With so much unspoilt national park around there is still plenty of wildlife.

There is excellent birdwatching in the area, with
144 species of bird recorded nearby at Lake Awoonga.

Off all the plants in the area originally drawn by Dr Joseph Banks, most are still growing in the area - mnaybe you will be lucky and find one of the others not seen recently.

You may see a passing whale in winter cruising past the beach or you can go on a whale watching tour from Bundaberg.

If you are really luck you may be gifted with the sight of the dugong (or Sea Cow). A dugong sanctuary is located nearby at Roadd's Peninsular.

Dolphins also frequent the local beaches.

Turtles are around from October to March. They can be seen coming to shore and laying eggs from October to February. Hatchlings emerge from late December till April.

- Green turtles can be seen in Deepwater NP and if you are lucky swimming to shore from 1770 headland. Or for a close up, snorkel with them from the Barrier Reef. Or you could visit "Mon Repos" near Bundaberg for guided turtle walks.

- Flat Back Turtles can be seen on Curtis Island.

Loggerhead turtles can be seen in Deepwater NP and of course the Southern island of the Great Barrier Reef

Wallabies and Kangaroos are abundant in the area and can be seen even in reidential areas

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