Hervey Bay & Fraser Island Tourist Guide - Summer Edition #129 - 2022/23

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A world of unique treasures awaits

Looking for a locally made memento of your trip to the Fraser Coast or a unique gift to bring back to family and friends?

You can’t go any further than World Treasure Designs, a jewellery studio in Urangan focussed on making jewellery with a difference. Their exclusive designs are locally inspired and locally made, featuring Australian gemstones and sustainably sourced metals

Everything is carefully handcrafted, from design sketch to final stone setting, right here in their Hervey Bay workshop. Inspired by the abundant marine life of our beautiful Fraser Coast, World Treasure’s unique Ocean Collection features humpback whales, dolphins, sea turtles, sharks, rays and more. Several of the designs feature Nala, Hervey Bay’s very own and much loved iconic humpback whale. Recognizable by her distinctive

tail, Nala has been sighted in the Bay for over 20 years now and her life journey is celebrated throughout the range of jewellery. With six trade qualified jewellers, designers and specialty setters on premises, the workshop also specialises in custom handmade jewellery, special orders and jewellery and watch repairs

A special commitment to the environment is shown through the use of recycled precious metals, eco friendly packaging and their new solar powered workshop. A portion of every sale is donated towards environmental causes meaning your purchase helps to protect and preserve our beautiful planet for future generations. This is jewellery you can feel good about wearing. Located at 32 King St, near the Urangan pier, shop hours are Mon Fri from 9:00 am - 4:30pm and Saturdays from 9:00am - 12:30pm

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Great things to see

Fraser Coast is a popular playground for tourists all year round because of its mild climate, with K’gari (Fraser Island) just off the coast of Hervey Bay. Separating mainland from Fraser Island is the 70 kms of the Great Sandy Strait. It extends south to Inskip Point, with numerous named and unnamed islands. The famous & historic Urangan Pier - it's one of the longest in Australia and in March 2017, Urangan pier saw its 100 years since rst completed. It stretches for almost 1km into the ocean where you can stroll and spot marine and bird life or look back at 14 km of the Bay’s foreshore. It is a good platform for shing in all conditions. The Mary and Susan River enters the strait at River Heads and is also the barge landing access point to the Island. Set aside a day and join the Spirit of Hervey Bay’s popular Mary River Cruise that twists & turns its

way down the mighty Mary, right through to Maryborough township from Urangan Harbour Whales can be encountered, (Jul - Oct) and the whale watching eet also departs from the Urangan Boat Harbour, which is the location for some of the best holiday accommodation in the region such as Ramada, with either studio, 1 or 2 bedroom apartments. Whale cove offers a variety of modern, self-contained one & two bedroom apartments. You can dine at the Harbour, la carte, specialty coffee, quick meal or a decadent dessert overlooking the Hervey Bay marina, across the Strait to the Islands and much moreat the Hervey Bay Boat Club They also have Fraser Getaway cruise, a 3hr tour from Hervey Bay along the West coast of the Island. If sailing is your thing, Blue Dolphin Marine Tours offer eco-friendly sailing tours across Hervey Bay and the

islands. On their tour, you may spot dolphins, turtles, dugongs, seabirds & other marine life. On board this luxury yacht, you can enjoy the all-inclusive drinks and delicious nger food platter during Champagne Sunset Sail, and simply sit back, relax and enjoy a relaxing 90minute sail of the Great Sandy Strait and its views of Hervey Bay & Islands as the sun sets. World Treasure Designs is a small, independent jewellery business with qualied jewellers and a state-of-the-art jewellery workshop, they offer all types of jewellery repair and restoration services, valuations and watch repairs and maintenance. They specialise in 100% Australian made, ethical and sustainable jewellery. Their exclusive designs are locally inspired, featuring Australian gemstones and sustainably sourced metals. Carefully handcrafted, right here at their studio workshop in Urangan

not far from the Pier Combining his passion for the ocean and marine life with his skills as a jeweller, Nick launched the Ocean Collection in an effort to raise awareness and cultivate a greater love for threatened marine species. A few blocks southwest of the Urangan Pier, off King St between Elizabeth St and Pier St, is another hidden gem, Gallery 5 Fine Art Gallery & Studio –Home of the Hervey Bay Art Society at 5 Sandy St. The Art Society conducts tutored workshops and social painting groups throughout the year. Members and nonmembers are always welcome. They always have superb local art on display and for sale. At the other end of the beach at Scarness is the Hervey Bay Historical Village and Museum. This multi-award winning attraction has managed to preserve some of that early history and now you -

Fraser Island

Great things to do

can walk through the museum that covers 1.2 hectares and explore 21 buildings with over 12,000 items, both large and small. Take part in interactive demonstrations. Something for the whole family!

13 Zephyr St, Scarness. Don't miss out on seeing the area by helicopter! Great Ocean Helicopters do scenic helicopter ights in Hervey Bay, Fraser Coast and surrounds, they also offer private transfers to Sunshine Coast, Noosa, Gladstone and Agnes Water. They can do Lunch packages at Kingsher Resort or Orchid Beach. Elopement package are also available. Many destinations are in reach from Hervey Bay, a short drive getaway. North from Hervey Bay and Maryborough is the historical village of Howard. Discovered as coaleld back in the late 1800's by William Howard and throughout the years, collieries opened up in

Howard and ultimately led to the construction of the railway Serviced twice daily by the Tilt Train to this day

Established over forty years ago, VanCootens Drapery is jam packed with over 6000 bolts of patchwork fabric and patchwork accessories and a large range of haberdashery, curtain fabrics, Manchester, men’s and women’s clothing, shoes, bags and giftware.

