Military & Heritage

Whale watching cruise + 4WD tour of Fraser Island

Stay Where the Whales Play! WHALES + 4WD TOUR ON FRASER ISLAND Stay where the…

Kingfisher Bay Resort

Kingfisher Bay Resort is the premiere eco accommodation on Fraser Island. Guests will relish an…

Verdun

Verdun – 1916 slaughter starts The battle of Verdun was one of the longest costly…

As our boats sneaked on in the early morning…

‘Many … wondered who would be the first to go’ On the night of April…

Quinn’s Post

‘Thus ends that fateful day that took all my mates away’ Quinn’s Post was established…

Mary Valley Rattler

Rediscover the magic of a bygone era aboard the historic Mary Valley Rattler. The scenic…

At the fork

‘Men passing the fork in Monash Valley used to glance at the place (as one…

Mantra Hervey Bay

There are many reasons to stay and play at Mantra Hervey Bay, overlooking the famous…

Alowishus Delicious

Alowishus Delicious exists for people to meet and build meaningful relationships, grow our community, and…

These continual frontal attacks

‘Casualties? What do I care about casualties?’ attributed to General Aylmer Hunter-Weston Two brigades of…

Germans sweep through Belgium

As the war cards were played in a deadly poker game in among nations in…

British Army Graveyard Kindermord

British Army graveyard at Ypres The first battle of Ypres began on October 20, 1914,…

3 night bareboat sailing experience

Spend 3 nights on your very own private yacht as you sail the Great Sandy…

Ned Kelly’s Motel

Ned Kelly’s Motel Maryborough provides clean, friendly, budget motel accommodation and family rooms to travelling…

Telegraph Air Raid Shelter

When Australians entered the war in Europe it was almost a world away. However, the…

Arlia Sand Apartments

Set in a tranquil environment of sub-tropical gardens and beautiful shade trees Arlia Sands Apartments…

Turkish tenacity and a brilliant leader

A Turkish Lieutenant Colonel with piercing blue eyes and a powerful presence stepped forward as…

My nerve is completely gone

L/Cpl J. F. Kerr: Just a few lines to let you know I am safe….

Chippie Mark IV Statue

While serving in Poperinghe in Belgium as an army chaplain, Maryborough-born Rev Philip ‘Tubby’ Clayton…

Indigenous Attitudes

‘Too Dark for the Light Horse’ Australian recruitment officers were instructed to accept ‘only British…

A bleak winter looms

After the heat, hundreds freeze to death in trenches. ‘It has been snowing all day…

Pozieres II

The Pozieres map is stylised to represent the relative position of opposing forces on the…

The Turkish Offensive

Turkish May offensive: The Man with the Donkey dies and another legend is born ‘You…

Kingfisher Bay Resort

Retreat to Fraser Island’s western bay, immerse yourself amongst the World Heritage-listed surrounds and relax on island…

Gallipoli Cost

Gallipoli toll: Almost 400,000 from both sides left dead or wounded in Gallipoli ‘No one…

August 6 – Major Chapman killed by shell-fire

Duncan Chapman, the Maryborough man who was the first Anzac to step ashore at Gallipoli,…

Sanctuary Lakes Fauna Retreat

Sanctuary Lakes Fauna Retreat is a unique holiday destination like no other in Hervey Bay. …

War in the air stayed in the shadows

‘A dangerous occupation pursued by adventurous young men in flimsy craft … above enemy territory…

Mantra Hervey Bay – 2 Nights Accommodation

Minimum 2 Night Stay Room Only On-site Parking for one vehicle (subject to availability) Weekly…

It is not necessary to leave now. Les Australians will hold them.

Confidence in the Australian soldiers was credited with settling citizens – and some Allied soldiers…

A chap’s nerves soon get a bit unstrung after he has been here a bit

The year of 1917 is considered to be the most costly for the Anzacs, killing…

Sweet Escape Yacht Charters

Sweet Escape Yacht Charters offers luxury, affordable boating holiday experiences, cruising the idyllic destination, world…

We came out after fierce fighting

In the wake of showing the stretched Germans could be stopped at Villers-Bretonneux and driven…

Billy Sing

Billy Sing – Gallipoli’s most feared sniper ‘A picturesque looking man killer’ Two months after…

Freedom lll Whale Watch

Freedom can offer you a fantastic day out on the waters of Hervey Bay, Queensland…

The Dock – Wine & Dine

The Dock Bar & Restaurant is Hervey Bay’s iconic urban industrial themed bar that offers…

Discovery Parks Fraser Street, Hervey Bay

Discovery Parks Fraser Street is a short 200m stroll from the cafes and shops on…

The British at Cape Helles

With French troops engaged in a diversionary landing on the Asiatic side of the Dardanelles,…

The first night at Anzac

Less than 24 hours after the landing, the Gallipoli expedition leader Sir Ian Hamilton was…

Fromelles

‘The stock of a thousand butcher-shops’ A suicidal attack, ill-conceived and senselessly ordered, at Fromelles…

A glimpse of the sea

‘… a glimpse of the sea – we knew perfectly well that this hill was…

25 April 1915

Jammed further north than intended, the 9th, 10th, and 11th Battalions of the 3rd Brigade…

Building Ships at Walkers Limited

Walkers Limited engineering works, founded in Maryborough in 1867, began building ships a decade later…

Sooner to be back at old Pialba

‘ … would sooner be … at old Pialba with the tent and fishing line…

Menin Road

New Zealand’s worst day on the Western Front The 1917 Third Battle of Ypres was…

Duncan Chapman Memorial

Funds to raise a statue of Duncan Chapman, the Maryborough man who was the first…

Hamel

Hamel was a small town but its capture by the Australians inspired the Allies on…

The Middle East

‘A chap’s horse proves his best friend’ ‘Throughout history, mounted troops have been known as…

Disease, heat and flies

Heat, flies, disease in ‘extraordinary position’ As the summer swelter set in, the Anzacs cursed…

Brooweena and Woocoo Shire in World War I

The original offices of Woocoo Shire Council, formed in 1914 when World War I broke…

BreakFree Great Sandy Straits

Kick back and unwind at BreakFree Great Sandy Straits, Hervey Bay’s only absolute waterfront resort….

