Mon Repos Turtle Encounter
Mon Repos Turtle Encounter
Mon Repos Turtle Encounter
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Mon Repos Turtle Encounter is the only ranger-guided turtle encounter available on the east-coast and is instrumental in the research into turtle conservation, specifically the endangered Loggerhead turtles that frequent this beach. Take an unrivalled peak behind the curtain of a natural wonder thousands of years in the making at Mon Repos Conservation Park. Watch as mother turtles lay their clutches of eggs from November – January on a ranger-guided tour at the Mon Repos Turtle Encounter. In January – March form a pathway to the ocean for the baby turtles as they begin their dangerous journey into adolescence with only 1 in 1000 turtles making it to maturity. Come witness a miracle at the Mon Repos Turtle Encounter and create memories to last a lifetime.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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- JAMGTAirlie Beach, Australia39 contributionsWonderful experience, just be patient!!Incredible experience thanks to the turtles, Rangers and friendly volunteers. We were lucky to see a loggerhead turtle lay eggs, after abandoning its first nesting attempt and then restarting. Then we were able to watch another turtle emerge from the water right next to our group. Our group (2) left the building to see the turtle at 840pm and returned at about 1030pm - a long night for our young kids but well worth it. SUGGESTION: read through all of the Mon Repos information on the Queensland Parks & Wildlife service website, as the actual booking site only provides limited informationVisited December 2023Travelled with familyWritten 25 December 2023
- A_TAdvisor_MemberBrisbane, Australia62 contributionsWonderful!First of all, thank you to volunteer, Sarah - so, so kind and caring and really made a difference. What a wonderful experience! We did not see any hatchlings, however we did see 131 eggs being laid by a 50 year old Loggerhead - her third batch this season. We were aware that wild creatures do things to their own timetable and our patient wait was worth every second. We were a small party of adults but could see that children were well catered for with the interactive museum and activity books.Visited January 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 4 January 2024
- Winson T3 contributionsA great place to visit and experience in BundabergThe sight of turtles laying eggs is indeed touching. The ranger was very experienced, I would say. He is very knowledgeable and is able to explain and articulate what the turtle is going through while laying eggs. I was there in the museum for a while before we were gathered to view the event on the beach at about 2100 hours. I guess we are lucky that the tide is good on that day and the turtle turns up early. Get ready for insect repellent if you were to visit the beach to witness the egg-laying turtles and hatchings.Visited November 2023Travelled with familyWritten 16 January 2024
- jamnat2Brisbane, Australia15 contributionsVisiting the Turtles hatching at Mon Repos Bundaberg. Qld. An experience well worth the visit.Overall very interesting and educational however I would like to point out that walking in the dark on a very dark night without a moon is very dangerous for any age group. In my opinion the spotlight being carried by the ranger at the front of the group should also be repeated at the rear of the group. I can foresee a fall resulting in serious injury as a result of these rules.Visited February 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 26 February 2024
- Kelly BBrisbane, Australia11 contributionsAn incredible experience!Visiting Mon Repos was an amazing experience and one which will be forever remembered. Upon arriving we were greeted by friendly staff who directed and informed us of what to do. The exhibit space was very informative and the shop had a good range of products available to purchase. we didn't purchase any food or drinks so are unable to comment on that however. The experience itself though was amazing! We watched as the little hatchlings reached the surface of the sand, one by one, and then once all had hatched, we had the opportunity to Stan and watch them be directed by light down to the sea for them to begin their epic journey. Such an incredible experience for people of all ages, and definitely something that I'd highly recommend.Visited February 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 28 February 2024
- MitziBoy5 contributionsSpecial Experience we will never ForgetSpecial Experience to witness. The Rangers are great and share some very interesting facts and some of the work being done at Mon Repos. We were in Group 2 but got bumped up to group 1 and there were around 50 of us around the hatch site. We were out at 6:20 and were done by 20:30 so a nice early one. Was probably a bit too many of us but we still got see heaps and got a high five from a little hatching. Seeing them run down the beach to the sea and get swallowed up was very special. Take a torch and you may get to light the path to sea and have the hatchlings run around your feet.Visited February 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 3 March 2024
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VeronicaLR88
Brisbane, Australia23 contributions
Mar 2020
My fifth return to Mon Repos and the new turtle centre is great- enough seating in doors and outdoors with air conditioning and now an indoor cafe which makes all the difference while you wait, sometimes for hours on end.
