Only 4 hours by road or rail or alternatively a 40 minute flight north of Brisbane and all the conveniences of a real holiday resort, Kellys Beach Resort, is the ideal place to stay to experience what Bundaberg & The Southern Great Barrier Reef has to offer.
The only mainland Eco-Certified resort in the Southern Great Barrier Reef located a block back from the beach on 5.5 acres of gardens in Bargara, Queensland. The neighbouring nature reserve shelters guests offering a peaceful and relaxing experience as well as an opportunity to see wildlife in its natural habitat. With shady pathways and lawn areas, the young and old will appreciate the spaciousness and privacy the resort offers.
The 2 bedroom self-contained and standalone eco-villas are spacious with sleeping for 1 to 5 guests. They’re just like little homes with full kitchen, spacious living, separate bathroom and toilet, air- conditioning, flat screen television, ironing facilities, hair dryer, plus their own private verandas and under cover parking.
Resort facilities include pools (heated in winter), spa, sauna, tennis court, games room, BBQ areas, restaurant, function and conference facilities, kiosk and tours desk. Only a 5 minute drive from the township of Bargara and a 10 minute drive to Mon Repos Turtle Rookery.
Our Eco Villas are 55m2, 2 Bedroom Self Contained Units and are suited to single
travellers, couples or smaller families.
All Eco Villas offer open plan ground floor living with split air-conditioning and ceiling fan with a kitchen containing a cooktop, microwave, refrigerator, toaster, kettle, pots, plates, cutlery, serving and storing utensils with bench dining, a spacious lounge with cable TV, DVD/CD player and separate bathroom with step-in bath/shower facilities and toilet.
They can sleep up to 5 with the Master Bedroom on the ground floor with the option of a Queen-bed, King-bed or 2 Singles and the Loft Bedroom with sleeping for up to 4 with 1 Queen-bed and 2 singles or 3- 4 singles on the mezzanine level upstairs. Plus private veranda with great resort views and under cover parking.
Our Large Eco Villas are 62m2, 2 Bedroom Self Contained Units and are suited to
families or those travellers who prefer more space.
Our Large Eco Villas also offer open plan ground floor living with split air-conditioning and ceiling fan, with a kitchen containing a cooktop, microwave, refrigerator, toaster, kettle, pots, plates, cutlery,serving and storing utensils with a separate dining table, a spacious lounge with cable TV, DVD/CD player and separate bathroom with step-in bath/shower facilities and toilet.
They can sleep up to 6 (7 more immediate family – Mum, dad and Kids) with the Master Bedroom on the ground floor with the option of a Queen-bed,King-bed or 2 Singles, the Loft Bedroom with sleeping for up to 4 with 1 Queen-bed and 2 singles or 3- 4 singles on the mezzanine level upstairs and a set of bunks adjacent to the dining area. Plus private veranda with great resort views and under cover parking.
Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Business Centre, Conference Centre, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Internet Access (Paid), Laundry Service (Available), Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Spa
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Cooking Equipment, Cooking Facilities, Detached Private Bathroom, Electrical Outlets, Fan, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Heater, Internet Access (Complimentary), Internet Access (Paid), Iron / Ironing Board, Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Verandah
Airport Shuttle (Available), ATM, Babysitting Service, Credit Card Facilities, Travel Desk
Bird Watching, Massages, Tennis Court
Access to Great Barrier Reef, Animal Encounters, Art Galleries, Beach, Bird Watching, Boat Cruises, Bowls, Catch-and-release Fishing, Child Friendly Activities, Cycling, Fine Dining, Fishing, General Sightseeing, Golf, Health and Fitness Centre, Horse Riding, Marine Adventures, Marine Tidal Pool, Massages, Mini Golf, River Cruises, Scenic Flights, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Turtle Tracking, Walks (Self Guided), Whale Watching, Wildlife Tours, Wine Tasting
Full day Lady Musgrave Island Tour. Check-in 7am. Departs from Bundaberg Port Marina, Burnett Heads. Located 51 nautical miles from Bundaberg and the second island on the Southern Great Barrier Reef, Lady Musgrave Island and lagoon is a pristine coral cay with 1,192 hectares of spectacular fringing reef ready to be explored. The unique lagoon is home to a myriad of tropical reef fish, turtles, dolphins and manta rays, amidst spectacular coral reef gardens. Guests can immerse themselves in this spectacular underwater world, snorkeling, diving and glass bottom boat coral viewing.
Includes:
4.5 hours on the Outer Great Barrier Reef
Snorkeling Equipment
Glass Bottom Boat Tour
Guided Island walk
Gourmet Buffet Luncheon and Morning Tea
Lady Elliot Island is one of only six island resorts on the Great Barrier Reef, Australia, and one of only three with direct flight access to the island airstrip. The island is located within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park in the highest possible classification of Marine National Park Zone meaning the reef is in pristine condition and will be for future generations to come.
Lady Elliot is an island teeming with life and live corals, famous for a resident population of over 80 Manta Rays which form the iconic logo of the island. From the beginning of May until the end of August is Manta Migration Season on the Southern Great Barrier Reef.
Day trip to Lady Elliot Island Including:
Scenic Return Flight
7 Hours on the Great Barrier Reef
Combined Glass Bottom Boat & Guided Snorkeling Tour
Guided Reef Walk
Snorkel Equipment & Reef Shoes
Fish Feed
Use of Resort Facilities
Buffet Luncheon
Day Trip To Fraser Island including Ferry Transfers
Visit places like Wanggoolba Creek, 75 Mile Beach, Eli Creek & Lake McKenzie
Morning Tea, Lunch & Drinks on Island
This is a MUST DO! Every November to March is Turtle Season in Bundaberg.
Booking in advance is highly recommended! Don’t miss out!
Bargara, Bundaberg is home to the Largest Logger Head Turtle Rookery in the Southern Hemisphere. Every year hundreds of turtles make their way to Mon Repos Beach to lay their clutches of eggs. After a 6-8 week incubation period the little guys make their way from the sand dunes to the big blue. Queensland Parks and Wildlife Services offer Ranger Guided Tours from November to March for the opportunity to get up close and personal with these magnificent sea creatures.
Includes:
Self Guided Tour Through Mon Repos Interpretive Centre
Conservation Documentaries in Outdoor Amphitheatre
Ranger Guided Tour along Mon Repos Beach to see Nesting or Hatchling Turtles
Visit Australia's most Awarded Distillery.
3 Tours to choose from including the worlds first blend your own Rum experience
The Bundaberg Distillery is a major tourist attraction hosting more than 60,000 visitors each year (both domestic and international); it is the number one tourist destination in Bundaberg as rated by TripAdvisor with over 1,000 traveller reviews.
Kellys Bar and Restaurant has be operating for 17 years and is one of Bargara’s longest running restaurants. The family run restaurant pride themselves on providing quality produce to their chefs so they can provide you with a meal to remember and ensuring you feel welcome and comfortable during your meal.
Families and locals are more than welcome.
There is a games room with pool table and great activities like Laser Skirmish and Movies by Moon Light during Qld School holiday periods too!
We do recommend making a booking on the chance we could keep you waiting without one!
Resort Breakfast:
Hampers Available with pre booking
Toasties available to order on arrival
Dinner:
Mon: Closed
Tue-Thu: 5.30pm-8pm
Fri-Sat: 5.30pm-8.30pm
Sun: 5.30pm-8pm
Licensed until 10pm