Bucca Crossing is a tranquil picnic area just 25 minutes from the Bundaberg City Centre and somewhere our Wide Bay Kids love to visit. The Kolan River flows through the crossing making for a perfect swimming, snorkeling, fishing, and canoeing spot with kids.

Downstream is not really suitable for younger kids as the water is quite fast flowing. Upstream and just over the crossing is prefect for them though. The river has a weedy rocky base so depending on what your like underfoot will determine whereabouts you take a dip.

The water is very clear and we saw some tadpoles and small fish the last time we visited. Our younger Wide Bay Kids love snorkeling and fishing here and the older kids love the rope swing and canoeing.

The picnic area is well maintained with toilet facilities just a quick walk up the hill. There are plenty of picnic tables but no shade.

It was really hard to find a cool spot to eat our lunch when we visited. I suggest bringing shade if you are going to make a day of it in the warmer months, alternatively head up behind the toilet block there is a nice shaded area up there.

Great waterway upstream for kids. Good for swimming, fresh water snorkeling, canoeing, kayaking or fishing. Plenty of picnic tables and parking. Toilets.  Bucca Pub just up the hill.

No shade or bbq's. Waterway is very close to road.

Name: Bucca Crossing

Location: Bucca Crossing, Bucca Crossing Road, Bucca Via Bundaberg