BOOKED out between Christmas and New Years, our turtles are still drawing thousands of visitors to the Bundaberg region.

In the wake of last year's record breaking numbers, Mon Repos senior ranger Cathy Gatley said both the number of turtles and visitors are very similar to last season and there's still a few tickets available to see the turtles before Christmas.

On Wednesday night alone there were 21 turtles reported and according to the park researchers, more than 300 loggerheads, seven flatbacks and five green turtles, which is twice the amount of last year's entire season - with that is mind, we are on track for another record season.

"We have been busy every night,” she said.

"Most of our visitors are coming to the area to see turtles, so a lot from south-east Queensland as well as many international visitors.

"We also get locals coming to see turtles throughout the season, often bringing family and friends that are visiting them.”

Ms Gatley said while it is hard to say whether last year's record will be beat, they are 'definitely very close to last season at present' and are hopeful that once hatchlings begin in January and continue through into March, plenty of visitors will come to the region.

"People love the experience and the awe of seeing turtles up on the beach nesting,” she said.

"They also comment a lot on the joy of being outside at night in a natural environment which adds to the thrill of the experience.

"Sometimes we do have turtles coming ashore late and on those nights visitors tell us it was well worth the wait, many nights this season have seen turtles on the beach early.”

Accessible by vehicle, only 1.6km long and the option of tours with rangers, researchers and trained volunteers working together are just some of the reason Ms Gatley believes Mon Repos is so popular.

Ms Gatley said during the turtle season everyone can help the turtles by reducing the artificial light glow at their home or business, boaties can go slow between the Burnett and Elliott rivers and kids can help by making sure rubbish goes in the bin and use less plastics.

"Together we can make a real difference.”