Movies, theatre, live shows and nightclubs: there is always plenty to keep you entertained in Bundaberg.
With two movie theatres and a thriving local playhouse there is sure to be something to your liking on show at the Moncrieff Theatre, the Reading Cinema near Sugarland Shopping Centre or the Playhouse Theatre complex.
The Civic Centre and the central pavilion in the heart of Bundaberg’s CBD provide other venues for entertainers.
The nightclubs are an opportunity to dance the night away to live music or the beat of the disco.
The CBD area at night is a beautiful sight, especially colourful when it lights up for late night shopping on Thursday evenings.
Moncrieff Theatre, named after Bundaberg’s famous songstress, Gladys Moncrieff is to be found in Bundaberg city centre. The distinctive theatre is a popular live act venue and cinema. For movie times phone the Moncrieff Theatre 41531985
Readings Cinema a four theatre complex near Sugarland Shopping Centre - all the new movies, plus Movie Marathons for those with stamina.
Phone Reading Cinemas at 4152 1233 for movie times.
The Playhouse Theatre in Steffensen Street, West Bundaberg is home to the city’s oldest theatre company.
The Bundaberg Players Inc. has presented over 350 live theatrical productions since first being established in 1951.
The annual theatre programme may include comedy, drama, musical, revue, theatre restaurant, Youth Theatre production and pantomime.
Find the best farm fresh fruit and vegetables, garden plants, and innovative gift ideas at the Bundaberg Craft and Treasure Markets at Shalom College each Sunday.
Rosedale Country Craft and Farmer’s Market open each Wednesday at Rosedale for the freshest of produce direct to you. Browse a variety to craft stalls, and displays of precious gems and opals. The markets are at the Rosedale Memorial Park and Hall, only a kilometer from Rosedale State School. Bundaberg Port Marina is the latest market venue, but with a difference. Open 2 pm until dark on the first Saturday of the month, enjoy seafood stalls, wine tasting and local coffee, as well as all the usual market fare.
Police Citizens Youth Club Community Craft Markets
The Police Citizen Youth Club Community Craft Markets have a range of craft,
clothing, cakes, jewellery, plants, fruit, vegetables and much more. Corner
Maryborough and Walker Street, 8am to noon, second Sunday. Phone: 07 4154 2813
Bargara Market Day
An outlet for local artists, craftpersons and artisans, to sell their work
direct to tourists and locals on second Saturday of each month at Saint
Peters Anglican Church, Bargara Phone: 4159 0851
Childers Markets are held in Isis District State High School grounds in
Hinkler Street on the third Sunday of each month. The gates open at 7 am.
Phone 4126 1442
In Biggenden Market day is the second Saturday of each month. Enjoy
breakfast in the park then browse through the array of stalls.
Gin Gin Historical Village Markets 85 Mulgrave Street
Saturday Country markets held every weekend - fresh local produce, crafts,
clothing, jewellery, bric-a-brac. An Art and Craft Shop located in the
Historic School House is open during market hours. Phone 4157 3296
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 Lady Elliot Island
Take a flight from Bundaberg airport. Only 30 minutes away. Go for the day or stay a few nights. Phone 1800 072200
Bundy Belle River Cruises
Ph 41529188
A two and a half hour cruise down the Burnett River leaving daily at 9.30am and 1.30pm.
Friday and Saturday, a 6 pm cruise.
Bundaberg Rum
Visit the famous Bundaberg Rum Distillery in East Bundaberg. Hourly tours. Phone 41312999
Bundaberg Botanic Gardens
 Beautiful rose gardens,10,000 trees and shrubs,144 species of birds, lakes. Visit Hinkler House Memorial Museum, Historical Museum, Fairymead House Sugar Museum, Ann’s Kiosk. Ride on the train with steam fired loco.
Mystery Craters
Gin Gin Highway
Be baffled. See the largest mystery crater so far uncovered.
Open 8am - 5pm
Schmeiders Cooperage & Craft Centre
Alexandra Street, East Bundaberg.
See the traditional crafts of glass blowing and barrel making, plus bear making as well. Pottery and handicrafts on sale.
Free admission.
Visit a beach
Duffys City Buses will take you to Bargara and Burnett Heads from Bundaberg Phone 4151 4226
See Stewarts for buses to Moore Park,Innes Park, Coral Cove and Elliott Heads. Phone 41532646
Flying High Flora & Fauna Bird Habitat
ph 4126 3777
www.flyinghigh.isisshire.info
Cnr Bruce Highway & Old Creek Road, Apple Tree Creek between Childers and Bundaberg
Tropical Wines
78 Mt Perry Road/Gin Gin Highway, North Bundaberg
Try a drop of wine made from tropical fruits
Childers Pharmaceutical Museum & Art Gallery
ph 4126 1994
Childers
Mammino Macadamia Nut Products
ph 4126 2880
Childers
Homemade icecream at its best
Snakes Downunder
ph 4126 1853
Lucketts Road, Childers
Snakes galore.
Karts and Slide
ph 4159 3299
Take the whole family
 Gayndah Big Orange
ph 4161 1500
Gayndah
Mount Perry Art Gallery
ph 07 4156 3491
Pat Augustine Cultural Centre, Mount Perry Phone for times.
Mount Perry & District Historical Museum
ph 4156 3185
Heusmann Street, Mount Perry
Eidsvold Historical Society Museum
ph 4165 1311
Crown Street, Eidsvold
For more information call the Tourist Infomation Centre corner Takalvan and Mulgrave Street 4153 2333 or Visitors Centre, Bourbong Street 4151 2527 |
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