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Springtime and summer – a brilliant time to visit the Bundaberg Region with glorious weather and that indefinable relaxed holiday energy wherever you go – our beaches, city, countryside, on the river or visiting nearby reef islands.

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Copies of the The Bundy Book are going all the way to the UK – Don and Shirley Brice, now local residents plan to distribute them back home in Devon to show why they love living here.

Swim safely this summer at our patrolled beaches.

Now you can choose from two direct routes to Lady Musgrave Island – from Town of 1770 with Lady Musgrave Cruises, and Bundaberg Port Marina on the Main Event, the new tourism experience that also provides whale watching trips – the first departing from Bundy in 10 years

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Lifeguards Chris McRae and Emma Finnis on Kellys Beach at Bargara with the brand new beach vehicle Commander Can-Am. Enjoy our beautiful beaches safely this summer, remember to swim between the red and yellow flags,and ask a lifeguard or lifesaver for safety advice.

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Last January, our first home delivered Bundy Year Book filled with local content was such a success we’ve decided to produce it twice yearly – in January and again next June – we’re calling it The Bundy Local Book – let us know your ideas of what you’d like to see in there.

Turn to page 30 for details of our fabulous prize of a trip to Lady Elliot Island plus a basket of locally produced treats made here in Bundy - have a great stay in our beautiful region

Enjoy your stay.

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Bundaberg City is the central hub of our region where you will find two major shopping centres and a thriving CBD.

Mayor’s Message

Council is investing capital in extending its zoo facility at Alexandra Park with the Park also home to recently resited Colonial Guns which have been a part of Bundaberg’s history for more than 100 years. The guns were a part of the Queensland Navy in the colonial days prior to Federation.

Bundaberg Regional Council Mayor Cr. Mal Forman

A visit to Bundaberg is never complete without sampling some of our world famous Bundaberg Rum which is to be found at the Distillery where guided tours are available along with sampling opportunities.

If you are a first time visitor, “welcome”. If you are returning to the Bundaberg Region then “welcome back”.

I appreciate this opportunity to share what locals already know and that is we live in one of the best locations in the world.

Beside our fabulous climate, which is rated one of the most equitable in the world, we have an incredible array of natural beauty set amid the 6400 square kilometres we call the Bundaberg Region.

Sweeping hinterland framed by the red hills and lush green of the cane and tree crops at our southern entrance at Childers to the charming rural township of Gin Gin (once voted Queensland’s Most Friendly Town) to the north, Bundaberg is surrounded by beauty painted from nature’s palette.

Our coastline strip is regarded as one of the best in Australia with beaches at Bargara, Kelly’s Beach and Woodgate achieving international recognition.

Bundaberg is also a great stepping off point to the Great Barrier Reef with Lady Elliott and Lady Musgrave Islands providing day trippers with a genuine taste of paradise.

Our rivers and associated waterways are welcoming venues for boaties and recreational fishers while the coastline waterways stretching to the islands out from Bundaberg are in pristine condition and just beckoning holiday makers.

A land mark in East Bundaberg is the Barrel, home of the famous Ginger Beer.

Take the opportunity to view the wonderfully interactive Bundaberg Brewed Drinks Barrel - the home of Bundaberg Ginger Beer as well as the must see attraction of the Hinkler Hall of Aviation located in the beautiful surrounds of our Botanic Gardens.

See also Bert Hinkler’s home dismantled at its English location in Southampton and reassembled brick by brick in Bundaberg. A fitting tribute to our world famous pioneering aviator!

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, New Year’s Fireworks and a host of sporting events that utilise our outstanding facilities.

Tens of thousands of visitors arrive in the Bundaberg Region every year and many take the opportunity to invest locally.

Bundaberg Regional Council is proactively encouraging investment in the region and its Bundaberg Open for Development initiative has been overwhelmingly successful in promoting growth across the region.

If you want to know more about the Bundaberg Region ask a local or simply head to Council’s website at www.bundaberg.qld.gov.au and check our links to planning and development or to business Bundaberg.

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Where shall we go today?

Bundaberg Rum – it all began here 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.

The Barrel House is a remarkable behind-the-scenes 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.

Thousands travel from across Queensland and interstate to celebrate a new rum release whether a limited edition or permanent product – rum aficionados, collectors and historians love sharing in the Bundaberg Rum journey.

Relax in the Bundy Tasting Bar, take home exclusive items from the Spring Hill House Retail store, take a BDC Distillery Tour or selfguided interactive experience.

You can see ‘Old Cliffy” at the Big Barrel Ginger Beer is the other famous drop Bundy is well known for and Bundaberg Brewed Drinks at the eye-catching Barrel on Bargara Road 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.

Full details on www. bundabergrum.com.au, phone 4131 2999.

IDER’S COOPERA E M GE SCH COMPLEX SEE THE ARTISANS AT WORK BUNDY KEGS - See the Coopers making Oak barrels for Wines and Spirits.

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.

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AROUND BUNDY 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.

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.) 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 and Moncrieff movies phone 4130 4100.

Get full information on Schmeiders on 4151 8233.

B.R.A.G. 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.

