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K’gari, Great Sandy National Park

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More than a million years in the making, World Heritage-listed K'gari in Great Sandy National Park is a place of incredible natural beauty. Drive and walk through fragrant open woodlands, lush towering rainfor...

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Australia Fraser Island (K’gari) Escape

K'gari (Formerly Fraser Island) Nature & Wildlife

Australia Fraser Island Escapes departs Gold Coast, Brisbane, Noosa and Rainbow Beach on fully guided four wheel drive eco-adventures to K'gari (formerly known as Fraser Island). Spot dolphins, fish, whales, du...

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Mary River Parklands

Maryborough Nature & Wildlife

The historic Port of Maryborough area has been transformed into a stunning public park complete with outstanding public art works. The Mary River Parklands forms part of the historic Portside Precinct. It pla...

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Maryborough Town Hall Green

Maryborough Art, History & Culture

For many decades Maryborough Town Hall Green has been a place for residents and visitors to meet and is a popular vantage point to sit and watch the passing parade. It was here at the site of the first Maryboro...

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K’gari Walking Tours

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K'gari Walking Tours is K'gari's (Fraser Island) only supported hiking company, with permits to help hikers along the K'gari Great Walk track system and walkers camps. Through their experience and knowledge, K'...

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Mary Ann Steam Engine

Maryborough Landmarks & Buildings

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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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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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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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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Hervey Bay Whale Watch Quick Cat II

Hervey Bay Nature & Wildlife

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. Quick Cat II has been a sta...

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Remote K’gari and Whale Experience – Tasman Venture

Hervey Bay Nature & Wildlife

Experience the unique and untouched remote west coast of K'gari (formerly Fraser Island) and enjoy up close and personal encounters with majestic Humpback whales. This is no ordinary K'gari and whale watching...

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Dayman Park

Hervey Bay Historical Sites & Heritage Locations

Dayman Park offers barbeque and picnic facilities, a playground with climbing net in the lower section adjacent to the Waterfront Restaurant and Reefworld Aquarium. The upper section of Dayman Park offers gre...

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Wongi State Forest

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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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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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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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Brilliant Fraser Getaway

Hervey Bay Nature & Wildlife

The Boat Clubs Brilliant Fraser Getaway cruise is a three-hour tour from Hervey Bay along the west coast of stunning, World Heritage-listed K'gari (formerly known as Fraser Island). The perfect way to spend a ...

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Freedom Whale Watch and Charters

Hervey Bay Nature & Wildlife

Make a day of it! Calm seas, gentle giants, your escape! Freedom Whale Watch offers the premium cruise in Hervey Bay, whale watching capital of Australia! The world's first whale heritage site. A seasonal 3/4 d...

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Big Woody Hiking Tour

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This tour has it all! An exclusive experience with Salty Safaris starting with a thrilling boat ride departing Hervey Bay Marina and winding your way across to Big Woody island where you will land on Jeffries B...

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Bamboo Land Nursery and Parklands

Maryborough Nature & Wildlife

Now serving barista coffee daily! Bamboo Land is a well established bamboo, ginger and heliconia specialised nursery featuring a collection of the world's finest non-invasive bamboos. All varieties are growing ...

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Great Sandy Biosphere

The Great Sandy Strait (Biosphere) Nature & Wildlife

In 2009, the Great Sandy region was awarded Biosphere Reserve status by UNESCO, the global organisation that also awards World Heritage Listings. The decision gives world-wide recognition to the Fraser Coast re...

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Pile Valley Circuit

K'gari (Formerly Fraser Island) Nature & Wildlife

The Pile Valley circuit is a four-kilometre circuit that will take you to another world where giant K'gari (formerly Fraser Island) Satinay (hardwood) trees will tower over you having watched over this space fo...

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Port of Maryborough

Maryborough Nature & Wildlife

The marina, also known as the Port of Maryborough, is home to the last remnants of original wharves and is a must-see for those visiting. A deeper site was selected to replace the first shallow port of Marybor...

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Blue Dolphin Marine Tours

Hervey Bay Nature & Wildlife

Blue Dolphin Marine Tours is Hervey Bay’s leading eco-tour operator. Whales, Dolphins and Sunset Sails on the waters beside the World Heritage listed K'gari (formerly Fraser Island). Operating a 11.6 metre sa...

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Reefworld Aquarium Hervey Bay

Hervey Bay Nature & Wildlife

Located right on the beautiful foreshores of Hervey Bay you will find Reefworld Aquarium in Urangan. This iconic tourist attraction established in 1979 and has captivated and amazed locals and visitors from aro...

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