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Hervey Bay Recreation Pathways

Hervey Bay Nature & Wildlife

Walk, cycle, skateboard, scoot or rollerblade along Hervey Bays Recreation Pathways along either 15 kilometres of coastal paths or 14 kilometres along the links corridor which follows an old rail line. The link...

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Hervey Bay Whale Watch Quick Cat II

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Hervey Bay Whale Watch - Quick Cat II, locally owned and operated by the Peaker family since 2017 offers half-day cruises during the whale season from mid-July to the end of October and Summer Cruises from Nove...

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Lake Birrabeen

K'gari (Formerly Fraser Island) Nature & Wildlife

The Lake Birrabeen day-use area is on the Southern Lakes scenic drive, 6.6 kilometres south of the Central Station day-use area and 21 kilometres north of the eastern beach at Dilli Village. The Southern Lakes ...

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Watermark Sailing

Hervey Bay Nature & Wildlife

Watermark Sailing offers fresh and exclusive sailing experiences aboard the sensational 17.5m sailing catamaran, Watermark. Watermark provides you a comfortable, spacious and stable platform to enjoy time with...

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Mary River

Maryborough Nature & Wildlife

The Mary River has been known by many names, with the Traditional Owners calling the river Booie, Moonaboola, Numabulla or Mooraboocoola. It was named the Wide Bay River until September 1848, when Governor Fitz...

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Remote K’gari Experience – Tasman Venture

K'gari (Formerly Fraser Island) Nature & Wildlife

Step aboard Tasman Venture's spacious catamaran and as we travel to the untouched western side of World Heritage-listed K’gari (formerly Fraser Island). This is where the real adventure begins, think crystal-cl...

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Remote K’gari and Whale Experience – Tasman Venture

Hervey Bay Nature & Wildlife

From early-July to the end of October experience the best of both worlds with whale watching and exploring K’gari (formerly Fraser Island) all in one epic day thanks to Tasman Venture. Witness majestic humpback...

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Lenthalls Dam

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Lake Lenthall (commonly referred to as Lenthalls Dam) is an ideal picnic and fishing spot with barbecue facilities, picnic shelter and tables, walking tracks and a small boat ramp provided. Built in 1984 on t...

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Great Barrier Reef Day Trip to Lady Elliot Island – Hervey Bay & Bundaberg

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Lady Elliot Island is a coral cay located at the southern tip of Australia's iconic Great Barrier Reef (north of Fraser Island). The island is regarded as one of the best snorkelling and diving destinations in ...

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Freedom Park

Historical Sites & Heritage Locations

Freedom Park is in the historical heart of Hervey Bay. The Pialba War Memorial, unveiled in 1921 to commemorate the men from the district who served in World War I, forms the centre of a memorial complex that...

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Hervey Bay Eco Marine Tours

Hervey Bay Art, History & Culture

Hervey Bay Eco Marine Tours is located on the beautiful Fraser Coast region, and their vessel navigates the beauty of the Great Sandy Straits Marine Park. They are the only tour operator in town to offer Indi...

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SplashSide Maryborough

Maryborough Nature & Wildlife

SplashSide is located within Anzac Park, Maryborough and is an inclusive zero-depth water play area that provides a unique play experience and great day out for the entire family. SplashSide operates 7 days ...

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Great Barrier Reef Day Trip to Lady Elliot Island from Hervey Bay

Lady Elliot Island Nature & Wildlife

Lady Elliot Island is a coral cay located at the southern tip of Australia's iconic Great Barrier Reef (north of Fraser Island). The island is regarded as one of the best snorkelling and diving destinations in ...

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Roy Rufus Artificial Reef Dive Site

Hervey Bay Nature & Wildlife

The most popular dive site in Hervey Bay is the Roy Rufus Artificial Reef. Located off the eastern side of Big Woody Island, this large artificial reef was started in 1968 and covers a wide area in depths to 18...

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75 Mile Beach

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It is not hard to guess how this location got its name. Being 75 miles long, there are plenty of spots to stop and go fishing! Look for deep holes and gutters along the beach that have clear water and some fo...

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Great Ocean Helicopters

Hervey Bay Nature & Wildlife

Great Ocean Helicopters based in Hervey Bay offer private transfers and personally tailored scenic helicopter flights throughout the Fraser Coast and surrounds, including; Hervey Bay, Maryborough, Fraser Island...

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Spirit Of Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruises

Nature & Wildlife

Spirit of Hervey Bay is your best choice for a first rate whale watching experience. Close encounters, breaching, tail slapping, head lunging being just a few of the spectacular behaviours the whales share and ...

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Whale Watching

Nature & Wildlife

When it comes to soul-stirring, up close interactions with Humpback Whales, there's no place like Hervey Bay. The stunning intimacy of these gentle giants will truly take your breath away, leaving you with ama...

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K’gari (Fraser Island) Tours with Kingfisher Bay Resort

K'gari (Formerly Fraser Island) Art, History & Culture

Experience Fraser Island's best-selling tour, on a one and multi-day 4WD adventure! Swim in the crystal-clear waters of Lake McKenzie, wander through ancient sub-tropical rainforests, marvel at the rustic ruin...

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Twilight Bay Cruise

Nature & Wildlife

Travellers are invited to experience the magic of Hervey Bay's twilight on The Boat Club's Sunset Cruise. This enchanting two-hour journey through the Sandy Straits offers a tranquil escape as day turns to nig...

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Tasman Venture

Hervey Bay Nature & Wildlife

Tasman Venture, based in Hervey Bay, offers exceptional, world class, nature-based experiences across the Fraser Coast. With more than 30 years of experience, Tasman Venture provides unforgettable adventures sh...

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Wongi State Forest

Nature & Wildlife

Immerse yourself in a landscape of fragrant pine plantations and eucalypt forests surrounding a string of beautiful waterholes, fringed by paperbarks and rushes in Wongi State Forest. A photographer's dream, t...

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Pacific Whale Foundation Eco Adventures Australia

Hervey Bay Nature & Wildlife

Pacific Whale Foundation Eco-Adventures Australia are passionate advocates for healthy oceans, join one of their ecotours and become an ocean advocate too! Their flagship Hervey Bay's Ultimate Small Group Whal...

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Mary Ann Steam Engine

Maryborough Historical Sites & Heritage Locations

The Mary Ann is a replica of the first steam engine built in Queensland in 1873 at John Walker and Co's Union Foundry. It steams through the park along the rail tracks which were laid to service the wharves a...

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