How do I book Mon Repos turtle encounter?
A: You can book online at www.bundabergregion.org, over the phone by calling 1300 722 099 or in person at the Bundaberg, Childers or Gin Gin Visitor Information Centres. Q: Can I book tickets at the Mon Repos Turtle Centre?
How much is it to see the turtles at Mon Repos?
$27.90
Before you book your Turtle Encounters tour, please read essential information: Mon Repos Conditions of Entry (PDF, 342KB)…
| Ticket | Price (single visit) |
|---|---|
| Children under 5 years | Free of charge |
| Child (5–14 years) | $14.45 |
| Adult (15 years or older) | $27.90 |
| Family* | $67.25 |
What time of year are the turtles at Mon Repos?
From November to March each year, adult turtles come ashore to lay eggs on Mon Repos beach. About eight weeks later young turtles emerge from the eggs and begin their journey to the sea. The best time to see turtles nesting is after dark from mid November to February.
What month do turtles hatch in Costa Rica?
A visit to Costa Rica between March and November coincides with turtle nesting and hatching season. Known as the ‘arribada’ (arrival), thousands of sea turtles emerge from the ocean under the light of a full moon, and lay eggs on Costa Rica’s beaches.
Can you see turtles at Mon Repos without the tour?
Q: Can I see the turtles during the day at Mon Repos? A: Although turtle nesting occurs along much of the Queensland coast, Mon Repos Turtle Encounter is the only way you can take part in an organised tour with rangers providing expert information.
What time of year do turtles hatch Bundaberg?
Bundaberg is all about Turtles from October until April. We are lucky enough to have the largest concentration in the whole South Pacific of Loggerhead Turtles nesting and hatchlings at Mon Repos Beach.
When can you see baby turtles in Costa Rica?
To see the hatch specifically, and to see the small sea turtles being born, it is preferable to visit during September and October. The first months, July and August, are when the turtles nest, which is an interesting event by itself, but the turtles last about 2 months to hatch.
Where do turtles hatch in Qld?
Queensland is heavy in hatching offerings, thanks to the Great Barrier Reef where a cluster of secluded sandy beaches lie (the preference of expecting turtle mothers). The very northern and southern tip of the reef in particular are firm favourites for the marine creatures during turtle hatching season in Queensland.