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Whale Swim Safaris

Nature & Wildlife

Welcome to Whale Swim Safaris, formerly Salty Safaris. Hervey Bay's only dedicated whale swim operator, specialising exclusively in small-group, in-water humpback whale encounters during the peak whale swim sea...

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The Boat Club

Hervey Bay Nature & Wildlife

The Boat Club is a vibrant entertainment hub nestled along the Urangan Marina, offering visitors a diverse array of attractions. This one-stop precinct features free live entertainment almost daily, with local ...

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Nikenbah Markets

Hervey Bay Entertainment & Shopping

The Nikenbah Markets are held at the Hervey Bay Animal Refuge on the first, third and fifth Sundays of each month. Items for sale at these very popular Markets include arts and crafts, fresh produce, trash a...

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Whale Watch Cruise

Hervey Bay Art, History & Culture

Experience an unforgettable up-close wildlife encounter with the majestic humpback whales, on a K'gari (Fraser Island) Whale Watch Cruise. Regarded as the whale watching capital of the world, the calm, clear an...

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1770 LARC! Tours

Art, History & Culture

Step aboard the iconic pink amphibious vessels and embark on an unforgettable adventure with 1770 LARC Tours, exploring the stunning National Parks and pristine waterways surrounding the historic Town of 1770 i...

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Mini Golf Hervey Bay

Hervey Bay Entertainment & Shopping

There is 18-holes of awesomeness with Hervey Bay-themed holes and two challenge levels to choose from, with two holes on each hole. Those who smash the ‘Easy Level’ can pay another $5 per person to go back a...

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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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Queens Park Waterfall

Nature & Wildlife

Enjoy the popular spot for picnics, the Queens Park Waterfall. The waterfall area of Maryborough's Queens Park was originally a quarry, which was later converted into a pond, that is regularly home to several ...

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Band Rotunda and Fairy Fountain

Maryborough Historical Sites & Heritage Locations

Miss Janet Melville bequeathed the Fairy Fountain and Band Rotunda in memory of her brother Andrew who was Mayor of Maryborough in 1863. The entire structure was imported from Scotland in 1890 after the Hon. A...

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The Cathedrals

K'gari (Formerly Fraser Island) Nature & Wildlife

The Cathedrals on K'gari (formerly Fraser Island) are coloured sand cliffs that have been sculpted by the wind and rain blowing in off the Pacific Ocean. The colours - red, brown, yellow and orange - are specta...

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Excelsior Band Hall

Maryborough Historical Sites & Heritage Locations

Maryborough’s modern Excelsior Band Hall replaces the earlier hall destroyed by fire in 1987. It was designed in Victorian Style to compliment the precinct. The design choice also commemorates the length of t...

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Platypus Bay

K'gari (Formerly Fraser Island) Nature & Wildlife

Home of the world’s first Whale Heritage Site, the shallow and sheltered waters of Platypus Bay, just 40-minutes from Hervey Bay’s Great Sandy Strait Marina, is the ideal spot for whale watching during the wint...

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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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Gallipoli to Armistice Memorial

Historical Sites & Heritage Locations

The Gallipoli to Armistice Memorial traces the birth of the Anzac legend. Drawn from the personal perspectives in letters written home to loved ones by Wide Bay district men who fought on the front line, includ...

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Brooweena War Memorial

Historical Sites & Heritage Locations

Brooweena War Memorial, found in the Woocoo Historical Museum's grounds, has a one-off soldier statue erected by the residents in late 1922. The origin and designer of this soldier statue is unclear, although ...

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Maryboroughs Guns

Maryborough Historical Sites & Heritage Locations

The Maryborough's Guns represent the rich history of the Fraser Coast region. The beginning of the First World War saw the Royal Australian Navy begin the process of updating its armoury. They presented the ...

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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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Birdwatching on the Fraser Coast

Hervey Bay Nature & Wildlife

The Fraser Coast offers a great range of birdwatching opportunities with over 250 species identified. Every year thousands of migratory shorebirds visit Hervey Bay and the Great Sandy Strait from destinations ...

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Half Day Whale Watching Encounter – Tasman Venture

Hervey Bay Nature & Wildlife

Hervey Bay is considered one of the best places to watch the whales migrate, and for good reason! Each year between July and October whales come and visit Hervey Bay, often staying a couple of days to rest, rec...

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Petrie Park

Nature & Wildlife

Petrie Park is just one of the many family-friendly parks available on the Fraser Coast. The park is a blissful, shady oasis and is the only access point to the Mary River in the Tiaro area. There is an underco...

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Achievers Walk

Maryborough Nature & Wildlife

Discover how ordinary Australians can achieve extraordinary things on this unique walking trail. Located in Maryborough's Portside Heritage Precinct, the Achievers Walk takes you past a series of plaques mounte...

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Maryborough Heritage Walking Tours

Historical Sites & Heritage Locations

Step back in time with a knowledgeable guide on this free walking tour of the historic centre of Maryborough. You will hear fascinating stories of Maryborough's early days, learn about the origins of the town...

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Old Maryborough Railway Station

Maryborough Historical Sites & Heritage Locations

Built-in 1882, the heritage-listed Maryborough Railway Station features a Victorian design. The stationmaster’s residence has much of the character of larger Queensland houses of that era. The railway complex a...

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K’gari Explorer Tours

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

K'gari Explorer Tours (formerly Fraser Explorer Tours). Experience the diverse landscapes of the world's largest sand island, K'gari (Fraser Island), for a fun and relaxing adventure with K'gari Explorer Tours...

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