Woodgate, Queensland


Woodgate is a coastal locality in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia. There are two towns within the locality, Woodgate Beach on the eastern coast of the locality and Walkers Point on the southern coast of locality.

Geography

The majority of the coastline of Woodgate consists of sandy beach, making it a popular holiday destination for people who live in nearby areas of Queensland. This small seaside town called Woodgate Beach with 16 km of white sandy beach with crystal clear peaceful, safe, sub tropical water is surrounded by a 20,000 hectare National Park with superb scenery, and provides a diverse range of holiday activities.
On the inland side of Woodgate lies Burrum Coast National Park. The beach itself is quite calm, being protected by Fraser Island.

History

The Kabi group Dundaburra are traditionally connected to the area.
The Woodgate Beach public library opened in 1993 with a minor refurbishment in 2009.
At the Woodgate had a population of 941, up from 758 recorded at the.

Facilities

The Bundaberg Regional Council operates a public library in the Community Centre at 1 Kangaroo Court.