VanCootens Grocery, hardware, stockfeed & grocery store is located just across the road for those last minute supplies.

Bamboo Land is located on the beautiful Burrum River, 2km west of the Bruce Highway between Torbanlea & Howard.

This well established bamboo, ginger and heliconia specialist nursery features a collection of the world's nest noninvasive bamboo. The 50 acre property with 10 acres of landscaped tropical parklands is for customers, enthusiasts

and the general public to view the plants they grow and supply for sale. It is completely free for all to visit. Bring a picnic to enjoy on the many available picnic tables along the river and throughout the gardens.

On the way to Howard is the “home of the pink cow”, The Australiana Cottage Crafts & Herb Farm Recognised as one of Australia's leading Arts & Crafts Galleries, you are sure to be impressed by the range of 100% locally made, quality Australian gifts perfect for giving to family & friends in Australia or overseas.

Open 10am-4pm, closed Wednesday at 403 Torbanlea Pialba Road, Takura. With FREE Admission!

If you like to wander through markets, it won’t take you long to realise Fraser Coast has some of the best community, country and farmers markets

around. Urangan Pier Markets ranks as one of the top ‘market’ destinations in the region.

There is a large range of local regional produce in the farmers market section, some organic produce, fresh owers, spices, olives, delicatessen goods and jams. As you stroll along the paved paths, you will nd creations by local artisans such as handmade wooden puzzles, toys, fairies, timber products, baby clothes, dolls clothes, crocheted hand towels, fashion, crystals, leatherwork, handbags and so much more. The food court has a large choice of goodies, including hot dogs, burgers, hot chips, Maltese food, kebabs, a coffee cart and cold drinks. Live entertainment on the stage on a Saturday opposite the Food Court and undercover seating is available.

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Attractions & activities

Whale watching (July to November)

Tour to Fraser Island (K’gari)

Kiteboard or stand up paddle boarding lessons

Visit the markets

Dolphin spotting (all year)

Take a bus tour of local attractions

Hervey Bay Historical Museum - Bigger than it looks

Stroll through the regions art galleries

Explore 10 acres of nursery & park lands at Bamboo Land

Expand your knowledge down at the local Library

Take a walk along the pier or try a spot of fishing

See a blockbuster at BigScreen Cinema and Cafe Hervey Bay

Be cool at Hervey Bay Ten Pin Bowl, it’s air conditioned

Botanic Gardens and Historical Museum Bundaberg

Meet the animals at the Fraser Coast Wildlife Sanctuary

Float Therapy, Relax, Recover, Rejuvenate

Swim and enjoy a barbecue along the Esplanade

Try a game of tennis, a round of golf or lawn bowls

Wander around historic Dayman Park Lookout

Bicycle or walk along the Esplanade

Visit the Botanical Gardens and Orchid House

Take a fishing trip off Fraser Island

Discover the magic of Mary Poppins at the STORY BANK

Visit the Pink Cow at Australian Cottage Crafts

Jump on board & see the sights with Great Ocean Helicopters

Agnes Blues, Roots & Rock Festival

Agnes Water & Seventeen Seventy.............................Ticketed Event. 17, 18 & 19 February 2023*

3 days of fantastic music in the Funky Town of 1770. Live music, licensed bar, a variety of food vendors and markets to suit all tastes, feature at this all-weather event with plenty of undercover space to chill out or dance.

SES Grounds, Captain Cook Dr, 1770 QLD 4677. Ph: 07 4974 7570

Noosa Festival of Surfing

Noosa Heads...............................................................Ticketed Event. 3 - 12 March 2023* (Tentative dates subject to Noosa Council approval) Considered Australia's largest surfing event and the only one of its kind in the world. With a full rounded festival program of surf culture, competition, art, live music, film and environmental awareness.

Park Road, Noosa Heads, QLD 4567. Ph: 0418 771 400

Gladstone Harbour Festival

Gladstone..........................................................................Free Event. 5 - 9 April 2023*

Gladstone annual Harbour Festival program includes a fantastic variety of quality entertainment on the GPC Marina Main Stage each night, fun rides for the kids, Mardi gras, a tasty food court, Marina Markets, fireworks and plenty of novelty events and attractions.

