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Bargara - Cities, Towns and Localities |
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Part of the Burnett Shire and the
Coral Coast region, and located only 13 km east of
Bundaberg through fields of sugarcane, is the seaside township of Bargara.
Popular with the locals, as well as tourists, Bargara has two surf beaches, a
boat ramp, park picnic areas, golf course, bowling green, tennis courts,
playgrounds for children and skating facilities. There are also a great range of
accommodation from caravan parks, motels, oceanfront apartments, resorts and
backpackers accommodation.
Fishing is possible off the beach, the rocks and
offshore where an artificial reef guarantee good fishing all year round.
Source: Bundaberg District Tourism & Development Board
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Check out our range of
Bargara
accommodation.
In addition to our listed online travel guide information, contact the local
tourism visitor centre for your destination for more attractions, tours, local
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The Hummock
An extinct volcanic cone and the highest point in the area with 360 degree views
of the Bundaberg district and coastline. There is a nature boardwalk that extend
from the tourist park, meanders through the last vestiges of the original Woongarra Scrub.
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Kellys Beach
There are two swimming areas, sea front and causeway, suitable for surfers and
small children. There is a local hire company for boogie boards, surf skis, deck
chairs and catamarans. The members of Bundaberg Surf Lifesaving Clubhouse
located at Nielson Park patrol both Nielson Park and Kellys Beach area.
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The Basin
Located at the northern end of Kellys Beach, the Basin is a calm water beach
created by the construction of a wall of basalt rocks. It was built by the
Kanaka settlers, who worked the canefields of Bundaberg in the 1880s.
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Mon
Repos Conservation Park
Freecall: 1800 072 110 (within Australia)
Mon Repos supports the largest
concentration of nesting sea turtles on the east Australian mainland and is one
of the two largest loggerhead turtle rookeries in the south Pacific Ocean
region.
From November to March, visitors to Mon Repos can witness the fascinating
spectacle of nature's annual pilgrimage of sea turtles. This annual event see
the adult turtles come ashore to lay eggs on Mon Repos Beach. Approximately
eight weeks later, young sea turtles emerge from the eggs and race to the sea.
The best time to see turtles laying eggs is after dark from mid November to
February. Hatchlings usually leave their nests to begin their journey to the
sea, at night from mid January until late March. If you visit in January you
might be lucky enough to see both adults and hatchlings.
Turtles are easily disturbed from their nesting if correct turtle watching
guidelines are not followed. Each year more people visit Mon Repos to watch the
turtles. To protect nesting turtles and hatchlings, a limit has been set on the
number of people allowed access to the beach each night. Visitors are urged to
book ahead to avoid disappointment.
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Bundaberg
Regional Council
160 Hughes Rd, BARGARA QLD 4670
Ph: 1300 883 699
Council site includes tourist and visitor
information.
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Bundaberg-Coral Coast
& Country
271 Bourbong St, BUDABERG QLD 4670
Ph: 07 4153 8888 Fax: 07
4153 8880
Great site with information about the whole Bundaberg-Coral Coast region.
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