Getting Here

Self-drive: The Fraser Coast is a comfortable three-hour drive, 260km north of Queensland’s capital city Brisbane. Follow the Bruce Highway (A1) north before taking the turn-off towards Maryborough or continuing towards Hervey Bay.

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: Flying is a convenient way to reach the Fraser Coast, with direct flights connecting Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) with Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.

• From Brisbane: Qantas operates direct flights between Brisbane and Hervey Bay, with a flight time of approximately 55 minutes.
• From Sydney: Jetstar operates direct flights between Sydney and Hervey Bay, with a flight time of around two hours.
• From Melbourne: Jetstar operates direct flights between Melbourne and Hervey Bay, with a flight time of approximately two hours and 30 minutes.

Flight routes and schedules vary, so check directly with airlines for current services and availability.

From Hervey Bay Airport, you can arrange a hire car, taxi or transfer to your accommodation.

Rail: Queensland Rail Travel operates regular long-distance 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.

Visit the Queensland Rail Travel website for timetables, fares and bookings.

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.

Caravan or Motorhome: The Fraser Coast offers caravan parks, camping areas and facilities for visitors travelling with caravans and motorhomes.

Some designated locations provide short-term RV stopovers, while caravan parks offer options for longer stays. Availability, fees, stay limits and permit requirements vary by location, so check the relevant council or park information before setting up camp.

• 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.