Fraser Coast & Bundaberg Itineraries Welcome to the Fraser Coast and Bundaberg , Southern Great Barrier Reef! Just north of Queensland’s capital of Brisbane lie the World Heritage-listed icons of Fraser Island (K’gari) and the Southern Great Barrier Reef, where white sands meet rich red soil to produce the greatest adventure you’ve always meant to take. Prep your palate for to taste fresh like you never knew existed. From Australia’s best seafood to world-lauded drinks, graze your way through the nation’s richest food bowl and sample iconic and artisan beverages with the producers themselves. From white sand islands to coral cays, from unspoiled beaches to laid-back beachside villages to lush hinterland, the regions await you. Get your toes in the sand and rediscover Queensland holidays as they should be – unspoiled, uncomplicated, unforgettable.

DAY 5. SOUTHERN GREAT BARRIER REEF Wreak & Reef Food & Drink Full Day Island Tour with Lady Musgrave Experience. Explore the Southern Great Barrier Reef in style onboard a luxury high speed Fly/Drive Ex Brisbane 5 days - 4 nights Self Drive Ex Brisbane 6 days - 5 nights catamaran. Enjoy a glass bottom boat tour, fully DAY 1 - BUNDABERG RUM DAY 1. HERITAGE EXPLORATION guided Island Walk and snorkel in the sheltered lagoon with the resident turtles. Morning, A quick 50 minute flight will have you landing Just a quick 3 hour trip from Brisbane lands you in afternoon tea and a full buffet lunch is provided, in Bundaberg. After collecting your hire car from Maryborough! drop in at Lychee Divine to sample the boat is licenced so you can enjoy a refreshing Budget Car Rentals spend time exploring the Lychee Liqueurs or Lychee Ice Cream. beverage while you enjoy the view of the pristine picturesque Bundaberg Region. Visit Bundaberg Check out Maryborough’s Portside Heritage area; lagoon. Rum for the Bundaberg Rum Distillery Tour where walk the Walk of the ANZACS. you will experience a gold medal winning fully Dine at the relaxing Kellys Beach Resort (Bargara). Lunch at one of Maryborough’s great café operational rum distillery and product tastings. Alowsihus . DAY 6 - DEPART DAY 2- DIVE THE SOUTHERN GREAT BARRIER Take the 25 minute drive to Hervey Bay to visit Depart to Bundaberg and enjoy a beautiful REEF the Discovery Sphere where you will learn about breakfast at Water St Kitchen before you embark Departing at 7.00 am with Lady Musgrave the amazing humpback whales and the majestic on your drive back to Brisbane. Experience Day Cruise and Double Outer Reef Fraser Island Dive. Explore the Southern Great Barrier Reef in For dinner sample some local seafood at Waters style onboard a luxury high speed catamaran. Edge Seafood Restaurant. Experience a double dive on the Outer Reef & surrounding Islands of Lady Musgrave Island. DAY 2 - FRASER ISLAND DAY 3- DIVE THE HMAS TOBRUK Rise early for a walk along Urangan Pier and Experience the wonderful Bargara hospitality as watch the sun rise as people fish off the pier – you enjoy your breakfast at the award-winning grab a coffee and some breakfast before your Windmill Bargara. tour departs to Fraser Island. Drive the quick 90 minutes to Hervey Bay Premium Day Tour Fraser Island with Fraser and Dive the HMAS Tobruk (PM dive). Explore Explorer Tours– overnight at Kingfisher Bay Resort the cavernous main tank deck inside for full with the Bush Tucker Talk and Taste experience length dive through like no other. Experienced available Mon/Wed/Fri. divers may find several species on the sea floor Dinner and drinks at Cauldron Brewing to sample including grouper, wobbegong sharks and rays. the local brew. Suggested DAY 3 - WINE TASTING Breakfast at Kingfisher Bay Resort then head Accommodation back to Hervey Bay. HERVEY BAY Drive along the beautiful Esplanade and grab a Remada Resort by Wyndham, Hervey Bay coffee at one of the many seafront cafes.  Self Rated Drive a short 45 minutes to Childers and enjoy a Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa, Hervey Bay light lunch or cheese platter at Whispers Café – Vitners Secret Winery while you sample some of  Self Rated the best wines in the region. Emaraldene Inn and Eco Lodge, Hervey Bay Dinner at one of the many restaurants on the  AAA Rated Bargara Espalanade or Bundaberg CBD. Mantra Hervey Bay, Hervey Bay DAY 4- KYACK & WHALES DAY 4 - TASTE BUNDABERG  Self Rated Adventure kayak and snorkel tour around some Breakfast at the award-winning Windmill Bargara BARGARA of Hervey Bays popular local reefs and beaches kick back and enjoy amazing food, coffee and Grand Mercure C Bargara Resort (Dec-May) or Experience the amazing whales on a outstanding service. full day Whale Watch (June-Oct).  Self Rated Head to Bundaberg where you can learn the Enjoy a cocktail and dinner overlooking the history of Bundaberg Rum with the Bundaberg Kellys Beach Resort, Bargara beautiful Bay at Enzo’s on the Beach. Rum distillery tour and blend your own Rum  Self Catering AAA Rated DAY 5 - DEAPRT Experience. BUNDABERG Enjoy a hearty breakfast at one of the seaside Call into Tinaberries for one of their beautiful ice- Burnett Riverside Hotel, Bundaberg cafes. creams and in September you can even pick your  Self Rated own strawberries! Visit the Discovery sphere to learn more about Villa Mirasol Motor Inn, Bundaberg our amazing whales and K’Gari (Fraser Island) Dine at H20 Restaurant while enjoying the awesome river views and amazing food.  AAA Rated Fly from Hervey Bay to Brisbane.