The Playhouse Theatre in Steffensen Street West Bundaberg is local live theatre at its best with something sure to be on during your stay. Especially for the kids, the panto Goldilocks and the Three Bears on December 4, 5, 11, 12 at 7.30pm plus 3pm shows December 6, 12 . Phone 4153 1904 www.theplayhousetheatre.org.au

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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.

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What can we do today?

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 10, Saturday (8.30am to 10am Skate Stars; General Skate 2pm to 4.30) Sunday 2pm to 4.30pm, most School Holidays (2pm to 4.30pm) Phone 41 533991. www.extremezone.com.au

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.

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 If you’re in Bundy for the December school holidays, check out the pantomime Goldilocks and the Three Bears at local live theatre, The Playhouse Theatre in Steffensen Street. December 4, 5, 11, 12 at 7.30pm plus 3pm shows December 6, 12. Phone 41 53 1904. www.theplayhousetheatre.org.au

Welcome to Alexandra Park Alexandra Park beside the Burnett River on Quay Street west of the railway line, with its zoo, playground and Victorian era band rotunda is an ideal picnic spot for the whole family with free entry.

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Wind and Water 2013 Bundaberg Flood In our mid year Bundy Book we invited our readers to win a copy of this wonderful book featuring 101 pages of superb photographs by Paul Beutel. If you would like to purchase a copy of this book visit paulbeutelphoto.com.au We had many entries and a draw was held. The winners name was drawn by Michael Evans of Bargara. The winner is Sandra Haig of Agnes Street North Bundaberg. Sandra said that her home was flooded in the big flood of 2013 and she had to move out from January until October until her house was restored. She was thrilled to win the book after experiencing the flood. She picked up her copy of the Bundy Book from the Lucky Dollar Newsagency.

We invited entrants to tell us where they picked up their copy of the Bundy Book and these were just some of the pick up points. Red Shed, Bundaberg Airport, Driftwood at Elliott Heads, Ross Gray, Bundaberg Library, Comfoot Shoes, Eastern Dragon, Agnes Water Tourist Centre, Barron Outdoors, Bella Martinos, Don Pancho Resort and Torbanlea Road House.

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Bundaberg Botanic Gardens On the city’s northern outskirts the Botanic Gardens sprawl over 27 hectares with a variety of over 10,000 trees and shrubs. Its magnificent lakes create a habitat for 114 species of birds.

Hinkler Hall of Aviation This fascinating visitor experience honours the life and pioneering efforts of Bundaberg’s famous solo aviator Bert Hinkler.

The wing shaped building houses display aircrafts, the Globe Theatre, glide simulators, artefacts and memorabilia.

You can also visit his relocated English home “Mon Repos”. The complex is an outstanding example of a truly cultural and educational experience. Open 7 days a week, phone 41 30 4400 Bundaberg Historical Museum is a quaint haven of nostalgia with the famous Lucke Quads’ pram, 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 and a jail. Open 10am to 4pm. Phone 41 52 0101 Fairymead House Sugar Museum displays artefacts from the sugar industry. The prominent homestead was part of the Fairymead Sugar Plantation and now showcases the rich history of the industry, tells the story of the Kanaka Islanders who worked in the fields. Guided tours from 11am each day except Saturdays.

Café 1928 – take a break 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 fresh produce this is a fine choice for a pleasant break in your sight-seeing in a lovely setting.

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New island cruises and whale watch tours

Director of Lady Musgrave Experience, Brett Lakey has 20 years marine experience, managing eco tours, fishing, diving and luxury vessels including Heron Island’s main dive vessel.

The cruise to Lady Musgrave Island departs from Port Marina at 8.30 am, returning home by 5.30. Treat yourself to a memorable day on the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Phone 1300 856 514 www.ladymusgraveexperience.com.au

You can now experience a luxury cruise to Lady Musgrave Island, leaving from Bundaberg Port Marina on board the Main Event, the 30 metre catamaran that also launched its first whale watching trip departing from Bundy in August.

Owner Brett Lakey said delighted visitors were rewarded with close up playful whale encounters, providing unforgettable holiday memories of Bundaberg.

Internet and Hotspots in Bundy

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.

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Bundaberg Library – Free use (except printing) no need to be 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 304140

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Fresh local produce – markets and roadstalls breakfasts and drinks dispensed with country hospitality. From 7am to midday.

Biggenden Lions Club – in Lions Park, second Saturday of the month with large range of goods, arts, crafts, fresh local produce, BBQ breakfast from 7am to midday.

Apple Tree Creek – the second Saturday of the month just off the Bruce Highway (just before it turns into the Isis Highway) with local honey, fruit and veges – you can even pick up a new chook.

Roadside Stalls – keep an eye out for excellent roadside stalls with honesty boxes, offering produce fresh from the farm. You can be sure of a bargain here including sweet potatoes, watermelons, rockmelons along Bargara Road where you’ll also find gorgeous flowers (mainly lilies). Lasting a long time, reasonably priced, they are freshly picked and available Fridays only during winter and spring months.

Avenell Hts Church of Christ – fourth Saturday of the month, 8am to noon, Sims Road.

