Discover the beauty of the Country Coast!

The Country Coast, the new name for the Wide Bay Burnett, offers visitors and residents alike a diverse range of tourism experiences. With ecotourism options like the Mon Repos Turtle Rookery, Lady Musgrave, Lady Elliot and Fraser Islands, to great sandy beaches, majestic mountains, wineries and hinterland escapes the Country Coast has something to offer everyone!

The Country Coast contains 4 major tourism regions including Bundaberg, Coral Coast & Country, Fraser Coast, South Burnett and Cooloola.

 

Bundaberg, Coral Coast & Country is a charming region of pristine beaches and coral islands, in an easy four-hour drive north of Brisbane. Known as the southern gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, the region boasts an unspoiled 140km sandy coastline, several national parks and coral cays, all which are awaiting your discovery... more

 

The Fraser Coast region is a rare destination, filled with natural wonders and some of the world"s most unique attractions like World Heritage listed Fraser Island, the world"s largest sand island with spectacular coloured sands, lakes and towering rainforests. And then there"s Hervey Bay, the whale watching capital of Australia... more

The South Burnett region, an area rich in history, agriculture, wineries and welcoming country towns. The town of Kingaroy is arguably the most well-known of the South Burnett towns, which include Kilkivan, Goomeri, Murgon, Cherbourg, Wondai, Nanango, Yarraman and Blackbutt. The majestic Bunya Mountains are also located nearby and provide a lush backdrop
for the South Burnett Valley... more

 

Perfectly situated in Queensland"s south east corner between Fraser Island and Noosa, the Cooloola Region is a wonderful blend of beaches, waterways, rural hinterland, and heritage. The region consists of the coastal towns of Rainbow Beach and Tin Can Bay, the heritage city of Gympie, and the rolling hills of the Mary Valley, offering several unique holiday destinations within one location... more