Coonarr Beach - Bundaberg Queensland

Coonarr is one of the very best beaches in the entire Bundaberg district. Its clean, wide sands and beautiful ocean vistas never fail to lift my spirits. And, one of the best features of the beach is that it is almost always peaceful and crowd-free.

In fact, quite often when I visit the beach I find myself totally alone with this fabulous expanse of sand and sea all to myself. Even on relatively "crowded" days, I might only encounter the odd fisherman, a few other walkers like myself, and the occasional family on a beach picnic.

There is nothing like walking alone along a lonely beach if you need to kick back and think about the meaning of life and other important stuff and Coonarr Beach really fits the bill for this. And of course, like any beach, Coonarr makes for a great day trip for the family as well.


To get to Coonarr Beach, travel from Bundaberg along the Goodwood Road until you reach the Elliot River. Turn left onto the Coonarr Road under the railway bridge and follow the signs. There are actually shorter ways to get to the beach (check a local map), but the Elliot River route is a very pleasant drive if you are not in a hurry. There is a section of gravel road leading into the beach but you do not need a four wheel drive as long as you stick to the main access track.


Picnic tables, BBQ's and public toilets are available at the beach, but there are no shops. Right now, only a few houses and shacks are built along Coonarr Beach, but this is likely to change in the future.