Fraser Coast Holiday Planner 2013/2014 eBook by Vink Publishing

Fraser Coast

Where Nature Comes Alive Holiday Planner 2013/2014

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Contents 02

Fraser Island

Accessing the Fraser Coast

Nature’s Calendar

Whale Encounters

16 Lady Elliot Island & Lady Musgrave Island 20

Discovery Trails

22 Fraser Coast Events 2013–2014 24

Hervey Bay

Maryborough

Coastal Delights

Hinterland Charm

Must Do’s

Wining & Dining

Where to Stay

Love it? Then live it!

Fraser Coast Directory

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Welcome to the Fraser Coast Where Nature Comes Alive The Fraser Coast is world famous for some of the most interactive natural experiences on earth. Walk through untouched ancient rainforests, swim in pristine freshwater lakes or spot a dingo as you drive along 75 Mile Beach on iconic World Heritage-listed Fraser Island. Take a scenic flight to the start of the Great Barrier Reef and step off the beach into a magical world of unrivalled coral and marine life as you snorkel alongside giant manta rays and turtles. The calm, protected waters of Hervey Bay offer a natural playground for thousands of majestic humpback whales providing the world’s BEST up close and personal whale encounters. Hervey Bay is also an aquatic paradise perfect for year round swimming, diving, sailing, water sports and fishing. Stroll

Top 5 Must Do’s

along the Esplanade and enjoy one of the many cosmopolitan and alfresco cafés where you can dine on scrumptious local seafood. Experience the diverse marine life and beauty of the Great Sandy Strait whose coastal villages are complemented by a stunning coastline of pristine, white sandy beaches from Woodgate and Burrum Heads to Rainbow Beach. As part of the UNESCO recognised Great Sandy Biosphere, the region’s unique and diverse natural attractions are officially recognised in the same class as the Galapagos Islands and Central Amazon. The splendour of the Fraser Coast is not only confined to the coast. Soak up the wonderfully vintage feel of Maryborough where fascinating heritage comes to life with stunning architecture, museums,

Explore World Heritage-listed Fraser Island with an experienced guide or hire your own 4WD and discover this magnificent island at your own pace. Come face to face with a majestic humpback whale and experience one of nature’s most breathtaking natural encounters. Discover arguably the best diving locations on the entire Great Barrier Reef at pristine Lady Elliot Island and Lady Musgrave Island; see turtles laying and hatching.

costumed guides and boutique shops, cafés and antique stores. Take the time to discover the tranquil natural beauty of the Fraser Coast Hinterland where you will find national parks, native woodlands, heath and dense rainforest and the beautiful Mary River along with the quaint townships of Tiaro and Bauple – the original home of the Macadamia Nut. With Fraser Island eco-experiences that revitalise the soul, Hervey Bay adventure activities to get the heart racing, fascinating history of Maryborough that amazes, art and culture that inspires, local food and wine to tantalise the tastebuds and a lifestyle that captivates; the Fraser Coast is the perfect holiday destination offering unlimited experiences for you to savour. It truly is where nature comes alive!

Take a tour of Maryborough with a 19th century costumed guide to hear fascinating tales of this old port town and experience the magic of Mary Poppins in the birthplace of her creator. Find out why people the world over can’t resist a naturally perfect holiday at beautiful Hervey Bay.

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Fraser Island

Top 5 Must Do’s

Take in Fraser Island from a completely different angle as you jump into one of the most beautiful skydive locations in the world. E xperience the thrill of a jet ski tour to Fraser Island. Relax in the frothy bubbles of Fraser Island’s Champagne Pools; naturally formed pools of volcanic rock or swim in one of the many crystal clear freshwater lakes; including the world’s largest perched dune lakes. Be dwarfed by ancient rainforests growing out of nothing more than sand on our World Heritage Icon, Fraser Island. Enjoy spectacular views in a scenic flight of the Great Sandy Strait and Fraser Island, landing directly on famous 75 Mile Beach.

Lake McKenzie

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Witnessing an 800,000 year-old rainforest defy the laws of nature to grow out of the world’s largest sand island... simply amazing. Whether you believe that Fraser Island or K’Gari, meaning paradise, is the creation of Mother Nature or in fact the earthly incarnate of Yindingie the messenger of Aboriginal god Beiral, Fraser Island’s mirrored lakes, rebellious rainforests, mesmerising sand blows and historic icons are simply unforgettable.

Champagne Rock Pools

Indian Head

World Heritage-listed Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world and a contradiction of well respected natural conventions. It is home to untouched freshwater lakes and creeks, including some of the world’s rarest dune lakes. Wetlands, heath decorated with wild flowers and 1,000 year-old rainforest trees all thrive from nothing more than sand. Rainforests require high rainfall and rich soil to thrive, but for the past 800,000 years rich rainforests have defied Mother Nature and called Fraser Island home. All the Island’s landscapes provide protection to some 350 species of birds, wallabies, possums, echidnas and Australia’s purest dingoes. Its lakes and the ocean that surround are home to fresh water turtles, dolphins,

dugongs and, of course, humpback whales during their migration between May and November. Fraser Island’s abundant flora and fauna create an irreplaceable natural attraction for tourists and were once the subject of great Aboriginal celebrations.

Aboriginal Heritage Fraser Island continues to be a culturally significant place for the traditional Butchulla (pronounced Badt-jala) people. Dreamtime stories tell of Yindingie’s transformation into the Island, with its mirrored lakes enabling the heavenly messenger to see into the heavens. However it was the Island’s food sources that prompted the Butchulla to name it K’Gari, meaning paradise.

While Fraser Island was a destination of feasting it has an intricate history of the Butchulla people that is still evident today in archaeological sites across the island. Evidence of the Butchulla people indicates that their history on the Island is more than 5,000 years old. Large tribes of Butchulla stopped living on the Island in 1904.

“World Heritage-listed Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world and one of the only places in the world where rainforest grows in sand.”

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Central Station

Be dingo-aware It is always an exciting moment if you come across a dingo. However, Fraser Island dingoes are wild and unpredictable. Some dingoes on Fraser Island have become threatening because people have fed and teased them. When visiting Fraser Island, be dingo-aware, and never feed dingoes. Bin your food scraps without delay and store within your vehicle, always stay with your children and walk in groups. Anywhere on Fraser Island, on public or private land, it is an offence to feed a dingo, to attract it using food or food waste, or to disturb it in any way. Heavy fines apply.

Safety and emergencies Police, based at Eurong, regularly undertake law enforcement patrols, including speed radar checks, breath testing and vehicle inspections on 75 Mile Beach. There is no pharmacy or resident doctor on Fraser Island. All visitors are encouraged to bring adequate supplies of first aid materials and prescription drugs. During Queensland school holidays, an ambulance station is staffed at Happy Valley. There are no patrolled beaches on Fraser Island. In an emergency, a helicopter rescue service can be activated by the police. For emergencies, always call 000. 4

Seventy Five Mile Beach

Accessing Fraser Island Self Drive: Fraser Island is accessible by 4WD vehicles only. As all roads on the Island are sand tracks, 4WDs require reasonable under-vehicle clearance. You can take your own vehicle or hire one from Hervey Bay, Kingfisher Bay Resort and Village, Brisbane and Rainbow Beach. Off-road campers are allowed, however caravans are discouraged. Guided Tours: One, two, and three-day escorted 4WD tours depart daily from Hervey Bay and Rainbow Beach. Tours also depart from major accommodation resorts on Fraser Island. Air: Air charters and transfers to Fraser Island depart from Hervey Bay Airport. Fixed-wing aircraft can land on grass airstrips located across the Island, or they can land on 75 Mile Beach at Happy Valley and Eurong. Helicopters can land

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at designated helipads around the Island. All air charters and transfers should be pre-booked. Water: Vehicular barges and passenger ferries operate regular services each day to various points on the Island. Private boats can moor off the Island with tender transfers to land, or there are jetty facilities dotted around the Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shores.

Vehicle & passenger barge services: River Heads to Kingfisher Bay

call 1800 barges (1800 227 437) River Heads to Wanggoolba Creek

call 1800 barges (1800 227 437) Hervey Bay to Moon Point

call 1800 barges (1800 227 437) Inskip Point (Rainbow Beach) to

Hook Point call 07 5486 3935

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Permits Vehicles: All vehicles travelling on Fraser Island must have a valid RAM access permit affixed to the left hand side of the windscreen. Camping: National Park campers must have a camping permit attached to their tent for inspection by the Department of Environment & Resource Management (DERM) Rangers. All permits must be purchased before arriving on Fraser Island.

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Permit issuing: Smart Service Qld call 13 13 04 qld.gov.au/camping Department of Environment & Resource Management

PO Box 15155, City East, Brisbane Q 4002 160 Ann St, Brisbane call 07 3227 8185 Open Mon – Fri 8.30am – 5pm

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Vehicle and camping permits: Hervey Bay Airport Don Adams Drive call 07 4197 4730 Open Mon – Fri 8am – 4pm, Sat 9am – 1pm, Sun 10am – 3pm D ERM Maryborough

Cnr Alice & Lennox Sts call 07 4121 1800 Open 9am – 5pm Mon – Fri

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Rainbow Beach Rd call 07 5486 9900 Open 7am – 4pm daily River Heads Information Kiosk

Located at the barge departure car park Open 6.15am – 11.15am and 2pm – 3.30pm daily For your safety, please observe all current road signs on Fraser Island. For up-to-date information on Fraser Island including road access, tide times and campground availability visit nprsr.qld.gov.au/fraser

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Unforgettable Fraser Island Treasures Central Station Home to a community of more than 100 people in the 1920s timber logging days, Central Station showcases its history along with several forest walks to peaceful Wanggoolba Creek and Basin Lake.

Eli Creek Pumping four million litres of water into the ocean every hour, Eli Creek is the largest freshwater creek along the east coast.

Lake McKenzie White sand and sparkling blue water – Lake McKenzie is one of the best-known freshwater lakes and a popular swimming spot. To see one of the world’s rare dune lakes visit Lake Wabby.

The Cathedrals The Butchulla People believed these iconic cliffs of coloured sands were permanently stained when the gods brushed up against them.

The ‘Maheno’ Shipwreck Once renowned for the fastest transatlantic crossing and as a World War I hospital ship, the Maheno succumbed to a cyclone before wrecking on the shores of Fraser Island.

Indian Head This distinctive rocky cliff is a natural grandstand for absorbing captivating views of crystal clear water painted with manta rays, dolphins and other marine life.

Champagne Pools Swimmers flock to this location where waves crash over rocks lining sandy pools with a golden froth reminiscent of champagne bubbles.

75 Mile Beach

Lake McKenzie

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This unique stretch of beach running along the east side of Fraser Island is actually a national highway and a unique landing strip for light aircraft.

Sandy Cape Sandy Cape Lighthouse

Fraser Island

Diray

Rooney Point

Ngkala Rocks

Whale Bay

Ocean Lake

Orchid Beach Waddy Po Point

Wathumba Creek

Champagne Pools

Indian an Head

Towoi Creek

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This map should not be relied upon by walkers and campers using Fraser Island Great Walk. A detailed Fraser Island Great Walk topographic map can be purchased from QPWS. Maryborough Regional Office: Call 133 QGOV (13 74 68)

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The Fraser Island Section of Great Sandy National Park is surrounded by Great Sandy Marine Park. Visit http://www.nprsr.qld.gov. au/parks/great-sandy-marine/ for further information and zoning maps or pick up a copy at one of the QPWS permit issuing offices.

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Fraser island

Fraser Magic 4WD Hire Making Fraser Holidays ‘Perfect one day, magic the next’ 5 Kruger Court, Hervey Bay Call 07 4125 6612 www.fraser4wdhire.com.au

Salty Towers This 3 bedroom, fully self-contained house is central to all Fraser Island attractions and a short walk to shops and surf and fishing beach. Watch for whales from your deck or simply enjoy the view. Happy Valley, Fraser Island Call 0447 780 148 enquiries@saltytowers.com.au www.saltytowers.com.au

Fraser Island fun & adventure for 18-35s With an action-packed Cool Dingo Tour, you’ll get the most out of your Fraser Island tour adventure! Explore this World Heritage wilderness with a fabulous island local and see the best tour sites with like-minded peeps from all over the world! • Cool Dingo Tours are safe, fully guided and all-inclusive, with comfortable lodge accommodation, generous buffet meals and return ferry transfers back to the mainland • There are no tents, no sleeping bags, no cooking, no driving and no worries • Party with new friends in the Dingo Bar at night time • 3 day / 2 night or 2 day / 1 night tour options take you to all the major beauty spots on Fraser Island • Pre and post dinner/bed/breakfast options save packing/ unpacking on the mainland; extend your stay and relax at the resort; or add a whale watch cruise in season FROM

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$132

per person, per day, quad share

Fraser Island Beach Houses Unique individual 2 and 3 bedroom houses situated on stunning beach frontage property amongst 1.3 hectares of bushland and wildlife on Queensland’s breathtaking Fraser Island. Eurong Second Valley Call 1800 626 230 stay@fraserislandbeachhouses.com.au www.fraserislandbeachhouses.com.au

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If you’re coming over to Fraser for a 4WD adventure, for a spot of beach fishing, a family holiday or to bushwalk, then Fraser Island Barges can get you there with the minimum of fuss. Our schedule operates day and night, 365 days per year. • River Heads to Kingfisher Bay Resort • River Heads to Wanggoolba Creek

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One way or return fares are available for all barge routes so you can access or depart Fraser from any point, offering greater flexibility for your Fraser Island itinerary.

