Hervey Bay
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A holiday destination that exudes a laid back lifestyle, warm sunny days, clear blue skies, beautiful beaches and world famous attractions such as the Humpback Whales and World Heritage Listed Fraser Island is what you will have on your doorstep when you come to Hervey Bay. It is renowned for its long sweeping beaches and safe, calm waters that are sheltered by World Heritage Listed Fraser Island.
Hervey Bay has often been called the jewel in Queensland’s crown and is also referred to as the Whale Watching Capital of the world. Hervey Bay offers a safe relaxing aquatic playground for a short break or long restful holiday. This beautiful location is also famous for humpback whales from August to October every year and is located approximately 300km north from Brisbane, easily accessible by car, bus or coach service, rail or by air.
There are plenty of things for all ages to do in Hervey Bay like cycling, dining, shopping, clubbing, water sports, scenic flights, adventure tours, four wheel driving, horse riding, parasailing, skydiving and more. You can spend your days wandering the interesting streets with their many boutiques and retail outlets, take a trip to the local shopping centre or even catch a movie at the Six Cinema complex.
Everyday some of the best fishing charters travel out to some excellent spots just off the coastline where you can catch anything from flathead, brim, mackerel, golden trevally and other reef fish. You can spend just the day out on the waters or stay out overnight on an extended fishing trip. There is also some great fishing to done right from the beaches or maybe pick a good spot down at the Harbour to see what you can reel in.
While you are in Hervey Bay you may also like to check out other major attractions that are close by such as Lady Elliot Island and Fraser Island. Day trips depart everyday to both destinations, with flights leaving for Lady Elliot and tour buses for Fraser Island. Both islands holds many natural wonders that have to be seen to be believed and if you just can’t get enough there are some wonderful resorts and hotels located on the islands so that you can wake up in the morning and see more of these magnificent destinations.
There are heaps of different places to stay at, ranging in price, so it doesn’t matter if you are looking for something that won’t break the bank or maybe even wishing to splash out a little, Hervey Bay offers a variety of places to stay. From hotels, motels, luxury resorts, self contained apartments and holiday homes as well as backpacker hostels and caravan parks with the lot make up the bulf of the available Hervey Bay accommodation.
The area is also famous for its whale watching. During their annual migration, between July and November the magnificent humpback whales rest in the Bay with their calves . Many tour operators travel out daily to Platypus Bay where you can watch these majestic creatures at play in their natural habitat and with half, three-quarter and full day trips available you can spend as much time as you would like with these creatures.
This Hervey Bay travel guide is a place to book for your next holiday, as you can have the beaches, natural world famous attractions, ample accommodation and endless list of things to see and do all at your fingertips.
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