Many creeks and river estuaries provide ideal spots to drop a line and fish. With its pristine environment the region is home to many marine creatures. Humpback whales pass close to the shoreline en route to Platypus Bay on Fraser Island. Turtles have a special affinity for this part of the world with Australia's largest mainland rookery situated at Mon Repos Beach near Bundaberg. Bundaberg itself is a progressive modern city with an urban population of over 43,000.
Visitors are well catered for with excellent shopping, fine restaurants and many attractions.
The great range of affordable accommodation makes Bundaberg an ideal base to explore the region. Step back into the hinterland and the Central and North Burnett. There's a sense of history mixed with wilderness adventures and rural experiences. Host farms, country pubs, comfortable motels and caravan parks will all impress you with that famous country hospitality. Running parallel servicing the hinterland is the Burnett Highway.