Australia's newest turtle see and stay experience, near Bargara

Turtle Sands is an award-winning nature resort—Gold Winner for Best New Tourism Product at the Queensland Tourism Awards 2025. Nestled behind the dunes of the globally significant Mon Repos turtle-nesting beach near Bundaberg, it’s the only place on Australia’s mainland where you can stay in a villa, glamp or camp just metres from this incredible natural experience. With easy access to tours to see turtles nest and hatch from November to March, plus sea and nature adventures year-round, there’s something unforgettable in every season.