Bundaberg Turtle Tours at Mon Repos

Mon Repos is located on the coast of Bundaberg and has become quite the popular vacation spot as it offers an amazing turtle experience that many just cannot pass up.  Mon Repos is a gateway out to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and turtles use this area for nesting making it the perfect spot on the Bundaberg coast for a fantastic turtle experience.

Many that visit Mon Repos are blown away by what they see on their visits.  When visiting in the summer months they can witness both the nesting and hatching of the turtles which is a truly awe inspiring moment.  There are even night tours starting in the later months of the year that allow for visitors to witness these magnificent creatures digging a nest and laying their eggs.  Mon Repos offers not only a turtle experience but they also have a great park facility and walking tracks.

You can also take guided tours which provide you with information on the turtles and the mating and birthing process.  As a member of a tour you get the unique experience of helping guide baby turtles down to the water before you continue your moon-lit walk along the beach.  There is also a facility in which the whole family can learn about different types of endangered turtles and their habitats.

Best times to view turtles at Mon Repos:-

• Turtle encounters operate every night from November to late March (excluding Christmas holidays).
• Nesting turtles can be seen from November to January.
• Turtle hatchlings are best seen after dark from January to March.

Visitors to Mon Repos agree that the experience is truly amazing.  Mon Repos is located on a low key beach that is protected by the Department of Environment and Heritage, helping to keep the turtles safe and the beach healthy.

If you are a lover of nature and all things turtle this is just the vacation spot for you.  Book your tour well in advance to avoid disappointment.  Get more information about Mon Repos Regional Park.

Learn more about the full Mon Repos Experience including the Milbi Cafe and Gift Shop and Turtle Tales Immersive Experience here.