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Lake Monduran is well known for its Barramundi fishing but for those not into fishing there is a walking track that is 6kms one way, great for spotting the many species of wildlife found in this area. It is just under an hours drive to Bundaberg where you can take a
tour of the Rum Distillery, take a cruise along the Burnett river
or just do a spot of shopping after which you will return to the peaceful
and relaxing surrounds of Lake Monduran Holiday Park.
North East Loop – Rosedale, Baffle Creek, Agnes Waters,
Lowmead
Lake Monduran to Rosedale. Distance = 37.9 km, Time= 57 minutes This drive has a bit of everything to offer with beautiful country landscapes, pristine waterways and untouched surf beaches, the roads are a combination of sealed, graded dirt and sandy roads. A 4WD drive is only necessary for the sandy section and there is a different route that can bypass this road.
Rosedale to Baffle Creek. Distance = 20.2 km, Time = 45 minutes. Rosedale is a little town with a great little hotel over 100 yrs old, the town has the markets on every Wednesday morning and has fresh produce, crafts and nic nacs.
Baffle Creek to Agnes Waters. Distance = 47.97km, Time= 49 minutes. Baffle Creek has a number of shops and a new Tavern on the waterfront. The Baffle Creek estuary system is 157klms long and is one of two estuaries in Queensland classed as pristine. If you have a 4WD head north towards the town of 1770, this drive will take you through the Deepwater National Park along a sandy track to the beautiful Agnus Waters. The drive from Baffle Creek to Agnes Waters has 3 stops, each stop has a carpark and a track that will lead you to beautiful sandy beaches. Once you are in 1770/Agnus Waters enjoy the waterfront cafes, shopping and beaches, this place is a great stop for lunch or afternoon tea. Agnes Waters to Lowmead. Distance = 50.22km, Time= 44minutes.
Lowmead to Lake Monduran Holiday Park. Distance 61.6 km, Time =1 hour & 17 minutes. Lowmead is another one of those sleepy little towns with loads of character.
South West Loop- Boolboonda Tunnel, Mount Perry, Gin Gin, Wonbah Wineries
Lake Monduran to Boolboonda Tunnel. Distance = 52.48kms, Time= 41 minutes
Boolboonda Tunnel to Mount Perry. Distance = 20.24, Time= 15minutes The Boolboonda Tunnel was carved out of the mountain side in the 1800s and was the largest man made self supporting tunnels in the southern hemisphere, it was constructed to carry gold and copper by rail from the surrounding mines to the shipping docks of Bundaberg. The tunnel is now home to a colony of Bentwing Bats and if you take a torch and look towards the ceiling you will see hundreds of them.
Mount Perry to Gin Gin. Distance=52.88kms, Time= 40 minutes Mt Perry was once a thriving mining town with a population of 30000 people, and now has a population of 300, places to visit , the museum, masonic lodge, wolca pottery, St Patricks church and the local hotel.
Wonbah Grand homestead was built in the 1930s and is an absolute must to see, immerse yourself in the rolling hills and picturesque surroundings while sampling the Estates magnificent wines on offer. Cruise back to Lake Monduran Holiday Park, just 20km North of Gin Gin. |
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