Hervey Bay, Queensland
Hervey Bay in Queensland is a city in the Fraser Coast Region. The city is situated approximately 290 kilometres (180 mi) or 3½ hours’ highway drive north of the state capital, Brisbane. It is located on the bay of the same name open to the Coral Sea between the Queensland mainland and nearby Fraser Island.
The local economy relies on tourism which is based primarily around:
- Whale watching in Platypus Bay to the north,
- Ferry access to Fraser Island,
- Accessible recreational fishing and boating, and
- The natural north-facing, calm beaches with wide undeveloped foreshore zones.
Hervey Bay named the First Whale Heritage Site
In October 2019, Hervey Bay was named the First Whale Heritage Site in the world by the World Cetacean Alliance. It was given this title for its commitment to and practices of sustainable whale and dolphin watching.
There is nothing quite like seeing a humpback whale launch itself out of the ocean a few metres away. And that’s the experience you can have if you travel to Hervey Bay during whale season. Each year thousands of these gentle giants rest, play and nurture their young in the sheltered waters of Hervey Bay. The season runs from mid-July to early November. There are many whale watching vessels that head out daily, and offer the chance to get up close and personal with these majestic creatures.
Watching these guys still not quite close enough? Tick off a bucket-list moment when you experience swimming with these gentle marine mammals.
Plenty of Accommodation and Activities
With a range of accommodation from backpacker hostels to five-star resorts, Hervey Bay is a popular holiday destination. It is particularly popular for those on their way to Fraser Island or Lady Elliot Island. The town is a great place for water activities like fishing, sailing, swimming and kayaking. Take an eco-tour to see dolphins, turtles and other marine life. Or, go diving at Hervey Bay’s sheltered artificial reef, the largest man made reef in the Southern Hemisphere.
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