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Hervey Bay, situated on the amazing Fraser Coast, is a bustling coastal town bordered by pristine sandy beaches and calm waters.  Gateway to the World Heritage listed Fraser Island and the Great Barrier Reef's Lady Elliot Island, Hervey Bay is also known as the "Whale Watching Capital of Australia".  Each year, between July and November, the mighty Humpback Whales arrive and splash in the safe protected waters of Hervey Bay. 

The beach is ideal for all ages and swimming, sailing, fishing, diving, sea kayaking and skiing are all readily available for the visitor's recreation. As well as an abundance of water based activities, Hervey Bay offers a wide variety of attractions and activities with something to suit all ages and interests.

Visitors to Hervey Bay can enjoy a range of attractions. You can fish from the shore or take advantage of the fishing charters on offer. An up close and personal wildlife park, Reefworld, shark show and shell display, mini golf, model railway through to the natural attractions of safe golden beaches.

 
Cnr Main Street & the Esplanade, Pialba
The Wide Bay Water Corporation (WBWC) has opened the WetSide Water Education Park, an innovative step in public recreation that also delivers ‘infotainment’ in a free, outdoor setting.
 
Find out more about the WetSide Water Park here.

 
 
Vic Hislop's Shark Show
553 The Esplanade, Urangan
Ph: (07) 4128-9137
 
 
 
  
 
Neptune's Reefworld
Dayman Park, Pulgul St, Urangan.
Ph: (07) 41289 828.
Natural reef aquarium. Australia's best living coral display with both friendly and deadly colourful fish, sharks, turtles & rays. Turtle pats, seal kisses & reef walks. Coffee on the deck with view over the Bay to Fraser Island.
 
 
 
Hervey Bay Go Kart Track
245 Scrub Hill Rd, Pialba
Ph: (07) 4128 1180
Go Kart hire. Track is 650m long and 8m wide. Viewing deck. Cold drinks and chips available. Free parking. Min. driver height 1.5m. Full track supervision. Fun for all.
During warmer months the 120m waterslide opens on weekends and QLD school holidays from 10.00am to 4.00pm.
 
 
 
Golf'n'Games Waterslide
4 Cypress St, Torquay
Ph: (07) 4125 1166
Golf 'N'Games Waterslide is an entertainment venue for everyone. It boasts the longest waterslide in QLD and has an 18-hole mini-golf course. The Games Room houses the latest in family entertainment. Drinks, ice creams and snacks are available.  

 

 
Free Things to do in Hervey Bay

  • Visit the brand new Wetside Water Education Park
  • Walk or ride the Esplanade (approx. 18 kms)
  • Feed the Lorikeets at the Botanical Gardens
  • Visit Hervey Bay Regional Art Gallery at Pialba
  • Visit Australia's first Immigration and Family Wall of Honour.
  • Visit the Hervey Bay markets, held every Sunday
  • Take a scenic drive to Toogoom or Burrum Heads
  • Fish off one of the small jetties along the Esplanade or walk out to the end of the long jetty (approx. 1 kms)
  • Feed the Pelicans 

Fraser Lodge Holiday Park operates a free Tourist Information and Tour Booking Service.  The trained staff can assist in co-ordinating all tour bookings and provide you with information on great local activities.  They can also organise courtesy pick and drop off services with a number of local tours as well as offering free motorhome storage with some tours booked (subject to availability).  We can assist in the following languages: German, Swiss German, Dutch, Czech and (limited) French.

Let our friendly staff ensure you experience the best the Fraser Coast has to offer!

Book a tour with us on 07 4124 9999 and you'll experience
the real magic of the Fraser Coast.