LOCATION & FACTS

• 25 minutes from major regional airport at Bundaberg which will be extended for larger aircraft in 2009.
• 52 kms south of Bundaberg (30 mins)
• 325 kms north of Brisbane (3 hours)
• 60 km north of Maryborough (40 mins)

CHILDERS

Situated at the juncture of the Bruce and Isis Highways, Childers is the southern most township of Central Queensland and only a short three and a half hour car journey from Brisbane. One of the most picturesque towns on the Bruce Highway, this historical town is positioned on a ridge with magnificent views.

The main street of Childers is lined with leopard trees and a number of beautifully preserved historic buildings. Sugar production is the shire's main industry. This is the largest tomato growing are in the southern hemisphere. Other crops include: avocado, zucchini, lychee, mango and macadamia nuts. The district's exports include engineering machinery and processed produce.

BUNDABERG

A destination imbued with heritage ambience, offering access to stunning beaches, the Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef in the east, and west to the wineries and serene countryside.

The thriving city of Bundaberg is dotted with lovingly restored heritage buildings amongst the modern architecture.

The majestic Burnett River runs through the middle of Bundaberg, and locals have harnessed its beauty by flanking the river with parks, playgrounds, and even a zoo.

Maryborough

Recognised for the abundant examples of Glorious Colonial Architecture, outstanding museums, riverside dining, a first class theatre and magnificent parklands Maryborough is now a dynamic regional Hub its industries include light engineering and heavy engineering, sugar, timber, fruit packaging, tourism, education, healthcare, telephone call centres, and government.

Maryborough was settled in 1847 and is one of Queensland's oldest provincial cities.

Located three hours from Brisbane, Maryborough was a major immigration port into Australia and a visit to the City's historic port area - The port may be long dormant, but its history and gloriously preserved buildings remain - along with a sense of time suspended.

Woodgate Beach

The town is stretched behind the esplanade and is an eclectic mix of traditional 'Queenslander' style homes, 1950's beach shacks, modern homes and some more palatial designs. Kiosks, a restaurant, hotel and accommodation are located here. To the north lies Theodolite Creek - a breathtaking expanse of white silica sand perfect for swimming and fishing and to the south, Walkers Point - a small fishing village near the mouth of the Burrum River.

The wildlife from the national park makes regular appearances in town - kangaroos frequent the bowling green and emus make an odd sight as they wander along quiet streets. Rainbow lorikeets frolic amongst the trees and from July to November - the waterspouts of migrating whales are often seen offshore.

The area is popular with families, birdwatchers, nature lovers, Four Wheel Drivers and those looking for a taste of old fashioned beach holidays, without the bright lights, high-rise and cafe strips.

Kinkuna, Burrum Coast National Park

This remarkably unspoilt stretch of coastline features a long, sandy beach backed by low sand dunes, tea-coloured waterways and a variety of coastal vegetation communities from wallum heath to sedgelands, tall open forests, low stunted woodlands and paperbark swamps