Hundreds of tiny footprints linking the sand dunes to the sea are a telltale sign of turtle hatchlings starting their life at mon repos beach. Travelled to bundaberg region specifically for mon repos turtle encounter booking via turtle express includes pick up from accomodation in bundaberg takes hassle out of organising to get home late at night after turtle encounter as place id dead after 9pm. Geographybundaberg is a major centre within queenslands broader wide bayburnett geographical region and the headquarters of. Visit bundaberg, queensland turtle season at mon repos. Then book now with lady musgrave experience to get started. A few months earlier, a mother turtle had dragged her large frame up the beach to above the high tide mark to carefully lay her eggs in the largest turtle rookery in the south pacific. Please ensure that you make your booking for the tour before you begin travelling to bundaberg as the tours do book. Mon repos tourism turtle hatching tours for individuals, families and groups. For a full list of upcoming tours click on the links to the right. Bundaberg trip planner plan your bundaberg vacation. Lady musgrave experience provide eco friendly, great barrier reef day tours, scuba diving, snorkelling, guided island tours and glass bottom boat rides. With the great barrier reef just off our shores, ancient mariners the turtles returning annually to nest at mon repos beach and plenty of things to see and do both natural and manmade, theres something for everyone.
All you have to do is book with bundaberg coaches onto the turtle express and its all taken care of for you your transport and your turtle encounter. If you are looking for an experience of a lifetime. The mon repos turtle express is your transport and ticket package to the mon repos turtle encounter. Kellys beach resort bargara mon repos turtle rookery. Bundaberg tourism offers a complete range of local tours and attractions. Mon repos turtle express bundaberg all you need to. Nesting turtles can arrive anytime during the night and are best viewed after dark, from november to january, though there can still be. Whether your rediscovering our iconic backyard, in need of a taste bud tingling escape or looking for a way to help support local, weve got the package for you. If you need transport as well as entry, both options are bookable through the bundaberg visitor information centre also. Access to the beach is by ticket only, and you must book your visit to mon repos during the turtle season.
After a cruise to lady musgrave island, opt to snorkel, swim, or take a ride by glassbottom included, or try your hand. Family fun and adventure begins at mon repos conservation park, located in bundaberg. Nestled amongst some of bundys best restaurant and fast food outlets, the 14 ground floor units offer clean, comfortable and affordable accommodation for the corporate or leisure traveller. Mon repos turtle encounter bundaberg 2020 what to know. For those who are from another town, it is best to book for the tour before travelling to bundaberg. Here, youll learn everything about marine turtles and the amazing conversation research and programs that play a critical role in the survival of the significant loggerhead turtle, an endangered species. The historic sugar cane city of bundaberg is a fourhour drive north of brisbane and the southernmost gateway to the great barrier reef.
The chalet motor inn is a family owned bed and breakfast motel centrally located on bundabergs main street and just 500 meters from the cbd. Here you can find more information and book a turtle tour but you can also book online. Mon repos turtle centre department of environment and. The mon repos turtle centre is dedicated to marine turtle research, protection and education. To be notified when tickets for the 202021 season are to be released sign up to our enews or follow us on facebook for all the latest updates, holiday inspiration and deals. Mon repos tourism turtle hatching tours bundaberg tourism. See the turtles at mon repos conservation park in bundaberg. The turtle express includes return transfers from kellys beach resort to the rookery as well as the mon repos turtle encounter. Mon repos nightly turtle encounter 201920 turtle season has come to an end. Beyond bundaberg bush tours offers day tours into the north burnett region of queensland near bundaberg. Bundaberg full day tour botanic gardens, bundaberg barrel and bundaberg rum plus hinkler hall of aviation optional. Ms gatley said nightly turtle encounter tours at mon repos regional park would officially begin on monday 10 november 2014 and run until the 22 march 2015.
Did you catch the mon repos turtle encounter on queensland weekender on saturday heres what you missed. Located in the state of queensland, in the vibrant region of bundaberg, youll find the mon repos turtle centre. However, there will be times when tickets will no longer be available, which is why you may want to book early or plan your trip further ahead. Bundaberg north burnett turtle season hatches in bundaberg. You can check out our turtle express package which includes a discount on accommodation and breakfast. It is fringed by fascinating coral cays, lagoons and 140 kilometres 87 miles of glistening white beaches. Bundaberg coral villa motor inn is a familyrun motel with free wifi, where you will be greeted by roxy the dinosaur at the entrance. The same spirit that in 1888 started our story, bringing a couple of mates together to start an ingenious and delicious way to use up excess molasses from sugar production to form the bundaberg distillery company to make rum. Book your perfect next holiday with our easyto book holiday packages. Tickets for the 201920 season will be available after october 2019. At june 2015 the city had an estimated urban population of 70,588. Alternatively, book via the turtle express and be picked up and dropped off here at manta, bargara.