Bookings call 1800 BARGES (1800 227 437) www.fraserislandbarges.com.au

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Fraser Experience Tours

Under new management and fully refurbished

We offer personalised guided tours of World Heritage listed Fraser Island. Choose from the 1 day Hummer tour, 1 day Experience tour and custom guided tours with guaranteed small group sizes providing exceptional service from our experienced and friendly guides. Tours include all national park fees, transfers, meals and beverages. 102 Boat Harbour Drive, Hervey Bay Call 1800 689 819 info@fraserexperiencetours.com.au www.fraserexperiencetours.com.au

Situated on the Eastern beach, close to the coloured sands and 10kms north of Eli Creek. Fraser’s only private campground boasts 26 acres, convenience store, 24 hr power, camp kitchens, picnic areas and fire pits. Self contained 1, 2 and 3 bedroom cabins, canvas permanent tents and campgrounds. Access is by 4WD only. Call 07 4127 9177 Fax 07 4127 9234 info@cathedralsonfraser.com.au www.cathedralsonfraser.com.au

See the sea, feel the breeze Recently renovated consisting of two fully s/c two bedroom units – unit 1 able to accommodate up to 8 people; unit 2 is ideally for 4. Located in peaceful Happy Valley on the ocean side of Fraser Island. Happy Valley, Fraser Island Call 0418 797 927 enquiries@fraserview.net www.fraserview.net

Fraser Island Retreat – located in the centre of Happy Valley Accommodation – 9 cabins (studio and 1 bedroom) with pool and shared kitchen. Bistro, bar and bottleshop. Store – fuel, bait, ice, basic supplies, ATM. A great central location as a base for your visit to Fraser. Happy Valley, Fraser Island Call 07 4127 9144 happyvalley@fraserislandretreat.net.au www.fraserislandretreat.net.au

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Bauple Museum

Whale Watching

Accessing the Fraser Coast

Nature’s Calendar

Self Drive

Travelling by Bus

Maryborough is just three hours’ drive (255km) north of Brisbane along the Bruce Highway (A1). Hervey Bay is a further 34km north-east of Maryborough. Childers is 60km north of Maryborough on the Bruce Highway. Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach can be accessed via Gympie or Maryborough.

Greyhound (call 1300 473 946) and Premier (call 13 34 10) operate several northbound (from Brisbane) and southbound (from Cairns) services each day through Maryborough, Hervey Bay and Childers. Greyhound also operates daily services from the Sunshine Coast to the Fraser Coast via Rainbow Beach. Greyhound operate daily services from the Fraser Coast to Brisbane Airport while Tory’s Tours (07 4128 6500) operates between the Fraser Coast, Brisbane Airport and the Brisbane CBD.

There are untold ways to get up close and personal with the amazing wildlife on the Fraser Coast – from eyeballing majestic humpback whales to snorkelling with manta rays, watching turtles hatch and spotting rare bird species. The Fraser Coast’s diverse natural environment is home to some of Australia’s most interesting and rarest animals.

Travelling By Air QantasLink has extensive daily flights from Brisbane to Hervey Bay. Virgin Australia operates direct jet services from Sydney to the Fraser Coast (Hervey Bay Airport), with convenient connections from most Australian capital cities. QantasLink www.qantas.com.au Virgin Australia: www.virginaustralia.com.au Brisbane to Fraser Coast – 40 mins Sydney to Fraser Coast – 90 mins

Travelling by Rail Queensland Rail operates regular services from Brisbane, Rockhampton and Cairns to Maryborough West. Coach transfers to Hervey Bay connect with the Bundaberg and Rockhampton Tilt Trains. The Bundaberg and Rockhampton Tilt Trains will also stop at Howard for pre-booked passengers. Queensland Rail Holidays: 1800 TRAINS (872 467) www.queenslandrail.com.au

Travel Distances

Climate The Fraser Coast is blessed with a sublime sub-tropical temperature range, providing the region with a spectacular climate all year round. Our hours of sunshine are comparable with Rio de Janeiro! However our sun is very strong and we recommend that all travellers utilise 30+ SPF sunscreen, hats, sunglasses and suitable clothing to guard against the sun. AV. Max AV. Min AV. Water Season Temp (°C) Temp (°C) Temp (°C) Summer 30 20 25.2 – 26.3 Autumn 25 14 23.4 – 25.9 Winter 22 9 2 1.3 – 22.2 Spring 27 15 2 1.5 – 23.6 Average rainfall: December to March 620mm, remainder of year 530mm.

January – April Turtle Hatching Lady Elliot Island

May – June Marine Wonderland Best Diving Visibility Lady Elliot Island

July – November Humpback Whale Sightings Hervey Bay

November – February Green & Loggerhead Turtle Nesting Season Lady Elliot Island

November – December Coral Spawning Lady Elliot Island

All year round...

Watch marine life from the top of Indian

Head Fraser Island Watch for dugongs, dolphins and

turtles Great Sandy Strait View over 350 species of birds

Fraser Island Free dolphin feeding Tin Can Bay

Brisbane

Maroochydore

Bundaberg

Airlie Beach

Townsville

Cairns

Hervey Bay

291km

204km

122km

875km

1114km

1460km

Maryborough

253km

166km

113km

865km

1104km

1450km

Distances sourced from http://www.racq.com.au/travel/Maps_and_Directions/trip_planner

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Whale Encounters

Top whale experiences

Feel the spray from the blowhole as the whales reemerge from their underwater playground. Watch in wonder as a mother brings her curious calf up to the boat. Be amazed by the sheer size and power of these beautiful mammals as they breach and play in the calm, clear water. Whale Watching, Hervey Bay

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From July to November set your course for Hervey Bay and come and experience the BEST up close and personal whale encounters in the world. Hervey Bay’s humpback whales are just as friendly as the locals. That’s what makes our whale watching experience so unique. Hervey Bay is the only destination on the eastern coast of Australia where whales actually stop and take time to play.

Every year an estimated 13,000 humpback whales migrate from Antarctica to the warm waters of the Whitsunday Islands to breed. However, it is between late July and early November on their return to the south that they bring their calves to Hervey Bay for some good old fashioned fun. Whether you only have a few hours or can’t resist taking the entire day, whale watching in Hervey Bay is a truly unforgettable and often humbling experience that simply cannot be missed.

Whales swim alongside vessels rolling

Calm bay conditions and protected

their bodies to get a better look at their

and sheltered waters offer a more enjoyable experience

spectators. A drum roll of fin and tail slapping builds anticipation while the incredible power of a breach delivers a truly grand finale. These majestic performers will even respond to your applause.

Why is Hervey Bay the BEST?

Guaranteed sightings from late July to

early November Plenty of other natural attractions to

enjoy on the Fraser Coast with Fraser Island and Lady Elliot close by

Up close and personal encounters

like no where else in the world

A whale of a time

Experienced, dedicated and

The humpback whale’s size is challenged only by its intense curiosity. While our boats stop a safe distance from the whales, it is their curiosity that brings you face to fin with up to 40 tonnes of aquatic mammal.

The whales stay and play for 3 to 4

passionate whale watching operators

“ Hervey Bay’s humpback whales are just as friendly as the locals.”

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whale watching Spirit of Hervey Bay

Luxury whale cruise at the best price

Freedom Whale Watch The PREMIUM ¾ Day Whale Encounter. 9:30am - 3:30pm - Maximum 46 passengers. Courtesy transfers from hotel accommodation. Includes delicious morning tea, tropical buffet lunch, cheese and fruit platters for the trip home. Licensed bar available. Spend more time with the whales. Hydrophone for listening to whale song. 3 levels of viewing plus water level platform. Expert commentary from the experienced skipper. Freedom is also available for private charters, sunset and morning adventure cruises outside whale season. Welcome aboard!

Call 1300 879 960 enquiries@freedomwhalewatch.com.au www.freedomwhalewatch.com.au

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$80 – $125

Extra large waterline viewing platform places you within arms reach of the whales Huge Underwater viewing rooms place you beneath the water Listen to the whales singing through our underwater hydrophone The most viewing area of any boat, with 6 view decks for front row viewing every time Professional, friendly crew delivering expert commentary Money back guaranteed sightings (8/8 - 10/10) or return open dated ticket Whales love bright colours and are attracted to our yellow boat, making us very popular for close encounters Fast & Luxurious for the most time spent with the whales, less Kids activities time travelling Free courtesy pickup from tourist accommodation FARES - Adult $110, Conc $100, Child (4 - 14yrs) $60, Family (2a +2ch) $300

Call 07 4125 5131 or Freecall 1800 642 544 info@spiritofherveybay.com www.spiritofherveybay.com

Quick Cat II – Australia’s most awarded whale watch vessel

Our quality and experience sets us apart from the rest!

Half day whale watch cruises (mid July – end Oct) with the pioneers of the industry Brian & Jill Perry. Exclusive Whales & Fraser Superpass available in 1, 2 or 3 day options. Sunset Seafood Dinner Cruise to Kingfisher Bay Resort, Fraser Island operates EVERY Saturday night all year round – $79 (Adult). Whale Watch price: Adults $115; Concession $100; Children $60; Family (2+2) $299. Marina Berth A1 (below the Red Harpoon) Freecall 1800 671 977 whales@bigpond.net.au www.herveybaywhalewatch.com.au

Full Day Exclusive Whale Watch Only 24 passengers, no crowding, great views Morning/afternoon tea and delicious buffet lunch Waterline platform, underwater viewing scopes and hydrophone Smallest carbon footprint, responsible whale watching Call 07 4124 9600 info@bluedolphintours.com.au www.bluedolphintours.com.au

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whale watching

½ day Whale Watching Tour

Fraser Island and The Whales!

Join us on Tasman Venture for friendly, professional and informative tours on our luxurious and fast 20 metre catamaran. We are passionate about whales, Fraser Island, wildlife and the history of our environment and have multilingual staff and information available. Let the humpback whales blow you away with their close encounters, spectacular breaches, and magical songs through our hydrophone. View them through the underwater viewing windows or go out on our viewing platform at the water’s edge to see the whales at play. An experience you will never forget! Experience the trip of a lifetime aboard a locally owned and operated luxurious catamaran. Guaranteed Sightings (or Return Ticket) Mid July – Early Nov Unique Viewing Platform Free WiFi Underwater Viewing Windows Free DVD PRICES FROM Buccaneer Drive, Hervey Bay

The world’s biggest sand island and our gentle giants of the deep...… combine both for some awe-inspiring nature experiences. Join skipper Brian Perry for some splashtacular whale watching in calm waters.

Call 1800 620 322 info@tasmanventure.com.au www.tasmanventure.com.au

$60 – $110pp

The action is only a short cruise north from Kingfisher Bay Resort and runs daily from 1 Aug – 31 Oct. Cruise includes: commentary, morning tea, hydrophone, underwater viewing camera and ‘fintastic’ whale watching from large viewing decks. Price: Adults $110 pp, children $70 pp. Family prices are available. Book a holiday where the Humpbacks do on the lee side of Fraser Island. Pay just $379 pp/twin share, includes: 2 nights’ accomm at Kingfisher Bay Resort, buffet breakfast, return ferry transfers and ‘box seats’ on a 1/2 whale watch cruise, plus a bonus third night FREE to explore Fraser Island.

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Lady Elliot Island & Lady Musgrave Island

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Snorkel the clear calm waters and discover the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. D ive with manta rays and inquisitive sea turtles in world renowned dive locations. Reef walk in the shallow lagoons that surround the Islands and meet some of the fish and sea creatures that call this place home. B ird watch on the Islands with the numerous bird species that inhabit the Great Barrier Reef. Take a short stroll around the Islands to unlock the rich history and magical eco trails. Snorkelling, Lady Elliott Island

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Coral and lighthouse, Lady Elliot Island

Green turtle under water, Lady Elliot Island

The Start of the Great Barrier Reef

Lady Elliot Island

The wonder of the Great Barrier Reef is undeniable. On the Fraser Coast experience the start of this stunning natural wonder in some of the clearest waters on the entire reef.

The 40 minute flight from Hervey Bay to Lady Elliot Island will allow you to experience the Fraser Coast from an entirely different angle. Look down as the Great Sandy Strait transforms into a masterpiece of water colours. Let the anticipation of discovery build as visions of Lady Elliot Island’s expansive coral lagoon welcome you to your Great Barrier Reef experience.

Exploring the Great Barrier Reef on the Fraser Coast starts with how you get there. The 40 minute scenic flight from Hervey Bay to the reef will probably be one of the shortest but most visually stunning you will ever take.

Lady Elliot Island and Lady Musgrave Island are stepping stones to an unrivalled reef experience. Amazingly this Great Barrier Reef destination is still comparatively unknown ensuring you experience this great wonder of the world without the crowds. If your trip falls between November and March you could find yourself captivated by the green sea turtles during egg laying and hatching. This up-close encounter will be almost impossible to stop watching.

Lady Elliot Island offers world-class snorkelling and diving in a welcoming and naturally idyllic destination. Where else can uncovering the mystery of the Great Barrier Reef be as simple as stepping off the beach and into the ocean. Stunning visibility allows you to witness and interact with boundless varieties of marine life. The iridescent coral gardens surrounding this island are considered some of the best on the entire reef. Perhaps that’s why marine life chooses to make these protected waters home. Reef fish are joined by loggerhead turtles, dolphins and a school of up to 40 resident manta rays that when swimming in

unison create one of the most graceful spectacles you will ever encounter. A relaxing eco-resort allows you to stay just metres from the Great Barrier Reef. Environmental impact is minimised by limiting guest numbers to a maximum of 150 at any given time. Guests can take advantage of packages that include dinner, breakfast, a snorkel lesson, use of snorkel equipment, a glass bottom boat tour and marine walk. Day trip packages are also available. Flights depart daily from Hervey Bay, Bundaberg, the Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and Brisbane.

“ If your trip falls between November and March you could find yourself captivated by the green sea turtles during egg laying and hatching.”

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Lady Musgrave Island The other ‘lady of the reef’, Lady Musgrave Island is northwest of Lady Elliot Island and home to more than a thousand hectares of spectacular reef. Designated a Marine Park, these waters include 14 hectares of coral cay, the largest navigable coral-fringed lagoon on the reef and more than 1,200 varieties of reef fish and 200 species of coral. Snorkelling, coral viewing, guided Island walks and scuba diving are all popular Island activities. Transfers to the Island are available daily from the town of 1770 to the north of the Fraser Coast. Visitors are allowed to camp on the Island however a permit must be obtained from the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service before departure.

Quick Reef facts

O n Lady Elliot Island you can step off the beach and snorkel, swim or dive right onto the Great Barrier Reef. Internationally renowned for the best visibility on the Great Barrier Reef. Lady Elliot Island is one of only six Island resorts actually located on the Great Barrier Reef.

Experience all the Great Barrier Reef has to offer...

