Travel & Leisure

Mon Repos Nightly Turtle Encounter

Pretend you're David Attenborough and experience turtle conservation first-hand.
By Melanie Colwell
June 03, 2020
Mon Repos Turtle Centre

141 Mon Repos Road, Mon Repos

The Bundaberg region is alive with natural wonders that draw visitors from all over the world. One of the most unique is the Mon Repos Nightly Turtle Encounter, a once-in-a-lifetime experience that'll leave you feeling like David Attenborough in the making.

During Bundaberg turtle season, which runs from November to March, you can experience turtle conservation first-hand on the only ranger-guided turtle encounter on the east coast. Between November and January, you can witness mother turtles emerge from the deep blue and make their way up the beach to nest under the moonlight. Later in the season (late-January to late-March), you'll be able to look on as adorable hatchlings emerge from their sandy nests and scurry down to the beach.

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