Mon Repos Conservation Park is a quiet coastal oasis close to the city of Bundaberg where you can enjoy walking and cycling tracks and experience the wonder of a turtle encounter.

From November to March, visitors can book a Turtle Encounter tour and see nesting and hatching turtles on the beach at night. For turtle conservation, Mon Repos is a globally significant site that supports the largest concentration of nesting marine turtles on the eastern Australian mainland, and the most significant loggerhead turtle nesting population in the South Pacific region. The success of the loggerhead nesting and hatching turtles at Mon Repos is critical for the survival of this endangered species.

Throughout the year the Mon Repos Turtle Centre is a hub for visitors and marine turtle conservation. Take a walk through the interpretive displays and learn about the turtle’s lifecycle, the threats they face and the role of conservation. The centre does not display captive, live turtles.

Outside of turtle season, you can explore the coastal tracks. Cycle or walk along the Turtle trail—it’s part of a longer track that joins the park with nearby coastal towns. See how many bird species you can spot.