Good god Bill, what’s happened to my brigade?

‘Good God Bill, what’s happened to my brigade?’ The full horror of the sacrifice of…

Maryborough War Cemetary

The Maryborough War Cemetery was officially established in 1942 due to the presence of a…

Lone Pine lives on in legends

Would the real Lone Pine please stand up? When Australian and New Zealand troops arrived…

Maryborough Drill Hall and Depot

Built in 1914, the Maryborough Drill Hall and Depot was the home of the Wide…

6800 Australians killed

‘Will they remember me in Australia?’ Australian war historian Charles Bean’s 12-volume series covering Australia’s…

Railway Station Air-Raid Shelter

When Australians began signing up for the second world conflict in 1939, the war in…

Disastrous August offensive

Locked into entrenched stalemates with occasional costly but inconsequential forays, the Gallipoli campaign was beginning…

Krait Memorial

The Krait Memorial commemorates the MV Krait and the Australian commandos that undertook daring wartime…

Bauple Museum

The Bauple Museum was opened in 2001. An impressive community effort, the museum documents the…

Toogoom and District RSL sub-branch

The Toogoom and District RSL sub-branch is housed in a Vietnam War army soldiers’ mess…

Tiaro War Memorial

The town of Tiaro is named after the Tiaro sheep station established in 1843. The…

Maryborough Airport – Former RAAF Maryborough Station

The Maryborough Airport was a bustling Royal Austalian Airforce Air Station during World War II….

On we went as if in a dream (Multi Media Box 3)

“ … on we went as if in a dream ..’ Captain Walter Boys: (his…

I never expected to get out of this place

‘… there is nothing but shell holes in this part …’ Pte Vernon Braddock: Old…

Angels of mercy and brave bearers

‘Their devotion is magnificent’ ‘the constant boom, boom, boom … I would go mad if…

The Nek

‘As they rose Turkish machine guns just poured out lead and our fellows went down…

Lady Musgrave Experience

Imagine this, your most extraordinary two-day marine experience yet and it is so close to…

Lone Pine

‘So long, Tom,’ was the answer at Lone Pine, ‘see you again in half an…

Maheno Shipwreck (History)

The Maheno, the most famous of the Fraser Island wrecks, was driven ashore just north…

Remote Fraser Island Experience

Experience the unique and untouched remote west coast of World Heritage listed Fraser Island (K’gari)…

1917 – No kin left

Chronicle, March 14. 1917: William Harold Wilson, who was accepted for active service yesterday, enlisted…

Lady Musgrave Experience

Lady Musgrave Experience – The Best Experience On The Great Barrier Reef. Experience the jewel…

Changing Attitudes

A shift in attitudes to failed leadership and a valiant enemy By June Anzac attitudes…

Futile charges in no man’s land

1915 on the Western Front Indecisive battles along entrenchments on the Western Front continued in…

Suvla Bay

Despite facing only light opposition, the landing at Suvla as part of the August offensive…

March 1918 – German Offensive

March 1918 German offensive Russia withdraws from war with 15.8 million casualties on the Eastern…

The Evacuation

Evacuation: a successful strategy at last – but soaked in blood and wreathed in the…

Naturally Delicious – Great Beach Drive

This journey offers travellers the opportunity to sample some amazing tastes as they explore the…

Periscopes and Rifles

The periscope rifle devised by Lance Corporal William Beech after five of his comrades were…

The Grange Resort

The Ultimate Hervey Bay Accommodation Resort is The Grange Hervey Bay. Pet friendly, Family-friendly, and…

Mud is very hard for horses

Fighting in the Battle of the Somme continued until November around the small towns dotting…

Waiuta Retreat Holiday House Fraser Island

Bordering the Unesco World Heritage National Park, our home is nestled in nature. Very private,…

The war in the air

‘A dangerous occupation pursued by adventurous young men in flimsy craft … above enemy territory…

Wonderful endurance and self-sacrifice

Major H. Follit, MC October 11.: By this time you would have seen the Australian…

Fraser Coast Off Road Camping Hire

Whether you’re travelling alone, with a partner, family, or friends Fraser Coast can provide you…

St Pauls Church of England

Moves by Maryborough’s Anglican community to build a place of worship happened in 1852 when…

Howard Miners in World War I

The town of Howard was established after the discovery of coal in the Burrum River…

In the foothills success – above the impossible

The ill-fated August offensive began on August 6 with a diversionary attack on Lone Pine…

Maryborough War Memorial and Gates

The Maryborough War Memorial, which includes the memorial gates, was unveiled in 1922. The memorial…

Freedom Park

Freedom Park is the historical heart of Hervey Bay. The Pialba War Memorial, unveiled in…

Somme

July 1, 1916 – The worst day in British military history ‘Somme. The whole history…

On the loss of your son James

Dernancourt, a village on the River Ancre in France, was the scene of desperate fighting…

Pioneer Park, Camp Maryborough

Pioneer Park was to be the site of a massive camp at Tinana in 1942….

