Near the picturesque town of Seventeen Seventy (named after the arrival date of Captain James Cook,) Eurimbula is a popular stop on coastline cruises. Watch the sunset from the deck of your boat and look out for wildlife on the beach. The park is also perfect for a weekend getaway—the Eurimbula Creek camping area is a favorite for relaxing under the eucalyptus trees, while the more remote Rodds Peninsula campsite is only accessible by boat, but offers beachfront views and full natural immersion.
Don’t forget the bug spray. Mozzies (the Aussie word for mosquitoes) can be persistent in the bush.
The roads in the park are primarily soft sand, so a high-clearance 4WD vehicle is recommended.
While the water may look calm, strong currents are common and the beaches aren’t patrolled. Head to the beach at the nearby town of Agnes Waters to swim in safety.
The park is an hour north of Bundaberg by car—follow Round Hill Road until the turnoff for Eurimbula Road. The main park entrance road is unsealed, but it eventually turns into soft sand. If you don’t have a 4WD vehicle, opt for a tour that includes transport. For those who would rather skip the off-roading experience, you’ll find boat hire companies in both Agnes Waters and Seventeen Seventy, allowing you to explore the coastline.
The Australian summer holidays run from December to January and are a popular time for locals to get out into nature. Visit from June through September for a quieter park and milder weather—the dry season makes for lower humidity, with plenty of sunshine. Visit the park itself in the morning or evening, when the wildlife is most active, and the temperatures are more comfortable.
At high tide, Eurimbula Creek is accessible by shallow boat and kayak—pack a camera and spend an afternoon exploring the mangrove forests and listening to bird songs. It’s a habitat rich in biodiversity, and the mangroves are home to sacred kingfishers, water mice, and beach stone curlews.
