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Bundaberg

Bundaberg is situated on Queensland's Burnett River, 378km North of Brisbane. Bundaberg is a rich agricultural area, and grows enough sugar to meet the supplies of one fifth of Australia's usage. The tropical weather here and plenty of sunshine makes the area ideal for growing large supplies of fruit and vegetables, so there are plenty of crops in the outlying district of Bundaberg. This town also gives it's name and produces Australia's favourite Bundaberg Rum.

Bundaberg Rum Distillery
Here you can tour the distillery and find out the processes used to make this town's famous rum. There all also tastings and purchases can be made. Avenue Street (07 4131 2999).

Hinkler Glider Museum
Here you can view the replica of the glider Bert Hinkler flew for 35metres in 1912. There is also plenty of other historical relics that trace the history of Bundaberg.

Hinkler House
This is the former residence of one of Bundabergs famous sons, Bert Hinkler. Hinkler was famous for being the first pilot to fly solo from England to Australia in 1928. It now serves as an aviation museum. Mount Perry Road (07 4152 0222).

Lady Musgrove Island
This unspoiled island is located 49km off the coast of Bundaberg, and is a great place for water activities, especially snorkeling. Cruises travel across here daily and supply meals, snorkeling equipment and glass bottom boat rides (07 4159 4519).

Mon Repos Turtle Rookery
Located 13km from downtown Bundaberg is the wonderful natural wildlife attraction. The small beach here is the nesting and breeding area for loggerhead turtles. In the evenings visitors can witness the turtles making their life threatening journey from the shore across to the sea. Bargara Beach Road (07 4159 1652).