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The Fraser Coast is an intrinsic part of a Queensland motoring holiday for road trippers. We are RV friendly and a comfortable three-hour drive from the state capital of Brisbane. This proximity to the major population centres of the south-east corner of Queensland, including the Gold and Sunshine coasts, makes the Fraser Coast an essential element of a southern Queensland holiday experience. All the eastern state capitals are also within easy reach via the non-stop, daily jet services from Australia’s largest city, Sydney, which is only 90 minutes away by air.

This is a boon for the increasing number of international travellers from the United Kingdom, Germany, Europe, the United States and New Zealand, who come here to experience the reef, the world’s largest sand island and share close-up encounters with humpback whales. K’gari-Fraser Island and the coast which has adopted its name has long been a special place. Indigenous tribes of the Butchulla people lived in the area for more than 10,000 years – possibly 50,000 – before the arrival of Europeans. They named the island K’gari, meaning “paradise”.

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Self-drive: The Fraser Coast is a comfortable three-hour drive, 260km north of Queensland’s capital city Brisbane, along the Bruce Highway (A1), with a dual carriageway as far as Gympie. Maryborough is just off the main highway, with Hervey Bay a further 30km north-east on the coast. The region is the gateway to K’gari-Fraser Island and the main air access point for Lady Elliot Island on the southern Great Barrier Reef.

Air: Qantas operates multiple 35-minute daily flights between Brisbane and Hervey Bay Airport, while Jetstar commences its 90-minute direct jet service to the region once state borders permit. Both airlines offer convenient connections from most Australian capital cities. Seair Pacific has daily 40-minute flights between Hervey Bay and Lady Elliot on the southern Great Barrier Reef.

Rail: Queensland Rail operates regular daily services from Brisbane, Rockhampton and Cairns stopping at Maryborough West and Howard stations on the Fraser Coast. Hervey Bay tickets include coach transfers to and from the bay.

Bus: Greyhound and Premier coach lines operate several north and southbound services each day to Maryborough and Hervey Bay. Greyhound also offers daily services to the Sunshine Coast via Rainbow Beach. Along with Greyhound, private shuttle transfers operate between the Fraser Coast, Brisbane Airport (domestic and international), Brisbane CBD and Sunshine Coast Airport. For more information, phone the Hervey Bay Visitor Information Centre on 1800 811 728.

RV friendly:  FREE 48-hour RV camping sites are available at the Alan and June Brown Car Park near Maryborough’s CBD and behind the Hervey Bay Visitor Information Centre. Note for Visitors: Hervey Bay Visitor Information Centre 48 Hour RV Stop requires a permit. If you intend to stay at this RV Stop, you can get a permit from the Adjacent Visitor Information Centre. Low-cost longer stay options with dump points are provided at the Doon Villa Soccer Ground near Maryborough Showground. The region also boasts quality caravan parks, many with direct beach access.

Climate: The Fraser Coast is blessed with a sub-tropical climate providing spectacular sunshine all year round. We recommend travellers apply sunscreen and wear hats, sunglasses and suitable clothing when spending time outdoors. The average summer temperature is 30°C, with winter a mild 22°C.

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