The Life Saving Light

Hiding away & close to the quaint Town of 1770 (Seventeen Seventy), is the Bustard Head Lightstation. This is a must-see destination that offers visitors a unique & intriguing glimpse into Australia's maritime history. Built in 1868, it’s one of the oldest operating lighthouses in QLD & stands at a towering 16m tall. The lighthouse has witnessed a significant amount of history, including the tragic shipwrecks, devastating fire & unsolved mysteries that are still puzzled over to this very day Visitors can access the Bustard Head Lightstation via 1770 LARC! Tours, on their full day Paradise Tour. This excursion not only includes a guided tour through the lightstation and the keeper’s cottage turned museum, but also an exclusive climb to the top of the lighthouse tower & balcony . The climb up the spiral staircase to the top of the tower offers breathtaking views of the surrounding coastline, islands, & ocean, providing visitors with an unforgettable experience. As you climb the stairs, you can learn about the lighthouse's unique features & the history behind its construction & operation. Aside from the lighthouse, the journey to and from is also full of natural beauty. There are numerous opportunities where guests can spot an array of native flora & fauna, including emus, kangaroos, and even dolphins playing in the surf. With informative and entertaining commentary on the history, culture, and wildlife of the area, this tour is the perfect way to experience the area. Overall, the Bustard Head Lightstation is a destination that should not be missed.

• 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 www.herveybaymuseum.com.au

Head Back In Time At The Village

A treasure trove of history & memorabiliaexpect to take at least two hours to see it. Be amazed at the size of our Village with 27 buildings housing 37 displays.

Our new Maritime display is now open. Later this year, 2023, we will be opening a special K’Gari (Fraser Island) display, featuring the Caterpillar tractor & Jinker used for log moving from 1935 ‘til 1994.

TREADLE the 100-year-old lathe & help make your own wooden souvenir. Be apart of the corn-shelling demonstration or help make your own souvenir piece of sisal rope, again using 100-year-old machinery.

Bring along bread, sauce & sausages and use the free barbecue. Hot water available for tea/coffee.

The Historical Village & Museum is open all school & public holidays except Good Friday & Christmas Day. Tour groups are always welcome.

Contact the museum on 4128 4804

Email: webmaster@herveybaymuseum.com.au Adults $10, children 14 & under $3, under school age free.

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. mire their colourful Australian birds, or be entertained y the cockatoos antics. Learn about snakes, their eating habits, habitat, and if you're game, wrap Gorgeous the Black Headed Python around your neck

Cold drinks are available

A range of souvenirs, as well as local artists wildlife painting are on sale. Take advantage of their barbecue facilities and enjoy a family picnic with a difference For more information: Phone - 4122 2080 or Visit - frasercoastwildlifesanctuary org au www.gympiegoldmuseum.com.au