However with the old building you could spend time walking through and learning about the turtles of mon repos but this time theres a book stand for kids and a short video presentation of what to expect on Mon Repos and information on the turtles.
If you're hoping to go on a weekend you need to book months in advance if you hope to get in an earlier tour group.
However with the old building you could spend time walking through and learning about the turtles of mon repos but this time theres a book stand for kids and a short video presentation of what to expect on Mon Repos and information on the turtles.
If you're hoping to go on a weekend you need to book months in advance if you hope to get in an earlier tour group.
Written 16 March 2020
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Sarah M
Brisbane, Australia19 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
Seeing the turtle hatchlings is extraordinary!! Our son is 11 and it was a great age to get the most from the experience. The new Mon Repos education centre is fabulous, but they need to improve the seating as there is no where near enough for everyone and you can wait up to 6 hours for your group to see the hatchlings. The "cafe" is a hole in the wall selling expensive dry packet pies and sausage rolls- it's really quite awful so make sure you have an early dinner before going, and take snacks, games and water in refillable bottles in case you have a wait. The groups go out in the order you booked, so ideally you need to book by early November at the latest for a February hatchling experience if you want to be in one of the first two groups.
Written 21 February 2020
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Mick R
Runaway Bay, Australia311 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
Absolutely awesome experience! As all the reviews say, you could be in for a long wait. Highly recommend insect repellent as the mosquitoes are as big as labradors. Book very early, we booked 3 months out and still only got group 4. Big numbers in groups so if you have inconsiderate muppets as we did it can be annoying. Cafe on site has pies, sausage rolls, baguettes drinks etc so simple but sufficient.
Written 15 February 2020
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Thanks for sharing your review, MickR_11. It sounds like you had a memorable experience! We do recommend bringing insect repellent as you've said, there may be bities. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in our region.
Written 2 June 2020
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Tegan_Jane94
Kurri Kurri, Australia8 contributions
Feb 2022 • Couples
My husband and I were very disappointed with our experience at Mon Repos. Upon arriving at the visitor centre you are placed into a group and you wait at the visitor centre until your group is called. Our group had 50 plus people in it making the dark walkways down to the beach crowded and unsafe, it also made hearing the guide very difficult. When we arrived at the beach we were made to stand in a neat semi circle around the nest. A volunteer was crouched over the nest covering the top of the nest (the turtles exit) with her hands until we were all in position. I was surprised to see this as I expected a very natural experience with "minimal impact on endangered marine turtles" as it states in their FAQs online. Once in position the volunteer allowed the turtles to exit the nest and the volunteers shined their torches towards a small circular pen about a metre from the nest. When the turtles arrived at the pen they were picked up and placed in it. Up to this point we were not allowed to take any photos (even without flash) or videos, for the wellbeing of the turtles (when I looked back on this at the end of the night, I found it very ironic).
Once the turtles were all in the pen the guides grabbed a handful each and whizzed them around the large group so you could try your luck at snapping a non-blurry photo. This is your only opportunity to snap a photo on the night. Children are offered to have a photo with the turtles, unfortunately adults are not.
After this the volunteers get you to stand in two lines making a runway to the water for the turtles. They then pick small children and some adults to stand with their legs apart down the runway so the turtles can run down to the water over their feet and between their legs. One adult I was watching who got chosen to stand on the runway was filming the experience while shining her torch between her legs as instructed. The light on her phone screen wasn't emitting any light but as soon as the tour guide caught onto her filming she was kicked out of the runway and instructed to stand back on the sidelines. I didn't understand the rationale behind this and the guide was extremely rude which I thought was quite unnecessary.
