Childers does have a dedicated, accredited Visitor Information Centre, located inside the historic Palace Memorial Building. It is the primary VIC for the Isis district and a key gateway centre for travellers moving between Bundaberg, Gin Gin, Biggenden and the Bruce Highway corridor.
Childers is known for its heritage streetscapes, wineries, sugar‑cane history, art galleries, and its role as a major stopover town on the Bruce Highway.
Name: Childers Visitor Information Centre
Accreditation: Fully accredited VIC
Address: Palace Memorial Building, 75 Churchill Street, Childers QLD 4660
Phone: (07) 4130 4690
Opening Hours: Typically 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (seasonal variations)
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre
Region: Isis District / Bundaberg Region / Wide Bay–Burnett
What Area It Caters For
1. Childers Township (Primary Area)
- Heritage‑listed main street (Churchill Street)
- Palace Memorial Building & museum displays
- Local cafés, galleries and boutique shops
- Childers Historical Village
- Cane‑growing district and rural landscapes
- Local wineries and farm‑gate experiences
2. Apple Tree Creek
- Highway rest area and heritage precinct
- Rural touring routes north of Childers
- Access to Cordalba and Booyal districts
3. Cordalba & Booyal
- Rural communities and scenic drives
- Farm‑stay accommodation and countryside attractions
- Access to forestry areas and nature reserves
4. Woodgate Beach & Burrum Coast
- Woodgate Beach foreshore
- Burrum Coast National Park
- Walking tracks, birdwatching and coastal ecosystems
- Fishing, boating and quiet seaside villages
5. Bundaberg Hinterland & Surrounds
- South Isis, North Isis and surrounding farming districts
- Access to Bundaberg city (north)
- Regional touring routes linking to Gin Gin, Biggenden and the Burnett region
6. Bruce Highway Travellers
- Major stopover point for north–south travellers
- Guidance on road conditions, distances and regional highlights
- Caravan, RV and touring information
Services Provided
- Local and regional visitor information
- Maps, brochures and touring guides
- Heritage and museum information
- National park and coastal access advice
- Accommodation and activity referrals
- Event information and community updates
- Souvenirs and local products
- Guidance for Bruce Highway travellers and regional touring routes
Summary
The Childers Visitor Information Centre is the accredited VIC for the Isis district, providing comprehensive visitor support for Childers, Apple Tree Creek, Woodgate Beach, Burrum Coast National Park and surrounding rural communities. It serves as a key gateway centre for travellers moving through the Bundaberg Region and the Bruce Highway corridor.