Bundaberg produce 1/5 of Australia's total sugar crop and with a population of 45,000 people, many backpackers stop in Bundaberg to work on the fruit farms. The city is built around the Burnett River, if you follow the river to the ocean, you find gorgeous coast including Neilsons and Kelps beaches, which is a great swimming, fishing and windsurfing areas.
You should also make a stop at Mon Repos near Bargara. Between November and March, you may be able to spot a marine turtle laying its eggs, as Mon Repos is home to the largest concentration of nesting marine turtles in Australia. When venturing into this area of the shire, you find the long dormant volcano known as The Hummock, which is the highest landmark in the whole area. The Hummock gives you views of the endless stretches of beach, vast fields of sugar cane and the city itself, from the top are literally 360 degree views.
During your time in Australia you will no doubt become familiar with Bundaberg Rum, Australia’s bestselling spirit. You can take a guided tour and learn about the process of making the Rum from start to finish. Love it or hate it, Bundy Rum is an Australian institution.
If you head to Dreamtime wildlife reserve, you can get up close and personal with some of Australia's reptiles, including lizards, crocs, snakes and tortoises. The southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef is just off the coast to the north, making it a good place to head out diving on a reef trip.
There are plenty of shops and large supermarkets making it a great spot for working backpackers to stop and earn money, while living cheap. There are also plenty of bars, these are bars not clubs, but you can enjoy yourself there playing 8 ball. You will have to explore several bars to find one that is not patronised exclusively by rough Aussies, but as there is a large backpacker population, your hostel will be able to point you in the right direction.
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