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The Turtle Trail is a pathway for walking and cycling, connecting Kelly's Beach Bargara to Burnett Heads Harbour, just a short drive east of Bundaberg. 

Along its route, the Turtle Trail encompasses some of the most renowned destinations along the Coral Coast. These include the world-famous Mon Repos Turtle Rookery, the picturesque Burnett Heads South Parklands Harbour, and the stunning Kelly's Beach in the charming coastal town of Bargara.

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Located along the road to Bargara, you'll find "The Hummock," a low-lying volcanic remnant that offers visitors panoramic views of the surrounding area, despite its modest height of only 96 meters above sea level. From this vantage point, you can marvel at the vastness of the ocean to the east, while to the west, the city is embraced by lush sugar fields, with the distinctive smoke stacks of the Bundaberg Distillery and Mill gracing the horizon. As the sun sets over the land, you can witness the moon gracefully rising above the ocean.

In addition to its scenic beauty, The Hummock holds great significance in the history of the local indigenous people, the Taribelang Bunda Aboriginal community. They were the first inhabitants of this region and referred to it as 'Woongarra' (pronounced one-garra). The 'Sloping Hummock' we know today was once their sacred 'burning mountain.' At the site, there is a remarkable Aboriginal art mural that vividly portrays the turbulent tale of Paddys Island during the time of European settlement. Even today, you can still catch a glimpse of Paddy's Island from the Hummock lookout, connecting the present with the past in a profound way.