Bryan Jordan Drive, Gladstone, QLD 4680. Ph: 07 4972 5111

Goomeri Pumpkin Festival

Goomeri..............................................................................Free Entry

28 May 2023*

The Goomeri Pumpkin Festival has continued to grow each year since 1997. Enjoy a smashin, fun filled day at the Goomeri Pumpkin Festival. Roll a pumpkin down Policemans Hill in the unique Great Australian Pumpkin Roll™, enjoy quirky, novelty pumpkin competitions, a street parade, all day live entertainment on stage, huge street markets, demonstrations and displays. Treat yourself to a variety of pumpkin foods. Enjoy billy tea, stew and damper Dress up for the Pumpkin Pageant. Camping is available. Cnr Moore St and Boonara St, Goomeri QLD 4601. Ph: 0484 629 424

Childers Festival

Childers, Bundaberg Area..................................................Free Entry 27 July - 28 July 2023*

Held annually on the last weekend in July, the Childers Festival closes the Bruce Highway and the historic streets of this quintessential Queensland town are lined with food and market stalls set to a back-drop of live music across numerous stages. Sunday's main Festival Day is free to attend; and there's a host of activities leading up to the festival. The Festival is a Bundaberg Regional Council Event. Everyone welcome. Churchill St, Childers, QLD Ph: 1300 722 099

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Mix it with the local wildlife

A dedicated band of volunteers run the Fraser Coast Wildlife Sanctuary at 31 Mungar Road Maryborough.

At the sanctuary you can pat a kangaroo, howl with the dingoes, laugh with the kookaburras and much more Sally the Little Corella will greet you and you can even interact with the dingoes.

Other activities include kangaroo and wallaby feeding, where you can see joey’s in their mothers pouches. Admire their colourful Australian birds in the free flight aviary, or be entertained by the cockatoos antics. Learn about snakes, their eating habits, habitat, and if you're game, wrap Gorgeous the Black Headed Python around your neck.

Their canteen provides morning and afternoon teas, as well as light lunches. Hot and cold drinks are available

A range of souvenirs, as well as local artists wildlife paintings are on sale. Take advantage of their barbeque facilities and enjoy a family picnic with a difference

For more information: Phone- 4122 2080 or Visit- www frasercoastwildlifesanctuary org.au

1770 LARC! TOURS NEW MILESTONES

Tourism business 1770 LARC! Tours has achieved two significant milestones in 2022. Midyear, the amphibious day tour business proudly reached 20 years of Eco Tourism Australia certification. Local owner & operator Neil Mergard was in fact the first tourism business in Central QLD to become eco certified back in 2002 and he is very proud of the ongoing commitment his business and the 1770 LARC! Tours’ team members continue to effect. The second marvellous milestone is that for two successive years 1770 LARC! Tours has won Bronze in the ‘Tour and Transport Operators’ category at the Queensland Tourism Awards. The category of ‘Tour and Transport Operators’ is one of the most hotly contested of the state awards and the whole 1770 LARC! Tours team are ecstatic with winning Bronze two years in a row Neil was on hand at the recent Awards ceremony to personally collect the accolade, and in his usual enthusiastic nature, Neil said “I’m so proud of the whole LARC team and their dedication to business excellence. Receiving this Award two years in a row recognises their consistency and passion. “Plus, there are thousands of guests we are also very appreciative of – ever since the business was established in May 1994, we’ve been supported by guest referrals, so keep on LARCing!” MORE: Amber Rodgers, marketing manager; Email: amber@1770larctours.com au Ph: 0409 983 702

Howard Country

New solution in makeup

Microblading, also known as eyebrow embroidery, microstroking, feather touch and hair stokes is a relatively new method of permanent makeup that provides a means to partially or fully camouage missing eyebrow hair with the appearance of simulated hair using ne deposits of cosmetic tattoo pigments.

Microblading is performed by manually depositing pigment supercially in the upper region of the dermis with the use of a hand tool with attached needles fused together to create a blade, it does not involve the use of a machine. The Microblading technique involves drawing individual, crisp hair strokes that can be very natural looking but nonetheless Microblading is still a form of cosmetic tattooing. Microblading needle groupings contain needles that are extremely ne in diameter in comparison to the needles used in traditional methods. Microblading is for any person wanting to perfect and create perfect brows. Microblading is a great alternative for pre and/or post chemo clients and alopecia clients, who will or have lost their eyebrows. Microblading’s ability to closely resemble real hair provides a very natural looking replacement to sparse or non-existent brows.

Great places to stay

There is friendly accommodation to suit all needs. Indulge yourself in the warm hospitality of great places to stay. From cosy guest houses to motels and cabins, to self contained suites or caravans. Whether you are escaping with your lover, on a family stay or just a break with a friend, you’ll find a warm welcome every time at Fraser Coast and its surrounding areas.

Compare the deals directly

Resorts & Motels

Are definitely the most commonly known type of accommodation. While it is commonly accepted they are expensive, the truth is resorts and motels can be a less expensive option. When looking for a resort and motel it may be best to contact them directly to compare deals, rates, packages and availability

Apartment rentals

If you’re staying for a longer period, looking for a rental is a good choice. With a rental you have most or all the amenities at a competitive price.

We are your home away from home on K'gari (Fraser Island) Our unique 2 & 3 bedroom houses are a short walk from 75 Mile Beach

These self contained houses have 24hr power, access to a swimming pool, spa and wading pool, and are fully dingo fenced Come stay with us. You won't want to leave.

Please check out our social media for our specials. kgari fraser islandbeachhouse Fraser Island Beach Houses

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1800 626 230 stay@fraserislandbeachhouses.com.au www.fraserislandbeachhouses.com.au

Arlia Sands Apartments are situated in the middle of Torquay in Ann St, just 75m from Hervey Bay’s best beach. Shops, restaurants and takeaways are just 100m walk away Beautifully appointed one and two bedroom apartments.

