When you think of the Great Barrier Reef, you think of Cairns, not Brisbane. And yet, it’s only a 45-minute flight or 4-hour drive from Brissie to hit Bundaberg and the Reef’s southern tip! ANZCRO have made the Southern Great Barrier Reef within reach for everyone with seven new commissionable and ready-to-book Bundaberg packages.
ANZCRO is your one-stop-shop for holidays beyond the ordinary in Australia and New Zealand, and their Bundaberg packages are just that: extraordinary.
For almost 30 years, ANZCRO has lived and breathed New Zealand and Australian travel. Benefit from their extensive knowledge and expertise with these epic seven new packages.
ANZCRO know that intimate group tours and attractions translate to the best Southern Barrier Reef adventures and have tapped into the network of small-scale businesses that deliver just that.
Not just rum
Bundaberg is a slice of paradise where the reef and beach meet, nature’s bounty fills the plate, and world-class run flows. Where turtles are as much at home as the city’s 100,000 residents.
“When people hear Bundaberg, they think rum. But our proximity to the Southern Great Barrier Reef that makes this region such a hidden gem. It’s the most accessible launching pad to swim with turtles and manta rays right off the shores of Lady Elliot and Musgrave Islands,” explains Loni Hammond, Trade and Industry Development Executive for Southern Great Barrier Reef.
“Come for the rum and stay for the reef!”
The Reef within reach
Bundaberg is only a 4-hour drive or 45-minute flight from Brisbane and serves as the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Once in Bundaberg, visitors can encounter large coral reefs firsthand and swim alongside colourful fish, majestic turtles, and graceful manta rays.
At Mon Repos Beach, the joys dial up a notch as visitors watch the awe-inspiring sight of mumma turtles hauling themselves up the beach while their hatchlings scurry towards the rhythmic waves.
M’ladies
Of course, no trip to Bundaberg is complete without an immersive island reef experience at Lady Musgrave Island and Lady Elliot Island. It’s a chance to snorkel with turtles or manta rays in the crystal-clear waters of the islands. You know the ones; you see their colour in a photo and don’t believe it can be real. But it is!
The Southern Great Barrier Reef’s marine life is a huge Bundaberg drawcard. Its unique ecosystem and giant marine creatures, supported by an abundance of plankton, make for thrilling discovery, be it a colossal 135-kg loggerhead turtle or a 6-metre-wide manta ray.
The region also offers indulgent year-round dining experiences featuring fresh, locally sourced produce, brewed beverages, and distilled spirits.
Bundaberg unlocked
Experience where great begins and indulge in a selection of ANZCRO’s incredible sun-drenched Bundaberg, Southern Great Barrier Reef holiday packages.
On the 6-day Highlights of Southern Great Barrier Reef, your clients can immerse themselves in the town’s charm with a 5-night stay at the tranquil Kellys Beach Resort. They’ll also dive into the town’s rich heritage at The Bundaberg Barrel – sampling its famous brews, of course – before embarking on an unforgettable journey on the Lady Musgrave Experience. From $999 per person twin share.
Ready-to-book & commissionable
All seven Bundaberg holiday packages are ready to book on ANZCRO’s self-service booking platform, ANZCRO Connect.
All packages are commissionable with select bonus inclusions and savings included. Too easy!
Bundaberg is committed to sustainability and conservation with Eco Destination Certification gained in 2021. This means you and your clients can travel with confidence with these seven packages, knowing every operator is committed to stewardship of the environment and the wildlife that calls it home.
The deets
ANZCRO make booking your client’s Australia, New Zealand, and South Pacific holidays a breeze. To log in to ANZCRO Connect, head here. To register, sign up here.
To speak to ANZCRO’s knowledgeable res team, call 1300 366 966.
