Woodgate: Beach and Nature

Woodgate is a small coastal town 40 kilometres south of Bundaberg. A 16-kilometre sandy beach and the Burrum Coast National Park, located just behind the town, define the surrounding area. There are also trails along the beach and through the park, as well as ways to explore the rivers and sea from the water. When choosing holiday accommodation, you can consider whether you want to focus your stay mainly on the beach, hiking or water activities.

Beach and trails by the water

Woodgate Beach is a protected, 16-kilometre-long beach with calm, clear water. Swimming and family activities are possible in some areas. This gives your beach day a clear structure: you can plan time for swimming or make Woodgate Beach one part of your seaside stay. A path for walking and cycling runs the full length of the Esplanade. If you enjoy getting around on foot or by bike, this gives you another way to spend time in town without limiting your beach visit to swimming.

Experience nature in Burrum Coast National Park

The national park is just behind Woodgate; depending on where you stay, the Woodgate section is within walking distance. This may be a factor when choosing a location if you would like to include the park in your stay. In the Woodgate section of the park, the Melaleuca Track is a 12.3-kilometre loop through nature. The trail’s length is a useful guide when deciding whether it suits your plans for a hiking day. For a shorter time outdoors, the Banksia Boardwalk at Woodgate Beach is another option; it is wheelchair accessible.

Playground, shade and time together

Banksia Park in Woodgate combines a modernised playground with a barbecue area and shaded places to relax. These offer different reasons to visit one place: children can use the playground, while the barbecue area and shaded spots provide space for a break together. Along with the areas at Woodgate Beach for family activities, this gives you a choice between spending time at the beach and staying in the park. Which suits your day better depends on whether you are looking for water, play or a break in the shade.

Canoeing, kayaking and stand-up paddling

The Walkers Point day-use area is in the Woodgate section of the park and can be reached by a conventional vehicle. From there, you can set out by canoe or kayak to explore the rivers and sea. So if you are planning a trip on the water, this is a specific way to experience the park beyond its walking trails. Visitors can also learn to stand-up paddle at Theodolite Creek near Woodgate Beach. There is also a public boat ramp on Woodgate Beach. These options suit different interests: exploring by canoe or kayak, learning to stand-up paddle or using the boat ramp.

Different access routes in the park

Access depends on your destination. The Walkers Point day-use area can be reached by a conventional vehicle. Burrum Point campground, by contrast, is accessible only by high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles with low- and high-range gears, and by off-road caravans. The campground is behind sensitive dunes and just a short walk from the water and the beach. When planning your outings, it helps to take the access conditions for each destination into account.

If you would like to discover other places besides Woodgate, you can find Allenstown, South Molle Island, Tinaroo, Bullyard, Dinmore, Emerald, Goomboorian and Lizard here.

For the overview of the wider region: Queensland.