Looking out to Sea, Lady Musgrave Island

Travel to Lady Musgrave Island and Lagoon, departing daily from the Town of 1770. Spend over 5 hours exploring the wonders of the reef, on the Southern Great Barrier Reef’s only floating pontoon. Swim and snorkel year round and view some of the most colourful coral on the Great Barrier Reef. Do a spot of reef fishing, scuba diving, and semi submarine tour or just relax and unwind as you take a guided island walk. BOOK ONLINE Call 07 4974 9077 info@1770reefcruises.com www.lmcruises.com.au

Home of the Manta Ray

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EXPERIENCE A NATURALLY PERFECT FAMILY ADVENTURE!

can help you discover the Visit a Fraser Coast Visitor Information Centre for: · A warm welcome and local advice · Tours and accommodation · Free Discovery Trails and maps · Souvenirs and gifts Hervey Bay 227 Maryborough Hervey Bay Road ph 1800 811 728; OPEN daily 9am–5pm Maryborough City Hall, Kent St ph 1800 214 789 OPEN Mon–Fri 9am–5pm; Sat & Sun 9am–1pm Tiaro Mayne Street ph (07) 4129 2599 OPEN daily 9am–4.30pm

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We’ve brought the local tourist information centre to your home computer Our new online Tourist Information Centre brings the knowledge of locals and industry experts to the convenience of your lounge room. Discover the best sight-seeing, activities, adventures and local events Queensland has to offer. Visit racq.com/touristinfo today

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Discovery Trails Coastal villages, rainforests, country drives, heritage trails, pub crawls and more – the choice is yours. So is the style of journey – from self-drives, bushwalking and biking trails, half day sojourns, overnight stays and week long adventures.

Fraser Coast Discovery Drive

The Fraser Coast is a wonderful surprise package, filled with treasures at almost every turn. Follow the Route 12 Trail and directional signage to explore Hervey Bay’s stunning esplanade, seaside villages, old mining towns and the glorious colonial streetscapes of Maryborough.

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Drive, walk or ride along the Hervey Bay Esplanade Trail which hugs the coastline for over 16km from Gatakers Bay to the Urangan Boat Harbour, taking in parks, cafés and restaurants, piers, marina, museums, botanic gardens and breathtaking water views.

Great Sandy Strait Discovery Drive

Let the pace wind back several notches by following a trail around the delightful seaside hamlets nestled on the water’s edge of the Great Sandy Strait, and enjoy million dollar views across to Fraser Island.

Fraser Coast Country Drive

Set no deadlines and leave your stresses behind as you explore the many rural charms of the Fraser Coast hinterland. Discover the ancestral home of the macadamia nut at Bauple and friendly country towns such as Tiaro with its historic hotels and rare river creatures at nearby Petrie Park.

Woocoo West Discovery Drive Follow the Woocoo West Discovery Trail to explore the western hinterland of the Fraser Coast. Discover the Mary River, historical village and museum, heritage rail sidings and bridge crossings and former stage coach routes. Take a scenic drive past charming small towns, mountain ranges, grazing cattle and rolling green fields of cane.

maryborough heritage discovery Drive (see map of Maryborough p 30)

Maryborough captures history in its beautifully restored buildings and has one of the state’s most impressive displays of homes from the 19th and 20th centuries. Drive along streets filled with classic “old Queenslanders” and grand colonial buildings and soak up this amazing architecture.

These and many other Fraser Coast Discovery Trails are available for free from Visitor Information Centres or can be downloaded from www.visitfrasercoast.com. Trails are also available on the Discover Fraser Coast Phone App.

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Burrum Coast Discovery drive Enjoy stunning views of ocean and wallum scrub as you follow the Burrum coastline past the picturesque fishing villages of Dundowran, Toogoom and Burrum Heads, with unspoilt beachfront and perfect fishing and boating conditions. For more information visitfrasercoast.com

Fraser Coast Events 2013–2014 What does Mary Poppins have in common with humpback whales, brass bands and the Mary River? They are all a cause for celebration in a colourful and varied calendar of events on the Fraser Coast. From heritage celebrations to state sporting events, from food and wine festivals to fishing competitions, you are sure to find something special to make your visit eventful! Here is just a small sample of what you can experience. For a full list of events and details visit www.frasercoastevents.com.au

July

6th – 7th

Coast Guard Sandy Strait Family Fishing Competition

Boonooroo Bowls Club is the weigh in station and the entertainment hub for this great family competition with lots of great prizes and separate events for both adults and children.

27th – 28th

Fraser Coast Sprints, Maryborough Showgrounds

Watch classic and modern race cars compete and enjoy club displays, drift team demonstrations, Queensland Motorkhana Championships, Show’n’Shine, trade stands and exhibitors, great food, licensed bar and live entertainment. www.frasercoastsprints.com.au

September

7th – 8th

Maryborough Open House

Discover Maryborough’s hidden treasures with an exclusive look behind the doors of many of the city’s grand private residences and public buildings. This special weekend celebrates cultural heritage and stunning architecture with a full program of tours, events and entertainment.

14th – 15th

RACQ Technology Challenge

Maryborough – See teams of Queensland’s most inventive students race an amazing variety of green, lean machines, including human powered vehicles, solar boats and cars and jet-propelled dragsters. www.technologychallenge.com.au

29th

150th Year of Hervey Bay

August

Hervey Bay Whale Festival

The arrival of the humpback whales in Hervey Bay marks the start of a month long celebration including the Blessing of the Fleet, Oceans of Fun, Illumination Parade and Migaloo Starlight Swing. www.herveybaywhalefestival.com.au

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Hervey Bay Seafood Festival

Fishermen’s Park Urangan – Immerse yourself in fabulously fresh local seafood and fun for the ultimate seafood weekend on the Fraser Coast. A breathtaking array of seafood is headlined by the world famous Hervey Bay scallop and the luxurious Eastern King Prawns. www.hervey bayseafoodfestival.com.au

Turn back the clock to Hervey Bay’s early pioneering days at this free event at the Historical Village and Museum in Scarness. Dress up for the period dress competition and enjoy traditional demonstrations, stalls, tractor rides and much more old style fun. www.herveybaymuseum.com.au

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Experience a celebration of all things nautical and much more at this celebration of the Mary River at Riverheads. Activities include markets, children’s entertainment, Harvey the Whale, art display, demonstrations and fishing competition.

Illumination Parade Star Walkers

October

Riverrfest

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Fraser Lions Pier Festival

Urangan Pier – This fabulous family event includes a fishing comp, food, market stalls and entertainment.

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Offshore Superboat Championships

Explosive action and frenetic racing comes to Hervey Bay for the final round of this Australian championships. www.superboat.com

Test your stamina and fitness at the Hog’s Breath Hervey Bay 100. www.hb100.com.au

December

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Munna Creek Recreation Grounds – A great celebration of country music held in gorgeous countryside.

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Maryborough Carols in the Park

Queens Park – A free showcase of some of the region’s finest local performers and featuring your favourite carols and a huge fireworks spectacular to end the evening.

Munna Creek Music Festival

17th

Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon

14th

Hervey Bay RSL Carols by Candlelight

A fantastic family celebration at Seafront Oval.

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January 2014

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Torbanlea Picnic Races

Australia Day Celebrations

Back a winner at these annual picnic races – one of the best country race meets in Australia.

Australia Day Family Fishing Competition , Toogoom

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March 2014

May 2014

Fraser Coast Cultural Festival

Experience music, dance and cuisine from around the world. www.frasercoastculturalfestival.org.au

23rd – 24th

Fraser Coast Show

A world of fun, laughs, action, thrills and non-stop entertainment is all included in the gate price at the Maryborough Showgrounds.

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Grab your fishing rod and join in one of the most popular fishing events on the calendar. 20th Easter Celebrations

June 2014

6th – 8th

Country Music Stampede

Burrum Heads Easter Fishing Classic

27th

Hervey Bay 2XU Triathlon

A great fitness event, with something for all ages.

Kick up your heels and enjoy some good old fashioned country music at the Classic Country Music Stampede at the Maryborough Showgrounds. www.classiccountry musicstampede.com.au

Experience a brass musical extravaganza in Maryborough when bands from Queensland and interstate compete in performances and precision drills. A highlight is a musical parade through Maryborough’s CBD. 7th

Relish Food and Wine Festival, Portside

Bay to Bay Yacht Race

May 2014

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July 2014

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Mary Poppins Market Day

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Mary Poppins Festival in the Park

Portside, Maryborough – See Mary Poppins characters come to life at this “practically perfect” family festival in the birthplace of the author. www.marypoppinsfestival.com.au

7th – 8th

Best of Brass Championships

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Experience the spills, thrills and fantastic atmosphere of this famous country rodeo, held every third weekend in June at the Teebar Sport and Recreation Grounds.

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Toogoom District Easter Fair

Experience the fun of coastal fair at the small seaside village of Toogoom.

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Maryborough’s old fashioned streetscapes and riverside parks provide the backdrop to this delightfully delicious festival. www.relishfrasercoast.com.au

Regular Events Gatakers By Night

Gatakers Artspace, Maryborough 5pm – 9pm, Saturday on last full weekend of the month. Sunday in the Park

Queens Park, Maryborough. Last Sunday of the month. Sunday in the Park

Pier Park, Hervey Bay. First Sunday of the month from 11am. Rockoff Beachside Movies

Free outdoor cinema right near Scarness Beach at sunset on the last Sunday of the month.

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A fleet of many of Australia’s fastest day sailing mono and multihull yachts compete. This classic two day race is from Tin Can Bay to Hervey Bay (Qld), with an overnight stop at Garrys anchorage on Fraser Island.

World’s Greatest Pub Fest, Maryborough

Don your zaniest costume and join in this ‘crawl for a cause’ around the historic hotels of Maryborough. www.worldsgreatestpubfest.com.au

Bag a bargain at the markets. It’s hard to resist the appeal of a local market with its fresh seasonal produce, handmade creations and grassroots colour and entertainment. On the Fraser Coast, market lovers are spoilt for choice with one to visit every day from Thursday to Sunday!

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Hervey Bay

Top 5 Must Do’s

Tuck into mouth-watering seafood, including Hervey Bay’s famous scallops caught fresh in local waters. E xperience Fraser Coast’s natural playground from a luxury catamaran, on a stand up paddle board or kayak. Cast a line off Hervey Bay’s Beach or go fishing off the iconic 800 metre Urangan Pier. E xperience the adrenalin rush that comes with kite surfing the waters of Hervey Bay or take a ride on a jet boat for thrills that will take your breath away, then relax on a deserted island. Get soaked at WetSide Water Education Park – an exciting, free aquatic park featuring hundreds of spouts and jets, fountains, interactive play equipment, water slides, surfing, giant tipping buckets and music.

Beach Fun

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It is your typical day in Hervey Bay. Views stretch for endless miles out to Fraser Island and beyond while children make sand castles on the beach; the only motion on the calm, blue sea is made by a pod of dolphins frolicking just off shore. Hervey Bay is one of Queensland’s best natural holiday destinations offering the world’s closest whale watching encounters with humpback whales as well as easy access to World Heritage-listed Fraser Island and Lady Elliot Island. Fast paced adventure, ideal family getaways, romantic escapes and incredible encounters with nature are all on offer.

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Aquatic Action An aquatic paradise, Hervey Bay’s calm, stinger free waters provide a perfect all year round destination for water based activities such as swimming, sailing, fishing, kayaking, yachting, water skiing, kite surfing, jet skiing, wind surfing, stand up paddle boarding and snorkelling. Boating enthusiasts can take a tour or charter your own vessel, yacht or houseboat.

Get Hooked Hervey Bay offers a plethora of fishing locations for all levels of enthusiasm from estuary, beach, jetty, reef and game fishing. Fish off the beach, creek or pier – or take a tour or charter – to experience some of Australia’s best sport and game fishing, fresh water fishing, sheltered beach fishing and magnificent deep sea fishing.

Tantalise the Tastebuds Dotted along the Hervey Bay Esplanade are cosmopolitan and alfresco cafés, shops, parklands, picnic areas, playgrounds, piers and a vibrant marina. Dine alfresco at one of Hervey Bay’s many cafés and restaurants and tuck into mouthwatering delights taking in views across the ocean to Fraser Island. Fraser Coast is renowned for its magnificent wild catch seafood harvested from its pristine waters,

Sailing along Hervey Bay

including the famous Hervey Bay scallop, deep water king prawns and fish from the Great Sandy Strait.

Cruise the Esplanade Parklands, picnic areas, playgrounds, piers and a vibrant marina all combine with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean coastline and Fraser Island along Hervey Bay’s 14km esplanade. Enjoy a bicycle ride or walk along the picturesque foreshore. Take the kids for a splash at Hervey Bay’s FREE water education park, ‘WetSide’, wander around the Marina area or relax at one of the many restaurants and cafés situated along the Esplanade.

Stroll along the Pier Do like the locals do and cast a line or wander along the wonderful Urangan Pier, which stretches almost a kilometre out to sea. Be rewarded at the end with spectacular views of the Bay and the chance to see schools of fish, stingrays or even pods of dolphins. Originally used to transport passengers, coal, sugar and timber, the pier is one of the best places to see a rare sunset over the water on the east coast.

Botanic Gardens Visit the Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens, a stunning oasis of 26 hectares of serene,

beautiful sub-tropical rainforest and garden displays growing out of 6,000 year-old sand dunes. Visit the unique section where the melaleuca wetland meets riparian vine forest and dune strand vegetation. Enjoy the Aboriginal Bush Tucker Garden, lagoons, the beautiful Orchid House and Chinese Gardens.

Discover Nature, Art and History Immerse yourself in the natural wonders of the region at the Fraser Coast Discovery Sphere. Get hands on with history at the award winning Hervey Bay Historical Village and Museum complex with 19 original heritage buildings. For a free visual arts experience, visit the leading Hervey Bay Regional Gallery to see exhibitions from local and visiting artists.

A Place to Rest Visitors to Hervey Bay can choose from a range of accommodation styles, catering for all tastes and budgets. Several of the accommodation houses, attractions and general facilities are also accessible for people with disabilities. For more information, tours, bookings and friendly local advice visit the Hervey Bay Visitor Information Centre, 227 Maryborough-Hervey Bay Road. Phone 1800 811 728.

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Engage. connect. Be amazed! Then head off to the real thing.

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Many ways to discover the amazing Fraser Coast! ExpEriEncing all the Fraser coast has to offer has never been easier with a new interpretive centre to introduce you to the region’s natural wonders and a free Discover Fraser coast phone App. At the Fraser coast Discovery Sphere at Hervey Bay, you can immerse yourself into the incredible world of the humpback whale; be inspired by the uniqueness of World Heritage-listed Fraser Island; and discover the outstanding diversity of the Great Sandy Biosphere. Connect and engage with the region’s natural attractions and history through interpretive panels, interactive displays and a theatre experience. Children can get hands-on with natural discovery in a dedicated children’s section and woven throughout the centre are the dreamtime legends of the Butchulla People.

