Ellimatta Retreat Guidebook
Sightseeing
Our very own centre just for turtles! Book early to avoid disappointment.
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Mon Repos Turtle Centre
141 Mon Repos RdOur very own centre just for turtles! Book early to avoid disappointment.
A visual history of aviation in our region
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Hinkler Hall of Aviation
6 Young StA visual history of aviation in our region
Sea front dining area as well as some nice beach areas for swimming. Surf Life Saving at Kelly's during summer months
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Bargara
Sea front dining area as well as some nice beach areas for swimming. Surf Life Saving at Kelly's during summer months
Moore Park Beach
Our local beach about 18k's from Ellimatta Lodge & Cottage
Only a 70 minute drive north of the Lodge and Cottage with access to the Great Barrier Reef
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Agnes Water
Only a 70 minute drive north of the Lodge and Cottage with access to the Great Barrier Reef
Enjoy a leisurely cruise on the Burnett River.
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Bundy Belle Burnett River Cruises
11E Petersen StEnjoy a leisurely cruise on the Burnett River.
Bundaberg's favorite rum! Tours and tasting available
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I-Bundaberg Rum Distillery
Hills StreetBundaberg's favorite rum! Tours and tasting available
Visit the BBD Barrel for an interactive tour of how our original Bundaberg Ginger Beer is made, as well as all the other flavours available. Discount prices for all the Bundy Brewed Drinks!
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Bundaberg Brewed Drinks
147 Bargara RdVisit the BBD Barrel for an interactive tour of how our original Bundaberg Ginger Beer is made, as well as all the other flavours available. Discount prices for all the Bundy Brewed Drinks!
Try our very own Gin Distillery right in the center of town with free tastings
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Kalki Moon Distilling & Brewing
22 Commercial StTry our very own Gin Distillery right in the center of town with free tastings
Stroll around the gardens in peace and colour, take a train ride on the old sugar locos on a Sunday, and eat at Cafe 1928...a very special part of Bundaberg.
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I-Bundaberg Botanic Gardens
6 Mount Perry RdStroll around the gardens in peace and colour, take a train ride on the old sugar locos on a Sunday, and eat at Cafe 1928...a very special part of Bundaberg.
Take a day to wander through this haven for abandoned and lost animals, but be early as it gets busy! A very welcome addition to Bundy's tourism life.
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Splitters Farm
205 Blairs RdTake a day to wander through this haven for abandoned and lost animals, but be early as it gets busy! A very welcome addition to Bundy's tourism life.
A beautiful spot for a visit and a fish with cafe dining available
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Elliott Heads
A beautiful spot for a visit and a fish with cafe dining available
Our gateway to the Great Barrier Reef is still just like a small fishing village, but well worth a visit
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Burnett Heads
Our gateway to the Great Barrier Reef is still just like a small fishing village, but well worth a visit
A short plane ride from Bundy will see you in the tropical reef at it's southern most point with the eco friendly Resort an amazing place to spend a few lazy days
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Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort
A short plane ride from Bundy will see you in the tropical reef at it's southern most point with the eco friendly Resort an amazing place to spend a few lazy days
Accessible by boat from both Bundaberg and Agnes Waters/Town of 1770, the isl;and and its lagoon are an amazing piece of the Great Barrier Reef
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Lady Musgrave Island
Accessible by boat from both Bundaberg and Agnes Waters/Town of 1770, the isl;and and its lagoon are an amazing piece of the Great Barrier Reef
A lovely place to visit to see one of the most pristine waterways on the Queensland coast. There are no dams or weirs on this beautiful creek
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Baffle Creek
A lovely place to visit to see one of the most pristine waterways on the Queensland coast. There are no dams or weirs on this beautiful creek
An hour or so drive from the Lodge and Cottage will take you to this lovely, but controversial, dam
Paradise Dam
An hour or so drive from the Lodge and Cottage will take you to this lovely, but controversial, dam
Some of the best barramundi fishing to be had anywhere, but it's not nicknamed Lake Misery for nothing! If your a newcomer, your best to book with someone like Rob Howell from Lake Monduran Guidelines Fishing Charters on
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Lake Monduran
Some of the best barramundi fishing to be had anywhere, but it's not nicknamed Lake Misery for nothing! If your a newcomer, your best to book with someone like Rob Howell from Lake Monduran Guidelines Fishing Charters on
0410599147
Taste test to your hearts content, but don't forget the designated driver!