No solid mass of bullets

About 200 ships, one of the largest armadas in history, gathered at Mudros Bay, Lemnos,…

Tinana War Memorial

A memorial to honour residents of Tinana who served in the Australian Imperial Force during…

Miracles of the Marne

As the German armies swept into northern France, it seemed nothing could save Paris. Instead…

Fraser Island Towing

Are you covered for Fraser Island? Travelling to Fraser Island in your own 4WD ?…

Come on a Wildlife Treasure Hunt

Sanctuary Lakes Fauna Retreat is the perfect location to stay when you want to explore…

Letter tells of daily blunders

‘I hope whoever started this war will be punished for it. Australia has lost a…

Sunseeker Motel

Sunseeker Motel and Holiday Apartment Accommodation are ideally located on Hervey Bay’s Esplanade in the…

Country lifestyle close to the coast – Susan River

2 Nights fully accommodated weekend with all meals, horse riding & ski boat hire for…

Ramada By Wyndham

Based at the Marina in Hervey Bay, the Ramada Hotel offers four star accommodation for…

Fraser Commando School (Dayman Park)

The Fraser Commando School was a World War II training camp for Australian commandos. The…

Fraser Commando School (Fraser Island)

The Fraser Commando School was a World War II training camp for Australian commandos. The…

Fair Dinkum Aussie Experience

Immerse yourself in nature at Fraser Coast RV Park home to our luxury timber cabin…

Braille

Great Barrier Reef Day Trip to Lady Elliot Island

Lady Elliot Island is now open and operating in compliance with an Industry COVID SAFE…

Pozieres : July – August 1916

‘… we realised at last that we were at war …’ Pozieres, a small village…

Gallipoli to Armistice Military Trail

Follow the footsteps, hear the words, feel the pride and courage of the original Anzacs…

Barely one in 10 returned

Lt. George Alfred Still, a government surveyor from Maryborough, was the only Queenslander and one…

A few minutes creeping

‘Mother, it was the best bit of sport that ever I had’ ‘If my turn…

Monash – A fit leader for the wild men he commanded

In May 1918, Australia’s five divisions were united into a single corps on the Western…

The first week

‘They pinked me nicely – it was fun while it lasted’ Unable to achieve their…

A catastrophe Pompey Elliot predicted

‘It will be a bloody holocaust’ Blame for the folly of the attack at Fromelles…

Akama Resort

Akama Resort – A luxury complex offering spacious and self catering one, two, three bedroom…

Tasman Venture Whale Watching Hervey Bay

Experience the trip of a lifetime aboard the luxurious and fast 20 metre catamaran, Tasman…

Poona

One word to describe Poona? Peaceful. This little township is tucked away in the Great…

Blue Dolphin Champagne Sunset Sail

Blue Dolphin Marine Tours is Hervey Bay’s longest running and only award winning sailing tour…

Cathedrals on Fraser

Cathedrals on Fraser is the perfect place to stay for a relaxing getaway or an…

Cafe Balaena

Cafe Balaena is a sought after Cafe by day and Restaurant by night. Their dining…

Fraser Island Day Tours with Kingfisher Bay Resort

Experience Fraser Island’s best-selling tour, on a one or two day four wheel drive adventure!…

The Great Fraser Trail

Located on the Fraser Coast in Queensland, the Fraser Island Gateway Drive offers the best…

Australia Fraser Island Escape

Australia Fraser Island Escapes departs Gold Coast, Brisbane, Noosa and Rainbow Beach on fully guided…

Hervey Bay Boat Tours

Hervey Bay Boat Tours offer guided sightseeing tours of Hervey Bay and the remote western…

Woolshed Eco Lodge

Woolshed Eco Lodge is a sustainable, clean and friendly accommodation for the budget minded traveller…

1770 LARC! Tours

1770 LARC! Tours operate two pink amphibious crafts to explore the National Parks and pristine…

Carriers Arms Hotel Motel

The Carriers Arms Hotel Motel is the biggest hotel and motel complex in Maryborough with…

Blue Dolphin Fraser Island Eco Adventure Sail

Blue Dolphin Marine Tours is Hervey Bay’s leading eco-tour operator. Whales, Dolphins and Sunset Sails…

Hervey Bay Visitor Information Centre

The Hervey Bay Visitor Information Centre is located on the corner of Hervey Road and…

Lisianna Holiday Apartments

Lisianna Holiday Apartments are spacious self-contained two bedroom units all with sea views, opposite the…

Bond Store

Step back in time and experience the former Maryborough Bond Store and learn about Maryborough’s…

Queens Park In Maryborough

Queens Park was established in 1860 and many of its beautiful huge trees were planted…

Naturally Luxurious – Great Beach Drive

This journey offers the chance to see outstanding natural beauty in absolute comfort. You may…

Melsa

Children and adults can climb onboard one of the many miniature steam engines at Melsa,…

Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) Airport

Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) Airport, located at the Urangan end of Hervey Bay, is open…

Bamboo Land Nursery and Parklands

Bamboo Land is a well established bamboo, ginger and heliconia specialised nursery featuring a collection…

75 Mile Beach

It is not hard to guess how this location got its name. A bloke measured…

Fraser Coast RV Park

75 acres for all types of camping at the gateway to Fraser Island at River…

The Grange Resort Hervey Bay

No illusion surrounds The Grange Resort with its relaxed friendliness in a private world of…

