Turtle trail
Walk or ride along the spectacular Woongarra coastline on a track that connects the park with nearby coastal towns.
- Journey type
- Walk, cycle
- Distance
- 2km one way within the park and the complete trail from Bargara (Kellys Beach) to Burnett Heads is 7.7km one way A path where the start point is different to the finish point
- Time suggested
- Within the park allow 10min riding time and 1hr walking time.
- Grade
- Easy mountain-bike trail
Accessible by
- Conventional vehicle
- Bicycle
Journey facilities
- Picnic tables
- Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
- Walking
- Cycling
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Follow the turtles along the trail. Photo credit: © John Gatley
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Enjoy an easy stroll, or scoot, along the trail. Photo credit: © John Gatley
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Walkers of all ages enjoy the trail. Photo credit: © John Gatley
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The trail is popular with walkers and cyclists. Photo credit: © John Gatley
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Take in the best features of the Woongarra coastline on the Turtle trail. Photo credit: Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government
Soak up the sun and fresh ocean breezes on the 2km park section of the longer 7.7km Bundaberg Regional Council Turtle trail.
This sealed trail is suitable for assisted wheelchair access, prams, walkers, runners and cyclists.
Shaded by seaside forests and flanked by a pristine beach, there are plenty of places along the way to stop and take in the stunning coastal views.
See if the kids can look for families of double-barred finches flying along the edge of the trail.
At the edge of the park, you can return the way you came, or continue along to nearby towns.
Getting there and getting around
The Turtle trail travels between Bargara and Burnett Heads. It passes through Mon Repos Conservation Park, 14km east of Bundaberg in the Wide Bay area.
Ride or walk to the park:
- Follow the Turtle trail from Bargara or Burnett Heads. Remember, domestic animals are not permitted in the park.
Arrive by car:
- From the park entrance off Mon Repos Road, follow Rookery Road for 750m to the Mon Repos Turtle Centre.
- You can join the Turtle trail at the northern end of the Turtle Centre car park. Walkers can also access the trail from the Turtle Centre using the walking track from the northern boardwalk.
- Alternatively, use the Mon Repos Road car park (southern entrance) or the Moores Road car park (northern entrance) and join the Turtle trail from there.
Note: Park access from Nielson Park and Bargara is via Bargara Road, turn right at Bargara State School into Potters Road, right again at Grange Road and then continue straight ahead to Mon Repos Road.
Read more park access information.
Before you visit
Opening hours
- Seasonal closure: the Turtle trail (within Mon Repos Conservation Park) is closed between 6pm and sunrise (dawn) from 15 October to 30 April to protect nesting and hatching turtles.
- The Turtle trail is open at all other times of the year.
Visiting safely
For more safety information see:
- Mon Repos Car Park Upgrade 3 October to 3 November 2023
- Mon Repos Turtle Encounters 29 August to 30 December 2023