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City in Queensland, Australia
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Hervey Bay (pronounced Harvey Bay) is a string of beachside towns located in south east Queensland, around 3 1/2 hours drive north of Brisbane. Hervey Bay is home to many retired people. Its main attraction is an 868 meter long pier that extends into the ocean.
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The exhibits are updated every six to eight weeks.
View coral from a glass bottom boat. Both day and night viewing coral tours are available. Enjoy the natural beauty and also see a variety of fish.
A collection of natural and cultural artifacts. The emphasis is on the history of mining in the Hervey Bay region.
This museum has 19 buildings that take you on a tour of Hervey Bay's past. Also has blacksmith and woodcraft demonstrations.
Go on a dolphin boat tour to see the bottlenose dolphins and the indopacific humpback dolphins. Boat departs at 8AM from the marina.
Hervey Bay is the end of the line for many of the Antarctic humpback whales that migrate north annually. Although many places along the New South Wales and Queensland coast offer opportunities for whale sightings as the whales pass, this is where they stay for a while. Whales are around from August to October.
Go on a horse ride for up to 2 and a half hours. Get picked up and dropped off from Hervey Bay for $15 per person.
Different types of fishing are offered including beach fishing, rock fishing, continental shelf fishing, and deep sea fishing. There is a great variety of fish ranging in size from garfish to marlin.
Golf at the country club for a relaxing afternoon.
WetSide is supplied with recycled rainwater harvested from the city's stormwater network. The water park features hundreds of spouts and jets, fountains interactive play equipment, water slides, surfing, special play area for children under-5 called TotSide, tipping buckets, music and a giant water screen. The site also includes a coffee shop, viewing decks and boardwalks, educational displays, amenities blocks and the pay-per-use Board Rider wave machine.
Go on a boat tour to see dolphins and to snorkel. After the water activities, enjoy a barbecue lunch at Round Island. Departs in the morning and returns approximately 5 hours later.
Swim in 2 large outdoor swimming pools.
Have fun while lawn bowling.
A premier seafood restaurant open seven days a week. It also has a seafood buffet dinner on Fridays and Saturdays.
Open for dinner seven nights a week. It is a fine dining restaurant that serves both steak and seafood.
Eat at one of the trendiest places in Hervey Bay. International sports shown on big screens to create a fun atmosphere.
Has delicious food and also provides a stunning ocean view.
Open 7 days and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Serves steak and seafood.
Serves a variety of pizza, Italian, Turkish, Asian and seafood.
Offers lunch and dinner from Wednesday through Sunday.
Open 7 days a week, is a Mexican restaurant.
Provides live music every Friday and Saturday night.
Exclusive waterfront dining with views of K'gari, Hervey Bay's calming waters and the famous Urangan pier.
Enjoy food and drinks at the tavern.
Carries a broad list of Australian and International beers, a vast list of wines and a cocktail menu featuring 20 traditional and innovative cocktails. It is located inside the Bayswater Hotel and also provides live entertainment.
Offers 2 to 3 bedroom villas located within a tropical landscape. It has privacy and is ideal for families on vacation.
Palace Backpackers Hostel
Located near food shops, the beach, and recreational centres. Hostel has a swimming pool and entertainment room.
The hostel is surrounded by tropical gardens and has a large pool and spa, bistro, bar, internet lounge, tennis & basketball courts and tour booking service. Complimentary breakfast for backpackers.
Thai restaurant on the premises.
Spanish restaurant on the premises.
1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments
One of the Pepper's chain of resorts is on the Esplanade. Fancy! Has three bedroom apartments consisting of a hotel room + 2 bedroom adjoining.
By car
About 2 1/2 hours drive north from the Sunshine Coast, and 3 1/2 hours drive north from Brisbane.
By train
A coach service connects with the Brisbane to Rockhampton tilt train, that runs to Pialba and Urangan.
By bus
Coach services running north from Brisbane, including Greyhound and Flixbus, stop in Hervey Bay.
By taxi
Taxis are available. Call the national 131 008 taxi number for service.
By bike
There is 18km of waterfront cycleway, starting from Urangan and going to Point Vernon, and there is never a need to cycle on the Esplanade roadway.
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