Lake Birrabeen

The Lake Birrabeen day-use area is on the Southern Lakes scenic drive, 6.6 kilometres south…

Gatakers Building

Featured on Maryborough’s Walk and Drive Tour – Gatakers Building and the warehouse behind are…

Original Maryborough Town Site

Pioneer graves help to create a sense of history when visiting the Original Maryborough site,…

Cara Motel

The Cara Motel in Maryborough offers clean, spacious accommodation, reverse cycle air-conditioned suites, all on…

Torquay

Boardwalks, playgrounds, and jetties make Torquay’s Esplanade the perfect place for aquatic adventures, picnics and…

Freedom Whale Watch and Dive Charters

Freedom III is a 17 metre Power Cat perfectly suited to luxury whale watching in…

Eurong

With the magnificent 75 Mile Beach as its main road, Eurong, on World-Heritage listed Fraser…

Fraser Island

Visit Fraser Island to be dwarfed by ancient rainforests growing out of only sand and…

Grand Mercure Allegra Apartments

Grand Mercure Allegra Apartments is one of Hervey Bay’s finest apartment accommodation options, perfect for…

Fraser Island Boat Charters

Fraser Island Boat Charters offers self skippered luxury boat hire from 3 days up to…

264 Kent Street

264 Kent Street is another great addition to the variety of historically significant buildings to…

Australiana Cottage Crafts and Herbs

Recognised as one of Australia’s leading Arts and Crafts Galleries, you are sure to be…

Koala Markets

Run by the Koala Social Club, previously held at Kondari Resort, the Koala Markets are…

Fraser Island Retreat

Fraser Island Retreat is located in Happy Valley on the Eastern Beach of Fraser Island…

Best Western Plus Quarterdecks Retreat

An exclusive retreat located within the Boat Harbour precinct of Hervey Bay; Best Western Plus…

Urangan Motor Inn

Urangan Motor Inn is situated at the quieter end of the Esplanade, on the beach…

Air Fraser Island

A relaxing and stress free way to explore Fraser Island on your own terms in…

Lake McKenzie

There are many different aspects to Fraser Island, but the awe-inspiring beauty of Lake McKenzie…

Port of Maryborough

The marina also known as the Port of Maryborough is home to the last remnants…

Tinnanbar

Discover one of Queensland’s most beautiful and secluded beaches at the small seaside village of…

Susan River Homestead Adventure Resort

Susan River Homestead Adventure Resort opened its doors in 1978 to the traveller and adventure…

Bauple

Discover the ancestral home of the Macadamia Nut with a visit to the charming village…

Fraser View

Fraser View comprises two units of accommodation, each with two bedrooms and each fully self-contained….

Happy Days Diner

Dining like no other, creating an experience and embedding memories for our customers. Take a…

Fraser Dingo Four Wheel Drive Adventures

Fraser Dingo Four Wheel Drive Adventures cater for groups and families of up to five…

Poona Palms Holiday Park

Poona is located on the mainland, opposite Fraser Island, and is popular with holiday makers…

Maryboroughs Bollards

Maryboroughs Bollards are seven colourful bollards overlooking the Mary River. They represent a sea captain…

Great Beach Drive – 3 Day Itinerary

The Great Beach Drive, located in Queensland’s stunning Australia’s Nature Coast, provides a road trip…

Burrum Coast National Park camping

Enjoy this relaxed coastal park by staying in one of the two camping areas provided…

Torquay Terrace Bed and Breakfast

Torquay Terrace, one of Hervey Bay’s newest Bed and Breakfasts, encompasses “comfort and style”. Within…

Cauldron Brewing Hervey Bay

Cauldron Brewing Hervey Bay is a Craft Brewery for offering fresh, locally produced beer at…

Bay Central Tavern

Bay Central Tavern offers a relaxing atmosphere with indoor and outdoor dining available. Their extensive…

The Story Bank

Once upon a time, a baby girl was born in the upstairs bedroom at the…

Maheno Shipwreck

The Maheno, the most famous of the Fraser Island wrecks, was driven ashore just north…

Colonial Naval Guns

Visit Queen’s Park and marvel at the nineteenth century gun technology, including an early version…

K’gari (Fraser Island) camping, Great Sandy National Park

Long beaches, dramatic coloured-sand cliffs, natural sandblows, rocky headlands and pristine freshwater lakes and streams…

Boat Club Adventure Cruises

Boat Club whale watch and adventure cruises provide premier marine tours and cruises, departing year…

Best Western Ambassador Motor Lodge

Situated opposite Pialba Bay Beach and Seafront Oval, just five minutes’ walk from local shops…

Sunseeker Motel

Located opposite the beach in the centre of Hervey Bay, surrounded by a variety of…

Arkarra Gardens Cafe and Restaurant

The name Arkarra – meaning “place of many ducks”, was given to the lagoons by…

Point Vernon

Take in wonderful views across the Pacific Ocean at Hervey Bay’s Point Vernon – the…

Excelsior Band Hall

Maryborough’s modern Excelsior Band Hall replaces the earlier hall destroyed by fire in 1987. It…

Maryborough Visitor Information Centre

The Maryborough Visitor Information Centre is located at City Hall on Kent Street in Maryborough….

Central Station

Originally established as a forestry camp when there was logging on world heritage listed Fraser…

River Heads

Located 15 minutes from Hervey Bay on Queensland’s Fraser Coast region, River Heads is a…

Torbanlea

The quaint country town Torbanlea on the Fraser Coast was one of Queensland’s first coal…

Fraser Coast Wildlife Sanctuary Inc.

