Hervey Bay, Whale Watching, Fraser Island, and The Great Barrier Reef

Whale watching, Fraser Island and Lady Elliot Island Resort on the Great Barrier Reef are just some of the attractions of the Hervey Bay region.

The region is situated in south eastern Queensland about 3 hours north of Brisbane by road and is one of Australia's favourite holiday destinations.

The Fraser Coast region has a vast array of features to enjoy including:

    * Whale watching -late July to October (some of the best Humpback whale watching is experienced in Hervey Bay )
    * World Heritage listed Fraser Island- enjoy the naturally beautiful rainforests, pristine lakes and wildlife on 1, 2, or 3 day 4WD tours
    * Hire a 4WD and see Fraser Island at your own pace.
    * Coral viewing, diving and eco tours by boat.
    * Day tours by flight to the Great Barrier Reef.
    * Sailing trips.
    * Fishing - both calm water and reef fishing are available.
    * Water sports - a variety of water sports are available in Hervey Bay including parasailing and water skiing.
    * Horse riding.
    * The natural beauty of the Bunya Mountains and the hinterland.


Plenty of good value accommodation is available throughout the region at most times of the year. The whale watching season can cause shortages of accommodation, so it is wise to book early should you plan to be in Hervey Bay at that time.

The styles of accommodation are quite varied and include caravan parks, backpacker hostels, motels , holiday units and luxury resorts. The region is now becoming a popular destination for seminars because of the increased facilities in this area and beauty of the locations.

There are an abundance of sporting and recreational clubs in the region and all welcome members and guests.

As the Fraser Coast is a popular area with investors we have also included a business and real estate investment section.

Hervey Bay the gateway to Fraser Island

Hervey Bay , a rapidly expanding city of 40,000 people, situated in sub tropical Queensland, is one of Australia's favourite holiday destinations.

With a marvellous climate and wonderful calm water beaches ideal for swimming all year round , it is a well known aquatic playground.

 
Whatever your needs may be :

    * water sports
    * tours of adjacent world heritage Fraser Island,
    * fishing trips,
    * coral viewing trips,
    * diving,
    * scenic flights,
    * whale watching (August to October),
    * or just relaxing, Hervey Bay is ideally situated to provide these services.


In recent years, the region has become famous as the playground of the majestic Humpback Whales on their return to the Antarctic. From August to October, the whales frolic in the warm sheltered waters of the bay, putting on a spectacular display for their admirers.

Celebrating the return of the Humpback Whales each year, Hervey Bay stages a Whale Festival for two weeks in August. An aquatic carnival, including an illuminated procession of floats, is the highlight of this fun-filled fortnight.

But there is much more to Hervey Bay, with its many attractions centring around its safe and sheltered waters and golden beaches. Boating and fishing enthusiasts will find estuary, beach, jetty or reef fishing, and a variety of water sports including diving, water and jet skiing, wind surfing and snorkelling. Fishing from one of Hervey Hay's landmarks, the Urangan Pier, is a popular pastime, and glass bottom boats providing great viewing of the coral reefs.

Dayman Point offers sweeping views of the Great Sandy Strait, family picnic facilities and memorials to early explorers Matthew Flinders and Joseph Dayman, and to the men of "Z" force who trained on Fraser Island for a daring World War II operation in Singapore. The Korrawinga Monument, dedicated to the Aboriginal people of Hervey Bay and Fraser Island, is a symbol of hope for the future unity of all peoples of the area. To experience the early settlement of Hervey Bay and Fraser Island, visit the Hervey Bay Historical Museum at Pialba or hire a boat and explore Woody Island National Park, halfway between Urangan and Fraser Island, with its ruined lighthouse and graves.

There are a number of attractions in and around Hervey Bay to enjoy such as the Hervey Bay Water Park,  Hervey Bay Historical Museum and the Botanical Gardens. There is also a wide selection of good value accommodation to choose from including caravan parks, backpacker hostels , motels, units and resorts.