Handmade Expo Market – first Saturday of the month, 9am to 2pm, Main Pavilion, Kendalls Road.

PCYC – held each month at the Recreational Precinct Kendalls Road has stalls specialising in woodwork, arts, crafts, fresh fruit, vegetables, plants and more. Dates are September 6, October 11, November 8, 22, December 13.

Shalom Sunday Markets – Fitzgerald Street every Sunday from 8am to midday. Large range of goods for sale including plants, fruits, vegetables, shrubs, herbs. Buy a BBQ breakfast, listen to great music – you’ll be surprised at the variety of goods on offer.

Gin Gin Wild Scotchman Markets– Every Saturday on the Historical Society grounds with fresh local produce, crafts of all kinds, clothes, jewellery and more. BBQ Hut has excellent

Bert’s memorial unveiled in Italy A WORLD class memorial to Bert Hinkler was unveiled on August 2 at the site at Mt Pratomagno in Tuscany where he crashed 82 years ago. The memorial includes a propellor and plaque from the Royal Queensland Aero Club.

Transportation of a large boulder from Mon Repos Beach where Bert practised glider flying, plus a piece of slate roof and floor nails from his England home (now relocated to Bundy’s Botanic Gardens) was coordinated by Kevin Lindeberg who visited the site in the 1970s.

He was taken there by Gino Toichhioni, who found Hinkler's body more than three months after his death, after the mountain

snow had begun to melt.

At the site, they tied a piece of cloth to a tree now grown to full height, with the cloth still tied to the top.

Bundaberg Mayor Mal Forman has written a letter which, along with the roof tile and nails, would be included in a time capsule at the memorial site to be opened in 100 years.

Kevin Lindeberg at the memorial site

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Bundaberg – the early days The first indigenous people in the area were the Taribelang with Captain Cook and his crew the first Europeans setting anchor in Bustard Bay, Town of 1770.

Surveyor James Burnett led two expeditions on the river in 1847 with the first squatters William Forster and Gregory Blaxland who settled at Tirroan Station (now Gin Gin) in 1848.

Co-founders of Bundaberg, John and Gavin Steuart were timbergetters camping on the present site of North Bundaberg Railway Station with other labourers including experimental sugar cane farmers following.

Kanakas ( South Sea islander) workers were brought to Bundaberg from 1870s to 90s to labour in the fields, eventually numbering about 2300.

Cane cutters before mechanical harvesters (photo: Bundaberg Library, Picture Bundaberg collection)

After being a town since 1902, Bundaberg was officially declared a city in 1913.

Walk through history Stroll leisurely around the CBD and notice these brilliant old buildings, some heritage-listed and have 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.

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.

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

Holy Rosary Catholic Church (Pic: Ian Beattie) 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 opened on this site in 1875 with the design an adaptation of a Roman temple. 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.

School of Arts in Bourbong Street is the oldest public building still standing, built in 1888/89.

CALLIOPE RIVER HISTORICAL VILLAGE

Bruce Highway (near Gladstone) SEE SOME OF THE EARLY BUILDINGS OF THE AREA Phone: 07 4975 7883

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Bundy’s fresh food bounty We’re becoming well known for our beautiful fresh local produce and seafood and why not? Tomatoes, sweet potato, zucchini, chilli, ginger, beans, strawberries, avocado, gelato and our deliciously moreish macadamias.

Food tourism has recently expanded with this year’s free, inaugural Winterfeast Farmers Market showcasing local growers’ seasonal produce surpassing all expectations with many selling out within a couple of hours.

Trawlers bring in reef fish, scallops, bugs, prawns, spanner crabs and muddies – irresistible.

Sunday Soiree a gourmet degustation with local produce-driven menu was another huge success held in the Bourbong Street CBD.

Food, glorious food Our restaurants are good because they have access to some of the best ingredients nature can provide. Tomatoes, zucchini, chilli, sweet potato, strawberries, snow peas, beans grow abundantly.

Lychees and melons are summer treats the locally grown pineapples are really sweet.

Bundy’s trawlers bring in reef fish, scallops, bugs, prawns and spanner crabs and our muddies (mud crabs) are full of flavour and irresistible.

Going nuts Our region is forecast to become one of the world’s largest producers of delectable macadamia nuts.

Family owned Macadamias Australia with 130,000 trees supplies the world’s largest food manufacturers as well as the snack, bakery, ingredient, retail and confectionary sector.

In Bundaberg’s ideal growing condition, they harvest 2000 tonnes of “nut in shell” of the Australian native each year.

What could be better..lunch at Kacys by the sea at Bargara.

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Diving the reef Bundaberg region has diving experiences for both beginner and experienced aqua-adventurer. From affordable certified dive course, cruises or just donning your snorkel or flippers, all needs are catered for.

Premium Vehicle Detailing Services • Is your vehicles’ paint dull & faded?

Hoffmans Rocks – perfectly situated just offshore its basalt rock, soft corals and some hard, extend out about 50m.

Scattered outcrops extend further seaward, shallow caves and ledges worth exploring. Barolin Rocks is another popular dive site in the Woongarra Marine Park, easily accessible just offshore.

