Unfortunately, due to the unpredictable nature of Cyclone Hamish and the closure of Mon Repos beach until March 11, we have decided it would be in the best interest of our customers to finish our turtle tours as from March 9. 

This is the first time we have had to do this and it really brings home the fact that nature is in charge at Mon Repos.  Thank you to those who may have missed out for your understanding.  We would like to thank all our customers who chose to watch turtles with us this year.  Remember, next season is only 8 months away!!!

Leave your FOOTPRINTS in the sand from early November 2009 to late March 2010. 

Let Footprints take you on an adventure like no other, to one of the most important marine turtle rookeries in the world.

Coming with Footprints takes the hassle out of turtle watching.

The return trip to Mon Repos is around 30km to Bundaberg and there is no public transport to the area. Footprints will take care of your ticket and get you there and back.

Prebooking means our customers are often in one of the first groups to see a turtle or hatchlings.  This can mean a shorter wait and earlier night. 

This is great for children, the elderly, weary travellers and those who have an early start next day. Sometimes it can mean the difference between seeing a turtle and not!!

In early November adult turtles will be returning to the area to nest at this unique beach.  Two months later, their babies will be preparing to hatch and run to the awaiting ocean.

Footprints has almost a decade's experience and our tour is "highly recommended" by Lonely Planet.

Turtles often travel great distances to lay up to 190 eggs (130 on average).  Giant tracks up the beach are a telltale sign a turtle is present.  

Eggs incubate for eight weeks in the beach's warmer brown sands, resulting in mainly female hatchlings.  These emerge from late January to April, running to the awaiting ocean under cover of darkness. 

There's no better way to find your place in nature than to watch this timeless ritual, under a night sky to the sounds of the nearby ocean. 

TURTLE TOUR FACTS - Fully inclusive

• Price per adult is $46.00.  Children 5 and 14 - $30.00 & under 5's FREE, family rates.

• NO HIDDEN COSTS - includes entry fee, levies, insurances, transport to & from, hosting.

• Footprints goes to the turtles every night, until the official end of season, usually late March. 

• Pick up time from accommodation in Bundaberg is 6pm and about 20 minutes later at Bargara.

• Return time varies due to the unpredictability of turtles, but is usually before midnight.

• A display centre, videos and talks inform waiting visitors.

• Footprints is a fully accredited commercial operator.

• Turtles are wild creatures and their arrival is impossible to predict or guarantee.  However, they don't often disappoint and a little patience will serve you well. 

At Mon Repos nature is in charge.  Sure turtle watching can involve a wait, but witnessing these goliaths of the sea is a privilege and an experience that's just too bloody good to miss!!

2008/09 Turtle Season Report 

This season promises to be another good one. A couple of turtles have already been ashore to make their nest and lay their eggs. One of these was a Flatback and the other a Loggerhead turtle.

Prices are valid for 2008 and subject to change at any time.