Once all of the turtles have entered the water the experience ends. The whole experience goes for probably half an hour.
I was expecting a natural experience and this was far from that. I was shocked at the amount of interference, handling and risk (particularly when running to the water through peoples legs) that the turtles were subject to during the experience.
I would not recommend supporting this experience or Mon Repos. I would recommend heading to Mon Repos Beach (which is a public beach) on your own in the early hours of the morning to try your luck at seeing this beautiful event naturally. Either that or head over to lady elliot island and see it naturally there and without all of the fuss.
Mon Repos is just another government run, money making scheme with the word "conservation" slapped into the headlines to make a quick buck. Very disappointing.
Once the turtles were all in the pen the guides grabbed a handful each and whizzed them around the large group so you could try your luck at snapping a non-blurry photo. This is your only opportunity to snap a photo on the night. Children are offered to have a photo with the turtles, unfortunately adults are not.
After this the volunteers get you to stand in two lines making a runway to the water for the turtles. They then pick small children and some adults to stand with their legs apart down the runway so the turtles can run down to the water over their feet and between their legs. One adult I was watching who got chosen to stand on the runway was filming the experience while shining her torch between her legs as instructed. The light on her phone screen wasn't emitting any light but as soon as the tour guide caught onto her filming she was kicked out of the runway and instructed to stand back on the sidelines. I didn't understand the rationale behind this and the guide was extremely rude which I thought was quite unnecessary.
Once all of the turtles have entered the water the experience ends. The whole experience goes for probably half an hour.
I was expecting a natural experience and this was far from that. I was shocked at the amount of interference, handling and risk (particularly when running to the water through peoples legs) that the turtles were subject to during the experience.
I would not recommend supporting this experience or Mon Repos. I would recommend heading to Mon Repos Beach (which is a public beach) on your own in the early hours of the morning to try your luck at seeing this beautiful event naturally. Either that or head over to lady elliot island and see it naturally there and without all of the fuss.
Mon Repos is just another government run, money making scheme with the word "conservation" slapped into the headlines to make a quick buck. Very disappointing.
Written 22 February 2022
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Ann
Brisbane, Australia8 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
They allow 300 people to book it per night. 300! And half of them are a bunch of pushy ehm... people... who fight their way to the front row.
The groups that go out to see the turtles are too big. How can you make half a circle around a nest with 60 people and "give everyone an equal opportunity to see the turtles"?
"Stay where you are, we will move around" is something that these people did not understand. And why would you I'd the organisation doesn't care anyway?
"Stay in a small group behind me as we walk so you will not step on any turtles as they might be making their way to the ocean in the dark" is another nice idea that people did not want to hear. In stead they were running and pushing to get in front of the line which now was a 10 meter wide line in stead of a small group. Why listen if you can see turtles from up close while stepping on them, right?! And again the organisation did not care.
Once a hatching nest was found, they were put in one spot all together, then a few of them were picked up and touched and flash photographed by everyone (except the decent grown ups in the back tho didn't fight their way to the front rows). How can this be good for that poor little thing?? After this, everyone had to stand behind a line on 2 sides and some kids got to stand in the middle with torches to lead them to the ocean. One was scared when the turtles touched his shoes and almost stepped on them if it wasn't for his dad yelling that he had to stand still. Another kid was flashing his torch up and down in stead of leading the turtles and so on.
Ok, they made it to the ocean. Disorientated, temporarily blinded and touched by hands with besides our oils some extra sunscreen and a lot of mosquito repellent. I'm sure that must be great for those little turtles!
At least we kept them safe from the crabs... ?!
Why doesn't Mon Repos employees just make everyone stop as they see the turtles, make them stand in 2 lines and lead them slowly to the ocean themselves between those 2 lines?! No touching, no flash photography, just people having a good look at them making their way to the ocean. And maybe they can film it as they have a good view over what is going on an then make that video available for the people that were there that night.