New arrivals welcome

Help the environment and your community by donating. You can deliver your clothing or goods to a Salvos Store or Family Store near you. To arrange a collection - call them on 13 SALVOS (13 72 58) or fill out the online form to arrange collection of large items you can't deliver yourself. can be dropped off at a donation bin or hub, or request a free pickup online. Funds from the sale of your donation in a Lifeline shop go directly to Lifeline programs that help people in need, including our 24hour 13 11 14 Crisis Support.

The regions best seafood

Maddigans order from local fisherman where possible and make sure their products are the best available. Moreton Bay Bugs, Oysters, Salmon, Prawns, Mud and local Crabs - the variety in seafood is on display for you to choose. 401 Esplanade, Torquay Australian Ocean King Prawn Company specialises in local & wild caught King Prawns which have an international reputation for being the highest quality prawns/shrimp Available Monday-Friday from Hervey Bay Cold Stores Ellengowan St, Urangan.

Include wine & spirit bottles

Queenslands popular containers for change program could soon be expanded to include glass wine and spirit bottles to ramp up recycling, put money back into the pockets of Queenslanders and charities, and protect the state’s environment and great lifestyle.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced Queensland Government would soon gauge the communities views on growing the scheme, which has already seen more than 5.5 billion containers recycled through refund points and $540 million in refunds issued since it was launched in 2018. “It’s stopped billions of containers from ending up in our waterways and environment, thrown millions of dollars behind local groups and supported upwards of 800 good jobs at 359 facilities across the state.” Environment Minister Meaghan Scanlon said. Before the introduction of containers for change program, only 18 per cent of beverage containers were recovered and recycled. “Today, that number has grown threefold to 65 per cent.”

Currently, the program accepts most aluminium, glass, plastic, steel and liquid paperboard beverage containers between 150ml and 3L. “Of course we want to make sure the decision to expand the scheme to include wine and spirit bottles is one that is backed by the community, so we’ll be going out next month to Queenslanders to get their feedback.” Consultation is expected to launch in December and run through to February 2023.

Australia's most liveable climate

Howard is situated beside the Bruce Highway, about 34km north west of Hervey Bay and 20km north of Maryborough. William Howard travelled through the area in 1857 to go on and discover the rich Isis scrub (Childers). He later owned mining leases in the area. At one stage about 25% of Queensland coal was raised in the district. Citrus growing soon took over from timber getting as the district's second industry after coal. Lenthalls Dam off the Bruce Highway near Howard is a fishing and boating paradise. It's a great place for the whole family and worthwhile if you are keen on freshwater fishing. A fishing permit is required. The area which has Picnic Races are a must to see annually in October. The 6 furlong race track at Torbanlea was first created in 1890 as a half mile track that had no rails, dodging trees and stumps along the way. The local climate recognised as Australia's most liveable.

Peaceful seaside village

Welcoming entrance gardens beside Boat Harbour Drive, immaculate mowed parks and play grounds, are a credit to all involved, but special effort should be made to provide suitable habitat where our beautiful little birds such as Fairywrens, Finches and Scrubwrens etc, could be enjoyed also. They all require prickly, tangled undergrowth, (such as Lantana), for protection from introduced cats, foxes and their other natural predators. Also well suitable grasses for seed for at least three species of Finch. So property owners & council employees, before you slash, mow or spray any area that is not required as a lawn or garden, just visualise how interesting it could be to have a patch, that may look just a little untidy to some people, but will be suitable for little birds to hide, nest and feed in. You can place a sign displaying "left for Wildlife" to show it is a planned section – not just an untidy area. Maybe a bird-bath nearby where you can expect to see little birds safely drink and bathe. Wonderful relaxation without a lot of maintenance! Hervey Bay is a noted bird-watch area and visitors come from around the world and interstate just to see them. You will feel good to know you have done your bit. Birdwatchers meet regularly. Enquiries: John Knight Ph: 4125 2372