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Artificial Reef is a must for visiting divers off Elliott Heads with a 33 metre wreck, two Mohawk aircraft, water tower and huge range of specially constructed concrete modules, pipes and assorted other structures.

Free pick-up / delivery in Bundaberg area.

Pensioner discounts available.

Trawler Wreck off Elliott Heads takes 20 minutes to reach; Two Mile Reef is a great site for novices and experienced scuba divers; covering 5 acres and although shallow is easy to find.

In the Burnett Heads area check out Evan’s Patch for experienced divers to depth of 21-23 metres and The Beaufort Bomber is the site of WWII aircraft that makes a fascinating dive.

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And in the Bargara area there’s Burkitt’s Reef and Two Mile Rocks, not forgetting famous islands further afield – Lady Musgrave and Lady Elliot. www.TouristQueensland.com.au

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Agnes Water and Town of 1770

To Baffle Creek

Mystery Craters This map is not to scale

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~ Locally Owned & Operated ~ • Salad Rolls / Sandwiches • Fruit & Veg • Groceries • Deli • Hot Chickens • Hot Food • Phone recharge • Ice & Bait • Slushees

90 Gavin Street

OPEN 7 DAYS 5.00AM -7PM

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Open 10am to Close 7 days a week Lunch: 11.30am -2pm Dinner: 6-8pm Please Book.

Bistro Open 7 Days A Week 11.30am-2pm & 6pm-8pm Coffee & Cake available all day Come in and check out our SPECIALS of the DAY

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11am-2.30pm Dinner 5pm to late

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

Fully Licensed

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 www.spotteddogtavern.com.au

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.

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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 and 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.

Open 7 days

An extensive menu offering top class dining.

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

Lunch: Thursday to Sunday from Noon.

Dinner: 7 Nights from 5pm.

Licensed BYO Wine

Open 7 Days Lunch: 11am-2.30pm Dinner: 5-9.30pm

Real authentic Italian food • Home-Made Pasta • Pizzas • Bundy’s Best Steak • Fish Dine In, Takeaway & Home Delivery

Licensed

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

Licensed

Sunday – 10am to 10pm Monday – 10am to 9pm Tues & Wed – 10am to 10pm Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10am to 11pm

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CQ Grill @CQ Leagues Club

30 Avoca Street, Bundaberg 4152 2868

Spicy Tonight

Cnr Targo/Quay Streets, Bundaberg.

Ph: 4154 3320

Spotted Dog Tavern

217 Bourbong Street, Bundaberg Ph: 4198 1044

Baltimore Restaurant

Shop 3 Port Marina Drive, Port Marina.

Ph: 4159 5200

Baltimore Takeaway & Seafood

Shop 4 Port Marina Drive, Port Marina.

Ph: 4159 5658

Kacy’s

Cnr Bauer Street & Esplanade, Bargara.

Ph: 4130 1100

Pappar’delles Italian Restaurant

48B Woongarra Street Bundaberg Ph: 4151 6029

Thai Tulips

Takalvan Street, Bundaberg.

Ph: 4153 1881

Sticky Fingers Cafe

1 Miller Street, Bundaberg Ph: 4152 1531

The Waves Sports Club

Licensed Extensive wine cellar

Coffee, cakes, slices, sandwiches, wraps, gourmet wood fired pizzas and a full menu of light and hearty meals. www.acrossthewaves.com

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Rock Salt Bistro

1 Miller Street, Bundaberg Ph: 4152 1531

The Waves Sports Club

Sabrosa Steakhouse & A-La-Carte Restaurant

167A Bourbong Street, Bundaberg Ph: 4151 3666

Penny Lane Gardens Restaurant

Crn Pennys Lane & Gorlicks Rd, Branyan Ph: 4155 2777

LIC/BYO

HOURS Mon, Tues & Wed: 12-2pm Lunch 6-8pm Dinner Thursday – Sunday: 12-2pm Lunch 5.30-9pm Dinner

Licensed

MENU / STYLE Choose from delicious entrees, grilled steaks, Chef’s Specials Board or the Menu and also offering a complete range of Gluten Free, Lactose Free and Vegetarian dining options.

Supervised Kids room Thurs/Fri/Sat nights. www.acrossthewaves.com

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.

A-la-Carte.

Pasta/Chicken/Gluten Free, Yummy Desserts.

Try The Sabrosa Challenge.

Licensed

Tues-Sat Lunch 11am-3pm Tues-Sat Dinner from 6pm Sunday Breakfast 8am-10.30am Sunday Lunch 11am-3pm

From classic to modern and everything in between.

Catering to all dietary needs Delicious home made desserts

Licensed

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

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

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Bargara Lakes Tavern

2 Bargara Lakes Drive, Bargara.

Ph: 4154 7666 Off Woongarra Scenic Drive

Driftwood Café & Kiosk

Lihs Street, Elliott Heads 07 4159 6527

7am – 7pm 7 days

Superb burgers, fish & chips, muffins and delicious organic coffee.

