Local Bundaberg tourism operators Lady Musgrave Experience and Taribelang Bunda Cultural Tours have curated a 3 day immersive cultural experience of Djagun Bunda – land, sea and people for guests staying onboard Lady Musgrave HQ pontoon on the Southern Great Barrier Reef.

Hosted by Taribelang Bunda guides and Lady Musgrave Experience crew of marine bios, chefs and tour guides, this is an all-inclusive retreat amongst nature, surrounded by the turquoise blue waters of Lady Musgrave Island.

Guests will have the opportunity to learn rich Aboriginal culture and history whilst encountering abundant marine life and coral, before retreating to a Queen glamping bed under the stars on the zero-carbon footprint Lady Musgrave HQ pontoon. If sleeping underwater next to the fishes tickles your fancy, a single bunk bed in the underwater observatory is another accommodation option.

What's included:

• Transfers on luxury catamaran from Bundaberg including morning and afternoon tea
• 2 nights accommodation on Lady Musgrave HQ
• Daily breakfast and lunch prepared by our onboard chefs
• Tantalising three-course dinners with native flavours of authentic bush tucker curated byTaribelang and LME chefs
• Immersive cultural tours by Taribelang Bunda guides sharing true stories and rich Aboriginal culture and history
• Outer reef snorkel safari swimming with larger pelagics
• Glass bottom boat tour and guided island walk by LME Marine Bios
• Snorkelling and glass bottom kayak use in Lady Musgrave Island Lagoon to explore the aquarium and turtle cleaning stations

The first Djagun Bunda overnight experience will be held on Friday 26 – Sunday 28 May and is open for bookings. This experience will occur over a few dates throughout the year and beyond.

Brett Lakey, Director of Lady Musgrave Experience said “Our tours play an important role of providing excitement but also educating guests about the environment that we operate in. It's great to have a close working relationship with Peter and the team at Taribelang Bunda Cultural Tours to foster a collaborative approach to reef protection and of course to provide guests with a deeper understanding of traditional owner connection to country as well as perspectives on the history and importance of traditional owner presence and environmental management approaches.”

Peter Brockhurst from Taribelang Bunda Cultural Tours states, “We're excited to work with the Lady Musgrave Experience team to provide an immersive and sensory experience amongst nature on the Great Barrier Reef focusing on traditional food, education and culture.”

“It's exciting for us to work closely with another locally owned Bundaberg business and we look forward to sharing and connecting with guests and providing a cultural immersion experience to the region.”


Booking Link: https://ladymusgraveexperience.com.au/taribelang-overnight-experience/

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About Lady Musgrave HQ Pontoon
A must-do when visiting Bundaberg, Lady Musgrave HQ is a new three-level pontoon nestled in the sheltered waters of Lady Musgrave Island Lagoon on the Southern Great Barrier Reef.
The bespoke 35 metre by 12 metre build provides independent snorkel and dive platforms, as well as seamless access to high-speed dive boats, the glass bottom boat and the luxury catamaran Reef Empress.
A core attraction for day guests and overnight visitors alike is the underwater observatory. View marine life and the corals by day, and by night enjoy liveaboard-style bunk accommodation for groups of 10-20, where you can fall asleep viewing the abundant underwater marine life. This overnight option is perfect for dive groups or school groups. Guests also have the option to sleep above the surface in a Queen Glamping Bed under the stars.
Overnight stays include VIP transfers in the Captain's Premium Lounge on our luxury catamaran departing Bundaberg Port Marina, meals, activities and snorkeling equipment. Enjoy breakfast, lunch and a three-course dinner prepared by our onboard Chef, showcasing local and seasonal produce with unbeatable reef views.
The pontoon features the most sustainable and eco-friendly build in the world. Above the waterline, the innovative zero-impact design is completely solar and wind-powered, and below the waves, coral cultivation and Citizen Science programs give back to the world's greatest natural treasure.

Lady Musgrave Experience and Sustainability
Advanced Eco Certified, Climate Action Certified and Respecting our Culture Certified
Lady Musgrave Experience is proud to be one of only 21 certified operators to hold all three!
Ecotourism is ecologically sustainable tourism with a primary focus on experiencing natural areas that fosters environmental and cultural understanding, appreciation and conservation.
✔ Advanced Eco Certification – we have strong interpretation values and a commitment to nature conservation and helping local communities.
✔ ROC – committed to protecting cultural authenticity and integrity, developing sound business practices, environmental protection and acknowledging Indigenous peoples' spiritual connection to land and water.
✔ Climate Action Certification – undertaken a set of adaption and emissions reduction.

About Taribelang Bunda Cultural Tours
Taribelang Bunda Cultural Tours is an immersive Indigenous experience unique to the Bundaberg region, sharing rich history and culture of the Taribelang people who have lived on Country for more than 60,000 years. Taribelang Bunda guides take guests on a journey through time, sharing local Aboriginal culture and history that has been passed on from generation to generation. Guests taste local bush tucker, learn how traditional artefacts such as the Boomerang were used in daily life, and experience a genuine connection to the land while visiting sites of significance across the region. Developed with the Taribelang Bunda Elders, the tour offers a unique opportunity for open conversation and connection through awareness, brought through friendship and inclusivity. A moving introduction to the region's vibrant Indigenous culture.