Bundaberg Coast Tourist Information
Bundaberg Coast Tourist Information
Miara, Baffle Creek, Winfield & Rosedale
Miara, a fishing village with a Council caravan park, is situated on the northern bank of the Kolan River just upstream from the river mouth. It is about 12 kilometres off the Lowmead Road. On the way in to Miara, you will see the turnoff to Norval Park. Here you will find a beautiful secluded beach and barbecue area. Littabella is another pleasant area which offers quiet fishing and shady sheoak covered picnic spots. Beach access necessitates a permit from the Burnett Shire Council.
The Baffle Creek and its tributaries privide many kilometres of waterways for fishing, crabbing and boating. Bundaberg was only a twinkle in history's eye when small coastal steamers called at the Port of Baffle Creek picking up casks of tallow and bringing stores for the surrounding cattle stations.
Winfield, on the southern side of the estuary, is approximately 11 kilometres off the Lowmead Road. Back on the Lowmead Road about 11 kilometres further on is the Rosedale turnoff. The 1 kilometre detour into the small rural centre of Rosedale is worthwhile. The township has a friendly country hotel and a general store which boasts a garden model railway. In the park there is an excellent amenities block with wheelchair access. By the electric rail line is a large water tower, a reminder of the steam era.