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Kawungan Wy 1E

Kavui St 1D

Keats St 4E

Kehlet St 4C

Kelly St 6B

Kemble Wy 1B

Kenny Wy 4B

Kensi Ct 4B

Kent St 4I

Kentia Ct 4E

Keppel Ct 4E

Kestrel Ct 4A

Keys Av 6H

King Arthur Ct 3I

King Edward Ct 3I

King Henry Ct 4F

King Richard Ct 3I

King St 5I

Kingsbarn Dr 1H

Kingston Cl 1G

Kingston Ct 4B

Kinross Ct 3E

Kirriemuir Ct 3E

Kirton Rd 4B

Kiwi Ct 5B

Koloi St 4F

Kookaburra Dr 3B

Krugar Ct 2H

Kululu Cr 4F

Kurrajong Cr 6A

Kuruman St 4F

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La Borde Ct 2C

Lady Nelson Dr 3A

Lady Penrhyn Dr 3B

Laguna Ct 3I

Lake View Ct 2B

Lakeridge Dr 2A

Lambroke Cr 2H

Lancaster Ct 1B

Lancewood Ct 2H

Lapham Cr 1H

Larsen St 5I

Lauren St 3H

Lavell St 4H

Lavender Ct 1C

Layde Ct 3H

Leah St 4H

Leith Palm Crt 5E

Lemongrass Rise1C

Leslie L 5E

Lido Pde 4H

Lillee Ct 3H

Limpus St 4I

Lincolnfield St 5G

Lindeman Ct 3E

Liuzzi St 5D

Lockerbie Ct 3E

Long St 4C

Lower Mt. Rd 1A

Lucyanne Ct 2H

Lygon Ct 1C

Lyons St 6B

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Macbel Ct 5G

Mackenzie Ct 3C

Manfred Wy 4B

Martin St 4B

Miller St 4I

Milo St 2H

Minguin St 4F

Mistletoe Ct 3H

Mitta Wy 4H

Montague 1B

Montrose Cl 6B

Montuna Ct 1G

Moolyyir St 3I

Moonbi St 4F

Moonlight Av 4F

Moonstone Dr 3H

Moorhen Ct 3B

Moreton St 4C

Morgan Ct 1B

Morobe St 1E

Morrocci St 3D

Mueller Cl 2B

Mungara Ct 1G

Munro Wy 2B

Murphy St 4B Musgrave Cl 3E

Mylne Ct 5H

Myrtle Cl 3F

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Namwen St 3C Neils St 5E

Neisler Ct 2D

New St 5H

Newhaven St 3C

Nicholson Ct 1C Nielsen Wy 2D

Nikenbah Dundowran Rd 1A

Nissen Ct 1C

Nissen St 2C

Norfolk Ct 3F

Norman Ct 3C North St 5B

North St 5B

Nth West Bay Ct 1G Nullor St 4F

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O' Rourke St 5D

Oak St 3F

Oakmont Pl 1G

Ocean St 6H

Oceanview St 6A

Oceanview St 6A

Ochina Ct 3F

Old Marybough Rd. 2C, 3C, 5D

Oleander Av 4F

Olive Ct 3C

Opal Wy 3H

Orbe Ct 3C

Oriole Ct 3B

Orthring St 3C

Owen Cr 4H

Oxford Pl 2C

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Palera Ct 5B

Palera Ct 5B Palm Av 2B

Palm Meadows Pl 3C

Pantlins L 1B

Par Ct 2C

Paradise St 6B

Parakeet Ct 1F

Paraween Ct 6B

Parisi Ct 3D Park St 3H

Parkway Dr 5F

Parlon Ct 4E

Partridge St 5H

Patanaval 6B

Pats Pl 2H

Paul Dr 5B

Parame Ct 1E

Peat Ct 1E

Pebble Ct 6H

Pembridge Ct 1B

Peppermint Cct 1C

Peters L 6D

Phar Lap Ct 4B

Phoenix Ct 3E

Pialba Downs Dr 2A

Pialba - Burrum Heads Rd 2A, 2B

Picadilly Ct 1C

Picnic St 3C

Pier St 5I

Piggford Ln 1A Pilot St 5I

Pine St 6H

Pineapple Av 4G Pinehurst Dr 1G

Pinewood Ct 2H

Pohlman Ct 4E Poinciana Cr 4F Polson St 6B

Popp Ct 2D Rose Ct 1C Porter St 4C Preston St 4C Prince St 5I

Princess Park Ct 4G Pulgul St 3I

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Queen Ct 4E Queens Rd 5F Queensbury Gr 1C

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Rachael St 6B

Rankin St 6B

Ranklin 6B Ranklin 6B Rassmussens Rd 1E Rathdowne Ct 1C Raward Rd 3G

Redgum Ct 2C Regency Ave 2D Renee Ct 3G Rhys Ct 4G Rialto Ct 4H Richard St 5H Richardson Cl 4E Ridge View Ct 1E Riley St 4I Ringtail Wy 3H Ripley Av 3C Robb Ct 4H Robert St 5H Rochester Ct 1C Rocky Ct 4E Rohan Wy 2D Romeck Cr 2D Romney St 3C Ronaldo Wy 2H Rose St 5D Rosedale Dr 1G Rosella Wy 3B Rosentreter L 2A Rosewood Ave 2H Ross St 4I Rossington Dr 1B Round Island Rd 1I Royal Dr 4E Ruddman Ct 4H

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Sage St 2C Sager Ct 3G

Samarai Dr 1D,E,F San Marco Ct 4H Sandalan Wy 5H Sandalwood Dr 2H Sandy St 5I Sandy View Dr 1E Satinay St 2I Saunders St 5B Scarborough St 5E Scrub Hill Rd 2A Scrubbygum Ct 2C Seabreeze L 5B Sealink Dr 6A Seaspray Ct 3I

Senor Ave 2H

Senorita Pde 2H

Serene Wy 1G Shannen Ct 3D

Sharyn Ct 5B

Shell St 5I

Shelly St 4E Shoreham St 3C Shoreline Ct 3I Short St 4I Silkwood Dr 2H Silvereye 3B Sirrus Ct 3A Sitella Ct 3B Skinner Cr 3I Smith St 4I Snapper St 3F Snow St 5G

Sonder St 2I

Sorrensons Rd 3A South St 5H

Southerden St 5H

Southn. Crss. Ct H1 Sovereign Ct 2D

Spence St 6A Spinnaker Dr 5B Spoonbill Wy 3B Spring Wy 1C Squire St 3E St Joseph Dr 3D Steel St 1E Stephenson St 5E Sterling Ct 3C Stevens Cl 4D Stewart St 4I Stringybark Dr 3H Sturt St 2B Summit Ridge Dr 1E Sunad Ct 1E Sunline Ct H2 Sunset Cr 4F Surrey Ct 3E Swaney Ct 4H Swiss Ct 4J