Ice, bait & convenience lines

Red Chilli Thai Bargara

16A Bauer Street, Bargara Ph: 4130 5616

Lunch: Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri 11am-2pm Dinner: 7 nights 5pm-8.30pm

Authentic Thai Cuisine Entrée’s, Soups, Salads, Curries, Stir Fry Dishes Delicious Authentic Thai Deserts New Indian Menu now available

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10am – 8pm

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

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Great fresh food fast, friendly service, large dining room, children’s playground and loads of parking.

Gluten free, lactose & vegetarian options, wheelchair friendly. Easy access on the Bruce Highway, Dine in or takeaway.

Open Monday to Saturday from 8am

Aromas Coffee All Day Breakfast Sandwiches, Burgers, Wraps Gourmet Pizzas Glutenfree/Vegetarian options Party platters

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46 Churchhill Street, Childers.

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Starburst Diner

6A Mulgrave Street, Gin Gin Ph: 4157 1088

Kazza's Kafe

63A Mulgrave Street, Gin Gin Ph: 4157 3058

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Education Choices Schools in Bundaberg

State Schools – Bundaberg South, East, West, North State Schools; also Central, Kalkie, Bargara, Woongarra, Walkervale, Burnett Heads, Elliott Heads, Moore Park, Norville, Avoca, Alloway, Thabeban, and Bundaberg Special School.

Bundaberg State High, (the second oldest

St Johns – Bundy’s second Lutheran School The present St Johns Primary School was not the first with records showing the Lutheran congregation conducted a school in the late 1800s, early 1900s. It closed when the mostly German children were assimilated into the local English speaking schools.

In 1976 the Christian Education Committee recommended establishment of the present school, officially opening in 1978 with one teacher and enrolment of 11 in Years 1, 2, 3. More land was

acquired and extensions added over the years.

Foundation Tree – “if you have a teacher you can have a school under a mango tree” the congregation was told during plans to build St Johns, “I see you have found your tree” said an officer from the Queensland Schools Department referring to the huge mango tree in the churchyard. The same tree still stands in the centre of the tuckshop courtyard on the land purchased in 1890.

in Queensland) Kepnock and North State High Schools.

Private Schools –St Patricks, St Marys, St Josephs Catholic Primary Schools, Shalom Catholic College, St Luke’s Anglican, St Johns Lutheran, Coral Coast Christian School, Bundaberg Christian College.

Top quality after school care East Side Little Learners Child Care Centre provides a learning, playful environment with school pick-up and separate after school care facility.

With childcare from 6 weeks to 14 years they offer fun, safety and learning plus healthy tuckshop options for five different age groups.

Their motto is “Learning For Life” and there’s flexible care to suit parents’ work schedules.

St John’s Lutheran Primary School

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Finding the right school with supportive and nurturing teachers will set your child on a path of lifelong learning.

LITTLE LEARNERS

We have an award-winning academic program, excellent Music and co-curricular activities, and high behavioural expectations. As a small school, we have a big heart and provide your child with big opportunities for the future.

37 Olsen Street, East Bundaberg

Phone 4153 4440

Call us today to find out how your child can be on their way at St John’s.

Fax 4153 4262 Email: eastsidell@bigpond.com Open from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, 52 weeks a year.

It’s not just what our children become in life it’s who they h hn’s. become that’s important at St John’s.

We offer a positive and caring environment where children can grow and develop. We have a government approved kindergarten program which ensures your child receives the best possible care.

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Education Choices Learning for pleasure – at your leisure U3A functions with this philosophy with no academic requirement to be a member and no distinction between tutor and student, tapping great reservoirs of learning and passing on knowledge for the benefit of all.

A tutor in one class is probably a student in another.

The 80 different subjects are run by volunteers and include computing, languages, music, creative writing and apart from a small initial fee all courses except computers (from beginners to advanced) are free.

In addition to educational aspects U3A provides physical and social programs, exercise, keep-fit classes, concerts ( subject to availability) , join as many as you wish – open to all aged from 40.

You’ll find their offices are at 80a Woongarra Street located behind Bundaberg Library, usually open during school terms Monday to Friday, or phone 4154 1572 for more information.

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Inspiring Christian character Bundaberg Christian College seeks to provide excellence in education and to inspire Christian character, and empowering students to develop their potential.

The College endeavours to provide the foundations of success for every student with their achievements reflected in their successful entry into further education and employment.

Students are involved in both sporting and cultural events including eisteddfods, choirs, orchestras, The College is surrounded by canefields halfway between the city and Bargara, bordering one of the last protected remnants of the original Woongarra Scrub with over 180 bird species recorded.

South State School celebrating 125 years An Open Day Celebration May 21, 2016 will include a roll call, cake cutting ceremony, memorabilia display, stalls and burying a time capsule. Dinner that night is at the RSL Club. Bundaberg South-East School opened in May 1891, renamed three years later.

An anniversary booklet, incorporating the previous Centenary book, along with history from the past 125 years will be available to buy. To contact the sub-committee who are seeking sponsorship, contact 125th@bundsoutss.eq.edu.au or check out the website www.bundsoutss.eq.edu.au and Facebook.