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World Heritage listed Fraser Island Great Sandy Biosphere Mary River and its rare creatures

After touring the Discovery Sphere it is time to experience the real thing. The centre’s information kiosk and gift store can book tours and provide you with all the information, trails and brochures you need to continue your Fraser Coast experience. Another way to explore, experience and enjoy the fabulous Fraser Coast is with the Discover Fraser Coast Phone App, available for both android and iPhone. It will take you to the region’s famous attractions and its hidden gems through a series of trails, and includes exclusive deals to attractions, dining and tours. Use the app to find and scan special codes located at key points of interest around the region to unlock a number of rewards – from free entry to museums and attractions to small mementoes.

Theatre experience | Hands-on children’s activities Information and gift store | Wildlife encounters and talks

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EXPLORE WITH OUR FREE DISCOVERY TRAIL PHONE APP A choice of trails to suit your interests Information on attractions, accommodation and tours Special deals and free rewards Download for iphone or android or go to www.ourfrasercoast.com.au/phone-app

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Maryborough

Top 5 Must Do’s

Relive the magic of steam travel with a ride on the Mary Ann, an exact working replica of Queensland’s first steam engine built in Maryborough in 1873. Relax by the beautiful Mary River in majestic Queens Park, one of Australia’s first botanic gardens. Join others from all over the world and have your photo taken with the Mary Poppins Statue. Hear the big bang of the historic time cannon and meet city ambassadors Mary Heritage and the Town Crier. See the best collection of “Old Queenslander” homes and colonial buildings in the state.

Portside

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Experience unique and quirky vintage style in Maryborough, one of Queensland’s oldest cities. With unique links to Mary Poppins, 19th century guides spinning yarns of days gone by, spine tingling tours of haunted sites and even a time cannon fired on city streets – everything old is new again in Maryborough.

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Walk beautifully preserved colonial streets – once the home of merchant banks and opium dens – and now filled with boutique shops, cafés and vintage stores – and soak up the history and heritage architecture of what was once one of Australia’s largest and busiest ports.

Portside Heritage Gateway Maryborough’s Portside Heritage Gateway offers a chance to relive Australia’s early history against a stunning backdrop of colonial architecture and magnificent riverside parklands. The original port is long dormant but its fascinating history lives on in stunning heritage-listed buildings open to the public as museums, restaurants and galleries. Start your Portside experience with a Heritage Gateway Pass, which includes entry into three of Queensland’s leading colonial museums, a sound and light show and cellar door port tasting among rum barrels left over from the 1860s. Experienced guides take visitors back to a time when Maryborough was a thriving port, and the place where about 22,000 new settlers took their first steps on Australian soil. While at Portside, see the latest exhibition at Gatakers Artspace; soak up the riverside views while dining al fresco in heritage surrounds; or take a stroll through beautiful Queens Park, one of Australia’s first botanic gardens.

Mary Ann Steam Train, Queens Park

Explore a Colonial Past With such a rich past, it is no surprise that Maryborough has a remarkable collection of museums and historic displays. Interactive displays at the Portside Heritage Gateway revisit the time when sly grog running was rife and opium was a legal import. Find out more about Australia’s military history and see the Victoria Cross medals of the nation’s most decorated war hero at the Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum. Discover what shopping was like over 130 years ago at Brennan and Geraghty’s Store Museum where the stock dates back to the 1890s. Trace your family history at the world renowned Heritage Centre in Richmond Street.

Magical Mary Poppins With a spoonful of imagination you can also jump right into the magical world of Mary Poppins – the fictional creation of Pamela Lyndon Travers, who was born in Maryborough in 1899. There are a host of “practically perfect” experiences for the whole family including a life-sized bronze statue outside the author’s heritage-listed birthplace, a Magical Mary Trail, and a “Tea with Mary” tour with your own Mary Poppins-like character.

Maryborough City Heart A stunning backdrop of heritage streetscapes add a priceless depth to your shopping experience in Maryborough. A must is Maryborough’s famous market.

Every Thursday the city centre transforms into a fresh, bustling outdoor market with a cast of heritage characters, cannon firing, music and over 100 stalls of art, craft, fresh produce and plants. Steam trains also run in nearby Queens Park.

Quirky Tours and Trails Maryborough offers a number of fantastic tours, complete with costumed guides sharing incredible tales of the ships, new settlers and slave traders that were the backbone of this old port city. There is a free walking tour every Monday to Saturday at 9am departing City Hall. On the last weekend of the month be swept up in spine-tingling tales of the paranormal on a Ghost Tour of haunted and historic sites; or join in a torchlight tour of Portside and a Night at the Museum Tour. Take in one of Queensland’s best collections of colonial buildings and homes from the 19th and 20th century at your own pace on a free self-guided Heritage Walk and Drive Tour. Or use your smart phone to go on a free Virtual Tour. Follow the Heritage Pub Trail to uncover the bottled history of the Fraser Coast’s impressive collection of heritage-listed hotels and old fashioned country pubs. For more information, tours, bookings and friendly local advice visit the Maryborough Visitor Information Centre at City Hall, Kent Street or the Portside Heritage Gateway in Wharf Street. Phone 1800 214 789.

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Coastal Delights

Top 5 Must Do’s

Spot rare shorebirds from as far away as Siberia in the Great Sandy Strait – internationally recognised as one of the world’s most important wetlands. Watch dolphins play off the beach of our coastal villages or see dugong graze on seagrass in the calm waters of the Great Sandy Strait. Build sand castles, play a game of beach cricket or volley ball on the white sandy beaches of the Fraser Coast’s seaside villages. Go fly fishing and snag a highly sought golden travelly. D ive the hidden wonders of the Great Sandy Strait Marine Park to discovery wonderful coral and incredible marine life.

Burrum Heads

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Sailing the Great Sandy Strait, and unwinding at the tiny coastal seaside villages of the Fraser Coast is like balm for the soul. The Great Sandy Strait rivals the Whitsundays with its ideal sailing conditions and stunning scenery, while its sheltered bays, sand flats, beaches and mangrove-lined creeks are perfect for fishing. See more than 45,000 rare shorebirds from as far as Siberia as they use the strait as their summer breeding ground. Watch dolphins play off the shore, dugong graze on sea beds or turtles and stingrays glide effortlessly in this declared sanctuary between Fraser Island and the mainland.

Tuan seaside village, Great Sandy Strait

Fraser Island’s protective sand hills deflect the strong south-easterlies while allowing steady breezes to flow through the Strait creating perfect sailing and fishing conditions virtually all year round. Teeming with schools of fish such as coral trout, sweetlip, barramundi, mangrove jack, bream, whiting and flathead throw in a line – you won’t be disappointed. The Strait will also bring fascinating historical discoveries – including the Southern Hemisphere’s largest artificial reef and the remains of two of the oldest lighthouses in Queensland.

Great Sandy Strait Coastal Villages Maaroom, Boonooroo & Tuan These are typical sleepy fishing hamlets on the waterfront with views to Fraser Island. Facilities include caravan parks, bowls club, golf course and bike and boat hire. This wallum swamp area is home to a unique collection of Australian flora and fauna. It is also the second largest protection area in Queensland for the dugong. Poona See dolphins play just off the beach. Popular with holidaymakers, Poona

offers plenty of good fishing from boats or the beach and a place for children to swim safely. Facilities include a caravan park. Tinnanbar White sandy beach and clear turquoise water make this one of the best along the Queensland coast. It is suitable for swimming and sailing at all tides and has a number of nearby creeks with good access to offshore fishing grounds.

Burrum Coastal Villages Toogoom This picturesque seaside community is only 15 minutes from Hervey Bay and boasts un-spoilt beaches, great fishing, wildlife and bird watching. Toogoom is popular with windsurfers and keen fishermen. Burrum Heads This friendly fishing village is nestled in the mouth of the Burrum River. Take a stroll along the miles of soft, sandy beaches, collect fascinating shells, explore or fish rivers and creeks by boat or canoe or just sit and watch the pelicans and some of the other 90 species of birds that inhabit the area.

Covering 23,100 hectares, Burrum Coast National Park has mangrovelined riverbanks, wallum heath with spectacular wildflowers and tea treedominated swamps.

Cooloola Coastal Villages Tin Can Bay Located at the southern end of Fraser Island and an hour and a half from Hervey Bay. The inlet adjoins the Great Sandy Strait and offers an ideal paradise for sailing, house-boating and fishing. You haven’t lived until you have hand fed rare Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins in Tin Can Bay. Rainbow Beach This beautiful beach is nestled between Fraser Island and the natural beauty of Cooloola National Park. Explore the beautiful coloured sands of Rainbow and let the view from the massive Carlo Sand Blow take your breath away. For those looking for a little more adventure, why not try skydiving, paragliding, 4WDriving on the beach or scuba diving in one of Australia’s top ten diving destinations, Double Island Point. Rainbow Beach is a 10 minute barge ride to Fraser Island.

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Hinterland Charm

Top 5 Must Do’s

Take a boat or canoe trip down the Mary River and encounter some of Australia’s rarest species, including the ancient lungfish and the Mary River turtle. Go nuts in Bauple and discover the ancestral home of the Macadamia Nut. Visit and stay at an African themed adventure park where you can abseil, kayak, canoe, ride mountain bikes and more. E xplore the mysterious Wongi Waterholes – a beautiful picnic and camping spot fringed with paperbark trees and surrounded by forest. Enjoy a picnic by the Mary River at Petrie Park near Tiaro.

Fraser Coast countryside

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Country drive, Bauple Mountain

Fraser Coast Country The Fraser Coast’s amazing hinterland is full of natural beauty, hotels from bygone eras and small towns oozing country charm. Take a relaxing drive past national park, sugar cane and macadamia farms and watch fat cattle snaking along well-worn watering routes.

Southern Hinterland The southern hinterland is defined by the Mary River which provides opportunities for camping, fishing and canoeing. A quiet trip down the Mary can bring you face to face with some of Australia’s rarest species, while country roads lend themselves to bushwalking, horse riding and mountain biking. Bauple Nestled in the foothills of Bauple Mountain you can relive the pioneering past at the Museum and enjoy macadamia nuts – or Bopple nuts – near where they were first discovered by Aboriginal people possibly 30,000 years ago. The Mountain was a sacred place while the nuts were used for food, trade and gifts. Tiaro Stock up on local knowledge as well as homemade goods and local art and craft at the Tiaro Visitor Information Centre and Craft Cottage. See the butcher shop which is famous throughout Australia or sample old fashioned pub fare at one of its two

historic hotels. The Mary River runs beside the town of Tiaro and one of the best places to enjoy all it offers is at Petrie Park. Gundiah, Theebine & Miva

the western hinterland with rugged bushland and spectacular exposed granite outcrops and cliffs.

Northern Hinterland Howard & Torbanlea

The old rail sidings of Gundiah and Theebine are both home to grand old hotels. Stop for a picnic at Munna Creek or head to Miva to find the picturesque Dickabram Bridge – one of only two bridges of its kind in Australia that was traversed by car and train.

Western Hinterland Wook-Koo Park/Mungar Visit this great park at Oakhust to find life-sized statues of settlers, farm animals, native animals and a giant wooden carving of Wook-Koo, who according to Aboriginal legend was the area’s first inhabitant. Meet some of Australia’s native animals, including dingoes, kangaroos, reptiles, emus, turtles – at the Fraser Coast Wildlife Sanctuary on Mungar Road. Brooweena Learn about the trials and tribulations of Queensland’s early pioneers at the impressive Brooweena Museum and historical village. Mount Walsh Take a scenic drive through small towns and settlements including Aramara and Teebar to reach Mt Walsh and its surrounding national park. Mt Walsh dominates the landscape of

Just north of Maryborough are the former coal mining towns with their old fashioned pubs and important historical buildings, including the homes of a former Prime Minister and Queensland's first female Senator. This is where Queensland’s early coal mining industry began and the Burrum District Museum at Howard houses an impressive collection of information and memorabilia. Wongi Waterholes & Lake Lenthall Explore the nearby Wongi Waterholes – a beautiful picnic and camping spot, fringed by paperbark trees and surrounded by forest, and go fishing in Lake Lenthall.

Stay and Relax Explore the hinterland at your own pace and stay in a variety of accommodation from bush camping and caravan parks to charming B&Bs. Free overnight camping is allowed for self contained caravans and RVs at Bauple, Rossendale Park, Tiaro, Petrie Park and Brooweena. For more information, tours, bookings and friendly local advice visit the Tiaro Visitor Information Centre in Mayne Street. Phone (07) 4129 2599.

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Must Do’s

Experience Australia's best nature based playground with these must see and do's Get the heart pumping with some extreme action … Make a splash out on the water … Meet the wildlife …. Unlock amazing heritage … Take an eco-adventure … Discover inspiring art and culture. There really is no limit to the experiences on offer in the Fraser Coast.

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fraser coast must do’s Bouganvillia Dell Nursery Take a leisurely stroll through the pockets of lush rainforest, relax in the shade and enjoy the café style food or browse the display of quality plants and unique home decors. Come visit us today! 94 Walkers Point Road, Granville, Maryborough Call 07 4121 3893 christinemacdonald7@gmail.com www.bouganvilliadellnursery.com.au

Flame Lily Adventures African style bush camp located on 108 acres with lake and river. Island huts, caravan & camp sites, open fire BBQs. Fishing, kayaking, canoeing, volleyball, cycling, commando tower & assault course and laser skirmish. 805 Burrum Heads Road, Burrum River Call 07 4129 0799 flamelilyadventures.com.au

Gatakers Artspace Experience a different perspective, a different world. Gatakers Artspace is a stunning art and cultural hub, located in one of Maryborough’s oldest heritage listed buildings. Free admission Touring exhibitions

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Rotating art collection display Stunning public art and courtyard Enjoy Gatakers By Night – a wonderful Saturday evening of art, music and wine on the last weekend of the month.