If you want to get up close and personal with Australian native wildlife Fraser Coast…

Down Under Coach Tours

If the idea of driving around in a caravan doesn’t appeal to you, Down Under…

Fisho’s Tackle World Hervey Bay

Fisho’s Tackle World Hervey Bay is a Hervey Bay icon that has been operating for…

Carriers Arms Hotel Motel

The Carriers Arms Hotel Motel is one of the biggest complexes in Maryborough and boasts…

Enzo’s On The Beach

Welcome to the newly refurbished restaurant and bar, Enzo’s On The Beach. Step away from…

Urangan Pier

A must see attraction at Queensland’s Fraser Coast is Hervey Bay’s famous and historic Urangan…

Boat Harbour Studio Apartments and Villas

Hervey Bay’s Boat Harbour Resort is the ideal accommodation choice when staying on the Fraser…

Pie and Pastry Paradise

Over 20 varieties of award winning pies, coffee, lunches, pastries, sweets and artisan breads. Five…

Brennan And Geraghtys Store Museum

View the remarkable store that time forgot! This large grocery store was operated by one…

Fraser Island Hiking

Fraser Island Hiking is Fraser Islands only supported hiking company, with permits to support hikers…

Lake Wabby

Lake Wabby is relatively close to the ocean side of Fraser Island and unlike the…

Scarness Beachfront Tourist Park

Scarness Beachfront Tourist Park in Hervey Bay has absolute beachfront sites; there are no roads…

Comfort Inn On Main, Hervey Bay

Affordable, clean and comfortable accommodation in the vibrant heart of Hervey Bay. Situated in the…

Burrum Coast Discovery Trail

To discover some of the most peaceful and picturesque seaside villages the Fraser Coast has…

Birdwatching on the Fraser Coast

The Fraser Coast offers a great range of birdwatching opportunities with over 250 species identified….

Riviera Resort

All of Riviera’s one, two and three bedroom apartments are fully self-contained and feature large…

Burrum Heads Beachfront Tourist Park

Burrum Heads is a boating and fisherman’s paradise. Nestled on the banks of the Burrum…

The Hideaway Station Hotel

One of Queensland’s most Historic Hotels, the Hideaway Station Hotel Tiaro, has been operating since…

Freedom Park

Freedom Park is in the historical heart of Hervey Bay. The Pialba War Memorial, unveiled…

BreakFree Great Sandy Straits

The only absolute waterfront resort in Hervey Bay, BreakFree Great Sandy Straits is the perfect…

Remote Fraser Island Tour – Tasman Venture

Be one of the few to see the untouched and unique side of this stunning…

Pialba

Pialba is the shopping, cultural and sporting heart of Hervey Bay with a Water Park,…

K’gari Fraser Island Adventures

K’gari Fraser Island Tours Book a K’gari Fraser Island Adventure with the locals for a…

EAT at Dan & Steph’s

EAT at Dan and Steph’s is a family-owned eatery created by Dan and Steph Mulheron…

Customs House and Residence

The glorious colonial architecture of the Customs House and Residence, honours the once significant influence…

The Maryborough Mural Trail

Be inspired by Maryborough’s growing tourist attraction and walk the Mural Trail, telling the quirky…

Brooweena Historical Village and Museum

The Brooweena Historical Village is a charming village depicting of what life was like in…

Boat Club Cinema

The Boat Club Cinema is Hervey Bay’s quality movie theatre conveniently located within the Hervey…

The Beach Motel

Located in tropical gardens on the Esplanade across from the glorious Shelly Beach, the motel…

Tiaro Visitor Information Centre

The Fraser Coast is a region rich in diversity, with endless attractions and options for…

The Cathedrals

The Cathedrals on Fraser Island are coloured sand cliffs that have been sculpted by the…

Hervey Bay Rent a Car

Hervey Bay Rent A Car is a local family business. They specialise in the rental…

Fraser Coast Jetski Tours

Your adventure awaits! Join Fraser Coast Jetski Tours on the adventure of a lifetime to…

Hervey Bay Boat Club

The Hervey Bay Boat Club is a unique group of hospitality and tourism facilities. Guests…

Aquavue Cafe Restaurant

Aquavue Cafe Restaurant (formerly Cafe Watersports) is located on the beautiful beachfront in Hervey Bay,…

Mary River

The Mary River has been known by many names, with the Aborigines calling the river…

Fishing Spot Cruise – The Boat Club

A four hour guided cruise introducing Hervey Bay’s best fishing spots including GPS coordinates and…

Maaroom

The tiny inlet of Maaroom in Queensland’s Fraser Coast region is nestled along the spectacular…

Whalesong Cruises – Hervey Bay Sunset Cruise

Whalesong is a modern, environmentally friendly and multi-functional boat, providing tours out of Hervey Bay…

Maryborough Town Hall Green

For many decades Maryborough Town Hall Green has been a place for residents and visitors…

HMAS Tobruk Dive

A new diving attraction to the Fraser Coast. The 127 metre heavy-lift former navy ship…

Wongi State Forest

Immerse yourself in a landscape of fragrant pine plantations and eucalypt forests surrounding a string…

Whalesong Cruises – Fraser Island Beach and Barbecue Cruise

Specialising in whale and dolphin watching, Whalesong Cruises provide so much more with ‘A Taste…

Zero Alpha Paintball

Zero Alpha Paintball are the new paintball business on the Fraser Coast. They offer new…

Main Street Motel Hervey Bay

They are a small motel in the heart of Hervey Bay, a two minute walk…

Shelly Bay Resort

Water views from every apartment at Shelly Bay Resort. Their three storey property enjoys a…

