Access to Turtles

From Bundaberg City

To access Mon Repos, travel east from Bundaberg towards BARGARA. 8kms east of the city, youll reach a large roundabout surrounded by sugarcane fields. Turn here towards the PORT, travel for 2 kms then take the first signed turn-off to the right - the small sign will say MON REPOS TURTLE ROOKERY this is also Grange Road. Follow this road almost to the beach and caravan park, turning off to the left just before at the TURTLE ROOKERY sign. This road will take you past the research lab to the roads end at the visitor centre car park.

From Bargara

If you are staying at Bargara, travel back towards Bundaberg along the Bargara Road until you see the Bargara State School on the right. Turn here down Potters Road and at the end turn right. This will lead you along Grange Road into Mon Repos. If you are staying at Coral Cove, head north to Innes Park, then turn right towards Bargara at the first sign along Back Windermere Road. Turn left into Windermere Road, then right into Seaview Road. This T junctions with Bargara Road, turn left, then take the next right into Potters Road, then right into Grange Road. A free map is included on your ticket booking sheet, available from any blue and yellow Bundaberg Region Visitor Information centre, located at Bundaberg City (next to Bundaberg City Council), Bundaberg West (next to the Bundaberg Base Hospital), or at the Coral Coast (Coral Coast Plaza, on the corner of Bauer & Tanner Streets in Bargara). Guests at the Turtle Sands caravan park can access the centre by following a walking track.

Public Transport

There is no local bus service to Mon Repos Beach day or evening, however the loacl bus does run Monday through to Saturday and stops at the Bargara State School on Bargara Road approx 6-7kms from the Turtle Rookery.

Taxi Fares cost around $30 each way Ph: 07-4151 2345.

Footprints Adventures also offer a service for more information please call 07-4152 3659.

Disabled Access

For those with mobility access difficulties, boardwalks and ramps access all parts of the visitor centre - including toilets - and ramps lead to the beach. However - the beach is sandy and turtles may nest at some distance from the visitor centre or high in the dunes. A beach wheelchair is available but there are conditions of use and this also needs to be booked in advance not on the evening, staff must be contacted prior to making a booking for more information, conditions and avaiablity please call 07-4159 1652.