311 Kent Street, Maryborough Call 07 4190 5723

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Experience the adrenalin rush by surfing the water and come kite boarding with Enzo’s on the Beach. If kite boarding is not your style, try stand up paddle boarding or kayaking. Any time of the day is perfect to head out and enjoy the beauty of Hervey Bay. Whether you want to buy or hire, Enzo and his staff can help you choose the board that’s right for you. Open 7 days, 7am to 5pm 351a Esplanade, Hervey Bay Call 07 4124 6375 www.enzosonthebeach.com.au

Fraser Coast Wildlife Sanctuary Experience Australian native animals at Fraser Coast Wildlife Sanctuary. Take a guided walkabout tour and experience ‘true blue’ dingoes, kangaroos, reptiles, emus, and many more interactions. Discounts available for group bookings. 79 Mungar Road, Maryborough West Call 0427 872 236

Rainbow Beach Houseboats Cruise Fraser Island. Executive 45 and Luxury 45s Exclusive Mooring Buoys – 2-10 Berth No Licence required Great Fishing – Great Crabbing – Great Times Carlo Point, Rainbow Beach Call 07 5486 3146 rainbowbeachhouseboats@bigpond.com www.rainbowbeachhouseboats.com.au

Maryborough City Heart Markets Maryborough’s city heart comes to life with fresh produce, arts & crafts, food and entertainment.

An eerie tour of Maryborough’s haunted historic sites & graveyards Join your costumed hosts as they share true stories of love, tragedy and murder – and of course spooky tales of the paranormal based around Maryborough’s dark and colourful past. Held on the Saturday night of the last full weekend of each month. Bookings essential. Maryborough Fraser Island Visitor Information Centre, City Hall, Kent Street Call 1800 214 789 toursimmb@frasercoast.qld.gov.au

Every Thursday, quality market stalls combine with the cafés, boutiques and stores to create a unique shopping experience right in the heart of Maryborough’s historic CBD. Browse over 100 stalls selling arts, craft, fashion, food, gifts and fresh produce and flowers Enjoy live entertainment Discover Maryborough’s fascinating history with a free walking tour See the Town Crier fire the time cannon – not to be missed! Ride the Mary Ann steam train in nearby Queens Park

Adelaide Street and Ellena Street, Maryborough CBD Call 1800 214 789 For more information visitfrasercoast.com

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fraser coast must do’s Tasman Venture Remote Fraser Island Tour Be one of the few to see the remote side of Fraser Island, and enjoy the amazing surroundings while kayaking, bushwalking, swimming and snorkelling. Tours operate daily November through to March. Buccaneer Drive, Hervey Bay Call 1800 620 322 info@tasmanventure.com.au www.tasmanventure.com.au

Come and enjoy The Delights – Queensland’s Friendliest Winery For three generations this property has been synonymous with quality local produce and third generation custodians Jason and Susan Kinsella are proud of this heritage. From our large range of wines, ports and liqueurs through to the exciting bistro menu, from paddock to plate you will be treated to the bounty of the Burnett. Open 7 days 10am4pm for wine tasting and 11am-2pm for lunch. Specialising in coaches/large groups by appt. 681 Barambah Road, Moffatdale Call 07 4168 4797 www.moffatdaleridge.com.au

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Your Portside Heritage Gateway experience includes: 19th Century costumed guides, wine and port tasting, passport stamping, interactive displays, riverside parklands, Gatakers Artspace, Muddy Waters Café and heritage hotels. Wharf Street, Maryborough | OPEN daily from 10am | 1800 214 789

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Food, Fun, Adventure Aquavue Café Watersports offers fun, adventure and excitement for everyone, any age, 364 days a year! Located right on the beach at Torquay Hervey Bay; the pristine, calm waters are the perfect playground. Select from an enormous range of activities including: • Jet Ski Hire • Jet Ski Tours • Cruiser Bikes • Aqua Trike • Stand Up Paddle Boarding • Kayaking • Big Banana Rides • Beach Volleyball • Parachuting • Dinner Cruises • Fraser Island Safari Tours • 4WD Adventures • Catamaran Sailing – skippered & unskippered • Jet Boat Thrill Rides and scenic tours And SO much more!! When the day is done and you’ve had your fun, take up a table in the Multi Award Winning Aquavue Café and enjoy a meal and a cup of the best coffee in Hervey Bay.

415A The Esplanade, Hervey Bay Call 07 4125 5528 www.aquavue.com.au

Hervey Bay Regional Gallery Dynamic and engaging contemporary visual art is always on offer at Hervey Bay Regional Gallery, the heart of the arts on the Fraser Coast. A Fraser Coast Regional Council initiative, the gallery showcases the creative talents of artists from within the region as well as high-quality, touring exhibitions from major state and national galleries. Opportunities for all ages to engage with the visual arts are on offer including children’s activities, artist talks, demonstrations and workshops. Soak up the cultural atmosphere and enjoy the view – it is always unexpected! Open: 10am to 4pm daily

Fraser Coast Cultural Centre 166 Old Maryborough Road, Pialba Call 07 4197 4206 regionalgallery@frasercoast.qld.gov.au www.herveybayregionalgallery.org.au

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Stockland Hervey Bay 6 Central Avenue Pialba (off Boat Harbour Drive) Hervey Bay QLD 4655 Tel: (07) 4124 5422 www.stockland.com.au/herveybay

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Wining & Dining

The Fraser Coast’s lively restaurant and café scene offers a huge range of dining options to suit all tastes and palates.

From paddock to plate... Fill your picnic hamper with fresh local produce including macadamia nuts, nectarines, lychees, honey and peaches or local delicacies such as homemade jams, chutneys, deli goods, marinated olives and Maryborough’s famous gingerbread men biscuits, and relax seaside, riverside or in the many manicured parks which grace the Fraser Coast. Hervey Bay is famous for its freshly caught scallops and large prawns. Try these in a myriad of Esplanade cafés and restaurants or buy them off the boat and cook your own on a beachfront barbeque. Take a leisurely boat trip to World Heritage Fraser Island and sample traditional Bush Tucker or enjoy a dining experience in an award winning restaurant.

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wining & dining

Wild Lotus Restaurant & Bar

Dine with uninterrupted sea views Enjoy delicious cafe cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere whilst taking in the uninterrupted sea views of Hervey Bay across to Fraser Island. Enzo’s is an absolute beachfront cafe with a mouth-watering menu for breakfast and lunch and a fine selection of cakes and cookies for morning and afternoon tea. Kayaks, sup’s and sun lounges are available. Open 7 days, 7am to 5pm, kitchen open till 2:30pm 351a Esplanade, Hervey Bay Call 07 4124 6375 www.enzosonthebeach.com.au

Wild Lotus Restaurant & Bar’s award-winning menus include a selection of entrees, seafood, salads, steaks, pastas and desserts. Gluten, dairy free and vegetarian options available. 433 The Esplanade, Hervey Bay Call 07 4125 3278 info@wildlotusrestaurant.com www.wildlotusrestaurant.com

Kondari Hotel Set amongst lush tropical landscape, we offer the perfect environment to relax and unwind. The Kondari features a fully licensed Bistro, TAB/sports bar, bottle shop and accommodation to suit all budgets. 49–63 Elizabeth Street, Hervey Bay Call 1800 072 131 www.kondari.com.au

The Coffee Club Where will I meet you? A cup of coffee shared with a friend is happiness tasted and time well spent. Shop 24, Eli Waters Shopping Centre 2 Ibis Blvd, Hervey Bay Call 07 4128 1722

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Where to Stay

After spending time exploring all that the Fraser Coast has to offer, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s now time to find a place to rest and recharge...

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WHERE TO STAY Akama Resort Hervey Bay Luxurious award winning accommodation situated in the Marina precinct. Beautifully appointed, self-contained 1, 2, 3 bedroom & Penthouse apartments. 625 Charlton Esplanade, Hervey Bay Call 07 4197 0777 book@akamaresort.com.au www.akamaresort.com.au

Comfort Inn Arlia Sands Apartments Best value AAA ★★★★ in the Bay. 1 & 2 bedrooms, 75m from Hervey Bay’s best beach. Perfect for holidays, weekends, Reps & Locums. Fraser Island & Whale Watching Tours. 13 Ann Street, Hervey Bay Call 07 4125 4360 holiday@arliasands.com.au www.arliasands.com.au www.fraserislandbookings.com.au

Your Lakeside Sanctuary Stay ★★★★✩ Unwind & revitalise at Alexander Lakeside, the most awarded luxury bed & breakfast in Hervey Bay. Our BnB is nestled beside a tranquil lake, teeming with native bird and aquatic life, where each morning you can enjoy a delicious breakfast basket by the lake and feed our resident turtles. Use our expert local knowledge & booking services to arrange your tours to Fraser Island, Lady Elliot Island or an up close Whale Watching experience. 29 Lido Parade, Urangan Call 07 4128 9448 bookings@lakesidebedandbreakfast.com.au www.lakesidebedandbreakfast.com.au

Chamomile Bed and Breakfast

Situated at the entrance to Hervey Bay 1, 2 & 3 bedroom ★★★★ & ★★★★✩ fully self contained townhouses across the road from shopping centre with full tour booking desk. Air con, LCD TV, Austar, DVD player Full kitchen and laundry facilities 22m salt water pool with covered BBQ Area Private courtyard and covered parking Some units overlook golf course 1 Ibis Boulevard, Pialba, Hervey Bay Call 1800 010 679 info@bayhideawayresort.com.au www.bayhideawayresort.com.au

4 star and multi-award winning family holiday home. Ideal base for touring the Fraser Coast region. Two bedrooms, accommodates 4–6 guests. Exclusive use of the house whatever the number of guests you are booking for. Experience the charm of a Queenslander home: French doors, high ceilings, polished timber floors, leadlights, claw-foot bath, etc. Organised tours/packages to Fraser Island, Great Barrier Reef, whale watching, etc. We speak French, Spanish and German. $140/night for a couple, $180 for a family of 4. $800/week for a couple, $900 for a family of 4.

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Comfort Inn Fraser Gateway Large a/c rooms with Room service meals available and pool. Walking distance to university, shops, medical facilities, RSL and water park. Tour booking desk and wireless internet. 68 Main Street, Pialba Call 07 4128 3666 www.frasergateway.com.au

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Eco Queenslander Holiday Home

15 Treasure St, Maryborough QLD 4650 0438 195 443 info@ecoqueenslander.com www.ecoqueenslander.com

Rest, relax & recharge in this multi award winning B&B, 3 country style guest rooms, 2 lounges. 500m boat club/restaurants, minutes to beach, pier, botanical gardens. Delicious cooked breakfasts. Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice 2011, 2012 & 2013 Winner B&Bs/Inns. 65A Miller Street, Urangan Call 07 4125 1602 info@chamomile.com.au www.chamomile.com.au

This luxury pool oasis escape for 2 at Ramada Hervey Bay includes: One night’s accommodation in a studio overlooking the 40m pool Our famous seafood platter for 2 Welcome bottle of wine Crabtree & Evelyn toiletries

627 Charlton Esplanade, Urangan 1300 886 202 stay@ramadaherveybay.com.au www.ramadaherveybay.com.au *per person based on double or twin share, single room supplement is $55 per night

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WHERE TO STAY Australiana Top Tourist Park The ideal base for your holiday! Renowned as one of the best, modern parks on the Fraser Coast. Winner 2010 & 2011 Tourism Awards for Excellence, boasting ★★★★✩ star rating. 295 Boat Harbour Drive, Hervey Bay Call 1800 880 015 www.australianatoptouristpark.com.au

Hervey Bay’s finest accommodation Ideally positioned at magnificent Shelly Beach, overlooking the ocean to nearby Fraser Island. Restaurants nearby, short walk to shops 22m heated pool, gym, sauna and undercover carpark Beachfront position Luxury self-contained apartments 468 The Esplanade, Hervey Bay Call 07 4194 7200 holiday@allegra-herveybay.com.au www.allegra-herveybay.com.au

Best Western Plus Quarterdecks ★★★★★ luxury 1,2 and 3 b/room villas close to the beach and Urangan Harbour. Own garage and courtyard. Relax in our pool, spa, sauna and BBQ. Some villas pet friendly. 80 Moolyyir Street, Urangan Call 07 4197 0888 www.quarterdecksretreat.com.au

Fraser Lodge Holiday Park Our family friendly holiday park is the perfect location to base yourself whilst exploring the many wonders of the Fraser Coast. Fantastic range of accommodation, sites, facilities and activities! 20 Fraser Street, Torquay, Hervey Bay Call 07 4124 9999 www.fraserlodge.com.au fraserlodge@freespiritresorts.com.au

Hervey Bay Caravan Park 4 STAR Park, well known and loved by patrons for offering safe, secure park like surroundings and a friendly atmosphere. People and pets are welcomed back year after year by owner/ operators Margy and Peter. 85 Margaret Street, Hervey Bay Call 07 4128 9553 enq@hervey-bay-park.com.au hervey-bay-park.com.au

Modern Eco-Friendly Boutique Resort Hidden within 2 acres of quiet and tranquil landscaped gardens, Hervey Bay’s award winning Emeraldene Inn & Eco-Lodge offers impeccably presented accommodations. Finalist – QLD Tourism Awards 2012 14 Modern self-contained suites from $90 Huge 12m landscaped pool & BBQ area Tour bookings / Packages / Wireless Internet 166 Urraween Road, Hervey Bay Call 07 4124 5500 www.emeraldene.com.au relax@emeraldene.com.au

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Hervey Bay Colonial Lodge ★★★✩ affordable, s/c units with full kitchens, separate bedrooms, free wi-fi, flat screen TV, DVD, a/c, tropical setting, tour bookings onsite & seconds to the shops & beach. BBQ, pool, car-parking & laundry. 94 Cypress Street, Torquay Call 07 4125 1073 admin@herveybaycoloniallodge.com.au www.herveybaycoloniallodge.com.au

Prime waterfront location on the Marina Located on the esplanade overlooking the Urangan Boat Harbour, Mantra Hervey Bay is ideal for exploring this charming seaside town, the nearby World Heritagelisted Fraser Island and when in season, viewing the visiting whales as they migrate to the region. Offering hotel rooms and apartment style 1, 2 and 3 bedroom suites. Buccaneer Drive, Urangan Call +61 7 4197 8200 herveybay.res@mantra.com.au www.mantra.com.au

Kingfisher Court Located in the heart of Hervey Bay. Multi-Award winning fully self-contained, spacious beachfront apartments. On site tour bookings, undercover parking, combined pool/spa and BBQ area. 374 The Esplanade, Hervey Bay Call 07 4124 1876 info@kingfishercourt.com.au

