Oracle of Delphi
KC Hill
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Craig HillBundaberg
October 10th 2008 03:45
Bundaberg, a city of almost 60,000 people, is located in sunshine Queensland roughly 384 kilometres north of Brisbane and is the gateway to one of the wonders of the world - the Southern Great Barrier Reef.
The city is a bustling provincial capital with beautiful heritage buildings mixed with modern architecture, and famous local icons like the Bundaberg Rum Distillery and Botanic Gardens. This dynamic river city provides visitors with plenty of entertainment, recreation, shopping and dining - there's something for all ages.
The Bundaberg Botanic Gardens boasts an eclectic mix of native and exotic plant species in a peaceful relaxing atmosphere. Visitors can stroll the grounds, drive the short circuit or enjoy a ride on the historic steam train through the gardens which houses the Hinkler House Memorial Museum, the original house of the famous aviator, Bert Hinkler, that was removed from England and re-constructed in his hometown. Also situated in the Botanic Gardens is the Bundaberg Sugar Museum and offers an insightful look into the history of the sugar industry and its contribution to the development of Bundaberg Coral Coast.
Sight-seers will enjoy the walking tour of the city centre featuring Bundaberg's proud history and heritage buildings while a trip to the city is never complete without a trip to the iconic Bundaberg Rum Distillery. The famous rum makers with the polar bear mascot has been producing dark rum since 1888. The distillery tour is an experience for adults only and provides an insightful look into the rum production process. There's video presentations, personal samplings, historical displays and an opportunity to purchase merchandise and unique souvenirs.
A highly recommended leisure activity is coral coast canoeing - a wonderful, relaxing paddle interacting with nature on the beautiful Kolan River at Bucca.
More Bundaberg tourism information can be found here.
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