Bundaberg is a coastal city in Queensland, Australia. It lies approximately 370 kilometres north of the state capital, Brisbane, and is situated on the Burnett River. The population of the city is around 46,000 persons.

Bundaberg is dependent to a large extent on the sugar industry. Extensive sugar cane fields extend throughout the district, and all aspects of the sugar industy take place in close proximity to the city. One of the better known exports from the city is Bundaberg Rum, also made from sugar.

Tourism is a growing industry throughout Queensland, and Bundaberg is no exception. It is in close proximity to Lady Musgrave and Lady Elliot Islands. The world famous Mon Repos beach loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) rookery is close by. The nearby town of Bargara is also growing as a retirement and residential destination.

Among the well known inhabitants of Bundaberg have been:

• Bert Hinkler, pioneer aviator, who was born in the city in 1892. He was the first person to fly solo from England to Australia (1928), and also was the first person to fly solo across the South Atlantic (1931).
• Mal Meninga, Rugby League footballer
• Gladys Moncrieff, singer.
• Vance Palmer writer.