McNevins Motel Maryborough 50 spacious, modern suites. Walking distance to CBD & Brolga Theatre. Licensed restaurant, poolside breakfast café, conference facilities, AUSTAR & FREE wireless broadband. Winner Fraser Coast Tourism Award for excellence in DELUXE ACCOMMODATION. 188 John Street, Maryborough Call 07 4122 2888 www.mcnevins.com.au

Peppers Pier Resort Positioned on the waterfront, Peppers Pier Resort provides a unique vantage point to enjoy all the natural beauty of Hervey Bay, including the thrill of whale watching. The resort offers self-contained 1, 2 and 3 bedroom suites with private balconies, a lagoon and lap pool, day spa, gym, and casual dining at The Bayswater Bistro & Bar or Salt Café. The Esplanade, Urangan Call +61 7 4194 9700 pierresort@peppers.com.au www.peppers.com.au/pier-resort 46

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Shelly Beach Caravan Park Situated in a quiet and peaceful part of Hervey Bay, just a few minutes walk to the Esplanade and beautiful Shelly Beach. Facilities include self contained cabins, caravan and tent sites, swimming pool and BBQ area. Close to shops, restaurants, clubs & boat ramp. 61 Ocean Street, Hervey Bay Call 07 4125 1105

WHERE TO STAY

Boutique Apartment Complex

A unique holiday destination like no other in Hervey Bay

Rainbow Ocean Palms Resort is perched on the highest point in Rainbow Beach above the coloured sand cliffs and adjacent to Carlo sand blow. The resort’s unique location commands the most spectacular panoramic ocean views to World Heritage- listed Fraser Island. Nestled against Great Sandy National Park, peace and tranquillity abound. 103–105 Cooloola Drive, Rainbow Beach Call 07 5486 3211 info@rainbowoceanpalms.com.au www.rainbowoceanpalms.com.au

Our private, individual lakefront villas are surrounded by 10 acres of lush tropical nature reserve teeming with wildlife. 300m to the beach close to shops, restaurants and attractions short walk to Botanical Gardens and the famous Urangan Pier free airport transfers 1 Shell Street, Hervey Bay Call 07 4125 4445 www.sanctuarylakesherveybay.com.au

Shelly Beach Motel Imagine sitting on the balcony of the Shelly Beach Motel watching the dolphins at play. Self contained units with quirky décor, huge back yard for boats & trailers. Free WiFi. Pet friendly, surcharges apply. 510 The Charlton Esplanade, Urangan, Hervey Bay Call 07 4128 9888 info@shellybeachmotel.com.au www.shellybeachmotel.com.au

Opposite one of the best beaches Located in Hervey Bay on the Esplanade, surrounded by restaurants and cafes. The ★★★★★ AAA rated spacious s/c apartments have bay views from balconies or direct pool access from Poolside Courtyard apartments. 25m heated lap pool, hot spa, sauna, BBQ children’s wading pool, gym, tennis court security access to grounds, building, car park 371 The Esplanade, Scarness Call 07 4194 1118 info@thebayapartments.com.au www.thebayapartments.com.au

Villa Cavour Bed & Breakfast Impressive Queenslander residence, situated only metres from the Esplanade. Comfort, service, class: stylish bedrooms, with king bed, opening to the veranda. Dinner and cooking classes available. 15 Banksia Street, Point Vernon, Hervey Bay Call 07 4124 5454 reception@villacavour.com.au www.villacavour.com.au

tourist parks BEACHFRONT

• Close to shops, restaurants and attractions • Powered/non-powered/drive thru sites • Ideal for swimming, fishing, boating and watersports • Fraser Island views • From $26 per night

Four absolute beachfront locations

Pialba 07 4128 1399 ScarneSS 07 4128 1274 Torquay 07 4125 1578 burrum HeadS 07 4129 5138

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Quality accommodation at great rates

Plantation Resort at Rainbow Plantation Resort at Rainbow is a luxury appointed first class resort. All accommodation consists of fully self contained apartments. Choose between one, two or three bedroom apartments and for something extra special our Roof Top Terrace apartments!

Taking pride in offering quality accommodation at value for money rates. We are an AAA rated ★★★★ resort offering beautifully appointed one, two and three bedroom apartments in a security gated environment. 629 The Esplanade (Entry 68 Pulgul Street) Hervey Bay Marina Precinct Call 07 4194 7000 bookings@whalecove.com.au www.whalecove.com.au

1 Rainbow Beach Road, Rainbow Beach Call 07 5486 9000 or 1800 556 423 stay@plantationresortatrainbow.com.au www.plantationresortatrainbow.com.au

13 Opposite the beach a short stroll to shops and restaurants ★★★★✩ facilities 1, 2 and 3 bedroom s/c luxury apartments all apartments - 2 bathrooms incl. ensuite large open plan lounge, dining and kitchen large flat screen TV DVD and free AUSTAR tour desk for all information & bookings direct dial ISD/STD phones, wireless internet heated pool, plunge pool, spa, tennis court 397 Charlton Esplanade, Torquay Call 1800 100 808 or 07 4197 6800 managers@whitecrest.net

Poona Palms Caravan Park Winter time entertainment (June to August) Digital television system in place Units and powered sites Pets welcome (sites only) Member Family Parks Boronia Drive, Poona Call 07 4129 8167 www.poonapalms.com.au

Colonial Village YHA Multi-award winning hostel with all the facilities of a resort in a relaxing environment. First-class accommodation, large pool/spa, bistro, bar, internet lounge, tennis/basketball courts & tour booking service. Call 07 4125 1844 herveybay@bigpond.com www3.yha.com.au/hostels/qld/fraser-capricorncoasts/hervey-bay/

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Love it? Then live it!

Why not make the Fraser Coast’s stunning natural environment, world famous icons, heritage streetscapes and relaxed, friendly lifestyle your daily reality? Live and Play T he ultimate in family and retirement living Q ueensland’s most affordable housing with no compromise on quality or range

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170 Ferry Street MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650 www.shamrockhotel-maryborough.com.au

Shamrock Hotel

Akama Resort 1800 770 661 625 Charlton Esplanade Marina Precinct HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.akamaresort.com.au

Colonial Village YHA 1800 818 280 820 Boat Harbour Drive HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.yha.com.au

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Flashpackers Hervey Bay

1800 068 833

496 Esplanade HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.alexanderapartments.com.au

195 Torquay Terrace HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.flashpackersherveybay.com

Arlia Sands Apartments (07) 4125 4360 13 Ann Street HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.arliasands.com.au

Fraser Roving Backpacker Resort

Bay Hideaway Resort 1 Ibis Boulevard HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.bayhideawayresort.com.au

1800 010 679

Bayshores Holiday Apartments (07) 4125 1315 405 Esplanade HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.bayshores.com.au Best Western Plus Quarterdecks Retreat

(07) 4197 0888

80 Moolyyir Street HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.quarterdecksretreat.com.au

Charlton Luxury Apartments

1800 636 901

Palace Backpackers Hervey Bay 184 Torquay Road HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.palaceadventures.com

1800 063 168

Pippies Beachhouse

1800 425 356

22 Spectrum Street RAINBOW BEACH QLD 4581 www.pippiesbeachhouse.com.au 1800 244 107 182 Torquay Road HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.thefriendly.com.au

Bed and Breakfast

Fraser Island Beach Houses

Alexander Lakeside Bed and Breakfast

1800 626 230

Eurong 2nd Valley FRASER ISLAND QLD 4581 www.fraserislandbeachhouses.com.au (07) 4194 7200

Annesley Haus at The Bay 24 Leslie Lane HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 annesleyhaus.googlepages.com

(07) 4125 2002

Barooga on Pier Bed & Breakfast

(07) 4124 1876

374 Esplanade HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.kingfishercourt.com.au

Lisianna Holiday Apartments

(07) 4124 2950

338 Esplanade HERVEY BAY QLD 4655

Mantra Hervey Bay

(07) 4197 8200

Buccaneer Drive HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.mantraherveybay.com.au

Silver Sands Apartments

(07) 4125 6636

477 Esplanade HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.herveybay-silversands.com.au 0404 438 894

The Bay Apartments 371 Esplanade HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.thebayapartments.com.au

(07) 4194 1118

Chamomile Bed and Breakfast

241 Esplanade HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.tingeera.com.au

Whale Cove Apartments 68 Pulgul Street HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.whalecove.com.au

(07) 4194 7000

White Crest Luxury Apartments 397 Esplanade HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.whitecrest.net

1800 100 808

Yidney Rocks Beachfront Units Yidney Rocks FRASER ISLAND QLD 4655 www.yidneyrocks.com.au

(07) 4127 9167

(07) 4125 1602

65A Miller Street HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.chamomile.com.au

Eco Queenslander

0438 195 443

15 Treasure Street MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650 www.ecoqueenslander.com

Flora Alba Accommodation

(07) 4122 3361 306 Pallas Street MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650 www.floraalba.com.au

Mango Hill Cottages Bed & Breakfast

1800 816 020 8 Mango Hill Drive CHILDERS QLD 4660 www.mangohillcottages.com (07) 4123 1298

46 Saltwater Creek Road MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650 www.maryboroughbedandbreakfast.com.au

Montrave Home and Pet Stay B and B

1800 727 535

(07) 4124 0164

0418 731 092 18 Pier Street HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.herveybaybandb.com.au

Maryborough Bed & Breakfast

Sun, Sand and Sea 535 Esplanade HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.sunsandandsea.com.au

Tingeera Luxury Beachfront Apartments

(07) 4128 9448

29 Lido Parade HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.herveybaybedandbreakfast.com.au

468 Esplanade HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.allegra-herveybay.com.au

Kingfisher Court

(07) 4124 0677

181 Torquay Road HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.woolshedbackpackers.com

1800 112 808 350 Esplanade HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.edenbythebay.com.au

Grange Resort Hervey Bay 33 Elizabeth Street HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.thegrange-herveybay.com.au

1800 989 811

412 Esplanade HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.fraserroving.com.au

Woolshed Backpackers

Eden By The Bay

Grand Mercure Allegra Apartments

(07) 4124 1366

The Friendly Hostel

451-452 Esplanade HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.charlton-apartments.com.au

(07) 4121 3217

(07) 4129 0183

20 Pacific Haven Drive HOWARD QLD 4659

The Left Bank

(07) 5484 1016 10 Bligh Street KILKIVAN QLD 4600 www.theleftbank.com.au

Tin Peaks B & B (07) 4123 5294 54 Berallan Dve MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650 www.tinpeaks.com.au Villa Cavour Bed and Breakfast 15 Banksia Street HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.villacavour.com.au

(07) 4124 5454

Cabins, Cottages and Holiday Houses Fraser Island Fishing Units

(07) 5449 9346

Indian Head FRASER ISLAND QLD 4655 www.fraserislandfishingunits.com.au

For more information visitfrasercoast.com

Fraser Island Hideaway Poyungan Valley FRASER ISLAND QLD 4655 www.fraserislandhideaway.com

(07) 4127 9231

Fraser Island Retreat Happy Valley FRASER ISLAND QLD 4655

(07) 4127 9144

Torquay Beachfront Caravan Park

Fraser View Poyungan Rocks FRASER ISLAND QLD 4655 www.fraserview.net

0418 797 927

Esplanade HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.beachfronttouristparks.com.au

Windmill Caravan Park

Holiday Rentals Hervey Bay (07) 4122 3699 Miller Street & Kingfisher Parade HERVEY BAY QLD 4650 www.holidayrentalsherveybay.com.au Salty Towers

0447 780 148 Lack Street FRASER ISLAND QLD 4655 www.saltytowers.com.au

Sanctuary Lakes Fauna Retreat

(07) 4125 4445

1 Shell Street HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.sanctuarylakesherveybay.com.au

Australiana Top Tourist Park 295 Boat Harbour Drive HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.australianatoptouristpark.com.au

1800 880 015

Burrum Heads Beachfront Caravan Park 42 Burrum Street BURRUM HEADS QLD 4655 www.beachfronttouristparks.com.au

(07) 4129 5138

Cathedrals on Fraser

(07) 4127 9177

(07) 4124 6237

1800 641 444

Happy Wanderer Village 1800 111 302 105 Truro Street HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.happywanderer.com.au (07) 4128 9374

1 Jetty Road HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.caravanparkherveybay.net.au

Hervey Bay Beachfront Tourist Parks

(07) 4129 0799

Tiaro Tourist Stopover (07) 4193 9375 3 Bridge Street TIARO QLD 4650 www.tiarotouriststopover.com.au Cloyna Farm Stay 44 Althause Street CLOYNA QLD 4605

1300 794 929

(07) 4168 6079

Motels 1800 461 418

46 Ferry Street MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650 www.arkanamotel.com.au

Beachside Motor Inn

21 Denmans Camp Road HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.frasercoasttouristpark.com.au

Harbour View Caravan Park

Flame Lily Adventures 805 Burrum Heads Road BURRUM RIVER QLD 4659 www.flamelilyadventures.com.au

Arkana Motel

Woralie Road FRASER ISLAND QLD 4655 www.cathedralsonfraser.com.au

Fraser Lodge Holiday Park 20 Fraser Street HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.fraserlodge.com.au

(07) 4128 9267

17 Elizabeth Street HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.windmillpark.com.au

Farm Stay

Camping, Caravan and Holiday Parks

Fraser Coast Tourist Park

(07) 4125 1578

1800 654 009

298 Esplanade HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.beachsidemotorinn.com.au

Best Western Ambassador Motor Lodge (07) 4124 0044 296 Esplanade HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.bestwestern.com Best Western Kimba Lodge Motor Inn 177 John Street MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650 www.bestwestern.com.au/kimba

(07) 4123 3999

Cara Motel

(07) 4122 4288 196 Walker Street MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650 www.caramotel.com.au

Comfort Inn Blue Shades

(07) 4122 2777 Cnr Queen and Ferry Streets MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650 www.blueshades.com.au

Comfort Inn Fraser Gateway 68 Main Street HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.frasergateway.com.au

(07) 4128 3666

Emeraldene Inn & Eco-Lodge

(07) 4124 5500

Esplanade HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.beachfronttouristparks.com.au

166 Urraween Road HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.emeraldene.com.au

Hervey Bay Caravan Park (07) 4128 9553 Cnr Margaret and Dayman Streets HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.hervey-bay-park.com.au

Hervey Bay Colonial Lodge 94 Cypress Street HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.herveybaycoloniallodge.com.au

(07) 4125 1073

Hillcrest Holiday Park 1 Howard Street BURRUM HEADS QLD 4659 www.burrumheadshillcrestholidaypark.com

