Mon Repos Conservation Park Bundaberg

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  • 5 Pamela Svenson
    7 months ago

    My sister and I had the most wonderful experience watching the hatchlings emerge from the sand😊 Our guide was so knowledgeable and dedicated to this cause. We are in our late 60’s and read up on the experience before going so we’re prepared to wait however long it took to witness this incredible feat for these little babies! It’s something we will never forget, we saw 162 hatchlings emerge and watched them begin their life journey all alone. Such a struggle for them to even make it to the sandy surface…….we were blown away by it all🐢🐢

  • 1 Hannah Davey
    8 months ago

    Unfortunately we had a terrible experience which left my family and I infuriated. We pre-booked our turtle encounter experience at Mon Repos back in September 2025 in the pre-sale ticket allocation as part of our booking to stay at the Turtle Sands caravan park. I registered for the waitlist for the pre-sale ticket allocation to ensure we didn’t miss out as my family and I were very excited for this. When we arrived for our encounter in late December, we were shocked to find ourselves amongst hundreds of people who had also booked… clearly not the intimate experience we had hoped for. We were then further disappointed to learn we had been allocated to group 5 for the night with little chance of seeing a turtle until 10:30/11pm at best. Now, I completely understand that we are at the beck and call of nature and I read all the terms and conditions about what to expect, however, I was infuriated to hear from the staff that they didn’t receive our booking for the encounter until 9 November! What is the point of pre-booking and taking my money on 2 September?!?! I have a confirmation email and receipt for my booking dated 2 September! What was even more frustrating was the rangers at the desk told us the people who had been allocated to group 1 for the encounters had booked on 2 September… when I actually booked!! There is clearly a massive issue with the booking process which is fed by gross false advertising. Needless to say my young daughters left in tears as they were too tired to wait until 10:30/11pm. I am so disappointed as Mon Repos Turtle Centre were obviously very happy to take my money at the earliest convenience whilst not providing the experience we were promised through the pre-booking process. I would not recommend.

  • 5 Maria Mohorovic
    7 years ago

    A fascinating beach that changes so much as you walk it. Starting as golden sand at one end, moving through to shellgrit then pebbles and finally volcanic rock. Beautiful.

  • 5 Joanna
    6 months ago

    What a most amazing experience. I never thought I'd be part of something so incredible. Thank you all, but especially Emily.

  • 5 Debbie Wadwell
    a year ago

    Wow what an experience, our guide was fantastic and and extremely knowledgeable on the turtles, about 8 turtles came up while we were there. Highly recommend to all who are visiting. 17/122024 Thankyou from Deb, Scott and Ross, we will be back, keep up the great work

  • More info and reviews

Loggerhead turtle nesting on the Turtle Encounter Tour. Photo credit: Lise Pedersen © Queensland Government

The success of nesting and hatchling turtles at Mon Repos is critical for the survival of loggerhead turtles. Photo credit: Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government

Things to do

    There are designated parking bays for Disability Parking Permit holders close to the Turtle Centre and sealed access paths.

    Photo credit: Cathy Gatley © Queensland Government

    The park is a quiet retreat where you can walk along the beach on Mon Repos coastal track, take a bike ride, walk or run along the Turtle trail, explore rock pools and snorkel in the marine park on the fringing reef.

    Many people visit the Mon Repos Conservation Park to witness one of nature’s most fascinating spectacles and participate in a night-time Turtle Encounter tour and explore the Turtle Centre to learn about marine turtles in the Turtle Tales Immersive Experience—interactive displays and theatre.

    Turtle Tracks and Tales Ranger-guided walks are available year-round on some weekdays and Mon Repos Junior Rangers during the school holidays.

    From November to late March, take a Ranger-guided Turtle Encounter tour at night on the beach. Bookings are essential!

    From November to late March, take a Ranger- guided Turtle Encounter tour at night on the beach. Bookings are essential!

    Photo credit: Robert Ashdown ©️ Queensland Government

    Turtle Tales Immersive Experience

    Submerse yourself in the lives of marine turtles, Park Rangers and Researchers in the Turtle Centre's Turtle Tales Immersive Experience—interactive displays and theatre.

    Relax in the theatre and enjoy the story of loggerheads told through film, and light and soundscapes.

    Kids, have fun exploring the tools and techniques used to look after our turtles in the Junior Discovery zone.

    Discover the details, the big picture and the people protecting these ancient mariners.

    Please be aware the centre does not display captive, live turtles.

    Opening hours and ticket prices.

    Turtle Encounter tours

    Witness an ancient life cycle of the animal kingdom, as majestic marine turtles make their journey to the shore to lay their eggs. Delight at the sight of their young, hatching a few months later, and making their tenacious journey to the sea.

    Every year, from November to late March, you can join Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service Park Rangers at the Mon Repos Turtle Centre on a night-time guided Turtle Encounter tour to watch nesting (November to January) and hatching (January to March) marine turtles.

    Read Mon Repos Turtle Encounter tours for a complete guide to the turtle nesting season and information to plan and book your Turtle Encounter experience.

    Turtle Tracks and Tales Ranger-guided walk

    Have fun exploring the conservation park during the day on this Ranger-guided walk and learn about turtle conservation and research, turtle tracks and nesting sites. This walk departs from the Turtle Centre and is offered year-round on some weekdays (closed 25 December and 25 April).

    Purchase your tickets online.
    Guided walk times and tickets prices.

    Mon Repos Junior Ranger program

    Your child will join other Junior Rangers and explore the conservation park and its wild features. Children will become turtle researchers as they learn all about marine turtles. This program is offered on selected dates during some school holidays.

    Purchase your tickets online.
    Program times and ticket prices.

    Seasonal closures—protecting marine turtles: All areas of Mon Repos Conservation Park and beach and inshore waters are closed from 15 October to 31 May between 6pm and 6am to protect nesting and hatching turtles. Unauthorised entry into the Mon Repos Restricted Access Area (PDF, 578.5KB) and the Great Sandy Marine Park Mon Repos Area is prohibited during this period. Read more about the Great Sandy Marine Park Mon Repos Area.

    Enjoy a peaceful walk along the beach.

    Enjoy a peaceful walk along the beach.

    Photo credit: Queensland Government

    Walking and cycling

    View the Journeys information for walking and cycling details.

    Beach recreation

    Mon Repos beach is not patrolled by Queensland surf lifesavers. Swim at nearby patrolled beaches—visit the Bundaberg Regional Council’s website for information about other patrolled beaches in this region.

    Enjoy your beach recreation and help reduce hazards for turtles and visitors by:

    • flattening large sandcastles and filling in any holes you create before you leave.
    • helping to protect fragile sand dunes from erosion and protect turtle eggs during the marine turtle breeding season (15 October to 31 May) by staying off the sand dunes.

    Boating

    The coastal waters adjacent to Mon Repos Conservation Park, Bargara, Burnett Heads and Elliot Heads are within the Great Sandy Marine Park. Before you go boating, please ensure you are aware of the marine park zones and the management provisions.

    See Great Sandy Marine Park for more information.

    Read about how boaties can help protect marine life.