Over 40 Years?

COME AND ENJOY ...

“Learning at your leisure for it is a pleasure.”

There is no academic requirement for membership of U3A. Each term there are 80 different courses: craft, exercise, sport, music, languages, computers and many other activities.

Membership is $30 a year which entitles you to as many courses as you wish in 2016.

For courses and more information phone 4154 1572 or 4151 3230 or email: nina89@bigpond.com

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BARGARA Bargara – the early days When you take your stroll along the boardwalk from The Basin to Nielson Park, take a look at the noticeboard at the entrance to the park, depicting the history of the Railway Picnic from the 1920s and other significant Bargara events.

It’s been recently updated and gives a brilliant glimpse into the old days of Bargara – Siren Of The Surf beauties, Nielson Park Bathing Huts, the Roller-skating rink and much more.

There's lots to do at Bargara including a walk on the beach

Prior to 1921 Bargara was known as Sandhills with the School opening in 1893, later renamed Bargara State School. The name Bargara is derived from two adjacent localities, Barolin and Woongarra.

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Turtle Calendar Here’s the beautiful turtles’ own calendar of events when they plan their return visit every year to Mon Repos Beach – how lucky are we?

November – nesting season starts with the first Saturday when nightly Turtle Tours begin. Bookings are essential by contacting the Information Centre 41 53 8888, www.bundabergregion.org/destinations/ natural-encounters/turtles 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.

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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.

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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Enter safely – “where Great begins” 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.

International visitors assess Bundaberg Port Marina as a reliable all weather “gateway” to the Southern Great Barrier 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.

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.

Our Marina enjoys a safe entrance from the Burnett River at any

Ocean Pacific Seafoods – Spanner Crab specialists Ocean Pacific Seafoods have been exporting seafood for 25 years and now offer quality seafood direct from the factory to you!

Famously known for their 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 a sumptuous seafood lunch with million dollar views minus the huge price tag, you can’t beat Ocean Pacific Seafoods.

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

MARINA DRIVE PORT BUNDABERG QLD 4670

TELEPHONE: 07 4159 5066

EMAIL: info@bundabergportmarina.com.au

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Burnett Heads – alive with history Lighthouse Festival where visitors celebrate the township and it's history.

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

On the fourth Sunday of every month the Old Burnett Heads Lighthouse is open to visitors from 9am-12 by gold coin donation.

Oaks Beach – great for fishing, swimming and snorkelling and you can even spot turtles here during the season from November to March.

Lighthouse Festival shines on The maritime historical importance of the Burnett Heads Lighthouse is recognised at the annual Lighthouse Festival held this year October 31. This is a feast of lifestyle and culture, trialling a later finish time of 8pm with a fireworks display.

Fantastic local and widely recognized names in the entertainment world perform on various stages, along with roving musicians, art, photography, boating and fishing displays with families enjoying brilliant spring weather by the water. For the full program www. lighthousefestival.com.au

Fishing – plenty of choices The Burnett River is home to flathead, whiting, barramundi and mangrove jack. Winter produces tailor, blue threadfin salmon and diver bream.

Some of the hotspots include North Wall, Skyringville, Strathdees Rocks, Kirby’s Wall, Town Reach and Splitters Creek.

The Elliott River 20km south east produces whiting bream and flathead with giant trevally and barramundi in hot months. Good areas are Black Bank and Shark’s Nest.

The Kolan River has deep holes, rocky cliffs and outcrops and also sandflat areas with deep channels.

For those who want to try their luck on the high seas, try Woodgate Artificial Reef, Four Mile or Cochrane Artificial Reef.

Boat Ramps are at Buxton on the Burrum River, Woodgate Beach, Theodolite Creek, Baffle Creek, Colonial Cave, Winfield, Miara, Booyan, Burnett River at Sandy Hook, Elliott River at Riverview. Ocean ramp at Innes Park, beach access ramps at Bargara and Elliott Heads and a boat ramp at Burnett Heads

Take the family to Oaks Beach

BURNETT HEADS SHOPPING COMPLEX Burnett Heads Open 7 days 7am - 8pm

07 4159 4777 How the locals like it!

Shopping Bus 9am - 1pm Mon - Fri

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Your local real estate agent Selling real estate since 1988

T: 07 4159 4808 F: 07 4159 4858 E: burnettheadspharmacy@bigpond.com

A market leader in Burnett Heads

Call Kay for results!

Cakes - Breads - Pies - Slices

Ph: 4159 5558

KAY TUCK 0407 386 558

And It’s Really Yummy

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Baked on site daily

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WOODGATE / CHILDERS Where to go in Childers 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 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.

Potent potions at Pharmaceutical Museum

Sandy shores and calm waters at Woodgate

Indulge in multi-award winning ice creams, sorbets and other home-made treats at Mammino’s Gourmet Ice Cream at their factory in Lucketts Road and Snakes Downunder Reptile Park also in Lucketts Road is affordable entertainment for the whole family

The nearby locally owned Isis Central Mill has over 115 years experience and now crush over 1.4 million tonnes in a season and have an annual turnover in excess of $90,000,000.