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Taela Ct 2H

Talasea Dr 1D Tanna St 3C Tannen Ct 4J Tasman Dr 2B Tavistock St 5G

Taylor St 5E Tee Wy 2C

Tenimby St 4D

Teresa 1E

Thomas St 6D

Thornbill Dr 3B

Tingera Tc 5F

Tom St 5D

Toni St 4H

Toohey Ct 5H

Tooth St 4C Top St 5G

Topaz Ct 3H

Torquay Rd 6D

Totness St 5G

Tranquil Dr 1G Treviso Ct 4H Trevnielsen Ct 4G

Trick St 6A

Trill Ct 3H

Trisha Ct 4F Tristania Cr 3I Trobriand Pl 1D

Truro St 6H

Truss Ct 4H

Tuna St 2E Turnbull Ct 4H Turrum St 4F Twolyn St 3H

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Ungowa Av 4D Urangan St 3H Urraween Rd 1A

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Vanda St 3H

Verden Dr 3H Vicki Pde 3G

Victor Dr 2D Victoria St 5B

Victory East St 1H View St 6H

Virginia Ct 4F Vista Ct 3C Vista St 1I

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Waigani Ave 1D Walkers Rd 2H

Warrego Dr 5B Warrego Dr 5B Washington Dr 3G Watson St 6D Wattle St 2B,5B Wattlebird L 2B

Wedge St 2C Wellington Cr 3G West St 5G Westminster Ct 3E Whimbrel Gr 2B Whipbird Ct 3H

Whistler 4A Whitby St 5I White St 6B Whiting St 2E Whittaker Cl 4I Wide Bay Dr 2A William Dean Av 1H Willian St 5H Willow Ct 2B Wilton Cl 3H

Winbirra Wy 5F Winchelsea St 3C Windemere Rd 3H Winter Green Ct 1C

Wisferi Dr 2B Witt St 6H

Wodalla Mews 5B

Wonga St 4F

Wongala Ct 3A Woodland Cl 4G

Woralie St 1C Wright Way 5E

Wuruma St 4F

Wyuna Ct 2I

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Yabara Ct 1G

Yacht Cl 5B

Yacht Cl 5B

Yarrilee Ct 2A Yongala Ave 3A

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Zac Ct 1B Zephyr St 5E

Zircon St 3H

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Hervey Bay & Fraser Island Tourist Guide

Lunch & Dinner served 7 days Asian & Western Cuisine

Unique & historical architecture

Maryborough is just an easy 20 minute drive from Hervey Bay and is commonly referred to as the Heritage City. Its streets are lined with beautifully restored Queenslanders and civic buildings and it’s well worth a visit for the historically minded, or the camera buff with plenty of unique and historical architecture to photograph. Stroll through the historical Wharf Street precinct, offering a glimpse into life in a busy immigration port. Some of the historical attractions include: The Military and Colonial Museum, the old Post Office Hotel and Criterion Hotel, Customs House Interpretive Centre, Bond Store Museum and Customs Residence Cellar Door.

The early times in Maryborough

Evidence of human inhabitation of the Maryborough region stretches back to at least 6,000 years ago. The Gubbi Gubbi (Kabi Kabi) & Batjala (Butchulla) people were the original inhabitants of the region. Gubbi were described as an inland tribe of the Wide Bay–Burnett area. The Batjala occupied the more coastal regions including K’gari (Fraser Island). In 1842, Andrew Petrie & Henry Stuart Russell sailed up the river known to the Gubbi as the Monoboola (now the Mary River) looking for land and timber to exploit. Until 1842, little was known about the Maryborough region. Cook, Flinders & Oxley had charted the coastline, but the arrival of Edgar T. Aldridge & his party in 1848 was the catalyst for the rapid growth of a village, a port for wool &other primary produce, and the establishment of a sawmill on the northern bank of the Mary River. Early Maryborough economy was centred around livestock farming, logging of the bunya pine forests, and the boiling down of animal carcasses to make tallow In the late 1850's the soil along the Mary River was deemed ideal for the cultivation of sugarcane and in 1859 E. T. Aldridge was able to grow & produce a world-class experimental crop. From the 1840's to well after 1900, Maryborough & Sydney were the only two ports on Australia's east coast permitted to accept and process immigrants. More than 30,000 people - Scots, Danes, Germans, Kanakas (Fiji and Vanuatu islanders) & others, passed through Maryborough on their way to a new life.The whole of Maryborough's wharf precinct is a cultural treasure. Ghosts from the 19th Century seem to frequent the Customs House Hotel, in Maryborough's Wharf Street. Strange things have been known to happen there all the time, taps get mysteriously turned on, or you'll hear noises on the staircase in the middle of the night.