(07) 4129 5179

Hervey Bay Motel

(07) 4128 9277

Huntsville Caravan Park 23 Gympie Road MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650 www.huntsvillecaravanpark.com.au

(07) 4121 4075

Pialba Beachfront Caravan Park

(07) 4128 1399

Esplanade HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.beachfronttouristparks.com.au

518 Esplanade HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.theherveybaymotel.com.au

Maryborough Motel and Conference Centre

McNevin’s Maryborough Motel

(07) 4122 2888 188 John Street MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650 www.mcnevins.com.au

Ned Kelly’s Motel

Point Vernon Holiday Park

1800 000 659 26 Corser Street HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.pvhp.com.au

150 Gympie Road MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650 www.nedkellymotel.com.au

Poona Palms Caravan Park

Pialba Motor Inn

Scarness Beachfront Caravan Park

29 Boat Harbour Drive HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.pialbamotorinn.com.au

(07) 4129 8167 101 Boronia Drive POONA QLD 4650 www.poonapalms.com.au (07) 4128 1274

26 Mant Street HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.beachfronttouristpark.com.au

1800 003 391

Shelly Beach Motel

(07) 4125 1105

Sunseeker Motel

(07) 4128 1692

Wallace Motel & Caravan Park

61 Ocean Street HERVEY BAY QLD 4655

Sunlodge Oceanfront Tourist Park

(07) 4121 0999

(07) 4128 9888 510 Esplanade HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.shellybeachmotel.com.au

Esplanade HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.beachfronttouristparks.com.au

Shelly Beach Caravan Park

(07) 4121 5255

298 Walker Street MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650 www.maryboroughmotel.com.au

1800 223 789 354 Esplanade HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.sunseekermotel.com.au (07) 4121 3970

22 Ferry Street MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650 www.wallacecaravanpark.com.au For more information visitfrasercoast.com

Resorts

Hervey Bay Regional Gallery

Australis Shelly Bay Resort

1800 240 797

466 Esplanade HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.shellybayresort.com.au

BreakFree Rainbow Shores

(07) 5486 3999

Maryborough City Whistle Stop Inc 180 Lennox Street MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650

(07) 4121 0444

Rainbow Shores Drive RAINBOW BEACH QLD 4581 www.rainbowshores.com.au

Maryborough Heritage Gateway 101 Wharf Street MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650

(07) 4190 5730

Eurong Beach Resort 1800 111 808 Eurong Beach FRASER ISLAND QLD 4650 www.eurong.com

Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum

(07) 4123 5900

Kingfisher Bay Resort and Village North White Cliffs FRASER ISLAND QLD 4655 www.kingfisherbay.com

1800 072 555

106 Wharf Street MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650 www.maryboroughmuseum.org

Mount Bauple Museum

Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort 1800 072 200 Hervey Bay Airport, Don Adams Drive HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.ladyelliot.com.au

Arts, Craft and Collectibles

Peppers Pier Resort

Bottlebrush Crafts

Rainbow Ocean Palms Resort

(07) 4194 9700

(07) 5486 3211

1300 886 202

Emmaleys Gifts Homewares & Coffee Shop

Kilkivan Fine Art and Antiques

(07) 4121 6846

1800 556 423

(07) 4121 7075 Cnr Richmond and Anne Streets Maryborough QLD 4650

Maryborough Art Society Inc (07) 4122 4408 282 Kent St MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650 www.maryboroughart.com

Food and Wine (07) 4124 0164

Bundaberg Brewed Drinks

(07) 4129 0183

Bundaberg Rum Bondstore Whittred Street BUNDABERG QLD 4670 www.bundabergrum.com.au

(07) 4121 3970

Mammino Macadamia Nut Products and Gourmet Ice-Cream

24 Leslie Lane HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 annesleyhaus.googlepages.com 20 Pacific Haven Drive HOWARD QLD 4659 22 Ferry Street MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650 www.wallacecaravanpark.com.au

1800 629 923 147 Bagara Road BUNDABERG QLD 4655 www.bundaberg.com

Breathe Health Clubs

(07) 4126 2880

(07) 4124 8200

(07) 4128 9355

184 Dayman Street HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.breathehealthclubs.com.au

Eagles Nest Golf Course

(07) 4125 2728

41 Island View Drive HERVEY BAY QLD 4655

Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre (07) 4122 6000 5 Walker Street MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650 www.brolgatheatre.org

Hervey Bay Aquatic Centre Boundary Road HERVEY BAY QLD 4655

Fraser Coast Discovery Sphere 166 Old Maryborough Road HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.frasercoastdiscoverysphere.com.au

Hervey Bay Go-Kart Track and Monster Waterslide

(07) 4197 4207

(07) 4125 9722 (07) 4128 1180

Scrub Hill Road HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 (07) 4124 1979

50 Old Maryborough Road HERVEY BAY QLD 4655

Art Galleries and Museums

Hervey Bay Golf and Country Club

(07) 4124 4544 Cnr Tooth Street and Old Maryborough Road HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.hbgcc.com.au

Alpha 31 Art Gallery (07) 4129 7724 31 Alpha Plantation Road MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650 www.alpha31artgallery.com.au

Maryborough Aquatic Centre

Gatakers Artspace

Bruce Highway MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650 www.maryboroughpark.com.au

(07) 4190 5723

311 Kent Street MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650 www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/gatakers-artspace

Hervey Bay Historical Village and Museum

(07) 4131 2999

Sports and Recreational Venues

Amusement Venues

M & K Model Railways

(07) 4129 6003

115 Lucketts Road CHILDERS QLD 4660 www.mammino.com.au

Attractions BIGSCREEN Cinemas Hervey Bay 128 Boat Harbour Drive HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.bigscreencinemas.com.au

(07) 5484 1602

Maddison Cottage

Pet Friendly Accommodation

Wallace Motel & Caravan Park

(07) 4124 9200

5 Sandy Street HERVEY BAY QLD 4655

The Rustic Emu Art & Craft Gallery 888 Mungar Road MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650

Montrave Home and Pet Stay B and B

(07) 4123 4444

91 Gympie Road, MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650

1 Rainbow Beach Road RAINBOW BEACH QLD 4581 www.plantationresortatrainbow.com.au

Annesley Haus at The Bay

(07) 4122 2533

6 Bligh Street KILKIVAN QLD 4600

1946 Hervey Bay-Maryborough Road HERVEY BAY VIA MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650 www.susanriver.com

The Plantation Resort

212 Adelaide St MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650

Hervey Bay Art Society “Gallery 5”

627 Esplanade HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.ramadaherveybay.com.au

Susan River Homestead Adventure Resort

A Touch of the Past Antiques, Jewellery & Gifts (07) 4123 3622

30 Ferry Street MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650

103-105 Cooloola Drive RAINBOW BEACH QLD 4581 www.rainbowoceanpalms.com.au

Ramada Hervey Bay

(07) 4193 9341

Bauple Drive BAUPLE QLD 4650

571 Esplanade HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.peppers.com.au/Pier-Resort

(07) 4124 4791

13 Zephyr Street HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.herveybaymuseum.com.au 52

(07) 4197 4206

166 Old Maryborough Road HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.herveybayregionalgallery.org.au

For more information visitfrasercoast.com

(07) 4121 5185

Cnr John and Kent Street MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650

Maryborough Showground & Equestrian Complex (07) 4122 3584

Wide Bay Water Corporation – WetSide Water Education Park Cnr Esplanade and Main Street HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.wetside.com.au

1300 808 888

Wildlife Parks

Clubs

Flying High Bird Sanctuary

Hervey Bay Boat Club

(07) 4126 3777 Cnr Bruce Hwy and Old Creek Road APPLE TREE CREEK QLD 4660

Fraser Coast Wildlife Sanctuary 0427 872 236 79 Mungar Road MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650 www.tess.org.au

Hervey Bay RSL and Services Mem. Club

Snakes Downunder

(07) 4126 3332 51 Lucketts Road CHILDERS QLD 4660 www.snakesdownunder.com

11 Torquay Road HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.herveybayrsl.com.au

Wineries

Rainbow Beach Sports, Recreation and Memorial Club Inc

Clovely Estate

(07) 4168 4788 Steinhardts Road MOFFATDALE QLD 4605 www.clovely.com.au

Hill of Promise Estate

Hotels

Moffatdale Ridge 681 Barambah Road MURGON QLD 4605 www.moffatdaleridge.com.au

Kondari Hotel 49-63 Elizabeth Street HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.kondari.com.au

Vintner’s Secret Winery & Cafe

(07) 4126 1255 315 North Isis Road CHILDERS QLD 4660 www.vintnerssecret.com.au

Wining and Dining

(07) 4197 7444

(07) 5486 3191

1 Turana Street RAINBOW BEACH QLD 4581 www.rainbowsportsclub.com.au

1800 816 020 8 Mango Hill Drive CHILDERS QLD 4660 www.hillofpromise.com (07) 4168 4797

(07) 4128 9643

Buccaneer Drive HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.boatclub.com.au

Beach House Hotel

1800 072 131

(07) 4128 1233

344 Esplanade HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.beachhousehotel.com.au

Hire and Charter

Cafes and Restaurants Aquavue Café Watersports

(07) 4125 5528 415A Esplanade HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.aquavue.com.au

Boats and Watersports 1300 002 622

428 Esplanade HEVEY BAY QLD 4655

Boab Boat Hire HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.boabboathire.com.au

Cafe Balaena

(07) 4125 4799 Shop 7, Tourist Terminal Building, Buccaneer Avenue HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.cafebalaena.com.au

Fraser Island Escape Bareboat Charters

(07) 4125 5773

Cafe Tapas (07) 4125 6808 Shop 1A / 417 Esplanade HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.cafeclub.info

Hervey Bay Houseboat Hire 74 Christensen Street HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.herveybayhouseboats.com.au

Bayaroma Cafe

China World Restaurant

(07) 4125 1515

(07) 4125 1233

402 Esplanade HERVEY BAY QLD 4655

Coast Restaurant and Bar

(07) 4125 5454 469 Esplanade HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.coastherveybay.com.au

Great Sandy Straits Marina HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.fraserescape.com.au (07) 4124 6033

Hervey Bay Party Pontoons (07) 4128 6506 31 Ocean Park Drive DUNDOWRAN BEACH QLD 4655

(07) 4124 6375 351A Esplanade HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.enzosonthebeach.com.au

Rainbow Beach Houseboats Carlo Road RAINBOW BEACH QLD 4581 www.rainbowbeachhouseboats.com.au

(07) 5486 3146

Enzo’s on the Beach

Hog’s Breath Cafe, Hervey Bay (07) 4194 5566 Shop 2, 163 Boat Harbour Drive HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.hogsbreathcafe.com.au

Enzo’s on the Beach 351A Esplanade HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.enzosonthebeach.com.au

(07) 4124 6375

Janet’s Art

Fishing Charters

(07) 4123 1117

264 Kent Street MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650 www.janetsartbooks.com.au

Muddy Waters Cafe (07) 4121 5011 Mary River Marina, 71 Wharf Street MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650 www.muddywaterscafe.com.au Pavilion by the Pier 1 Pier Street HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.pavilionbythepier.com.au

(07) 4125 2288

Hervey Bay Fishing Charters

(07) 4125 3958

51 Tristania Crescent HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.herveybayfishingcharters.com.au

Vehicle Hire

Salt Cafe

(07) 4124 9722 Shop 5, 569 Esplanade HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.saltcafe.com.au

Sexie Coffie

Hervey Bay Daytripper 0401 804 205 Berth A13 Great Sandy Straits Marina HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.herveybaydaytripper.com.au

(07) 4121 2111

10/3 Enterprise Circuit MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650 www.sexiecoffie.com.au

Simply Wok (07) 4125 2077 417 Esplanade HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.cafeclub.info Sushi To You 1300 278 744 417c Esplanade HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.sushitoyou.com.au The Coffee Club

Aussie Trax 4x4 Rentals 56 Boat Harbour Drive HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.fraserisland4wd.com.au Fraser Dingo 4WD Hire 6/3 Southern Cross Circuit HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.fraserdingo4wdhire.com.au

1800 062 275

0400 779 880

Fraser Magic 4WD Hire

(07) 4125 6612 5 Kruger Court HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.fraser4wdhire.com.au

Hervey Bay Limousine Service

(07) 4124 5855 4/5 Nissen Street HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.hblimo.com.au

(07) 4128 1722 Eli Waters Shopping Centre, 2 Ibis Boulevard HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.coffeeclub.com.au/eli-water-hervey-bay

Hervey Bay Rent A Car Pty Ltd (07) 4194 6626 PO Box 5007, HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.herveybayrentacar.com.au

Wild Lotus Restaurant & Bar

Seega Rent A Car

(07) 4125 3278 433 Esplanade HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.wildlotusrestaurant.com

(07) 4125 6008 463 Esplanade HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.seega.com.au For more information visitfrasercoast.com

Retail

Pharmaceutical

Gifts and Souvenirs

Bay Plaza, Torquay Road HERVEY BAY QLD 4655

Friendly Societies Chemist, Hervey Bay

Bouganvillia Dell Nursery 94 Walkers Point Road GRANVILLE QLD 4650 www.bouganvilliadellnursery.com.au

(07) 4121 3893

0433 793 542 23 Martin Street HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.charliebucket.com.au

Pirates Cave

(07) 4124 0599 (07) 4125 1310

(07) 4128 3522 (07) 4153 1599

(Cnr Barolin Street) BUNDABERG QLD 4670

BP Bundaberg Airport (07) 4155 1464 Cnr Twyford and Takalvan Streets BUNDABERG QLD 4670 BP Bundaberg North

(07) 4152 4693

64 Mount Perry Road BUNDABERG QLD 4670

BP Gin Gin

(07) 4157 2265

6 Mulgrave Street GIN GIN QLD 4671

BP Granville

(07) 4123 1665

Pialba Place Shopping Centre 30 Main Street HERVEY BAY QLD 4655

(07) 4191 3444

Stockland Hervey Bay

(07) 4124 5422 6 Central Avenue HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.stockland.com.au

Tours Adventure Flame Lily Adventures 805 Burrum Heads Road BURRUM RIVER QLD 4659 www.flamelilyadventures.com.au

(07) 4129 0799

Gidd-ee Up Horse Trail Rides 108 One Chain Road MUNGAR QLD 4650 www.giddeeuphorsetrailrides.com