The groups that go out to see the turtles are too big. How can you make half a circle around a nest with 60 people and "give everyone an equal opportunity to see the turtles"?
"Stay where you are, we will move around" is something that these people did not understand. And why would you I'd the organisation doesn't care anyway?
"Stay in a small group behind me as we walk so you will not step on any turtles as they might be making their way to the ocean in the dark" is another nice idea that people did not want to hear. In stead they were running and pushing to get in front of the line which now was a 10 meter wide line in stead of a small group. Why listen if you can see turtles from up close while stepping on them, right?! And again the organisation did not care.
Once a hatching nest was found, they were put in one spot all together, then a few of them were picked up and touched and flash photographed by everyone (except the decent grown ups in the back tho didn't fight their way to the front rows). How can this be good for that poor little thing?? After this, everyone had to stand behind a line on 2 sides and some kids got to stand in the middle with torches to lead them to the ocean. One was scared when the turtles touched his shoes and almost stepped on them if it wasn't for his dad yelling that he had to stand still. Another kid was flashing his torch up and down in stead of leading the turtles and so on.
Ok, they made it to the ocean. Disorientated, temporarily blinded and touched by hands with besides our oils some extra sunscreen and a lot of mosquito repellent. I'm sure that must be great for those little turtles!
At least we kept them safe from the crabs... ?!
Why doesn't Mon Repos employees just make everyone stop as they see the turtles, make them stand in 2 lines and lead them slowly to the ocean themselves between those 2 lines?! No touching, no flash photography, just people having a good look at them making their way to the ocean. And maybe they can film it as they have a good view over what is going on an then make that video available for the people that were there that night.
Written 8 February 2020
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tell_cindy
14 contributions
Jan 2020
Be prepared for a long night. We were in the last group 6 and didn't leave the centre till 11pm. I thought the walk out to the beach was a bit hazardous as we didn't have enough time for our eyes to adjust to the dark after leaving the bright lights of the centre and so it was as if we were walking blind down the boardwalk to the beach - could not see 30cm in front of me and we weren't allowed torches at this time. Im not sure if everyone actually makes it to the beach, did not notice anyone counting to see if we were all there.
The guide is informative but being in one of the later groups I kind of lost enthusiasm from the wait.
I would consider to do it again though as I really wanted to see hatching (saw laying).
Definitely read the fine print on what to bring/expect, try to book early which may help you get an earlier group. Bring snacks and anything to keep you comfortable/entertained for the wait - I would consider bringing a sleeping mat! The new centre lacks enough seats for everyone inside and the cooling is lacking which they are aware of and trying to fix.
The guide is informative but being in one of the later groups I kind of lost enthusiasm from the wait.
I would consider to do it again though as I really wanted to see hatching (saw laying).
Definitely read the fine print on what to bring/expect, try to book early which may help you get an earlier group. Bring snacks and anything to keep you comfortable/entertained for the wait - I would consider bringing a sleeping mat! The new centre lacks enough seats for everyone inside and the cooling is lacking which they are aware of and trying to fix.
Written 30 January 2020
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erinelainerobertson
Louisville, CO2 contributions
Dec 2019
In the end our family felt like the turtles were being exploited. Too many tickets are sold, and large numbers of people are on the beach preventing the turtles from coming up and nesting. We were there in mid-December and I thought maybe it was just a particularly crowded night, but from the comments, it sounds like it's like that every night. Our group ended up approaching at least a dozen turtles before giving up and joining another group at "their" turtle - the rest of the turtles we approached chose to return to the ocean instead. We also viewed the researchers manhandling turtles. We watched multiple researchers/volunteers restrain a turtle who was trying to return to the water, so that they could record her tag. That was uncomfortable to watch but understandable, but then they neglected to write down her tag number and so stopped her again. The ranger gave loud commentary while we were with the turtle, and allowed quite a bit of flash photography. Later on our trip we went to New Zealand and viewed kiwis on Stewart Island with Real Journeys. That was a much better model - small groups approaching different parts of the beach, with rangers using red lights, and only whispering when we were in range of the animals. That was an experience we didn't regret. Also, our bus driver from the parking lot made comments to the whole bus about how climate change isn't real (this in the middle of Australia's bushfires) and talked about how the centre itself was a huge waste of money. Maybe that's why there is pressure to sell too many tickets.
