Mon Repos Turtle Centre, Mon Repos Conservation Park

Mon Repos Conservation Park, located in Mon Repos, Queensland, is home to the largest rookery of nesting marine turtles on the mainland of eastern Australia.

The park is known for its significant nesting population of the endangered South Pacific loggerhead turtle. Guided tours are available during the breeding season, offering visitors the chance to learn about nesting and hatching. The park's conservation efforts include limiting beach access to reduce human disturbance. Mon Repos has a rich history, with the area once owned by the French Government and serving as the location for the first telegraph cable from Australia to New Caledonia. Visitors to the Mon Repos Turtle Centre can watch a turtle conservation movie filmed in Ballina, New South Wales. A visit to Mon Repos Turtle Centre is a unique and memorable experience for animal lovers and those interested in conservation efforts.