Coral Cove
A quiet bay south of Bargara where corals and reef fish are right off the sand, so you can snorkel straight from the beach.
Coral Cove lies about 5 km south of Bargara. The bay is sheltered by reefs, so the waves are gentle and the water is shallow. Hard and soft corals grow on the volcanic rock reefs near shore, and you'll often spot tropical reef fish, turtles and stingrays. It is the most popular shore snorkelling spot around Bundaberg and is often called the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef, where you can wade in straight from the beach. Enter at high slack tide, when the water is calm and visibility is good. Bring your own snorkel gear, watch out for sharp rocks, and don't stand on the coral. You can ride the coastal bike path from Bargara to get here. The beach has picnic areas and toilets.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Elliott Heads
- Bargara Beach & Esplanade
- The Hummock (Sloping Hummock) Lookout
- Mon Repos Conservation Park
- The Bundaberg Barrel
- Bundaberg Rum Distillery
- Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery
- Burnett Heads Lighthouse