Bundaberg a selection of great barrier reef tours from bundaberg are available visiting either lady elliot or lady musgrave island in the southern great barrier reef. Seeing the turtles is certainly the biggest reason why, but the mon repos turtle centre was also recently redeveloped. Join in the fun of sunstate coaches specialty tour and see the magic of turtle hatching in bundaberg. Mon repos turtle encounter is the only rangerguided turtle encounter available on the eastcoast and is instrumental in the research into turtle conservation, specifically the endangered loggerhead turtles that frequent this beach. Apr 7, 2020 enjoy travelling in safety and comfort to mon repos turtle rookery to experience this amazing natural encounter. To book the mon repos turtle family package click on the book button below, then select your dates min 2 nights and the mon repos family package will be displayed. The center is located in a small place called mon repos. You can only book an on the day ticket until 4 pm, which is available for that particular night. Bundaberg coaches 20 verdant siding rd, thabeban phone. Mon repos regional park is the largest and most accessible turtle rookery on the australian mainland, located just 15 kilometres north of bundaberg.
Bundaberg is a city in bundaberg region, queensland, australia. Guests have access to an outdoor swimming pool with covered barbecue area. Bundberg is a great stop for visitors travelling the queensland coast. There is a strict booking system for turtlewatching tours, to help cope with the crowds. The mon repos turtle center can be visited at any time. Book your tour now by calling us 07 3260 1666 or enquire online here.
Bundaberg is the business centre for a major sugar cane growing area, and is well known for. To experience a guided turtle encounter, make a booking online through bundaberg north burnett tourism or phone 07 4153 8888. Bundaberg region winterfeast mon repos turtle express. Mon repos turtle express bundaberg 2020 what to know. The tours take place at the mon repos turtle center. At bundaberg rum we believe the australian spirit is something to be proud of.
When to try the mon repos turtle encounter bundaberg november 2, 2019 one of the most incredible nature experiences to be enjoyed in queensland is a mon repos turtle encounter. To experience this unique encounter for yourself, book your tickets at. Book the bundaberg rum distillery tour bundaberg rum. It can get much busier than the past few years and it is expected to welcome a huge crowd until march. Bundaberg turtle tours at mon repos turtle centre bargara queensland. The bundaberg region really is a great place to visit. Mon repos conservation park is a national park containing an important turtle rookery located at mon repos, bundaberg region, queensland, australia, 14 kilometres 8. Book early to avoid disappointment turtle season starts from november and runs until march. Everything you need to know about turtle season in bundaberg. Depending on the time of year, you can spot turtles and visit one of the worlds largest turtle research centers, learn about turtle conservation, or look for humpback whales out on the water. For more information be sure to drop into our office situated at 20 verdant siding road or give us a call on 07 4153 1037 and speak to one of our friendly staff. Home to the largest concentration of nesting marine turtles on the eastern australian mainland, mon repos has a variety of activities families and children of all ages can enjoy. Tours enable visitors to experience the australian bush including cania gorge, rm williams bush centre, mining and agricultural townships.
Mon repos turtle encounter bundaberg 2020 all you need. It is a major centre within the broader wide bayburnett geographical region. Every november to march is turtle season in bundaberg. Local tours include pick up and drop off from bundaberg or bargara as well as entry to attractions as specified on the brochure. Its an easy 15 minute drive from c bargara mon repos hosts the largest concentration of nesting marine turtles on the eastern australian mainland and supports the. Bundaberg is a city in southeast queensland, australia, about 385 kilometres 239 mi north of the state capital, brisbane. Here you can learn about the special journey turtles and people have taken at mon repos, immerse in turtle tales, browse the gift shop and, in turtle tour season, take a turtle encounters tour. The visitor center by the beach has a great display on the turtle life cycle and shows films at 7. Bundaberg turtle tours everything you need to know. Enjoy a full day experiencing bundaberg visit the beautiful bundaberg botanic gardens, taste bundaberg brewed drinks with a selfguided tour of the bundaberg barrel and tour the factory where bundaberg rum is made. Mon repos turtle express bundaberg 2020 all you need.