Written 11 February 2020
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ParadiseCoffeeDrink
Gold Coast, Australia64 contributions
Mar 2020 • Family
It is a shame they give priority to tour or large bookings. We arrived on a night that was over cast and rainy not ideal conditions. Over 210 people booked. Our tour was booked in at 7pm. No cafe open. No drinks available. Lovely resources but we could not wait past 10pm in fear that we would be here beyond midnight and not view anything. My recommendation would be to book smaller groups and charge double in order to pay the costs. If tour groups book them on different evenings to be fair to families and overseas travellers. Why they are given a priority is unfair and unjust to others
Written 9 March 2020
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mb02
Brisbane347 contributions
Nov 2020
Oh what a night - this was a bucket list item and DID NOT DISAPPOINT,
We have 2 children aged 4 and 6 and while this was my dream l was secretly worried about the late night for them (those with children will understand the meltdowns l was worried about).
We were group 2 (we booked on the day the tickets were released as it was COVID) and we were on the beach by 7.20pm and home by 9pm.
Ou loggerhead turtle was 40 years old and she laid 104 eggs which the rangers moved
The experience was beyond words
My 6 year old said he would not touch those eggs as he saw where they came from.
We came up here for the turtles and it was beyond but the whole region has much to offer families.
Smarter families came prepared they had games to entertain the kids etc we were lucky it was quick but come prepared
We have 2 children aged 4 and 6 and while this was my dream l was secretly worried about the late night for them (those with children will understand the meltdowns l was worried about).
We were group 2 (we booked on the day the tickets were released as it was COVID) and we were on the beach by 7.20pm and home by 9pm.
Ou loggerhead turtle was 40 years old and she laid 104 eggs which the rangers moved
The experience was beyond words
My 6 year old said he would not touch those eggs as he saw where they came from.
We came up here for the turtles and it was beyond but the whole region has much to offer families.
Smarter families came prepared they had games to entertain the kids etc we were lucky it was quick but come prepared
Written 29 November 2020
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Thanks for taking the time to review your Mon Repos Turtle Encounter. We are so glad you got to watch the mother turtle’s nest it’s such a magical experience. We hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in region!
Warm Regards
Written 28 December 2020
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grant1952
Wishaw, UK28 contributions
Feb 2020
We visited Mon Repos in Feb. and were not dissapointed. We were lucky to be in the first group as we had booked it a couple of months early. We did not have to wait long before we went out onto the beach in the darkness. Our guide who was very informative took us to where a nest was and a guide was waiting for us. We were only there 10 minuets and the first turtle climbed out from the nest. Not long after it seemed to be a mad rush to get out and down to the sea. The girl guide collected them as they came out and put them into a basket so she could release them all at once so we could watch them going into the sea. I think the total was about 120 turtles. We were given the chace to touch them and take a photo ( No Flash ). The waiting area is in a large builing with plenty of exhibits and films to see when you are waiting with a large seating area. A trip worth doing to see nature at work.
Written 31 March 2020
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Thanks for taking the time to review your Mon Repos Turtle Encounter. We are so glad you got to watch the mother turtle’s nest/see the adorable hatchlings, it’s such a magical experience. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in region!
Warm Regards,
Kim
Written 2 September 2020
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I plan to go at the end of November, when will I be able to purchase tickets?
Written 17 July 2024
Hi we would like to know if it is possible to see or anyone has ever seen both nesting and hatching at the same time? Don't want to be greedy but it is long distance to get to Bundaberg. If it is possible what is the best time to visit...Thank you.
