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Fraser Coast (Hervey Bay)

In Short

The Fraser Coast is one of Australia’s premier nature based destinations. Famous for its two World Heritage listed areas, Fraser Island and Lady Elliot Island on the Great Barrier Reef, it is also the Whale Watching capital of the world. Hervey Bay boasts 40km of pristine beaches, along with Maryborough and Gympie also providing a range of unique experiences both on land and on water. Book a Flight to Hervey Bay Timetables and Flight Duration Flight Specials Check Local Weather

The Fraser Coast is one of Australia’s premier nature based destinations. Famous for its two World Heritage listed areas, Fraser Island and Lady Elliot Island on the Great Barrier Reef, it is also the Whale Watching capital of the world. Hervey Bay boasts 40km of pristine beaches, along with Maryborough and Gympie also providing a range of unique experiences both on land and on water.

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Quick Facts

Fraser Coast

Population: Approx 52,000

Time Zone: GMT +10

Daylight saving start: Daylight savings not held in Queensland

Daylight saving end: Daylight savings not held in Queensland

Languages: English (official)

Currency: Australian dollar ($) Order your travelers cheques and cash here through our partner AMEX.

Electricity: 220 – 240v 50Hz

Fraser Coast Climate

Situated some 500 kilometres south of the Tropic of Capricorn, Hervey Bay has a hot and humid climate. While the summer maximum average temperature is only 30 degrees C, the summer months have some extremely hot days. Average temperatures of around 15 degrees C are usual in winter, which is mild, usually dry, and very pleasant. Most winter days are sunny and there is rarely any frost.

Fraser Coast Airport

Name: Hervey Bay Regional airport

Address: Booral Rd, QLD

Distance to city: 7 Kms

Opening Hours: Virgin Blue counters operate 90 mins before and 30 minutes after flight departure, during which time staff are available to process bookings and changes

Fraser Coast Transport

Car hire: Exclusive Europcar partner rates for all Virgin Blue, Pacific Blue and Polynesian Blue guests.

Taxi: Journey time 10 mins, cost approx $15

Bus: Public and shuttle bus services available

Parking: Short and Long term parking available

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What to do/What's on

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Fraser Island - 1 Day Tour Departing regularly from Brisbane and the Gold Coast, we offer an exciting range of guided day and overnight tours. We are a collection of Eco-guides who have a passion for our natural treasurers and a wealth of knowledge to pass onto our guests.	Remote Fraser Island Tour Join us on this full day remote tour and explore Australia's Natural and Cultural World-Heritage listed Fraser Island. See a side of the famous island that the locals have been keeping secret for years.	Blue Dolphin Full Day Whale Watch Come whale watching and experience the trip of a lifetime as you see the whales eye to eye. With only 20 people, we offer you an intimate tour. Be one of the fortunate few to see the magnificent humpback whales up close and personal from the decks of this modern 35 foot sailing catamaran.
Helicopter Flight and Exotic Picnic Getaway Looking for a special occasion package to surprise that someone special for their anniversary or birthday? Then this short picnic getaway is for you. You will be on your very own sandy cay in the middle of the Great Sandy Strait, surrounded by crystal clear water. An absolutely stunning getaway!	Champagne Sunset Sail Sip champagne as the sun sets over the waters of the Great Sandy Strait. For the perfect way to end a day in Hervey Bay beside magnificent Fraser Island. Join us for pre-dinner drinks and savouries.	Kingfisher Magic Lunch Experience Experience a helicopter scenic flight, take in unforgettable views of the Great Sandy Straits and spoil yourself with lunch at Kingfisher Bay Resort on World Heritage Listed Fraser Island.

Where to Sleep

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Kingfisher Bay Resort This award winning eco- resort in the pristine wilderness is a great base for exploring the Fraser Island. Address: North White Cliffs, Fraser Island Double room: from $ 270	Emeraldene Inn & Eco-Lodge This accommodation is set on two acres of natural bushland where you can enjoy the serenity of the surrounding wildlife. Address: 166 Urraween Rd, Hervey Bay Double room: $88	Comfort Inn Fraser Gateway Centrally located, friendly and relaxing motel with helpful staff, a good pool, and a restaurant (the Drover’s Dog) that is a surprisingly well kept secret, serving some of the best steaks in town. Address: 68 Main Street, Hervey Bay Double room: from $100
Outrigger Resort Located at the Urangan Boat Harbour, the Outrigger offers a choice of rooms and suites with a fully equipped kitchen. Located close to shops and several restaurants, the resort also provides luxurious facilities including a lap pool. Address: Buccaneer Drive, Hervey Bay Double room: from $175	Kondari Resort This complex of self-catering studios is built around a natural lagoon, a few minutes from the beaches of Hervey Bay and Urangan. Studios are air-conditioned and equipped with fridge and microwave oven and leisure facilities include pool and tennis courts. Address: Kondari Resort, 49-63 Elizabeth Street Double room: from $200	Mango Tourist Hotel This lovely and very charming hostel in an old Queenslander house is sure to give you a pleasant stay in Hervey Bay. Address: 110 Torquay Rd, Hervey Bay Tel: (07) 4124 2832 Double room: from $45