The Bay Apartments Hervey Bay

COVID 19 – The Bay is now fully open with some restrictions in place for…

Sea Explorer Fraser Island

Embark on an unforgettable eco adventure aboard their new custom-built fast boat, the ‘Osprey’. Discover…

Maryborough

Maryborough tells the tales of a captivating colonial past. Stories of loss, triumph and spirit…

Discovery Parks- Fraser Street, Hervey Bay

Set on eight acres of subtropical gardens, Discovery Parks – Fraser Street, Hervey Bay (formerly…

Boab Boat Hire Hervey Bay

Boab boats allows you to explore the secluded beauty of the Fraser Coast with out…

Beach House Hotel

Situated on the Esplanade in Scarness, overlooking the pristine waters of Hervey bay, Scarness Park…

Ellena Street Pavement Art and Sculpture

Enjoy tributes to the heritage of Maryborough with the Ellena Street Pavement Artwork. Primary School…

Valley of the Giants

The Valley of the Giants is on the Fraser Island Great Walk and you can…

Brooweena War Memorial

Brooweena War Memorial, found in the Woocoo Historical Museum’s grounds, has a one-off soldier statue…

Arlia Sands Apartments

Just off the Esplanade at Torquay, Arlia Sands is the perfect location for a quiet…

Aussie Trax Fraser Island 4×4 Self Drive Tours Fraser Island

Aussie Trax 4X4 Rentals is Hervey Bay’s leading and longest established Four Wheel Drive operator…

Susan River Homestead Adventure Resort

Susan River Homestead Adventure Resort opened its doors in 1978 to the traveller and adventure…

Hervey Bay Eco Marine Tours

Hervey Bay Eco Marine Tours is located on the beautiful Fraser Coast region and our…

Salt Cafe Urangan

A modern relaxed beachside cafe with spectacular views of Hervey Bays pristine waters and Iconic…

Bayaroma Cafe Hervey Bay

Bayaroma is a lovely Esplanade Cafe across from beautiful Torquay beach. They offer a vast…

The Dock Hervey Bay

The Dock Bar & Restaurant is Hervey Bay’s iconic urban industrial themed bar that offers…

The Palms Hervey Bay

The Palms boutique caravan park is only 400 metres from beautiful Torquay Beach and Charlton…

Ingenia Holidays Hervey Bay

If you like your beach holidays packed with coastal charm, Ingenia Holidays Hervey Bay has…

Wetside Water Park

Wetside Water Park is located on the foreshore at the junction of Main Street and…

Kokomo at Kingfisher Bay

Kokomo “get there fast then take it slow!” This residence has three bedrooms, two bathrooms…

Alpha31 Art Gallery and Sculpture Garden

At Alpha31 they offer art, created by our award winning artists, in a great variety…

Eurong Beach Resort

Eurong Beach Resort is Fraser Island’s best beachfront address! Located right along the iconic 75…

The Clubhouse Hervey Bay

The Best little club in the bay. Located at the picturesque Hervey Bay Golf Club,…

Bridge Creek War Memorial Bridge

A timber bridge over a small creek west of Maryborough leads nowhere today yet it…

The Hervey Bay Motel

The Hervey Bay Motel is a comfortable, economical property located opposite the beach on the…

Great Sandy Biosphere

In 2009, the Great Sandy region was awarded Biosphere Reserve status by UNESCO, the global…

Windmill Caravan Park

Windmill Caravan Park is centrally located in Hervey Bay close to the beach, Urangan Pier,…

Band Rotunda and Fairy Fountain

Miss Janet Melville bequeathed the Fairy Fountain and Band Rotunda in memory of her brother…

Scarness

Get active on the water at Scarness, Hervey Bay – with its calm, stinger-free waters…

Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens and Orchid House

Situated on 26-hectares in Elizabeth Street, Urangan, the Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens display plants of…

Pialba Beachfront Tourist Park

The Pialba Beachfront Tourist Park, with absolute beachfront frontage, is the perfect family and holiday…

G & D Ross Bus Charters

Located in beautiful Maryborough Queensland, G and D Ross Bus Charters have experienced significant growth…

Fraserjet

Fraserjet is located on the beautiful beach front at Torquay and is the premier destination…

Bauer and Wiles Memorial Fountain

Australia’s only outbreak of the pneumonic plague was in Maryborough in 1905. This fountain, situated…

Eli Creek

Eli Creek, the largest creek on the eastern beach of Fraser Island, pours up to…

Hervey Bay Caravan Park

Hervey Bay Caravan Park, situated beside the Urangan Bowls Club, is well known and loved…

Portside Cafe and Restaurant

The beautiful Portside Cafe and Restaurant is situated inside the original Customs House Residence of…

Tiaro and Fraser Coast Hinterland

Discover the rural charms of Tiaro and the surrounding area of Queensland’s beautiful Fraser Coast…

Naturally Eco – Great Beach Drive

The Naturally Eco Great Beach Drive is for those who value nature based and educational…

Tuan

Tuan on Queensland’s Fraser Coast is a low-key holiday destination for people who love boating…

Banksia Seafood and Grill

Banksia Seafood and Grill is Hervey Bays premium seafood and grill restaurant. They strive to…

Fraser Explorer Tours

Experience the diverse landscapes of the world’s largest sand island, for a fun and relaxing…

Whale Watching

When it comes to soul-stirring, up close interactions with Humpback Whales, there’s no place like…

