse into the bar. Her nude portrait now watches over the public bar alongside a rare early Marilyn Monroe poster, which was retrieved from the town’s rubbish dump. It’s worth taking a turnoff the Isis Highway and the pub is also popular far and wide for its generous and delicious country-style lunches.
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Enjoy a day trip to Childers factory in Lucketts Road and Snakes Downunder also in Lucketts Road is affordable entertainment for the whole family Open every day except Wednesday from 9am to 3pm.
The only event to close the Bruce Highway is the annual Childers Festival & Multicultural Event – held on the last weekend of July – if you’re in the region July 25, 26 – be sure to call in. The Backpackers Memorial in the Palace Memorial Building honours the memories of 15 young people tragically killed in a fire, the result of arson, in 2000. The restored building encompasses a glass memorial wall with portrait of each victim. The ground floor houses the Childers Art Gallery and Visitor Information Centre. The historic Pharmaceutical Museum is unique in Australia with original red cedar fittings, 1900 cash register, leatherbound script pads, ground glass bottles and amazing memorabilia. Indulge in multi-award winning ice creams, sorbets and other home-made treats at Mammino’s Gourmet Ice Cream at their
Snake Shows, Croc Shows, lizards, turtles, frogs and The Snake House has some of the country’s most dangerous (and beautiful) snakes. Bakers Military and Memorabilia Museum is one of the best displays outside the Canberra War Memorial with countless items associated with emergency services – police, ambulance and nurses; also appliances from bygone eras making the collection tally over 27,000 items. Krupp Cannon – the Howlitzer 210mm Mauser was manufactured in Germany in 1916 and captured in Flanders by the Australian Imperial Force during World War I.
Childers Festival hope to see you there “The only festival that stops the mighty Bruce Highway� – this year Childers celebrates the 20th fabulous multi-cultural event July 25 and 26 when the town swells to nearly 40,000 people. There’s non-stop entertainment, hundreds of market stalls and a smorgasbord of food from around the world. It’s free admission both days, starting on Saturday afternoon from 2 p.m. well into the night and Sunday, the main festival day, from 9 am to 3.30 pm. It 1996 it began as a “Food and Wine Festival� attracting 5,000 and the next year, the Bruce Highway was closed to accommodate the event and the crowd doubled. More stages, more performers and more stalls were added to the festival and the crowds grew and grew. If you’re in the region the last weekend in July – there’s no doubt about it – Childers is the place to be. More information www. childersfestival.com.au
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Get Away From It All
Off the beaten track – 4WD areas The Bundaberg region contains a host of challenging 4WD areas. Kinkuna National Park has trails for both beginners and veterans on track and sand. At Woodgate and Burrum Point there are good rough tracks and beach access. Watalgan State Forest south of Rosedale has challenging rocky tracks meandering around and over some decent sized hills and Goodnight Scrub National Park boasts One Tree Hill Lookout, the route to which is a great chance for rugged 4WD enthusiasts. There are many more parks in the region with 4WD access including Deepwater, Mt Walsh, Littabella, and Auburn River National Park. Eurimbula National Park is accessible from Round Hill Road 19kms from Agnes Water. There’s 4WD access through the park to Bustard Camp Ground or Middle Creek Camp Ground. Beach Driving – at Moore Park Beach there’s 4WD access at the northern 10kms of beach as far as the mouth of the Kolan River. Approximately 50kms north of Bundaberg, Norval Park Beach offers 20kms of beach driving along the southern section towards Miara. 70kms north of Bundaberg, Rules Beach has several tracks, eventually emerging at Agnes Water.
Have an affordable holiday Bundaberg Regional Council invites you to stay at one of their quality affordable Holiday Parks. Everyone is catered for, from young families through to Grey Nomads. Besides powered and non-powered sites, three of the Holiday Parks have comfortable air-conditioned cabins with en-suites. The parks are situated at Elliott Heads, Miara on the Kolan River, Burnett Heads and Moore Park Beach.
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Take the North Burnett Circle Rugged gorges, mountain ranges, rural views and towns offeri 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 odd-numbered year, so this year’s is set for June 5,6. 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). 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.
Is it a creek or a river? Baffle Creek is an hour’s drive from both Gladstone and Bundaberg. It’s called a creek but it’s a 120km long river with a tidal reach of 35km and boasts being one of the few pristine waterways in SE Qld. The area is sparsely populated and there is little pressure on the fish stocks. It is arguably the best coastal river fishing in Southern Queensland. Baffle Creek has been identified by fisheries research as having the highest concentration of Mangrove Jack on the east coast of Queensland. Barramundi, flathead, bream, trevally, queenfish, grunter, trevally, prawns and mudcrabs can all be found in the river system. The area has some great bird and animal watching, not to mention kayaking, sailing, swimming, or you may prefer lazing around on the beach doing nothing. The area has been a holiday mecca for campers, fishermen and water enthusiasts for many years.
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The Boolbunda Tunnel between Gin Gin and Mount Perry is 192 metres in rock, unlined and unsupported. It was constructed in 1883 and 1884 and was part of the railway line between Mount Perry and North Bundaberg.
This is a real contrast to our coastal regions and the area covers Gin Gin and Mount Perry, inland to the North Burnett Circle and down to the South Burnett region. Gin Gin, 51 kms west of Bundaberg is the ideal rest stop when travelling between Brisbane and Rockhampton with an Historical Society Museum, Art Gallery and Visitor Information Centre. Nearby Lake Monduran provides a relaxing waterside location – popular for fishing and camping. The WIN TV Fishing Classic is on October 18 and 19.
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Mount Perry is full of country spirit and check out the engineering marvel, the National Heritage Listed 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. Mount Perry is also home to events including Camel Cup, Dump Truck Pull, Woodchop and races.
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For a day away or overnight stay, Cania Gorge National Park and picturesque Lake Cania (near Monto) is the ideal spot to view the unspoilt beauty of the awesome sculpted sandstone rock formations.
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