Bargara is a fantastic holiday destination. Situated on the coast on the mouth of the Burnett River and only 15 minutes drive from Bundaberg, Bargara has so much to offer for the holidaymaker. It is also located close enough to Hervey Bay, Fraser Island, and the town of 1770 that they can all be visited on a day trip. The Great Barrier Reef lies just offshore and day trips are available to both Lady Elliot Island and Lady Musgrave Island.
When you stay in Bargara you are at the center of a huge holiday region with loads of great activities. You can visit the iconic Bundaberg Rum distillery or Schmieders Cooperage which makes the timber barrels in which the rum is aged or you can go to Hervey Bay to visit Fraser Island and see the magical lakes, pristine rainforest, and endless beaches or take one of the famous Hervey Bay Whale watching trips. Mon Repos turtle rookery is situated just north of Bargara and here you can see several species of turtles come ashore to lay their eggs or watch the hatchlings dig their way out of the sand and race for the ocean’s safety. Divers will love the area with excellent coral right off the rocks at Bargara or visit the Great Barrier Reef itself on a day trip from Bundaberg or 1770 or take an extended cruise aboard life aboard a charter boat.
The resort on lady Elliot Island is also a fantastic place to go if you want spectacular diving. One of the most popular activities in the Bargara region is golf. Many people come here for a golf holiday as there are two excellent courses. The resort course at Coral Cove resort boasts Australia’s only par six hole and the beachfront par threes are quite spectacular. The main Bargara golf course also has an excellent layout. Bargara has plenty of holiday accommodations in resorts and apartments. There is also excellent hotel accommodation available as well. All in all Bargara accommodation has grown over the past decade through the construction of several new resorts that are situated right on the beachfront.
If you are just passing through along the coast or you are looking for a new destination for a family holiday then come and try a Bargara Holiday.