Gallipoli to Armistice Memorial

The Gallipoli to Armistice Memorial traces the birth of the Anzac legend, drawn from the…

Mantra Hervey Bay

Mantra Hervey Bay, located amidst the natural beauty of the Fraser Coast is the perfect…

Blue Dolphin Exclusive Whale Encounter

Be one of the few, not the many, to experience their award winning Exclusive Full…

Urangan

One of the best kept secrets on the Fraser Coast, Urangan boasts long stretches of…

Maryborough City Hall

Designed by Brisbane architects Hall and Dods in American colonial style, Maryborough City Hall was…

Old Maryborough Railway Station

Built in 1882, the heritage listed Maryborough Railway Station features a Victorian design. The stationmaster’s…

Great Beach Drive – 7 day Itinerary

The Great Beach Drive, located in Queensland’s stunning Australia’s Nature Coast, provides a road trip…

Nikenbah

Nikenbah, at Hervey Bay, is best known for its very good markets which are scheduled…

Cake Bake Brew

Cake Bake Brew is an independent, locally owned and operated bakehouse using scratch bake recipes…

Trinity Islands Holiday Park

Situated on the Burrum River, 30 kilometres from Hervey Bay, Trinity Islands is a unique,…

Fraser Experience Tours Pty Ltd

Award winning Fraser Experience Tours specialise in providing one day and custom guided tours of…

Queens Park Waterfall

Enjoy the popular spot for picnics, the Queens Park Waterfall. The waterfall area of Maryborough’s…

Brilliant Fraser Getaway – The Boat Club

The Boat Clubs Brilliant Fraser Getaway cruise is a three-hour tour from Hervey Bay along…

Fraser Island Holiday Lodges

Fraser Island Holiday Lodges incorporate two holiday houses – Talinga and Weerona – situated on…

Hervey Bay RSL

The best club in Hervey Bay, with great food, atmosphere and entertainment. Located centrally with…

Burrum and District Heritage Museum Inc

The Burrum and District Museum at Howard reflects the area’s past history as a major…

Hervey Bay Dive Centre

The Hervey Bay Dive Centre is Hervey Bay’s premier marine and dive tour operator. -Tourism…

Petrie Park

Petrie Park is just one of the many family-friendly parks available on the Fraser Coast….

Bauple Museum

The Bauple Museum was opened in 2001. An impressive community effort, the museum documents the…

Hervey Bay Historical Village and Museum

The Multi Award Winning Hervey Bay Historical Village and Museum features 27 historical buildings housing…

Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum

The unusual, the quirky and eclectic are amongst 7000 items of military and colonial memorabilia,…

Arkarra Lagoons and Tea Gardens

Arkarra is an Aboriginal word meaning “place of many ducks” and was so named by…

Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa

Oaks Resort and Spa Hervey Bay offers apartment style accommodation opposite the Urangan Beach Pier….

19XO Wine & Cocktail

19XO is Hervey Bays best Cocktail and Wine Bar serving Premium Cocktails, Quality Wine, Gourmet…

Maryboroughs Guns

The Maryborough’s Guns represent the rich history of the Fraser Coast region. The beginning of…

Blue Shades Motel

Blue Shades Motel offers a variety of rooms to suit your requirements, taste and budget….

Waiuta Retreat Holiday House – Kingfisher Bay Resort Fraser Island

Big House at the highest point at Kingfisher Bay Resort. Stunning panoramic view above the…

Pier Caravan Park Hervey Bay

Ideally located at Hervey Bay’s iconic Urangan Pier, the Pier Caravan Park is fresh and…

Waters Edge Restaurant and Bar

Waters Edge Restaurant and Bar is a modern restaurant overlooking Hervey Bay and serving only…

Hervey Bay Fly and Sportfishing

Hervey Bay Fly and Sportfishing operates in the unique fishery of Hervey Bay, which is…

Alowishus Delicious

At Alowishus, they made it their mission to create community everyday and grow meaningful, lasting…

Mary Poppins Statue

Located on the corner of Kent and Richmond streets a statue of Mary Poppins stands…

Fraser Coast Camping Hire

Whether you’re travelling alone, with a partner, family or friends Fraser Coast Camping Hire can…

Mary Ann Steam Engine

The Mary Ann is a replica of the first steam engine built in Queensland in…

Hervey Bay Regional Gallery

Hervey Bay Regional Gallery is a category A-rated gallery that showcases the creative talents of…

Emeraldene Inn and Eco-Lodge

The Emeraldene Inn and Eco-Lodge is located in the peaceful Pialba region of Hervey Bay…

Cenotaph and Memorial Gates

The Maryborough Cenotaph was erected in 1922 with funds obtained by public subscription as a…

Pacific Whale Foundation Eco Adventures Australia

An international NGO and world ecotourism leader, Pacific Whale Foundation has been working to save…

J E Brown Warehouse

J E Brown commenced business as a provisions and victuals merchant in 1857 in Richmond…

Fraser Coast Top Tourist Park

Multi award winning, Fraser Coast Tourist Park, offers excellent facilities and unrivaled guest service. With…

Kingfisher Bay Passenger Ferry Service

The Kingfisher Bay Passenger Ferry is the primary service of transportation to Fraser Island, with…

Toogoom

Looking for a tranquil beach destination with affordable accommodation and great fishing? The seaside village…

Pile Valley Circuit

The Pile Valley circuit is a four-kilometre circuit that will take you to another world…

Fraser Coast Region

Queensland’s Fraser Coast unites two World Heritage icons – Fraser Island and the Great Barrier…

