Burnett Heads, Port Bundaberg & Moore Park Beach
The Burnett River flows out to sea at Burnett Heads. Just upstream is the Port of Bundaberg with its wharves and imposing sugar terminal. M. V. Lady Musgrave departs from the port for its cruise to the reef. Here, the broad reaches of the Burnett are home to the Bundaberg Sailing Club. As expected, there are boat ramps and car and trailer parking at the river mouth. Recognised by the National Trust as an important part of Australia's maritime history, the old Burnett Heads Lighthouse (c.1873) stands testament to a bygone era. When the lighthouse was taken out of service in 1972, it was moved to its present site next to the Burnett Heads Hall.
Moore Park is on the northern side of the Burnett River. From Bundaberg, cross the river and travel towards Gin Gin. Several kilometres out you will notice on the right, the turnoff to Moore Park. The road is lined with sugar cane, aloe vera, macadamia, avocado, small crop and flower farms. The distance from the city is 21 kilometres. If you are sick of high rise and the fast lane then Moore Park Beach is for you. Some 16 kilometres of sandy beach is perfect for surfing, swimming, walking or fishing. The Surf Life Saving Club patrols the beach in summer.
The Lions picnic area has shady trees. Nearby, set behind sandy dunes, is the Bicentennial Lagoon featuring a man-made island in the lagoon which encourages bird life to the area. The fastest growing development in Moore Park is sympathetic to the quiet nature of the area with major subdivisions, Sylvan Sands and Sylvan Palms estates, concentrating on acreages in harmony with the natural fauna and flora where possible.
Australia
Bundaberg Coast Region