(07) 4129 6535

(07) 4121 3215

Skydive Hervey Bay (07) 4128 9668 Hervey Bay Airport, 1 Don Adams Drive HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.skydiveherveybay.com.au

(07) 4124 1922 Main Street (Cnr Boat Harbour Drive) HERVEY BAY QLD 4655

VisitOz (07) 4168 6106 8921 Burnett Highway GOOMERI QLD 4601 www.visitoz.org

BP Torbanlea

Aerial

107 Cambridge Street MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650

BP Maryborough 15 Saltwater Creek Road MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650 BP Pialba

(07) 4129 4177

Great Sandy Straits Marina (07) 4125 3822 Great Sandy Straits Marina HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.gssm.net.au

Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort 1800 072 200 Hervey Bay Airport, Don Adams Drive HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.ladyelliot.com.au

Jeeepart Recyclers

MI Helicopters

Bruce Highway TORBANLEA QLD 4662

(07) 4128 9422

5 Beck Road HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.j-p-r.com

1800 600 345 Hanger 1, Hervey Bay Airport, Don Adams Drive HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.mihelicopters.com.au

Matilda Maryborough Central (07) 4121 3102 Cnr Ferry and Walker Streets MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650 www.matildamaryborough.com.au

Paradise Seaplanes

Pialba Auto Electrics

Fraser Island

(07) 4128 4066

75 Main Street HERVEY BAY QLD 4655

Catering Suppliers Consolidated Linen Service (CLS)

(07) 4124 2575 87 Beach Road HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.clservice.com.au

HBW Foodservice 57 Hunter Street HERVEY BAY QLD 4655

(07) 4128 4144

Lion Nathan PO Box 675 HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.lion-nathan.com.au

0409 482 935

Fashion and Beauty

Margaret Street HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.paradiseseaplanes.com.au

Fraser Experience Tours 102 Boat Harbour Drive HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.fraserexperience.com.au

1800 833 433

Fraser Explorer Tours 1800 249 122 PO Box 7332 HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.fraserexplorertours.com.au Fraser Island Cool Dingo Tours 1800 372 737 PO Box 7332 HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.cooldingotour.com Sunrover Tours 1800 353 717 Cnr Prince Edward Parade and Griffith Road REDCLIFFE QLD 4020 www.sunrover.com.au Tasman Venture Remote Fraser Island Tours

431a Esplanade HERVEY BAY QLD 4655

1800 620 322 Great Sandy Straits Marina, Buccaneer Dve HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.tasmanventure.com.au

Headlines Hair and Beauty

Historic

Fire ‘n’ Ice

(07) 4125 1422

(07) 4125 4220 Shop 1 & 2, Cnr Esplanade & Bideford Street HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.headlines4hair.net.au

Spa Botanica Peppers Pier Resort

(07) 4194 9860

34 Hibiscus Street, HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.spabotanica.com.au

Office Supplies Officeline 142 Boat Harbour Drive HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.officenational.com.au 54

(07) 4124 4941 Cnr Booral Road and Don Adams Drive HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.airportservicecentre.com.au

(07) 4121 0855 142 Lennox Street MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650 www.stationsquare.com.au

34 Taylor Street HERVEY BAY QLD 4655

BP Bundaberg Sims Rd

Airport Service Centre

Station Square Shopping Centre

429 Esplanade HERVEY BAY QLD 4655

Automotive & marine Services Auto Pro Hervey Bay

(07) 4122 1455

Shopping Centres and Supermarkets

Charlie B Photography & Engraving

Outline Custom Framing Shop 1/56 Torquay Road HERVEY BAY QLD 4655

Friendly Societies Chemist, Maryborough 217 Adelaide Street MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650

(07) 4128 3899

(07) 4128 2922

For more information visitfrasercoast.com

Ghostly Tours and Tales of the Port of Maryborough 1800 214 789 C/- Maryborough/Fraser Island Visitor Information Centre, 388-396 Kent Street MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650 www.ourfrasercoast.com.au/ghost-tour

Maryborough Tours 190 Cheapside Street MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650 www.maryboroughtours.com.au

(07) 4121 3915

Maryborough’s Buried Past (07) 4123 1842 Cnr Wharf and Richmond Streets MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650

Marine 1770 Environmental Tours

(07) 4974 9422 1770 Marina, 535 Captain Cook Drive TOWN OF 1770 QLD 4677 www.1770larctours.com.au

Blue Dolphin Marine Tours (07) 4124 9600 Berth B7 Great Sandy Straits Marina HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.bluedolphintours.com.au Freedom III Whale Watch & Charters

1300 879 960

Sandy Straits Marina HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.freedomwhalewatch.com.au

Hervey Bay Whale Watch

1800 671 977 Berth A1 Great Sandy Straits Marina HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.herveybaywhalewatch.com.au

Kingfisher 1 Whale Watching 1800 072 555 Hervey Bay Marina HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.kingfisherbay.com Lady Musgrave Cruises

Visitor Information Centres Visitor Information Centres and Tourism Organisations Hervey Bay Airport Visitor Information Centre Hervey Bay Visitor Information Centre

1800 811 728 227 Maryborough/Hervey Bay Road HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.visitherveybay.info

Maryborough / Fraser Island Visitors Information Centre

Tiaro Visitor Information Centre

Pacific Whale Foundation Eco-Adventures

Business and Industry Groups

Tasman Venture Day Tours

1800 620 322 Urangan Boat Harbour HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.tasmanventure.com.au

The Oceania Project 0418 797 326 13 Childe Street BYRON BAY NSW 2481 www.oceania.org.au Whalesong Cruises

1800 689 610 Berth A4 Great Sandy Straits Marina, Buccaneer Drive HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.whalesong.com.au

Transport QantasLink

131313

www.qantas.com.au

Virgin Australia

Burnett Mary Regional Group 193 Bourbong Street BUNDABERG QLD 4670 www.bmrg.org.au

(07) 4181 2999

Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce Inc

0428 725 662

PO Box 15 HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.herveybaychamber.asn.au

Holiday Hervey Bay PO Box 7251 HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.holidayherveybay.org.au

(07) 4125 5079

South Burnett Wine Industry Association

(07) 4162 2918

PO Box 400 KINGAROY QLD 4610 www.southburnettwine.com.au

Tin Can Bay Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Inc

Airlines

136789

Councils and Government Agencies Fraser Coast Regional Council

Coaches

77 Tavistock Street HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au

Wide Bay Transit

(07) 4121 3719 122 Tooley Street MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650 www.widebaytransit.com.au

Ferries/Barges Fraser Island Barges

1800 227 437

North White Cliffs FRASER ISLAND QLD 4655 www.fraserislandferry.com.au

Manta-Ray Barges

(07) 5486 3935

Inskip Point RAINBOW BEACH QLD 4581 www.mantarayfraserislandbarge.com.au

Queensland Rail Travel 1800 627 655 Central Station, 305 Edward Street BRISBANE QLD 4000 www.qr.com.au

Tourism Booking Agents

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (07) 4121 1800 Cnr Alice and Lennox Street MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650 www.nprsr.qld.gov.au

Recreation and Events Groups Fraser Coast Fishing Alliance

(07) 4128 0700

PO Box 5164 HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.sunfish.com.au

Hervey Bay Seafood Festival Association Inc

(07) 4128 9930

PO Box 7307 HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.herveybayseafoodfestival.com PO Box 5023 HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.classiccountrymusicstampede.com.au

TriFun Events Inc

0419 281 234

PO Box 5066 HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.herveybaytri.com.au

Service Clubs

Travel Agents

Jetset Travel Hervey Bay Transit Centre

1300 794 929

Sunshine State Classic Country Music Association Inc (07) 4124 9739

Rail

Harvey World Travel - Hervey Bay 3/9 Torquay Road HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.herveybay.harveyworld.com.au

(07) 5486 2056

PO Box 111 TIN CAN BAY QLD 4580 www.tincanbaytourism.org.au

www.virginaustralia.com

Toryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tours (07) 4128 6500 Citrus Drive HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.torystours.com.au

(07) 4129 2599

Mayne Street TIARO QLD 4650

Associations and Agencies

Spirit of Hervey Bay 1800 642 544 Whale Bay Marina HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.spiritofherveybay.com

1800 214 789

Maryborough City Hall, 388-396 Kent Street MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650 www.visitmaryborough.info

1800 631 770 1770 Marina Shop 2, 535 Captain Cook Drive TOWN OF 1770 QLD 4677 www.lmcruises.com.au 1800 454 310 Shop 6, Tourist Terminal, Buccaneer Drive HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.pacificwhale.com.au

1800 811 728

Don Adams Drive HERVEY BAY QLD 4655

(07) 4128 1900

(07) 4128 3355 Shop 1 Centro Hervey Bay Shopping Centre HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.jetset.com.au/herveybay

Surf Life Saving Queensland PO Box 3747 SOUTH BRISBANE QLD 4101 www.lifesaving.com.au

(07) 3846 8000

Rotary Club of Hervey Bay PO Box 3 HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.herveybayrotary.org For more information visitfrasercoast.com

0427 010 474

Education

Strategic Nous PO Box 994 MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650

Riverside Christian College (07) 4123 1031 23 Royle Street MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650 www.riverside.qld.edu.au

Sustainable Business Confidence

USQ Fraser Coast Campus 161 Old Maryborough Road HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.usq.edu.au/frasercoast

(07) 4194 3133

1300 620 345

10 Torquay Road HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.avance.com.au

The Edge Marketing

1300 558 659 4/79 Torquay Rd HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.edgeonline.com.au

Wide Bay Institute of TAFE, Hervey Bay

1300 656 188 Urraween Road HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.widebay.tafe.qld.gov.au

Media

Wide Bay Institute of TAFE, Maryborough

125 Bazaar Street MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650 www.mixfmfrasercoast.com.au

1300 656 188

Nagel Street Campus MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650 www.widebay.tafe.qld.gov.au

Fraser Coast Media Centre

(07) 4121 2209

Hervey Bay Independent

(07) 4124 1000 5/9 Bideford Street HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.theindy.com.au

Professional Services

WIN Television

Communications and Information Technology

(07) 4191 2499 126 Beach Rd HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.wintv.com.au

Telstra Business Centre Maryborough

Printing and Publishers

Two Tone Electronics Computer Systems

The Hoopla Family 89 Enoggera Terrace Paddington 4059 www.hooplafamily.com.au

(07) 4121 2044 312 Alice Street MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650 www.telstrabusiness.com

(07) 4128 3866 Unit 1, 17 Liuzzi Street HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.ttecs.com.au

Construction and Maintenance Byrne Bros Concrete

(07) 4121 2461 69 Ferry Street MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650 www.byrnebros.com.au

Hervey Bay Plumbing

(07) 4125 3883

97 Wellington Crescent HERVEY BAY QLD 4655

The Sticker Company 16 Southern Cross Circuit HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.stickerco.com.au

(07) 3367 3993

1800 626 562

VINK Publishing (07) 3334 8000 38-40 Fisher Street EAST BRISBANE QLD 4169 www.vinkpub.com

Hotondo Homes Hervey Bay (07) 4124 3959 104/106 Old Maryborough Road HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.hotondo.com.au

Real Estate and Property Development

Peter Worth Electrical

Kingfisher Lakes 6 Conservation Drive HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.kingfisherlakes.com.au

0408 198 833

PO Box 322 HERVEY BAY QLD 4655

Event and Conference Support The Prop People Unit 1A, 8 Lucas Court MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650 www.proppeople.com.au

(07) 4123 6900

Bell Dixon Butler Lawyers

(07) 4125 1611 12 Bideford Street HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.bdblawyers.com.au

Corser Sheldon and Gordon - Hervey Bay (07) 4194 4555 5 Torquay Road HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.csglaw.com.au Corser Sheldon and Gordon - Maryborough (07) 4122 1500 211 Bazaar Street MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650 www.csglaw.com.au Elders Insurance, Fraser Coast

(07) 4124 7444 74 Torquay Road HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.eldersinsurance.com.au (07) 4168 1544

105 Lamb Street MURGON QLD 4605

Ulton Chartered Accountants

1800 679 266 100 Nissen Street HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.frasershores.com.au

Ray Edward Real Estate

Ray White - Hervey Bay

Avance Chartered Accountants 1300 620 345 222 Bazaar Street MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650 www.avance.com.au

GW Roberts Accounting

Fraser Shores Properties Pty Ltd

(07) 4128 6600

(07) 4197 6300

RV Homebase Fraser Coast 50 Iindah Road East MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650 www.rvhomebase.com.au Sapphire on the Esplanade

(07) 4313 1111 333 Esplanade HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.whitneymitchell.com.au

Wyndham Hervey Bay Resort

Recruitment and Training (07) 4124 5477 Suite 5, 7 Hillyard Street HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.jobsmart.net.au

Storage and Removalists

Marketing and Promotion

148 Lower Mountain Road DUNDOWRAN QLD 4655 www.davisremovalandstorage.com.au

Davis Removals

Augmented Reality Company 0421 547 762 153 McCarthy Street BUNDABERG QLD 4670 www.bundyAR.com.au

G&C Storage Sheds

Pixel Perfection

33 Gayndah Road MARYBOROUGH WEST QLD 4650

For more information visitfrasercoast.com

(07) 4194 4600

Level 1, 15 Torquay Road HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.sarinarusso.com.au

1-7 Ellengowan Street HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.oceankingprawns.com.au

(07) 4117 5323

(03) 5975 4722

637 Esplanade HERVEY BAY QLD 4655

Sarina Russo Job Access

PO Box 3427 HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.pixelperfection.com.au

(07) 4194 1789

Whitney Mitchell Real Estate

Westpac Banking Corporation (07) 4128 8930 Shop 4, 139 Boat Harbour Drive HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 (07) 4125 4823

1300 391 711

48 Watson Street HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.sapphireherveybay.com.au

JobSmart Hervey Bay

Manufacturing

1800 072 128

381 Esplanade HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.raywhiteherveybay.com.au

20 Main Street HERVEY BAY QLD 4655 www.ulton.net

Australian Ocean King Prawn Company

1800 818 895

2 Ansons Road DUNDOWRAN BEACH QLD 4655 www.rayedward.com.au

Finance, Insurance and Legal

0418 741 624

1800 777 652

(07) 4123 4104

Hervey Bay Caravan Storage & Towing Services (07) 4124 7299 2992 Hervey Bay/Maryborough Road HERVEY BAY QLD 4655

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