Bundaberg Rum Distillery
Bundaberg Rum Visitor Experience
The national rum distillery of Australia, founded in 1888. Tour the molasses tanks, distillation hall and aging cellars, then taste a range of rums.
Bundaberg Rum is made from molasses left over from local sugar production and has been produced since 1888. Its polar bear mascot and the nickname 'Bundy' are household names across Australia. The visitor center has a museum that tells the history of the distillery and its rum-making process. On a guided tour, you can walk through the huge molasses tanks, the distillation hall and the aging warehouses, then taste two rums (for visitors aged 18 and over). There is also a hands-on course where you can blend your own rum. Tours run at set times, and advance booking is recommended. Closed-toe shoes are required to enter the site. For fire safety, mobile phones and cameras are usually not allowed during the tour. The distillery is in the eastern part of the city, about 3 km from the center.
Opening hours
Daily approx. 10:00–16:00 (tours run by session)
Nearby sights
- The Bundaberg Barrel
- Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery
- Alexandra Park Zoo
- Hinkler Hall of Aviation
- Bundaberg Botanic Gardens
- The Hummock (Sloping Hummock) Lookout
- Mon Repos Conservation Park
- Burnett Heads Lighthouse