Mon Repos Conservation Park Bundaberg

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  • 5 Debbie Wadwell
    6 months ago

    Wow what an experience, our guide was fantastic and and extremely knowledgeable on the turtles, about 8 turtles came up while we were there. Highly recommend to all who are visiting. 17/122024 Thankyou from Deb, Scott and Ross, we will be back, keep up the great work

  • 2 Julieann Mcmillan
    4 months ago

    I enjoyed watching the mum lay eggs but we travelled from wodonga vic to see babies and we didn't get to see them. Other groups saw babies which was highly unfair.

  • 5 julie yarrow
    4 months ago

    This experience was amazing I highly recommend doing the turtle tour encounter Everyone involved in it the park rangers to the volunteers were just amazing

  • 5 Maria Mohorovic
    6 years ago

    A fascinating beach that changes so much as you walk it. Starting as golden sand at one end, moving through to shellgrit then pebbles and finally volcanic rock. Beautiful.

  • 5 Elisabeth vL
    a year ago

    I stop here quite regularly on my bike rides to have coffee while watching one of the informational videos about turtles that display on a large video wall. The staff and volunteers are always friendly. It is also a good place to buy Indigenous gifts.

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Take in the best features of the Woongarra coastline on the Turtle trail. Photo credit: Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government

Loggerhead turtle nesting on the Turtle Encounter Tour. Photo credit: Lise Pedersen © Queensland Government

The success of nesting and hatchling turtles at Mon Repos is critical for the survival of loggerhead turtles. Photo credit: Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government

Turtle trail

Walk or ride along the spectacular Woongarra coastline on a track that connects the park with nearby coastal towns.

Journey type
Walk, cycle
Distance
2km one way within the park and the complete trail from Bargara (Kellys Beach) to Burnett Heads is 7.7km one way A path where the start point is different to the finish point
Time suggested
Within the park allow 10min riding time and 1hr walking time.
Grade
Easy mountain-bike trail

Accessible by

  • Conventional vehicle
  • Bicycle

Journey facilities

  • Picnic tables
  • Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
  • Walking
  • Cycling

Soak up the sun and fresh ocean breezes on the 2km park section of the longer 7.7km Bundaberg Regional Council Turtle trail.

This sealed trail is suitable for assisted wheelchair access, prams, walkers, runners and cyclists. The trail passes by the Turtle Centre where toilets are available between 9am and 2pm.

Shaded by seaside forests and flanked by a pristine beach, there are plenty of places along the way to stop and take in the stunning coastal views.

See if the kids can look for families of double-barred finches flying along the edge of the trail.

At the edge of the park, you can return the way you came, or continue along to nearby towns.

Getting there and getting around

The Turtle trail travels between Bargara and Burnett Heads and passes through Mon Repos Conservation Park.

Ride or walk to the park:

Arrive by car:

  • From the park entrance off Mon Repos Road, follow Rookery Road for 750m to the Mon Repos Turtle Centre.
  • You can join the Turtle trail at the northern end of the Turtle Centre car park. Walkers can also access the trail from the Turtle Centre using the walking track from the northern boardwalk.
  • Alternatively, use the Mon Repos Road car park (southern entrance) or the Moores Road car park (northern entrance) and join the Turtle trail from there.

Note: Park access from Nielson Park and Bargara is via Bargara Road, turn right at Bargara State School into Potters Road, right again at Grange Road and then continue straight ahead to Mon Repos Road.

Read more park access information.

Before you visit

Opening hours

  • Seasonal closures apply within Mon Repos Conservation Park from 15 October to 31 May to all areas of this conservation park, beach and inshore waters are closed between 6pm and 6am to protect nesting and hatching turtles. Unauthorised entry into the Restricted Access Area and Mon Repos Area (PDF, 578.5KB) is prohibited during this period.
  • The Turtle trail is open at all other times of the year.

Visiting safely

For more safety information see: