Bundaberg
Bundaberg city has a population of 45,000 and encompassing the
surrounding region, this grows to 70,000. Bargara, a popular seaside
resort just a ten minute drive from the CBD is just one of the
many beaches which provides safe swimming all year round. For
visitors eager to explore the Great Barrier Reef, day trips and
overnight stays depart from Bundaberg.
The largest Loggerhead turtle rockery in the Southern Hemisphere
is located at Mon Repos, just near Bundaberg. Nightly guided tours
are operated by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service to see
these ancient mariners during their nesting and hatching season
- extending from November until the end of March. Humpback Whales
can be seen migrating from August until November and this area
has an abundance of birdlife year round.
Bundaberg has many tourist attractions to offer including Bert
Hinkler's house which was moved from England, and rebuilt brick
by brick. Bert Hinkler made his glider flights in the Bundaberg
area. Bundaberg is also home to the famous Bundaberg Rum and tours
of the distillery are very interesting and informative.
Bundaberg is a very progressive city and new industries are springing
up all the time, like a new regional wine trail. Also, 5 golf
courses are located just 15 minutes drive from the city centre.
Climate
Bundaberg has a very pleasant climate with a temperature range
from 11 to 30 degrees, making it a very comfortable climate all
year round. The annual rainfall is 1140 mms.
Industry
The major industries of Bundaberg are comprised from Sugarcane
which is the major industry. In addition local farms produce aloe
vera, macadamia nuts, flowers, avocados and small crops. Heavier
industry includes distilling and machinery manufacturing, metal
casting, light aircraft manufacturing. Being located on the coast,
Bundaberg is an ideal holiday destination with good fishing and
great restaurants and bars.
Schools
Listed below are web sites for some of the private schools located
in Bundaberg.
Higher Education
The Central Queensland University situated in Rockhampton has
a campus in Bundaberg and offers a range of courses. See web address
below for further information.
Property Values
For further information concerning property values in Bundaberg
and the surrounding areas, we have listed some contacts for local
real estate agents.
Web Site Addresses
Real Estate
Ascot Real Estate www.ascot.net.au
McColms Real Estate www.mccolms.com.au
Schools
Shalom College (8-12) shalom@shalomcollege.com
St Mary's School (Primary) www.stmarysbundaberg.qld.edu.au
St Patrick's School (Primary) www.saintpatricks.qld.edu.au
Universities
Central Queensland University www.cqu.edu.au