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Maryborough, named after the wife of Governor Fitzroy, was settled 1847. It was a major immigration port into Australia and is one of Queensland’s oldest cities.

a rural town, is 60 km west of Hervey Bay and on the Bruce Highway north-west of Maryborough. There are 23 buildings in Churchill Street that are listed on the Queensland Heritage Register. The towns Visitor Centre is located in the Palace Building which was destroyed by a fire in 2000 and subsequently rebuilt in honour of the 15 backpackers who died in the fire upstairs. A single A4 Heritage walk sheet which combines a map of the town (most of the historic buildings are located on Churchill Street) is available to pick up & upstairs is an Art Gallery. Trees that line the main street or Bruce Hwy are Brazilian Leopard Trees. As a National Trust Town, it provides opportunities for visitors to explore the regions interesting past. It’s well worth a stop in whilst travelling on your way

Food, beaches, reef & rum

Best known for its iconic rum & turtles, Bundaberg is one of the gems of the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Our region is bursting with flavour, boasting locally produced drinks & home grown food from its rich soil. Adventure here begins on land & extends to the sea, the reef and beyond. Sample the thriving restaurant and café scene. Start your escape by exploring the coastal gems, lakes, gorges and rural landscape before heading to our shores where hundreds of sea turtles return to the beach each year to nest Later on their hatchlings will begin their journey to the ocean at Mon Repos, it is special! From Nov - Mar. It supports the largest concentration of nesting marine turtles on the eastern Australian mainland & has the most significant loggerhead turtle nesting population in the South Pacific region. Don't miss Hinkler Hall of Aviation where they celebrate solo aviation pioneer, Bert Hinkler, & the wonders of innovation, adventure & spirit. Interactive displays; fly like Bert on the distinctive glide simulators all set in the lush Bundaberg Botanic Gardens

Fraser Island is K’gari

Known for thousands of years as K’gari, or Paradise

Fraser Island located just south of the Great Barrier Reef.

Fraser Island is about 120 kilometres long and ranges between 22 km at its widest point to 5 km wide

Captain James Cook first noted the island in 1770 and presumed it to be part of the main land and named it the Great Sandy Peninsula. • Matthew Flinders came ashore over 200 years ago at Sandy Cape • Captain William Edwardson navigated the passage from Tin Can Bay to Hervey Bay determining that Great Sandy Peninsula was an Island. • A new name was given to the island in 1836 after the survivors of a shipwreck of the Stirling Castle found their way ashore and the death for Captain J. Fraser

Fraser Island / K’gari

DRIVE TIMES

Hervey Bay to River Heads: 20min Maryborough to River Heads: 45min Wangoolba Creek to Eurong: 1hr Kingfisher Bay to Eurong: 1hr Rainbow Beach to Inskip Point: 10min Hook Point to Eurong: 1hr

Sandy

ECO SAILING ADVENTURE

Morning cruise with a focus on discovering our resident dolphins, dugongs, and turtles. Also have some fun in the water with our exclusive aqua mat or a boom net. Morning tea included.

dolphins, dugongs,

SUNSET SAIL

Enjoy sunset under Sail, Includes drinks and a light platter of snacks.

WHALE ENCOUNTERS

(July-Oct)

QUICK ROAD QUIZ

Which merging vehicle is required to give way?

1 2

A B

a. Vehicle A (red)

b. Vehicle B (blue)

Answer. a. Vehicle A Vehicle A (red) must give way as there is a broken line between the vehicles and vehicle A (red) is making a lane change into the lane that vehicle B (blue) is travelling in.

a. Vehicle A (red)

b. Vehicle B (blue)

Answer: b. Vehicle B As there is no broken line between the two vehicles merging into a single line of trafc, vehicle B (blue) must give way to vehicle A (red). In this instance, the vehicle behind must give way to the vehicle that is ahead.

I must indicate when I leave a roundabout.

3

4

a. True b. False Answer: a. True Whether you are turning to the left or right or going straight ahead, you must use your left indicator when you exit a single lane or multi-lane roundabout, unless it is impractical to do so.

a. Yes, done carefully b. No, they must not travel faster than 30km/h

Answer: b. No, riders must not exceed 30km/h. They must also ensure they have enough space between themselves and other vehicles to lane lter safely The rider must hold an open class RE or R licence (not a provisional or learner licence) and is not permitted to lane lter in a school zone.

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Can a motorcycle lane lter at any speed between stationary or slow moving vehicles going the same way?

Towing safety tips

First, make sure you have a tow bar that is up to the job! If you can afford it, it's worth paying for a professional installation. Make sure you're familiar with any laws that apply, especially if you are travelling abroad. In particular, make sure you know the speed limits. In some countries you need a separate warning light fitted in the car to show that the caravan direction indicator lights are working.

* Coping with the load - are the engine, brakes, tyres and suspension up to the job?

* Trailer or tow bar weights - check your cars handbook for the maximum weights allowed

* Rear view - make sure you can see behind the caravan using the cars mirrors. Extending side mirrors can be fitted to most cars

* Check tyre pressures - unless you are towing a light, unladen trailer, the car tyres should be inflated to full load pressures (check your cars handbook). Check the caravan tyre pressures are correct too

* Headlight set up - check the aim with the caravan attached, and have it adjusted if necessary. Many cars these days have an adjuster on the dashboard.

