REASONS TO VISIT

BUNDABERG BOTANIC GARDENS

Attractions include the Hinkler Hall of Aviation, dedicated to the town’s solo long-distance pilot Bert Hinkler, open seven days 9am–3pm, and the historic Fairymead House, an example of Indian bungalow architecture, open Sunday to Friday 10.30am–12pm. Mt Perry Road. (07) 4130 4400; bundaberg.qld.gov.au/ discover/local-visitor-attractions/ botanic-gardens

MON REPOS TURTLE ENCOUNTER

Spend an evening watching marine and loggerhead turtles nesting and hatching from November to March in the South Pacific’s largest rookery. 141 Mon Repos Road. (07) 4159 1652; npsr.qld.gov.au/parks/mon-repos/turtle-centre.html; bundabergregion.org/turtles

SOUTHERN GREAT BARRIER REEF

Unwind and explore the southern reef at nearby Lady Musgrave Island and the Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort. ladymusgraveexperience.com.au; ladyelliot.com.au