Things to Do in Bundaberg | Mystery Craters Regional Guide

Things to Do in Bundaberg and the Surrounding Region

Find something memorable beyond the usual stops

Planning things to do in Bundaberg? Explore a region of beaches, coastal wildlife, local produce, heritage and unexpected attractions. Just outside the city, Mystery Craters in South Kolan invites visitors to discover unusual crater formations and the questions surrounding their origins.

Whether you are visiting from Bargara, exploring Bundaberg with family or planning a Wide Bay day trip, use this guide to find experiences that suit your interests. Check each attraction’s current opening times and booking requirements before you travel.

Start with Bundaberg’s Greatest Mystery

One of the region’s more unusual things to do is exploring Mystery Craters, approximately 25 minutes from Bundaberg. Discover the crater formations, consider the evidence and different theories about their origins, and explore the Earth Room. The exact formation of the craters remains a subject of interpretation and uncertainty.

Ready to visit? See our visitor information to plan your stop. Organising an outing for a club or community group? Explore group visits and social outings.

🌎 Mystery Craters — South Kolan

Explore unusual crater formations and the Earth Room, approximately 25 minutes from Bundaberg. Discover why their origins continue to spark curiosity.

✈️ Hinkler Hall of Aviation

Discover the pioneering story of aviator Bert Hinkler through exhibits and aviation history at the Bundaberg Botanic Gardens.

🥃 Bundaberg Rum Distillery

Discover the story behind Australia's iconic Bundaberg Rum with guided tours and tastings.

🐢 Mon Repos Turtle Centre

Experience one of Australia's most remarkable wildlife encounters during turtle nesting and hatching season at Mon Repos Conservation Park.

⛵ Lady Musgrave Experience

Explore the Southern Great Barrier Reef with snorkelling, diving, glass-bottom boat tours and island adventures.

🍺 The Bundaberg Barrel

Visit the home of Bundaberg Brewed Drinks and learn how their famous beverages are crafted before sampling a selection of flavours.

🌄 The Hummock Lookout

Take in panoramic views across Bundaberg, the coastline and surrounding countryside from this extinct volcanic cone.

🍓 Tinaberries

Pick your own strawberries in season, enjoy delicious treats and experience one of the region's favourite family attractions.

🛏️ Visit Bundaberg – Accommodation

Choose from beachfront resorts, boutique accommodation, motels, caravan parks and camping throughout the Bundaberg region.

Plan Your Bundaberg Adventure

Curiosity and countryside: Explore Mystery Craters and the Earth Room near South Kolan, then consider more of the region’s countryside, cafés or local food experiences.

Coast and wildlife: Discover Bargara and coastal views, or learn about marine turtles at Mon Repos Turtle Centre. Ranger-led turtle encounters are seasonal and require advance planning.

Heritage and local favourites: Combine Bundaberg’s aviation heritage, regional lookouts and well-known food and drink attractions based on your interests and available time.

Every itinerary is flexible. Check opening times, ticket requirements and travel arrangements directly with each operator.

For more regional inspiration, explore Visit Bundaberg’s things to do guide.

Frequently Asked Questions About Visiting Bundaberg

What is an unusual attraction to visit near Bundaberg?

Mystery Craters is an unusual visitor attraction in South Kolan, about 25 minutes from Bundaberg, where you can explore crater formations and the Earth Room. Its origins remain intriguing and not definitively established.

What can families do around Bundaberg?

Consider a mix of local attractions, nature, heritage and beaches. Mystery Craters offers a chance to explore and ask questions together; check Before You Visit for practical information.