Bundaberg will feel like home.
This friendly Queensland town is a welcoming place for many: from migrating animals, sea life, and people too. With a warm atmosphere that entices thousands of visitors each year, it’s a vibrant place that many who visit, fall in love with.
Located at the southern end of the Great Barrier Reed, Bundaberg is an exciting adventure. This region is best explored by rental car, as there is much to do and see while you stay here. You’ll want to visit all that this town and the surrounding area have to offer, so don’t miss a moment. With a rental car from Hertz Bundaberg Airport, you can see everything you want easily.
Explore Bundaberg in your Rental Car
The restaurants in Bundaberg follow the simple philosophy of paddock to plate.
With local farms providing some of the highest quality produce, no other town is quite like this one. From baristas to restaurant chefs, brewers, to bakers – every person who works in hospitality in Bundaberg will share the same love of locally produced, high-quality food. And it is delicious.
Try out the food for yourself while you’re here. Start the day at Indulge Cafe, a favourite among locals. Conveniently located within the CBD, you could drive here first thing in the morning before the day's adventures have truly started. Another great choice is Windmill Cafe, with plenty of great options from local regional farms.
If you’re a foodie, maybe drive around to the markets. There’s Alloway Farm Market, which has plenty of produce from the local farms. It’s a thriving place with a real community spirit – it’ll be the perfect way to truly understand what Bundaberg is all about.
The breweries here are phenomenal. Of course, enjoy these safely, but try and have a visit while you’re in town. Bargara Brewery prides itself on its craft produce that doesn’t take life too seriously - with options like Rusty Roo and Drunk Fish often on the menu. There’s Bundaberg Rum too – a world-famous icon that’s known for its incredible produce.
Enjoy a spot of history and culture once you’ve filled up on all the delicious food. Drive to the Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery or the Bundaberg Botanic Gardens for a spot of art and plenty of history.
Drive the Region with Hertz
Bundaberg is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef, making it a popular tourist destination all year round.
You can head to the reef from the mainland or perhaps visit the islands for a day or two for a mini-break in your holiday. Lady Elliot Island is a luxurious option, it’s an all-inclusive island that is located in the heart of the reef. Drive to the airport and take to the skies. Seeing the reef from the plane is a breathtaking experience. Snorkel and swim the day away, before heading back to the island for dinner and a good night’s sleep.
Closer to town is the Mon Repos Turtle Centre. It’s an incredible place that supports the largest concentration of nesting sea turtles in East Australia. Turtles frequent the Bundaberg region for half of the year: between November and January, turtles lay their nests, and between January and March, the hatching begins! It’s an incredible sight, and one not to miss. If you do visit the turtle centre, book in advance as this is a hugely popular place.
Bundaberg is undoubtedly something magical. A town with an atmosphere unlike any other, this sunshine Queensland town has a thriving community and plenty of incredible sights. Spend a few days driving around the town to see what it offers, before heading out to the region to see the wonderful places around. We’ll be here to welcome you at Bundaberg Airport soon.
