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Description
Bundaberg joins the Burnett River as it courses from idyllic country hideaways to pristine beaches and the beginning of the spectacular Southern Great Barrier Reef. The city of Bundaberg is a bustling provincial capital, boasting beautiful heritage buildings proudly mixed with modern architecture, and famous local icons like the Bundaberg Rum Distillery. Cruise the currents of this dynamic river city or use it as your base to explore over 92kms of unspoilt coastline.
Beaches
Kelly's Beach: Includes a lagoon at the southern end and at the northern end the 'Basin', a man-made rock pool. Both provide a safe swimming environment for children.
Bargara Beach: Located at Nielson Park, it is surrounded by a sports complex, picnic tables and barbecues, a caravan park and The Surf Life Saving Club. Beach patrols are carried out by the local Surf Club during peak times.
Tourist Attraction
Bundaberg Rum Distillery: The Bundaberg District is the only place in Australia where all facets of sugarcane production occur, from the growing and harvesting to the milling, refining, distilling and research. Tours to view the Rum Distillery process are available. In recent years Spring Hill House, the original homestead from Spring Hill Plantation, was relocated in the grounds. Lovingly restored the building houses a museum, souvenir shop and a bar where visitors can partake of the famous Bundaberg Rum, Bundaberg Rum Royal Liqueur, Bundaberg Rum and Coke and a traditional Bundaberg drink, Dark and Stormy - Bundaberg Rum and Bundaberg Ginger Beer. tours - week days 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (every hour); weekends and public holidays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (every hour)
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