Places to visit near

Childers

Childers is a town in Bundaberg Region district, Queensland, Australia of about 1,613 people. Within 50 km by road there are 130 places to visit: 26 wildlife, forests & gardens, 40 parks and 21 churches. The must-see places are Childers Historical Complex, Flying High Bird Sanctuary and Lake Gregory.

25.2371° S, 152.2788° EPop. 1,613

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Within 30 km27 places
Within 50 km130
Must-see25
Notable80
Best timeNovember to March

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One day from Childers

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:44 pm

169 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Childers
  2. Lake Lenthalllake · 45 min
  3. Mount Doongulviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Fairlies Knobnature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Flying High Bird Sanctuarysanctuary · 2 hrs
  6. Lake Gregorylake · 45 min
  7. Back in Childers
Today’s loopChildersStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Childers?

Childers Historical Complex (church, about 1 km), Flying High Bird Sanctuary (sanctuary, about 6 km), Pizzey Memorial Clock (monument, about 1 km), Doolbi Sugar Mill Chimney (heritage site, about 3 km), Apple Tree Creek Roll of Honour (heritage site, about 6 km), Lake Gregory (lake, about 29 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Childers?

130 places on Spotwander: 26 wildlife, forests & gardens, 40 parks, 21 churches, 8 forts & heritage, 15 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Childers?

Snakes Downunder Reptile Park & Zoo, about 3 km by road; Flying High Bird Sanctuary (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Childers?

Apex Tramway Park, about 1 km by road; Pioneer Park (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Childers?

Start in Childers, visit Lake Lenthall, then Mount Doongul, then Fairlies Knob, then Flying High Bird Sanctuary, then Lake Gregory, and drive back — about 169 km by road in all.