K’gari (Fraser Island) is the largest sand island in the world. It stretches over 123 kilometres in length and 22 kilometres at its widest point. Its World Heritage listing ranks it with Australia’s Uluru, Kakadu and the Great Barrier Reef. It is the only place in the world where tall rainforests grow on sand dunes…

There is nothing quite like coming up close and personal to one of the ocean’s most majestic animals – the humpback whale.   Tasman Venture’s whale watching tours from Hervey Bay commence in mid July and extend to early November as part of the humpback whales’ annual migration along the east coast of Australia. Tasman Venture’s…

Lady Elliott Island is a coral cay located at the southern tip of the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef. The island lies 46 nautical miles north-east of Bundaberg and covers an area of approximately 45 hectares. It is part of the Capricorn and Bunker Group of islands and is owned by the Commonwealth of…

Hervey Bay’s famous and historic Urangan Pier is a must see attraction.  It’s one of the longest in Australia and stretches for almost one kilometre into the ocean. A walk to the end will reward with spectacular views of Hervey Bay and the chance to see schools of fish, stingrays or pods of dolphin.  Another…

There are many regular markets in and around Hervey Bay for all the family to enjoy. Urangan Pier Park Community Market: adjacent to the Urangan Pier every first, third and fifth (if applicable) Saturday of each month, 7am – 1pm. Handmade work from local artisans, homemade wooden puzzles and toys, beautiful timber products, cutting boards,…

Commencing operations in 1888, The Bundaberg Rum Distillery is a world famous rum distillery. Visit the distillery and see how the award winning rum is produced through all stages of production.  You can visit the interactive Bundaberg Rum Museum on the grounds of the rum factory and learn all about its history.  The museum experience…

WetSide Water Park is located on Hervey Bay’s foreshore at the junction of Main Street and the Esplanade, Pialba, Hervey Bay.  It is a fun, family friendly water park with waterslides, the FlipSide Board Rider, water play areas, TotSide for under 5s play and a Fountain Light Show on Saturday nights at 7pm.  There is…

The Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens commenced in 1974 and is situated on a 26 hectare property established to display plants of the Wide Bay and Great Sandy regions in a mixture of natural bushland, formal gardens, rain forest and wetlands. Situated within the Botanic Gardens is the Orchid House. The Orchid House has a collection…

Immerse yourself in art and culture at Fraser Coast’s premiuer public art gallery.  Showcasing the creative talents of regional artists alongside a program of inspiring touring exhibitions. 166 Old Maryborough Road, Pialba (Hervey Bay) Phone: (07) 4197 4206  

Jump Park Hervey Bay is the premier Indoor Trampoline Park of Fraser Coast.  Featuring multiple zones and olympic trampolines, it won’t disappoint even the most hardcore. Become an aerial superstar on the olympic size trampolines, enjoy a game of Dodge Ball with your mates, shoot some hoops or take on the challenge of the Inflatable…