* Caravan lights - the extra load on the flasher circuit may cause the indicators to flash too slowly, so you may need a heavy duty flasher unit. Check brake, side and number plate lights

* Loading the caravan - refer to the manufacturers recommendations. As a general rule, distribute the weight with the heaviest items as near as possible to the caravan axle. Secure all heavy items so they can't move Car manufacturers usually specify an optimum noseweight for a caravan when loaded. If necessary, move the load to get as close as possible to the recommended noseweight and do not exceed it

* Engine - don't put unnecessary strain on the engine by trying to tow an unsuitably heavy load. The extra load on an engine when towing may mean that the cooling system is no longer adequate - you may be able to have modified cooling system components (a larger radiator, etc ) fitted to cope with this problem if you tow regularly

* Suspension - towing puts extra strain on a cars suspension components and can affect the handling of a car. Heavy duty rear suspension components are available for most cars to enable to cope with towing

* Reversing - there are some very simple rules to follow. It may seem to be a difficult concept to grasp at first, but instead of being able to turn your car steering wheel in the direction that you want your trailer/caravan to go, you must turn it in the opposite direction. It might take a little time to master this technique, especially when reversing round a corner When reversing in a straight line, the easiest way to remember what to do is to steer towards the towing mirror in which the trailer or caravan appears

Zero emission vehicles

Zero emission vehicles deliver a wide range of environmental, economic and social benets. When compared with internal combustion engine vehicles, zero emission vehicles save users on ongoing refuelling, vehicle maintenance and registration costs. All zero emission vehicles tested in the last 5 years received a 5-star safety rating from the Australian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP).

There are 2 types of zero emission vehicles:

•Battery electric vehicles (BEV)

•powered by an electric motor only

•produce no direct tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions

•fully zero emission when powered by renewable energy

•energy stored in a battery

•typical driving range 300-600km

•the battery is charged by using external chargers and regenerative braking (kinetic energy captured during braking) to charge the battery

emission vehicle but could be considered a suitable alternative to an internal combustion engine vehicle when used mainly on battery power.

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle is not eligible for $3000 rebate

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles:

•are partly powered by an electric motor/s (charged by a wall socket or specialised charger)

•have an internal combustion engine (petrol, diesel, or biofuel)

•the internal combustion engine is primarily used to generate electricity to recharge the battery or to extend driving range for longer trips

•have a lower electric-only driving range than battery electric vehicles

•overall driving range of 500-700km, with a full electric driving range of up to 60km.

Vehicle registration duty savings in Queensland

Hybrid or electric vehicles attract the lowest vehicle registration duty costs - get an estimate for vehicle registration duty costs:

•see the Queensland Electric Super Highway for on the go charging options.

•Hydrogen vehicles or fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs)

•emerging market technology

•produce no direct tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions

•refuel at hydrogen refuelling stations

•more suitable for heavy vehicles

•fully zero emission when powered by renewable hydrogen

•typical driving range of 300-600km.

A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) is not a zero

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Clean pool and surrounding areas

Check the pool equipment is in working order

Sweep and wash all hard floors, vacuum carpets and professionally clean.

Clean windows and screens (inside & out), screens, sills and frames, curtains/blinds, fans and mirrors

Remove scuff marks from floors and walls

Ensure bench tops and rooms are clean from clutter and personal items

Clean sinks, stove tops and cupboard fronts, bath, hand basin, vanity top, shower screen and recess

Changes surrounding pet consent

“Property managers around the state would of had the 1 October 2022 marked in their calendars and REIQ members have been readying their processes for many months for the new rental laws that come into effect,” REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said. “One of the major changes is surrounding pet consent. Although tenants will have increased rights when it comes to pets, consent for pets is still required, and tenants still need to seek the property owners permission to keep a pet on the premises. “However, from 1 October, property owners can no longer simply have a blanket ‘no-pet’ policy, and instead, property owners will be required by law to consider pet requests on a case-by-case basis. “Property owners will only be able to refuse a pet request if they can establish one of the prescribed grounds available under the new laws, such as if the premises doesn’t have a fence or facilities to humanely accommodate the pet, or if keeping the pet is likely to cause costly damage to the premises or inclusions and the repair cost would likely exceed the rental bond being held.

“The property owner also needs to respond to the pet request in writing within the statutory time frame of 14 days, or consent will be deemed. Further, if the property owners negative response does not align with the available grounds to decline the request, approval may be deemed under the laws.”

Prescribed grounds for saying no to a pet request:

•Keeping the pet would exceed a reasonable number of animals being kept at the premises.

•The premises are unsuitable for keeping the pet because of a lack of appropriate fencing, open space or another thing necessary to humanely accommodate the pet.

•Keeping the pet is likely to cause damage to the premises or inclusions that could not practicably be repaired for a cost of the rental bond for the premises.

•Unacceptable risk to the health and safety of a person. For example a venomous pet.

•Keeping the pet would contravene a law.

•Keeping the pet would contravene a body corp by-law.

•Tenant/s is/are not prepared to consent to a condition.

Pet approval conditions examples:

•If pet is not a type of pet ordinarily kept inside—a condition requiring the pet to be kept outside at the premises.

•If pet is capable of carrying parasites that could infest the premises—a condition requiring the premises to be professionally fumigated at the end of the tenancy.

•If pet is allowed inside the premises—a condition requiring carpets in the premises to be professionally cleaned at the end of the tenancy.