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 north-south 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.

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Cordalba - Sugar and Forest Country In the heart of sugar cane plantation country, is the quaint town of Cordalba Cordalba State Forest has rugged hills of open eucalypt woodland, and is an adventurer’s retreat.

You can spotlight for possums and gliders at night and go mountain biking or birdwatching during the day.

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Win a trip to Lady Elliot Island plus a “Made in Bundy” Prize Hamper ...

You are invited to win two days with one night’s accommodation on tranquil Eco Resort, Lady Elliot Island off the coast near Bundaberg– plus a superb prize hamper of locally made products.

Ecotourism award winner, Lady Elliot Island is just a smooth 25 minute flight from Bundaberg.

With exceptionally clear water for encounters with dolphins, turtles, giant manta rays (but no stingers) activities include snorkeling, diving, glass-bottom boat tours, fish feeding, guided reef walks – or just breathe in nature and the ocean.

Macadamias Australia – three delicious flavours – Roasted Salted, Milk Chocolate, Lemon Myrtle. Nothing compares to the texture, taste and health benefits – the very essence of Bundaberg.

Buy direct from the farm at 4625 Goodwood Road.

Basket Of Treats – look what you can take home (or have delivered any where in Australia if you’ve already returned) – all locally produced here in the Bundaberg Region.

Amandine Lavender – A gift pack containing Lavender fragrance sachet, closet bar, shower and bath gel, and lavender flower soap, part of the exclusive locally made product range at the quaint, magical lavender farm in the Bargara countryside in Seaview Road.

Bundaberg Brewed Drinks – The Bundaberg Barrel – enjoy three popular flavours – Traditional Lemonade, Apple Cider and Bundy’s world famous Ginger Beer. See the ad on page 4 for your tour discount.

Grievous Harm – by Sandy Curtis. Bundy’s brilliant Romantic Suspense author, Sandy adds this contemporary story to her highly successful list of novels. Available at leading book stores.

Woongarra Willie Wagtails – delightful children’s book by local photographer and author Coleen Heathwood whose educational, colourful titles are available from B.R.A.G. Also in the pack are Australian Christmas Birds, Bargara Spurwinged Plover and Like a Lizard Lapping Dew. How to enter: Go to our website coastlinenews.com.au and enter this code: BYBLADYELLIOT. Entries close February 29 with winner advised and announced on the website. Entry is free with only one per household.

Mad Emus – original artwork by Kym Connell of Childers. Part of a light-hearted range mounted on corrugated iron, available at B.R.A.G. (Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery).

Over 400,000 New Zealanders come to Queensland every year This is the state’s largest international visitors market.

They spend almost $520 million a year.

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Lady Musgrave Island - the ultimate day trip Lady Musgrave Cruises departs from Town of 1770 with same day return coach services from Bundaberg. Phone 1800 63 1770.

Make great memories aboard a high speed catamaran which moors at the floating pontoon for a fantastic day – with underwater observatory, it’s lazy and relaxed, or dive right in for the ultimate underwater experience.

Sheltered crystal clear waters offer spectacular snorkeling and coral viewing. You can enjoy the glass-bottom boat or guided island tours as you explore the lagoon.

Morning and afternoon teas and tropical buffet lunch are included with snorkeling equipment provided, plus flotation vests, sunscreen, reef-walking shoes – bring your own 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.

Baffle Creek – a top fishing spot The Baffle and its tributaries provide many kms of waterways for fishing, crabbing and boating. Many years ago small coastal steamers called at the Port of Baffle Creek picking up casks of tallow and stores for nearby cattle stations.

Winfield on the southern side of the estuary is approximately 11 km off Rosedale Road.

Half-way between Bundaberg and Gladstone is the Baffle Creek estuary system. It is rated as near pristine, one of the largest estuaries in Queensland and it is fed by large saltwater creeks.

The area is sparsely populated and there is little pressure on the fish stocks. Baffle Creek has been identified by fisheries research as having the highest concentration of Mangrove Jack on Queensland’s East Coast.

Flathead, bream, trevally, queenfish, grunter, trevally, prawns and mudcrabs are prevelent and this year there are lots of barra.

Looking for property in the Baffle Creek area, which has a combination of rural and coast living, contact REMAX. Sue has 40 acres plus blocks . Call 0439 356 272.

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Lady Musgrave bus service departs Bundaberg daily.

Our miners enjoy the highest incomes in Queensland.

The Coalfields Express reaches this prime market.

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GIN GIN \ LAKE MONDURAN \ MOUNT PERRY

Sponsored by these progressive businesses of the area.

Experience country hospitality in Gin Gin Gin Gin, 51 kms west of Bundaberg is the ideal rest stop when travelling between Brisbane and Rockhampton with Historical Society Museum, Art Gallery and Visitor Information Centre in the main street, Mulgrave Street.

It’s 52.8km to Mount Perry on the Gin Gin Mount Perry Road, then a further 69km to Eidsvold and Gayndah – from there you can make your way back to Bundaberg.

