Things to Do on the Coral Coast

Things to see and do in Coral Coast, Coral Coast highlights, Coral Coast activities and attractions, and points of interest in Coral Coast - the ALL NEW Jasons Coral Coast Things to Do Guide is your complete guide to sightseeing in Coral Coast.

Natural Attractions

• Mon Repos Conservation Park is the largest and most accessible turtle rookery in Australia.  For two months from mid-January turtle hatchings may be seen making the long trek across the beach to the sea.  Access to the beach is restricted to ranger-led tours.
• Watersports and swimming at the beaches.
• Whale watching between July and September.
• Trips to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and the islands, including snorkelling and scubadiving packages.
• The Mystery Craters are a unique geological formation, 25 million years old.
• Fishing, bird-watching and turtle viewing in Deepwater National Park south of Agnes Water.  Access by 4WD only, and there is a well laid out camping ground at Wreck Rock.  Sites should be booked in advance, ph 07 4976 0766 (ranger).
• Bushwalking and bird-watching in the 7,800ha Eurimbula National Park north of Agnes Water.  The park also has a primitive camping ground at Bustard Beach for those wanting to stay longer in this isolated beach environment. 

Cultural & Historical Attractions

• Rum Distillery Tours including the New Dark and Stormy Tour and The Big Barrel Interactive Information Centre at Bundaberg Brewed Drinks (the home of Bundaberg Ginger Beer Tour), conducted daily.
• Hinkler House Memorial Museum, a tribute to pioneer aviator Bert Hinkler.
• Wines and soft drinks made from tropical fruits at the Tropical Winery.
• The Fairymead House Sugar Museum, located in the Botanic Gardens.
• Schmeider’s Cooperage and Craft Centre, which also features wood-turning, pottery and glass-blowing.