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See powerboat racing in action at Widebay Australia Bundy Thunder

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Grab your broadest hat and a bucket of sunscreen and head down to the beautiful banks of “Sandy Hook”, a freshwater, non-tidal waterway of the Burnett River, for a weekend of thrilling water sport action.

The Wide Bay Australia Bundy Thunder” roars its engines annually in November, incorporating exhilarating power boat racing, water displays, parties, street parade and boat displays, in Queensland’s biggest powerboat meet.

So if you’re into adrenalin, don’t miss this spectacular weekend of fast paced action.

Getting there:

Sandy Hook is located at the end of Branyan Drive, approximately 8kms west of Bundaberg city. Bundaberg can be easily accessed by Tilt Train

By train:

Catch the The Sunlander, Tilt Train or Spirit of the Outback to Bundaberg. To book your rail adventure call Traveltrain Holidays on 1800 627 655.

Further information:

Bundy Thunder event co-ordinator Ph  0429 898 798

Bundaberg Region Tourism 07 4153 8888

Voters Comments

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#1

Kerri Hughes
2009-03-03

A great event and brilliant atmosphere that we travel from Tamworth every year to participate in.

#2

Rob Leonard
2009-02-03

The countdown is on for November. Leave already booked. I will be there.

#3

Sue-Ellen Pitt
2009-02-03

This is the Adrenalin Event of the Year in QLD. 2 days of world class racing, and extra activities to make it a whole weekend of entertainment in Bundaberg. Don't miss it. Nov 6-8 2009

#4

Peter Savage
2009-02-03

Great Racing normally only found in major centres

#5

Greg Jenkinson
2009-02-03

the RIVER ROCKS, the BOATS ROAR,the GROUND RUMBLES, the atmosphere is ELECTRIC, your blood vibrates and the BUNDY THUNDER THUNDERS!! This event demands another definition of EXCITEMENT.

#6

nicole halford
2009-01-30

first experience in 2008, will not miss it in 2009!!!!!

#7

David Ramage
2009-01-30

A fun outing for all the family.

#8

john godfrey
2009-01-28

a spectaluar event

#9

Louise Ramsay
2009-01-27

Brilliant boat race meeting. As a participant, we have never been to a race meeting that was so well organised. It was well worth the drive from Victoria. Congratulations

#10

Darryl Darben
2009-01-27

I saw the power boat racing at Redcliffe which has given me a taste to see more of it.

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