Things to do

Alva Beach is an incredible location. Huge main sand bars create a massive flatwater lagoon and when the tide starts to drop, especially on the northern (left) side of the beach, more and more sandbar...

The recently upgraded play area is another great feature of the Alva Beach foreshore. The playground features old favourites such as slides and swings, as well as instrument-inspired installations in...

This 18 hole, 5,861 metre championship course is home to the former Women's World No. 1 golfer and World Golf Hall of Famer Karrie Webb. You are sure to find a friendly face and if you don't have your...

The town of Ayr offers great boutique shopping that attracts people from all over the region who are looking for something unique. There are an abundance of specialty stores offering fashion, homewar...

The Burdekin Auto Festival is a two day event. On the Saturday there are THREE driving events, Mud Pit Massacre is back, Grass driving events and new to this years show Go-To-Whoa on our new concrete ...

The Burdekin is famous for its barramundi fishing, and this annual competition is held soon after the start of the barramundi open season. Hosted by the Fuller Masonic Lodge, the competition is in its...

Grab your friends, your workmates or your family and make your way to Burdekin Bowl and experience a game of tenpin in a buzzing and vibrant setting. Check our facebook page @burdekinbowl to see the ...

Visitors wanting to experience walking across the Burdekin River Bridge will need to park at the Home Hill Diorama (on the southern approach to the bridge). You can then walk along the pedestrian wal...

Burdekin Dam is the largest dam in Queensland. The dam is located about 100km south of Charters Towers. There are no vessel type restrictions on the dam. Accommodation is available at the Sunwater ope...

One of the Burdekin’s most anticipated social events of the year, the Burdekin Growers Race Day at the Burdekin Race Club in Home Hill. The main race is the Burdekin Cup but the Fashions on the Fiel...

The Burdekin Netball Association welcomes all residents and visitors to the annual Burdekin Junior Netball Carnival. Held in March/April annually, the carnival brings together teams from all over Nor...

The Burdekin Sugar Rush is the signature running event for the Burdekin Road Runners and Walkers Club. The event not only showcases the spectacular features of the Burdekin Shire, but also celebrates ...

The newly redeveloped information centre is situated in the lush, leafy surrounds of Plantation Park. The design of the new centre invites visitors to enjoy the Burdekin's natural surroundings with a...

The Burdekin is home to a variety of options for breakfast, lunch and dinner or a snack in between. Pop into one of the quaint or funky cafes and grab a delicious coffee.

This 6500 acre working cattle and sheep station is home to the glorious Windmill Café, and the Burdekin's best Lemon Meringue Pie.  While visiting the café, don't forget to purchase some Claredale ...

Our Comfort Stop is much more than just toilets. It also includes free showers, parenting facilities, two electric barbeques, sinks, large stainless steel bench, and eating areas. Visitors are permit...

For all those that love to catch a juicy mud crab, the Burdekin offers several boat ramp points and excellent facilities, especially at the recently upgraded Morris Creek Boat Ramp.

The Canefield Ashes brings the excitement of Twenty20 cricket to the sugar capital of Australia. Held at the Home Hill Cricket Grounds in the centre of the Burdekin Racecourse, the competition has q...

There are several boat ramps within the Shire for use by the recreational boating community to access prime fishing locations.

A great place for fishing on land is Alva Beach. It is a sandy beach with a creek mouth, and the flats are full of flathead, bream, trevally, and salmon.

The Harvest Festival celebrates the sugar cane crushing season in the Burdekin Shire. The festival's extensive program of events culminates in a street parade and mardi gras in Home Hill. The festival...

Since 1980 the Home Hill Tennis Club has been home to the Sugar Bowl championship. Teams come from Mackay to Ingham and west from Charters Towers and all places in between.

Hutchings Lagoon in a popular spot for water skiing and picnicing. They also are a popular spot for events. If you are interested in becoming a member or want to host an event on the grounds, contact ...