Burrum Coast National Park Bundaberg | Fraser Coast

Quiet beaches, flourishing wetlands and abundant wildlife make Burrum Coast National Park a great spot to retreat and relax. Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw

Be inspired: Little-known family camping escape on the Burrum Coast

Dreaming of escaping from the family routine? No school lunch boxes to pack, no mad scramble to ballet lessons and football training? Photo credit: © Ross Naumann

Journeys

  • Banksia track

    Experience a kaleidoscope of wildflowers, calming tea-tree forests, towering cabbage palms and birdlife galore along this easy walk.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    5.2km return
    Time suggested
    Allow about 2hrs walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 2 walking track

  • Bird Hide walk

    Comfortably concealed in the bird hide you’ll be rewarded with visits from some of the park’s resident waterbirds.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    5.8km (from day-use area) and 7.6km (from camping area) return
    Time suggested
    Allow about 1.5hrs walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 2 walking track

  • Melaleuca track

    Discover melaleuca wetlands, salt pans, mangroves and heath that are alive with colourful wildflowers in spring.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    12.3km
    Time suggested
    Allow 4hrs walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 3 walking track

  • River walk

    You’ll be serenaded by fairy-wrens on this shaded and peaceful walk along the Gregory River.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    1.2km return
    Time suggested
    Allow 20min walking time.
    Grade
    easy (walk)

  • Russell's Rest track

    Reward yourself with a picnic and endless ocean and estuary views at the end of this pretty walk.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    500m return
    Time suggested
    Allow 10min walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 2 walking track