Torquay Beachfront Tourist Park

Torquay Beachfront Tourist Park is a pleasant and friendly caravan park with ample shade trees,…

Pialba Motor Inn

Pialba Motor Inn is set on an acre of beautifully landscaped gardens with a large…

Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort

Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort is now open and operating in compliance with an Industry…

Torquay Hotel Hervey Bay

Hotel and bistro located on The Esplanade in Torquay. Their beer garden has a beautiful…

White Crest Luxury Apartments

White Crest Luxury Apartment accommodation is in a prime position along the Esplanade in Torquay,…

Brisbane to Fraser Island Adventure Drive

The majority of the roads are sealed which means it’s an adventure suitable for cars…

El Puerto

El Puerto’s Brazilian Barbecue is an unlimited degustation dining experience at the Hervey Bay Boat…

Birthplace of PL Travers

Featured on Maryborough’s Walk and Drive Tour – this rendered brick building, the Former Australian…

Spirit Of Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruises

Spirit of Hervey Bay is your best choice for a first rate whale watching experience….

Burrum River Caravan Park

Their park is set in a garden setting beside the Burrum River. The amenities are…

Whalesong Cruises – Whale Watching in Hervey Bay

Hervey Bay’s premium mid-sized whale watching and cruise boat, with a strong focus on ecological…

McNevins Maryborough Motel

McNevins Maryborough Motel is the perfect base for corporate and leisure travellers in the Fraser…

Boonooroo

Boonooroo and neighbouring Tuan on Queensland’s Fraser Coast are not your typical sleepy fishing hamlet…

Sandy Straits Scenic & Wildlife Cruise – The Boat Club

A unique five-hour cruise into the heart of the internationally protected Great Sandy Marine Park….

Remote Fraser Island and Whale Experience – Tasman Venture

Experience the unique and untouched remote west coast of Fraser Island (K’gari) and enjoy up…

Sanctuary Lakes Fauna Retreat

Sanctuary Lakes Fauna Retreat is a unique holiday destination like no other in Hervey Bay….

Twilight Bay Cruise – The Boat Club

A tranquil two-hour evening cruise through the pristine waters of the Sandy Straits at twilight…

Colonial Village Cabins, Camping and Tours

Colonial Village is only 50 metres from Urangan beach and 300 metres from the Marina/Harbour…

Lamington Hotel Motel

The Lammy is an easy drive to the Hervey Bay Airport or the barge to…

Salty Towers

Salty Towers is a three bedroom pole home located in the second valley of Happy…

Hervey Bay Tourist Park

The world’s largest sand island awaits you at beautiful Hervey Bay. Your accommodation at Hervey…

Beachcamp Eco Retreat

A unique glamping accommodation experience for those wanting to be close to nature without the…

K’gari (Fraser Island), Great Sandy National Park

More than a million years in the making, World Heritage-listed K’gari (Fraser Island), in the…

Maaroom Picnic Ground

Maaroom is a small, friendly peaceful fishing village on the waterfront of the Great Sandy…

Nikenbah Markets

The Nikenbah Markets are held at the Hervey Bay Animal Refuge on the first, third…

The Bayswater Bar and Grill

The Bayswater Bar and Grill is the perfect place to sit back, relax and enjoy…

Roy Rufus Artificial Reef Dive Site

The most popular dive site in Hervey Bay is the Roy Rufus Artificial Reef. Located…

Hervey Bay Whale Watch Quick Cat II

Quick Cat II was operated by Brian and Jill Perry for 30 years who founded…

Fraser Island Barges

Get set to explore the World Heritage surrounds of Fraser Island! Fraser Island is strictly…

Luke Fallon Sport & Game Fishing

Luke Fallon is a long-time barra guide and has been working in the charter industry…

Portside Heritage Gateway

Portside Heritage Gateway – your first port of call. Settled way back in 1847, Maryborough…

Maryborough Family Heritage Research Institute

Housed in a beautiful old building , Maryborough Family Heritage Institute holds one of the…

Fraser Island Whale Watch Cruise

Experience an unforgettable up-close wildlife encounter with the majestic humpback whales, on a Fraser Island…

Mary River Parklands

The historic Port of Maryborough area has been transformed into a stunning public park complete…

Lychee Hill Estate

Lychee Hill Estate is a unique winery on the Fraser Coast that is a lychee…

Ramada Hervey Bay

Ramada Hervey Bay Resort provides the ideal location from which to enjoy all the natural…

Harbour View Caravan Park

Located in the heart of the Hervey Bay marina precinct, Harbour View Caravan Park is…

Hervey Bay

There is nothing quite like seeing a humpback whale launch itself out of the ocean…

School of Arts

This School of Arts building was constructed in the classic revival style in 1887 and…

Howard

Nestled in the Fraser Coast hinterland, you will find the historical village of Howard. Serviced…

Wide Bay Transit

Their day tours around the Fraser Coast and nearby regions are a great way to…

Sweet Escape Yacht Charters

Sweet Escape Yacht Charters offers luxury, affordable boating holiday experiences, cruising idyllic destinations like world…

Naturally Adventurous – Great Beach Drive

The Great Beach Drive, located in Queensland’s stunning Australia’s Nature Coast, provides a road trip…

Coonarr

Coonarr Beach is a 4.2 kilometre long, east facing beach that begins amongst the tidal…

BIG4 Point Vernon Holiday Park

Paul and Jacinta invite you to the Big4 Point Vernon Holiday Park. With its lush…

Burrum Heads

Just a short drive along the coast from Hervey Bay on Queensland’s Fraser Coast, you…