Getting Here

Use trains, planes, buses or automobiles

Self-drive: The Fraser Coast is a comfortable three-hour drive, 260km north of Queensland’s capital city Brisbane, along the Bruce Highway (A1), with a dual carriageway as far as Gympie. Maryborough is just off the main highway, with Hervey Bay a further 30km north-east on the coast. The region is the gateway to Fraser Island and the main air access point for Lady Elliot Island on the southern Great Barrier Reef.

Air: Qantas offers multiple 35-minute daily flights between Brisbane and Hervey Bay Airport, while Virgin Australia operates the 90-minute daily direct jet service from Sydney. Both airlines offer convenient connections from most Australian capital cities. Seair Pacific has daily 40-minute flights between Hervey Bay and Lady Elliot Island on the southern Great Barrier Reef.

Rail: Queensland Rail operates regular daily services from Brisbane, Rockhampton and Cairns stopping at Maryborough West and Howard stations on the Fraser Coast. Hervey Bay tickets include coach transfers to and from the bay.

Bus: Greyhound and Premier coach lines operate several north and southbound services each day to Maryborough and Hervey via Rainbow Beach. Along with Greyhound, private shuttle transfers operate between the Fraser Coast, Brisbane Airport (domestic and international), Brisbane CBD and Sunshine Coast Airport. For more information, phone the Hervey Bay Visitor Information Centre on 1800 811 728.

RV friendly: Free 48-hour RV camping sites are available at the Alan and June Brown Car Park near Maryborough’s CBD and behind the Hervey Bay Visitor Information Centre. Low-cost longer stay options with dump points are provided at the Doon Villa Soccer Ground Bay. Greyhound also offers daily services to the Sunshine Coast

near Maryborough Showground. The region also boasts quality caravan parks, many with direct beach access.

Climate: The Fraser Coast is blessed with a sub-tropical climate providing spectacular sunshine all year round. We recommend travellers apply sunscreen and wear hats, sunglasses and suitable clothing when spending time outdoors. The average summer temperature is 30°C, with winter a mild 22°C.

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Enjoy fast, direct travel to the Fraser Coast, gateway to World Heritage-listed Fraser Island. The Hervey Bay Airport offers daily flights to and from Sydney (Virgin) and Brisbane (Qantaslink). Frequent chartered flights also operate to and from Lady Elliot Island. Airport facilities include a café, ATM, Visitor Information Centre and free WIFI.