Leo’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The Basin is a safe and secure swimming zone located at the Northern end of Kelly's Beach by Christensen Park. Its a family friendly sheltered swimming area which was built out of local volcanic rock by Kanaka labour many years ago. Its easy to find fish in the basin as well after higher tide.
The Basin
The Basin is a safe and secure swimming zone located at the Northern end of Kelly's Beach by Christensen Park. Its a family friendly sheltered swimming area which was built out of local volcanic rock by Kanaka labour many years ago. Its easy to find fish in the basin as well after higher tide.
From November to late March, visitors have a unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of a turtle’s world—at least for one night!
Mon Repos is special! It supports the largest concentration of nesting marine turtles on the eastern Australian mainland and has the most significant loggerhead turtle nesting population in the South Pacific region. The success of nesting and hatching turtles at Mon Repos is critical for the survival of the endangered loggerhead turtle.
Witness an ancient life cycle of the animal kingdom as majestic sea turtles make their journey to the shore to lay their eggs. Delight at the sight of their young, hatching weeks later, and making their perilous journey to the sea.
To protect nesting and hatching turtles, only Turtle Encounter tour participants are allowed on Mon Repos beach after 6pm to witness this incredible natural journey.
Book a spot and join our Park Rangers on a guided Turtle Encounter tour for your chance to see majestic female turtles laying their eggs (November to January) or watch young hatchlings dig free and hustle down the beach (January to March).
60 locals recommend
Mon Repos Turtle Centre
141 Mon Repos RdFrom November to late March, visitors have a unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of a turtle’s world—at least for one night!
Mon Repos is special! It supports the largest concentration of nesting marine turtles on the eastern Australian mainland and has the most significant loggerhead turtle nesting population in the South Pacific region. The success of nesting and hatching turtles at Mon Repos is critical for the survival of the endangered loggerhead turtle.
Witness an ancient life cycle of the animal kingdom as majestic sea turtles make their journey to the shore to lay their eggs. Delight at the sight of their young, hatching weeks later, and making their perilous journey to the sea.
To protect nesting and hatching turtles, only Turtle Encounter tour participants are allowed on Mon Repos beach after 6pm to witness this incredible natural journey.
Book a spot and join our Park Rangers on a guided Turtle Encounter tour for your chance to see majestic female turtles laying their eggs (November to January) or watch young hatchlings dig free and hustle down the beach (January to March).
Brilliant and easy-to-access shore diving. Barolin Rocks is also one of the only dive sites in Queensland where dugongs have been seen. This is a great dive for beginners and for snorkelling as its only metres from the shore.
9 locals recommend
Barolin Rocks
Brilliant and easy-to-access shore diving. Barolin Rocks is also one of the only dive sites in Queensland where dugongs have been seen. This is a great dive for beginners and for snorkelling as its only metres from the shore.
Enjoy the views of Bargara Beach while the kids play on the turtle playground. The large turtle forms the different play areas - perfect for a game of hide and seek. Grab a coffee or takeaway food from one of the nearby establishments. With plenty of seating and tables, this is the perfect place for a beachside picnic.
7 locals recommend
Bargara Esplanade Turtle Park
59 EsplanadeEnjoy the views of Bargara Beach while the kids play on the turtle playground. The large turtle forms the different play areas - perfect for a game of hide and seek. Grab a coffee or takeaway food from one of the nearby establishments. With plenty of seating and tables, this is the perfect place for a beachside picnic.
Neuron scooters are dotted along the esplanade, download the app and get scooting! An easy way to see lots of the Bargara coastline at your pace and ease. Make sure you wear a helmet and take note of associated costs and charges.
Esplanade
EsplanadeNeuron scooters are dotted along the esplanade, download the app and get scooting! An easy way to see lots of the Bargara coastline at your pace and ease. Make sure you wear a helmet and take note of associated costs and charges.