Why go
- City in Queensland, Australia.
- Served by Lady Elliot Island Airstrip (LYT).
History
Bundaberg is the major regional city in the Wide Bay-Burnett region of the state of Queensland, Australia. It is the ninth largest city in the state. The Bundaberg central business district is situated along the southern bank of the Burnett River about 20 km (12 mi) from its mouth at Burnett Heads, where it flows into the Coral Sea. The city is sited on a rich coastal plain, supporting one of the nation's most productive agricultural regions. The area of Bundaberg is the home of the Taribelang-Bunda, Goreng Goreng, Gurang, and Bailai peoples. The common nickname for Bundaberg is "Bundy", although its history as a major sugar producing region means it is often referenced as the "Rum City" or "Sugar City". In the 2021 census, the Bundaberg urban area had a population of 73,747 people.
Where to stay
33 Gunsynd Grove, Branyan QLD 4670, Australia · facebook.com
134 Woongarra St, Bundaberg West QLD 4670, Australia · bundabergspanishmotorinn.com
225 Bourbong St, Bundaberg Central QLD 4670, Australia · villa.net.au
248 Bourbong St, Bundaberg Central QLD 4670, Australia · acaciamotorinn.com.au
220 Bourbong St, Bundaberg Central QLD 4670, Australia · southerncrossmotelgroup.com.au
10 Johanna Blvd, Kensington QLD 4670, Australia · boulevardlodge.com.au
83 Princess St, Bundaberg East QLD 4670, Australia · bundabergtouristpark.com.au
7 Quay St, Bundaberg Central QLD 4670, Australia · book-directonline.com
59 Perry St, Bundaberg North QLD 4670, Australia · youngaustralianhotel.com.au
2A Bingera St, Bundaberg Central QLD 4670, Australia · alexandras.com.au
576 Branyan Dr, Branyan QLD 4670, Australia · branyanretreat.com.au
61 Takalvan St, Millbank QLD 4670, Australia · midtowncaravanpark.com.au
6 Perry St, Bundaberg North QLD 4670, Australia · riverdalecaravanpark.com.au
216 Bourbong St, Bundaberg Central QLD 4670, Australia · grosvenorbackpackers.com.au
73 Takalvan St, Millbank QLD 4670, Australia · bundaberginternational.com.au
80 Takalvan St, Svensson Heights QLD 4670, Australia · bundabergmotel.com.au
159 Mon Repos Rd, Mon Repos QLD 4670, Australia · turtlesands.com.au
95/97 Esplanade, Bargara QLD 4670, Australia · mantabargara.com.au
112 George St, Bundaberg Central QLD 4670, Australia · tomatobackpackers.com.au
247 Bourbong St, Bundaberg West QLD 4670, Australia · choicehotels.com
Bundaberg Airport, Airport Dr, Bundaberg QLD 4670, Australia · freight.qantas.com
35 George St, Bundaberg South QLD 4670, Australia · federalbackpackers.com.au
87 Perry St, Bundaberg North QLD 4670, Australia
47 Presslers Rd, Rubyanna QLD 4670, Australia
Indoor
124 Dr Mays Rd, Bundaberg Central QLD 4670, Australia · alexandraapartments.com.au
9/11 Bauer St, Bargara QLD 4670, Australia · pacificsunbargara.com.au
11 Takalvan St, Bundaberg Central QLD 4670, Australia · takalvanmotel.com.au
23 Takalvan St, Bundaberg West QLD 4670, Australia · charmcitymotel.com.au
56 Takalvan St, Svensson Heights QLD 4670, Australia · coralvillamotel.com.au
11A Hinkler Ave, Bundaberg Central QLD 4670, Australia · suncitymotel.com.au
252 Bourbong St, Bundaberg West QLD 4670, Australia · oscarmotel.net.au
240 Bourbong St, Bundaberg West QLD 4670, Australia · rivieramotelbundaberg.com.au
36 Warrell St, Millbank QLD 4670, Australia · smartmotelsberthinkler.com
209 Bourbong St, Bundaberg Central QLD 4670, Australia · matildamotel.com
4A Hinkler Ave, Bundaberg North QLD 4670, Australia · bookings.centiumsoftware.com
265 Bourbong St, Bundaberg West QLD 4670, Australia · bourbongstmotel.com.au
Restaurants & places to go
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: PH,Mo-Su 09:00-20:00 · flippersfishandchips.wordpress.com
Thai, Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-14:30,17:00-20:30; Su 17:00-20:30 · 1 Targo Street, 4670 · spicytonight.com.au
Breakfast, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-14:00 Features: outdoor seating · 12 See Street, 4670 · windmillbargara.com.au
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: 06:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 263 Bourbong Street, 4670
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · subway.com
Coffee Shop, Juice, Cake, Pastry, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-17:00; Sa 08:00-17:00; Su 08:00-15:00 · 1 Alloway Siding Road, 4670
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 269 Bourbong Street, 4670
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Mexican, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 8 Bourbong Street
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-14:00,16:30-21:00 Features: takeaway · 35 Bourbong Street
Restaurant · restaurant · somewheretoeat.net
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant · 15 See Street
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 65 Perry Street
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
Korean, Restaurant · Korean restaurant
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food · Targo Street
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese restaurant
Fast Food · fast food
Cafe · Features: step-free access
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: 11:00-19:30 Features: outdoor seating · 269 Bourbong Street, 4670 · thefishandchipfactory.com.au
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · bigmummasthairesta.wix.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 226 Bourbong Street
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 51 Takalvan Street
Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-15:00; Sa,Su 07:00-14:00
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Ice Cream · ice cream
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · Targo Street
Restaurant · restaurant · 73 Gavin Street · andys-fish-and-chip-cafe-bundaberg-north.nextorder.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 161
Fast Food · fast food
Cafe · cafe
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa,Su 10:00-20:00
Sandwich, Cafe · Sandwich cafe
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe
Ice Cream · ice cream
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Restaurant · Features: step-free access
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Airports
Bundaberg Airport (BDB) 5.9 km to the centre
Bundaberg, QLD, AU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Qantas, Virgin Australia) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Brisbane (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 1 direct destination
- Qantas QF (Dash 8-300, Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Brisbane*
- Virgin Australia VA (ATR 72) · 1 route: Brisbane
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Lady Elliot Island Airstrip (LYT) 91 km to the centre
Lady Elliot Island, QLD, AU — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
North Gregory/Elliott Field 25 km to the centre
Bundaberg, QLD, AU
Childers Airport 43 km to the centre
QLD, AU
Monduran Airport 46 km to the centre
QLD, AU
Biggenden Airport 79 km to the centre
QLD, AU
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Lady Elliot Island Airstrip (LYT); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BDB has direct flights to 1 destination on 2 airlines (incl. Brisbane).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Bundaberg. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Coach / shuttle operator
Intercity coach
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing