Stay & Play

Experience the Burdekin Water Festival and all the Burdekin region has to offer. From lush scenery, to dining and family-friendly experiences, make a holiday of your time in our beautiful part of the world! 

Explore The Burdekin Region

Use our interactive map to find the perfect place to stay, discover things to do between festival events, and explore River Country – Burdekin Style.
Zoom and explore to find accommodation near the Grand Parade route in Ayr, family-friendly activities, fishing spots, wetlands, beaches, and more. Click or tap on pins for details and booking information.

Travelling to The Burdekin

The Burdekin is located approximately 1 hour South of Townsville, or 1.5 hours North of Bowen. Visitors can fly into either Townsville Airport or Whitsunday Coast Airport and travel via car on the Bruce Highway - with hire car options available at both airports. 

Greyhound Australia offers daily bus services from Townsville, Bowen, Proserpine and beyond, with services running twice daily. Tickets can be purchased via their website. 

Queensland Rail offers regular rail travel on the Spirit of Queensland, which runs between Cairns and Brisbane. Check their website for timetables and ticket information.

The Burdekin Visitor Information Centres are located on the Bruce Highway at Plantation Park in Ayr, or in the Rail Building in Home Hill. They are typically open from 9am to 4pm on weekdays and 9am to 1pm on weekends. Check the centre’s website for current hours or further details.

2026 BWF Major Raffle

(Entries closed)

Congratulations to our winners:

First Prize - Sapphire Ring: Kari Ravizza
Second Prize - Fuel Voucher: Rina Totorica

Many thanks to Campbell's Jewellery for kindly donating this wonderful prize!