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Bargara Brewing Company & The Brewhouse
10 Tantitha StTaste test to your hearts content, but don't forget the designated driver!
A great place to take the kids on your way into or out of town. Plan on spending a couple of hours at least!
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Snakes Downunder Reptile Park and Zoo
51 Lucketts RdA great place to take the kids on your way into or out of town. Plan on spending a couple of hours at least!
One of our specialty lavender stores and farm for everything lavendar!
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Amandine Lavender
288 Seaview RdOne of our specialty lavender stores and farm for everything lavendar!
Be here in the early hours of the morning for the chance to see Platypus in their natural environment. Only 3 klm from the Lodge and Cottage
Meadowvale Nature Park
Rosedale RoadBe here in the early hours of the morning for the chance to see Platypus in their natural environment. Only 3 klm from the Lodge and Cottage
Taste the many different ciders, wines, ports, and liqueurs made right here in Bundy, and make sure you book in for their tour!
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Ohana Cider House & Tropical Winery
5 Alexandra StTaste the many different ciders, wines, ports, and liqueurs made right here in Bundy, and make sure you book in for their tour!
This Queensland Heritage listed house was built in 1890 for the Young family and gifted to the City of Bundaberg almost 100 years later when it was moved to its present position nestled in the grounds of the Botanic Gardens.
Fairymead House Sugar Museum
Thornhill StreetThis Queensland Heritage listed house was built in 1890 for the Young family and gifted to the City of Bundaberg almost 100 years later when it was moved to its present position nestled in the grounds of the Botanic Gardens.
The Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery, or BRAG, as locals like to call it has a year-round program of local, touring and national art exhibitions, artists visiting, workshops, kids activities and guided tours there is always something on to see. The Gallery is open seven days.
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Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery
1 Barolin StThe Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery, or BRAG, as locals like to call it has a year-round program of local, touring and national art exhibitions, artists visiting, workshops, kids activities and guided tours there is always something on to see. The Gallery is open seven days.
This curious little menagerie is one of Queensland’s oldest zoos, and has been around since 1911. It’s not huge, on the scale of the likes Taronga Park Zoo or Australia Zoo, and you’ll probably only need 30 to 40 minutes to see it in its entirety, but it’s perfectly formed and a good level of care seems to be provided to its ever-changing but small collection of inhabitants.
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Izoo yase-Alexandra Park
33 Quay StThis curious little menagerie is one of Queensland’s oldest zoos, and has been around since 1911. It’s not huge, on the scale of the likes Taronga Park Zoo or Australia Zoo, and you’ll probably only need 30 to 40 minutes to see it in its entirety, but it’s perfectly formed and a good level of care seems to be provided to its ever-changing but small collection of inhabitants.
This has to be one of the best shopping and eatery main streets in Queensland. Heaps of variety with food and a diverse range of shops to suit all.
Bourbong Street
Bourbong StreetThis has to be one of the best shopping and eatery main streets in Queensland. Heaps of variety with food and a diverse range of shops to suit all.
Food scene
Our favorite pizza parlor in town...the best pizza's you can find anywhere in our opinion! and only 8 minutes from the Lodge and Cottage
Bella Martino's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
65 Perry StreetOur favorite pizza parlor in town...the best pizza's you can find anywhere in our opinion! and only 8 minutes from the Lodge and Cottage
Our very own specialist seafood restaurant right on the banks of the Burnett River with so much of our local produce and seafood avail;able...make sure you ring ahead and book!
Seafood market also on site.
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Grunske's by the River
11E Petersen StOur very own specialist seafood restaurant right on the banks of the Burnett River with so much of our local produce and seafood avail;able...make sure you ring ahead and book!
Seafood market also on site.
Sugarland Tavern
52 Johnston StPub meals at a reasonable price
Grand Bundaberg Hotel & Hostel
89 Bourbong StGood pub meals and counter lunches in a very nice atmosphere
A must visit, but also must book, as this is THE place for food and coffee in all of Bundaberg! Located only 8 minutes from the Lodge and Cottage
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Oodies Cafe
7 Kolan StA must visit, but also must book, as this is THE place for food and coffee in all of Bundaberg! Located only 8 minutes from the Lodge and Cottage
Its name says it all! A very popular eatery in the heart of Bundaberg in Bourbong St
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Indulge
80 Bourbong StIts name says it all! A very popular eatery in the heart of Bundaberg in Bourbong St
Alowishus Delicious
174 Bourbong StA great coffee shop and eatery in Bourbong St
Cha Cha Chocolate
84 Bourbong StIndulge in some homemade chocolates and fudges right in the center of town.