There are plenty of things to do and places to visit in Bargara Beach. Stunning beaches, unforgettable sunrises and much more. But when travelling with children, large or small, it’s not always easy to find things the whole family will enjoy. If you’re unsure of where to go with your kids during your Bargara holiday, make sure to check out our top things to do in Bargara when visiting with kids!
1. Mon Repos Turtle Centre
No visit to Bargara is complete without a stop at the Mon Repos Turtle Centre. Here you’ll learn heaps about marine turtles, and the conservation and research programs that are protecting them.
Every year, from November to March, you can join expert Park Rangers for a rare and wonderful experience with endangered marine turtles (bookings and fees apply). See nesting (November–January) or hatching (January–March) sea turtles. Gather around a majestic female as she lays her eggs, or watch young hatchlings dig free and hustle down the beach. No-one else is allowed on the beach at these times and the popular tours have limited places. Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Completely redeveloped in 2019, the Turtle Centre now offers even more fun and interactive displays for kids of all ages where they can explore the tools and techniques used to look after our turtles in the Junior Discovery zone.
2. Snorkelling at the Basin
The Basin in Bargara is a protected tidal rock pool with plenty of fish, which makes it an ideal spot to visit with kids and snorkel in tow. It’s easy to spend a couple of hours here relaxing, people watching, or for an afternoon BBQ in the nearby park and playground. For snorkel gear for the whole family, contact Turtle Town Scuba and experience the marine life first hand at the Southern Great Barrier Reef!
3. Bargara Turtle Park
Bargara Turtle Park is a popular spot amongst younger kids. The hardest part will be trying to get them to leave at the end! During the warm summer days, you’ll find children playing here until 10 pm and longer. With stunning ocean views, it’s easy to sit back, relax, enjoy some local fish and chips and simply lose track of time for a while.
Bargara Turtle Park is the perfect spot to end a foreshore walk along Bargara’s Esplanade, or for an afternoon picnic with the whole family. So, be sure to bring a picnic blankie!
4. Family Scuba Diving Adventure
If you are looking for something a little more adventurous, a family scuba dive might be just the thing! Turtle Town Scuba offer a Discover Scuba Diving course which goes for a couple of hours and is suitable for children 12 years and over. This easy introduction allows you to experience the thrill of diving in Bargara under the care and close supervision of a professional PADI Instructor. You’ll learn the principal safety guidelines and skills required to dive. This is where the magic begins!
Check out available scuba diving courses
5. Bargara Bike Tours
Bargara Bike Tours show off the amazing hot spots along Bargara’s beautiful coastal bike/walking path. Fully guided, participants can take in the surrounds and facts of the area at each stop point. Take some snaps and take in the beauty of our region and it’s history. Families can expect a leisurely pace that is flat all the way, being a comfortable ride for all fitness levels. At each destination the interesting stories & facts of the surrounds will be shared with stunning photo opportunities available. We’ll spot the native wildlife & flora along the way, including birds, kangaroos & sometimes whales through whale season! The 1/2 Day Bike Tour from Bargara to Mon Repos is suited for competent riders over 9yo (min 135cm tall).
What’s your favourite thing to do in Bargara when visiting with kids? Let us know in the comments below!
