One of the region’s most intriguing natural wonders, Mystery Craters, is celebrating two exciting new additions this year ensuring visitors experience both history and innovation in one unforgettable stop.
The site has officially become the new home of Jim’s Trail, preserving an iconic piece of Bundaberg’s roadside heritage, while also launching a state-of-the-art Augmented Reality (AR) Experience that will transform the way visitors interact with the craters.
Step into the future: augmented reality at Mystery Craters
Embracing the digital age, Mystery Craters has launcheed a brand-new augmented reality (AR) experience, designed to deepen the mystery that has fascinated visitors for generations.
Just in time for the school holidays, this immersive digital overlay brings the craters’ many theories to life through scientific, spiritual, and creative lenses, inviting guests to explore new perspectives like never before.
“Mystery Craters has always sparked curiosity, and now visitors can step even deeper into the mystery,” Agnele and Duncan, owners of Mystery Craters said.
“This AR experience invites them to explore different perspectives – whether through science, mythology, or their own imagination – creating a whole new way to connect with this natural wonder.”
Through AR, the site transforms into a living canvas of discovery, where guests can engage with geological enigmas, ancient stories, and artistic interpretations, making for an interactive and hands-on adventure.
Honouring history: Jim’s Trail lives on
A beloved piece of Bundaberg’s roadside history has found a new home.
Jim’s Trail: Rust & Roots, once an iconic display of antique vehicles mounted on towering four-metre poles, has been permanently rehomed at Mystery Craters in South Kolan.
This relocation ensures that the mechanical heritage of Jim’s Trail continues to captivate visitors while complementing the craters’ ongoing evolution into a hub of discovery and creativity.
“We’re thrilled to provide Jim’s Trail with a new home where its legacy can live on,” Agnele said.
“This site has always been a place of intrigue, and now we’re weaving history into that mystery, giving visitors even more reason to explore.”
More than a landmark – a destination for exploration and well-being
Since reopening two years ago, Mystery Craters has evolved into a hub for connection, creativity, and discovery.
Alongside the new AR experience and Jim’s Trail, visitors can now enjoy:
- The Earth Room Experience – a multi-sensory sound and energy immersion
- Boutique Sacred Strand Gemstone Jewellery Line – featuring locally inspired designs
- Mystery Craters Café – serving up traditional Devonshire tea and gourmet stone-ground pizza
- Regular wellness sessions, immersive workshops, and guided tours
With its unique blend of history, mystery, and modern innovation, Mystery Craters continues to cement itself as a must-visit destination in the Bundaberg Region.
The official launch of the AR experience takes place on Wednesday 26 March 2025, offering families, history buffs, and adventurers the perfect chance to uncover a new dimension of mystery.
I am really pleased you have taken some of Jim’s relics. I feel it was shameful what was done to him.