Easy caravan parking in the wide main street allows access to the shady picnic tables, barbecues and amenities set among welltended gardens – cafes, hotels and bakeries are close by for delicious refreshments.

The main street in Gin Gin.

Accommodation includes caravan parks, camping, motels, hotels, B&Bs and self-contained cottages and you’ll find genuine country hospitality at pubs and cafes, that’s for sure.

Read all about Gin Gin’s local bushranger James McPherson (the Wild Scotchman) The main street is alive with colour with Gin Gin’s history expressed in murals, including the Wild Scotchman’s capture.

Gin Gin’s Country Markets are held each Saturday morning on the Historical Society grounds. It’s the ideal venue to pick up bargains among the 70 plus stalls. There’s fresh local produce, brica-brac, novelties, art and craft.

Gin Gin’s rich history The Courthouse Gallery, run by art-loving volunteers was opened in 2003 by Governor Quentin Bryce and you can also step back in time in the original Courtroom with 1880s prisoners’ dock and magistrate’s desk.

Clothing from normal to outrageous Call in Adjacant to the Visitors Centre

Burrum Street 47-49 Burrum St Bundaberg 07 4152 5527 Eastside 9/135 Bargara Rd East Bundaberg 07 4153 2860 Gin Gin 48 Mulgrave St Gin Gin 07 4157 2184 Plaza 4/19 Maryborough St Bundaberg 07 4152 1110 West Bundaberg 3/290 Bourbong St Bundaberg 07 4153 4133

Puncture repairs • Wheel alingnments Wide range of rims and tyres • Batteries

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GIN GIN \ LAKE MONDURAN \ MOUNT PERRY

Sponsored by these progressive businesses of the area.

Lake Monduran Family Fishing One of the biggest freshwater fishing competitions in Queensland, and the major fundraiser to stock Lake Monduran is held in mid October each year.

The WIN TV Fishing Classic has competitors returning year after year, bringing friends they introduce to what can only be described as a great family fun weekend.

The big thing is you don’t have to be a gun angler to win a great prize as there are hundreds of give-aways over the weekend. So this year come along for a great time and help raise money to stock the dam.

Contact Amy for details, 41 53 1437

Lake Monduran – Barra Capital Lake Monduran, a 15 minute drive north of Gin Gin is the body of water held back by the Fred Haigh Dam and has been stocked heavily with Barramundi and Australian Bass over the past 12 years. The Stocking has been very successful and now Lake Monduran has become Southeast Queensland’s Barra Capital.

Denis Harrold still holds the Barra World Record with his 2010 catch, 44.62kg, 134 cms, 107cm girth, caught from his kayak. The best time for catching Barramundi is in the warmer months from the end of September through to end of May.

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• Aromas Coffee • All Day Breakfast • Sandwiches, Burgers, Wraps • Gourmet Pizzas • Glutenfree/Vegetarian Options • Party Platter

63A Mulgrave Street, Gin Gin PH: 07 4157 3058 CALL IN - OPEN MONDAY TO SATURDAY

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Call in on your trip through Gin Gin

Open for lunch and dinner 7 days

• Phone orders • Take away or dine in • Coaches, trucks & tourists welcome • Children’s playground • Catering for parties • Plenty of parking

• TAB • Pokies • Courtesy bus

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73 Mulgrave Street Gin Gin Phone: 4157 2131 - Email: dmhair@bigpond.com www.TouristQueensland.com.au

6A Mulgrave St., (northside) Gin Gin 4157 1088 - Open 24/7

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GIN GIN \ LAKE MONDURAN \ MOUNT PERRY

Sponsored by these progressive businesses of the area.

The Boolbunda Tunnel – one of a kind Mount Perry is 52.8 km from Gin Gin on the Gin Gin Mount Perry Road and full of country spirit.

On the way check out the engineering marvel, the National Heritage Listed Boolbunda Tunnel carved out of pure rock without machinery. It has the distinction of being the longest unsupported tunnel ( 192metres) in the Southern Hemisphere, originally built in 1883 for the railway line between Bundaberg and Mount Perry to service the copper mines. Mount Perry was connected by a railway line to Bundaberg from 1884 until 1960.[2]

Mount Perry Hotel

Now the tunnel is home to a colony of bent-winged bats and used to access residential properties.

Mount Perry is an historically significant town nestled in a valley near Mount Perry, the area's highest mountain.

Befitting its village-like status, there is just one general store, one petrol station, one post office (with bank agency) which opened in 1871 , one primary school, two motels/hotels and one golf course.

Gold mining continues to be an important industry in the area, while the popular Mount Perry Races remains a fixture on the calendars of many people in the area.

Mount Perry is also home to country style events including Camel Cup, Dump Truck Pull, Woodchop with the 2015 Mount Perry Rodeo September 26 and Mount Perry Races November 14.

OPENING HOURS FROM 10AM TILL LATE EVERY DAY

• Counter Lunches & Dinners available Daily • Motel Room Accommodation • Monthly Live Entertainment AXEMEN & SAWYERS HISTORIC PUB

A Town wouldn’t be a Town without a Pub! 74 Huesman Street, Mt Perry. PH: 07 4156 3342

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