Why go
- City in Queensland, Australia.
- Served by Lady Elliot Island Airstrip (LYT).
History
Bundaberg is the major regional city in the Wide Bay-Burnett region of the state of Queensland, Australia. It is the ninth largest city in the state. The Bundaberg central business district is situated along the southern bank of the Burnett River about 20Â km (12Â mi) from its mouth at Burnett Heads, where it flows into the Coral Sea. The city is sited on a rich coastal plain, supporting one of the nation's most productive agricultural regions. The area of Bundaberg is the home of the Taribelang-Bunda, Goreng Goreng, Gurang, and Bailai peoples. The common nickname for Bundaberg is "Bundy", although its history as a major sugar producing region means it is often referenced as the "Rum City" or "Sugar City". In the 2021 census, the Bundaberg urban area had a population of 73,747 people.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 1 direct destination
- Qantas QF (Dash 8-300, Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Brisbane*
- Virgin Australia VA (ATR 72) · 1 route: Brisbane
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Milder and quieter, with better value.
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Lady Elliot Island Airstrip (LYT); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BDB has direct flights to 1 destination on 2 airlines (incl. Brisbane).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Bundaberg. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.