DAY 4 - LADY MUSGRAVE ISLAND Visit the Military Museum and meet an Natural Encounters ambassador for a guided tour to the Walk of the Enjoy a day trip to Lady Musgrave or Lady Elliot Anzacs (Gallipoli to Armistice) in Queens Park, Islands, the southern-most islands of the Great grab a bite to eat in the open air. Barrier Reef. Immerse yourself in the pristine Self Drive 5 days - 4 nights playgrounds around the coral cays as you snorkel Wander through the various Portside sites Starting in Hervey Bay, discover the 2 region’s in safe waters with turtles, manta rays and the including Customs House, The Bond Store and coastal country culture abundance of marine animals. Storybank. DAY 1 - HERITAGE EXPLORATION Dine at Red Thai Chilli Bargara. Off to Hervey Bay and later enjoy a beautiful dinner at restaurant Coast Restaurant and Bar Take the easy 3 ½ hour drive from Brisbane to DAY 5 - DEPART Hervey Bay along the Pacific Coast Way. DAY 4 - HERVEY BAY’S HERITAGE Have a hearty breakfast by the water at Rick’s Enjoy lunch at one of Hervey Bays many Breakfast on the esplanade at Eat at Dan and cafe before departing on the 3 ½ hour journey Steph’s. outstanding cafes, such as Bayaroma. back to Brisbane. After lunch you can visit the Cultural Centre and Check out the Hervey Bay Historical Village and check out the Discovery Sphere where you can museum. Visit some of the Military Trail sites in learn more about the legendary whales and the Hervey Bay such as the Lighthorseman on his historic Fraser Island. Regional Heritage Waler in Freedom Park on Main Street or the Krait Memorial in Dayman Park in Urangan overlooking When in season (July-Nov) take an afternoon Whale Watch Tour with Tasman Adventure Fraser Island or Indigenous walk – learn about the Self Drive 6 days - 5 nights local Butchulla people. Enjoy a dinner of fish and chips at one of the Starting in Bundaberg, discover the 2 region’s picturesque picnic spots on the esplanade and Dinner at one of Hervey Bays great restaurants coastal country culture take a leisurely stroll on the historic Urangan Pier or pubs. which was built in the 1900’s and perfect for an DAY 1 - HERITAGE EXPLORATION DAY 5 - FRASER ISLAND evening stroll. Drive to the picturesque town of Bundaberg 4 Premium one day tour of Fraser Island with Fraser hours drive from Brisbane. Explore Tours - explore Fraser Islands amazing Visit Hinkler Hall of Aviation which brings to life sites including Lake McKenzie and Eli Creek the adventures and achievements of Australia’s departs 8.30 am. famous pioneer solo aviator Bert Hinkler. Move Enjoy a casual dinner at Santini Pizza e Cucina. onto visit Fairymead House Sugar History DAY 6 - DEPART Museum where you can Share in the history of Sleep in and enjoy brunch at Bayaroma Café the pioneer sugar families from Bundaberg. before heading back to Brisbane a short 3 ½ Enjoy lunch at Grunskies on the River which hours away showcases Bundaberg’s amazing seafood. Take a tour of the famous Bundaberg Rum Distillery and learn the history of this iconic product and if you like you can partake in a Blend DAY 2 - FRASER ISALND Your Own Rum experience which allows you to Premium one day tour of Fraser Island with Fraser blend you very own unique rum! Explore Tours. Explore Fraser Islands amazing Nov-March Visit the Mon Repos Turtle Centre sites including Lake McKenzie and Eli Creek. where you can take a guided Turtle Encounter Enjoy a beautiful Dinner at Hervey Bay’s award- Tour for your chance to see nesting turtles winning restaurant and wine bar Vineyard. (Nov-Jan) and hatchlings emerging from nests (Jan-Mar). DAY 3 - BEACHES OF BUNDABERG Visit one of Hervey Bay’s many popular breakfast DAY 2 - DAY TRIP TO THE SOUTHERN GREAT spots and set off to Bundaberg just a short 90 BARRIER REEF minute drive north. Enjoy a day trip to Lady Musgrave or Lady Elliot Getting Here Visit the beautiful beaches at Elliot Heads and Islands, the southern-most islands of the Great From Hervey Bay Bundaberg Bargara and enjoy a lazy lunch at the Windmill Barrier Reef. Immerse yourself in the pristine Café Bargara where the regions amazing produce playgrounds around the coral cays as you snorkel Brisbane 2 hrs 30 mins 4 hrs is showcased to perfection. in safe waters with turtles, manta rays and the Noosa Heads 2. hrs 30 mins 3 hrs 10 mins Spend the afternoon exploring Splitters Farm one abundance of marine animals. of Bundaberg’s newest attractions and offers a DAY 3 - MARYBOROUGH’S HERITAGE Hervey Bay - 1 hr 20 mins unique rural camping and farm stay experience. 3 short hours drive down the road will have you Town of 1770 3 hrs 10 mins 1 hr 40 mins When in season (Nov-Mar) you can take a guided arriving in Maryborough’s Portside Heritage Turtle Encounter Tour at Mon Repos Turtle Cente Rockhampton 4 hrs 30 mins 3 hrs 30 mins Precinct. for your chance to see nesting turtles (Nov-Jan) Fly Brisbane 40 mins 50 mins and hatchlings emerging from nests (Jan-Mar).

From Southern Great Barrier Reef to Fraser Island in a day