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Kingfisher Bay Resort

This award winning eco- resort in the pristine wilderness is a great base for exploring the Fraser Island.

Address: North White Cliffs, Fraser Island

Double room: from $ 270

Emeraldene Inn & Eco-Lodge

This accommodation is set on two acres of natural bushland where you can enjoy the serenity of the surrounding wildlife.

Address: 166 Urraween Rd, Hervey Bay

Double room: $88

Comfort Inn Fraser Gateway

Centrally located, friendly and relaxing motel with helpful staff, a good pool, and a restaurant (the Drover’s Dog) that is a surprisingly well kept secret, serving some of the best steaks in town.

Address: 68 Main Street, Hervey Bay

Double room: from $100

Outrigger Resort

Located at the Urangan Boat Harbour, the Outrigger offers a choice of rooms and suites with a fully equipped kitchen. Located close to shops and several restaurants, the resort also provides luxurious facilities including a lap pool.

Address: Buccaneer Drive, Hervey Bay

Double room: from $175

Kondari Resort

This complex of self-catering studios is built around a natural lagoon, a few minutes from the beaches of Hervey Bay and Urangan. Studios are air-conditioned and equipped with fridge and microwave oven and leisure facilities include pool and tennis courts.

Address: Kondari Resort, 49-63 Elizabeth Street

Double room: from $200

Mango Tourist Hotel

This lovely and very charming hostel in an old Queenslander house is sure to give you a pleasant stay in Hervey Bay.

Address: 110 Torquay Rd, Hervey Bay

Tel: (07) 4124 2832

Double room: from $45

Eat & Shop

Where to Shop	Where to Eat
Torquay Road in Pialba hosts the bulk of Hervey Bay's major shops, plus banks and a post office. Pialba Place Shopping Centre houses numerous speciality shops. Both sides of Boat Harbour Drive are lined with stores and shops. There is also the Bay Central Shopping Centre containing a Franklin supermarket, Target, as well as several smaller speciality shops. The Esplanade is also lined with shops in between all the cafés, restaurants and accommodations. There are markets en masse in the Fraser Coast region. The most famous is the Maryborough Heritage Market that takes place every Thursday between 8am-2pm, sending the charming little town back in time.	Restaurants Gatakers Landing Restaurant (Seafood) Address: Point Vernon, The Esplanade, Hervey Bay. Tel: (07) 4124 2470 The Port Residence (Australian cuisine) Address: Wharf Street, Maryborough. Tel: (07) 4123 - 5001 Cafes Cafe Balaena Shop 7 Tourist Terminal Buccaneer Ave, Hervey Bay. Phone: (07) 4125 4799 Bars Blazing Saddles (Western themed) Address: 140 Freshwater St, Torguay, Hervey Bay Tel: (07) 4125 5466

Where to Shop

Where to Eat

Torquay Road in Pialba hosts the bulk of Hervey Bay's major shops, plus banks and a post office. Pialba Place Shopping Centre houses numerous speciality shops.

Both sides of Boat Harbour Drive are lined with stores and shops. There is also the Bay Central Shopping Centre containing a Franklin supermarket, Target, as well as several smaller speciality shops.

The Esplanade is also lined with shops in between all the cafés, restaurants and accommodations. There are markets en masse in the Fraser Coast region. The most famous is the Maryborough Heritage Market that takes place every Thursday between 8am-2pm, sending the charming little town back in time.

Restaurants

Gatakers Landing Restaurant (Seafood)

Address: Point Vernon, The Esplanade, Hervey Bay. Tel: (07) 4124 2470

The Port Residence (Australian cuisine)

Address: Wharf Street, Maryborough. Tel: (07) 4123 - 5001

Cafes

Cafe Balaena

Shop 7 Tourist Terminal Buccaneer Ave, Hervey Bay. Phone: (07) 4125 4799

Bars

Blazing Saddles (Western themed)

Address: 140 Freshwater St, Torguay, Hervey Bay Tel: (07) 4125 5466