The climate in Bundaberg encourages residents and visitors to partake in a variety of sporting and leisure activities. The mix of traditional and popular activities ensures that a large proportion of the community is well catered for. Facilities are maintained to a high standard, necessitated by the high level of usage, providing the opportunity to retain competitions from year to year.

The Bundaberg District plays host to several sporting competitions. Basketball, cricket, all football codes, hockey and netball all provide opportunity for competitive sport year-round. Tennis, swimming, athletics, cycling and martial arts are well patronised. More leisurely, but no less competitive, lawn bowls, croquet and golf are well supported and serviced with numerous clubs in the district. For the more extreme tastes, Bundaberg boasts BMX clubs, skatebowls and Go-Kart racing, while a short trip to Lady Elliott Island provides access to what is considered as one of the top diving sites in the world. Indoor sports of cricket, netball, soccer, gymnastics and table tennis are also catered for.

Bundaberg has an abundance of attractive parks and gardens. The riverfront Alexandra Park is undergoing an extensive refurbishment program. The Botanical Gardens provide idyllic surroundings for a relaxing afternoon. The river is easily accessible for fishing, boating or water-skiing.

Sporting Facilities & Associations These details are supplied as a courtesy to the public and are accurate as of January 3, 2006, please consult the phone directory for the latest details. Sporting Associations       Bundaberg Amateur Cycling Club Address: Powers St Phone: 4152 7088 Bundaberg Croquet Club Address: Quay St Phone: 4152 8472 Bundaberg Netball Association Address: Quay St East Phone: 4152 2367 Bundaberg Rugby League Address: White St Phone: 4152 4495 Bundaberg Soccer Association Inc. Address: Cnr Miller & Maynard Sts Phone: 4153 2196 Sporting Shooters Association Inc. Address: "Forest View" Phone: 0414 628 559 Tennis Wide Bay Address: Cnr Powers & George Sts Phone: 4151 4568 Sporting Centres Across the Waves Sports Complex Address: Thabeban Rd Phone: 4153 5644 Bundaberg Indoor Sports Centre Address: 29 Bolewski St Phone: 4153 1911 Bundaberg Skating Rink Address: 45a Burrum St Phone: 4153 3991 Bundaberg Squash Courts Address: 1 John St Phone: 4151 5131 Bundy Bowl & Leisure Complex Address: Lester St Phone: 4152 4334 YMCA Address: 7 Quin St Phone: 4132 8211 Health & Fitness Centres Australian Academy of Tai Chi Address: 1/46 George St Phone: 4152 7739 City Fitness Centre Address: 42 Woondooma St Phone: 4152 8566 Improvements Fitness Centre Address: Maryborough St Phone: 4153 6450 Vipers Martial Arts Address: 4/42 McLean St Phone: 4151 7258 YMCA Address: 7 Quinn St Phone: 4132 8211