Name: Bundaberg Visitor Information Centre
Accreditation: Fully accredited VIC
Address: 36 Avenue Street, Bundaberg QLD 4670
Phone: (07) 4130 4400
Opening Hours: Typically 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (seasonal variations)
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre
Region: Bundaberg City / Coral Coast / Wide Bay–Burnett / Southern Great Barrier Reef
What Area It Caters For
1. Bundaberg City (Primary Area)
- Bundaberg CBD
- Bundaberg Botanic Gardens
- Hinkler Hall of Aviation
- Bundaberg Rum Distillery
- Local museums, galleries and heritage precincts
- Burnett River foreshore and parks
2. Bargara & Coral Coast
- Bargara Beach
- Kellys Beach and Nielson Park
- Innes Park and Coral Cove
- Coastal walking tracks and lookouts
- Snorkelling, diving and marine activities
3. Mon Repos Turtle Centre
- Seasonal turtle nesting and hatchling experiences
- Conservation programs and guided tours
- Coastal reserve and walking tracks
4. Burnett Heads & Port of Bundaberg
- Burnett Heads Lighthouse
- Port Marina precinct
- Gateway to Lady Musgrave Island reef tours
5. Bundaberg Hinterland
- Gin Gin
- South Kolan
- Sharon
- Avoca, Thabeban, Avenell Heights and other Bundaberg suburbs
- Rural landscapes, farm‑gate experiences and scenic drives
6. Childers & Isis District (Extended Coverage)
- Childers heritage main street
- Wineries, museums and rural touring routes
- Apple Tree Creek and surrounding communities
7. Southern Great Barrier Reef Access
- Lady Musgrave Island
- Reef cruises, snorkelling and diving
- Eco‑tourism and marine conservation experiences
Services Provided
- Local and regional visitor information
- Maps, brochures and touring guides
- Reef tour bookings (Lady Musgrave Island)
- 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 Bundaberg Visitor Information Centre is the accredited VIC for the Bundaberg Region, supporting visitors exploring Bundaberg city, the Coral Coast, Mon Repos Turtle Centre, Bargara, hinterland towns and the Southern Great Barrier Reef. It provides comprehensive visitor services, maps, tour bookings, local knowledge and regional travel guidance.