Written 28 September 2019
Yes we have seen both ! In January about 30 years ago also several types of turtle amazing experience 😁
Written 21 October 2019
Do you think this event will do on Monday?
Written 15 December 2018
You have to check the web site for times and dates. Any day is a lucky draw
Written 21 January 2019
We are hoping to visit from our Toogoom trip at the end of January. Is the general idea that the earlier you book, the earlier group you are allocated? We are trying to decide whether it would be wise to bring our (quite mature, but still three) three and a half year old. I wouldn’t want it to get crazy late and for him to ruin everyone’s experience, or even worse, disturb the turtles!
Written 22 November 2018
Thanks for your questions!
You are correct, the group you are in is automatically allocated based on the date you purchase your ticket and is finalised on the night of the tour. Mon Repos or Bundaberg Tourism staff cannot change this allocation.
As for bringing your three year old, this is a personal decision based on how you feel your child will cope. It could be a late night with some waiting before you go down to the beach, though there are rangers talks and a documentary screening and some activities for children.
Once on the beach, you can be walking through soft sand and could need to walk 800m to get to the nesting or hatching site. However, small children regularly attend the Encounter - the tour is suited to all ages and is a magical experience that children will remember for many years to come.
Tip: Bring plenty of snacks and quiet entertainment options to keep little people happy while you wait for your tour to start.
Written 27 November 2018
We will pass Bundaberg on 23/10 and stay overnight. We are looking forward to meeting the turtles for a long time. Is it open yet?
Written 6 October 2018
Hi Molly!
Thank you for your question. Unfortunately the Mon Repos Turtle Encounter tours start on Friday 9 November and operate most nights until Sunday 24 March.
If you have a day spare, I would highly recommend going out to Lady Elliot or Lady Musgrave Islands on a day trip and swim with the turtles. They make their home on the Southern Great Barrier Reef 12 months of the year and our reef is amazing.
I hope you can come back during the Mon Repos season - it will definitely it!
The team at Bundaberg Tourism
Written 9 October 2018
Hi, my wife and I are visiting Bundaberg in May this year so will be missing the turtles nesting and hatching. Is the center worth visiting anyway?
Written 2 April 2018
I would make the effort to go to mon repos, but then, I'm 'turtle mad'! The information is interesting and if you take the time to walk the boardwalk down to the beach, you may visualise these amazing creatures of the sea laboriously pulling themselves out of the water and over the sand to dig a hole to deposit their eggs in the sand above the high water mark. Then imagine the tiny hatchlings, (probably two could fit on the palm of your hand), scrabbling up through the sand and heading for the water to begin their amazing life journey.
Written 7 April 2018
Hi Mary, how far in advance did you have to book for the tour
Written 13 October 2017
We had booked about a month in advance for hatching season and were very well rewarded. The night time viewing does have limited numbers.
Written 15 October 2017
We are driving up from the Sunshine Coast to get to Mon Repos, we will be pushing it to get there in time. Does anyone know how strict they are with late arrivals or 7 is the cut off??
Written 23 February 2017
They start on 7 and if you are not there in time if you are the first group you may be missed, when I was there people were arriving later on etc, but I would try and be there as close to 7 as possible.
Written 23 February 2017
I would like to book a night tour for myself n 2 girls is there any available tours tomorrow or the next night thanks 😊
Written 27 December 2016
Sorry you have to book via their offices in Bundaberg. It says you can book online but we couldn't get it to work. Great event though you'll love it good luck with turtle arrival times.
Written 27 December 2016
Is it likely to see hatchlings on March 29? Thanks.
Written 14 September 2016
Turtle season is from November to March. Plus factor in the possibility of migration pattern and path disruption and orientation due to the 5.8 magnitude earthquake that rocked coastal Queensland in August - it might be better to bring forward your visit to Mon Repos.
Written 17 September 2016
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