Mon Repos Conservation Park is a quiet coastal oasis close to the city of Bundaberg. Here visitors can enjoy exploring the coastal environment along the beach, walking tracks and a shared trail for walkers and cyclists, and learn about marine turtle conservation.

For turtle conservation, Mon Repos is a globally significant site that supports the largest concentration of nesting marine turtles on the eastern Australian mainland, and the most significant loggerhead turtle nesting population in the South Pacific region. The success of the loggerhead nesting and hatching turtles at Mon Repos is critical for the survival of this endangered species.

Throughout the year the Mon Repos Turtle Centre is a hub for visitors and marine turtle conservation. Take a walk through the interpretive displays and learn about the turtle’s lifecycle, the threats they face and the role of conservation. The centre does not display captive, live turtles.

From November to late March, Turtle Encounter tour visitors can see nesting and hatching turtles on the beach at night. Ticket sales for Turtle Encounter night tours will open in June 2026.

Turtle Encounter night tours can be a rewarding experience, but they come with certain challenges that may affect your ability to participate comfortably and safely. Before booking your tickets, we encourage you to visit our webpage to ensure this tour is suitable for you and everyone in your group. If it is, you'll find plenty of helpful information to start planning an unforgettable nighttime wildlife adventure.

For more information see the Mon Repos Conservation Park web page.