Free activities to enjoy in Hervey Bay

Like any other destination, there are some fun things to do at Hervey Bay without having to pay for it. Usually holiday destinations price everything so that guestsand visitors have to pay a fee to enjoy some of the attractions. Here is a look at some of the activities that one can enjoy.

The parks and the beaches

There are some amazing parks and beaches that one can enjoy here. The parks are developed well so that the community and its visitors can enjoy a picnic or admire the fauna and foliage. Most parks are accessible by visitors easily. There are some 800 parks here with recreational facilities for all. Some of the most popular parks in this are apex park, daymanpark, esapark and turtle rookery, ernieorgantrain park, pier park, pines park and quota park are just to name a few. Almost every park is located close to the beach so there is easy access from the park to the beach and visitors can enjoy facilities such as the shower, BBQ pits and tables and chairs. Also if you are here with kids, family or a group of people you can stay at one of the resorts in hervey bay, which is located close to all facilities.

Main Street and the Esplanade

Wetside is a free educational water park that is free to visitors of all ages. There are interactive slides and water related activities for everyone. There is a nice cozycoffee shop for those who would like to sit and relax and enjoy the light show which is held every weekend after sunset.

Botanical gardens

The botanical gardens located on Elizabth Street Urangan  is a great place to read a book, relax , watch the birds or have a picnic with the family or your loved ones. The gardens are home to 20,000 varieties of Orchids set amidst walkways and ponds.

Weekend markets

The locals feature their fresh produce, arts, home ware, clothes, crafts etc. every weekend.  The market extends from Burrum Heads to River Heads and you are sure to find some unique trinket to take home.

The Marina

Located at Boat Harbour Drive in Urangan, this is a place for visitors to spend many hours checking out the shops and the vessels that arrive and depart on various tours. There are various stalls and music that are set up between 4pn – 8pm on Fridays.

The Library

The Library at Old Maryborough road, Pialba is a great place to catch up on the history in Hervey Bay. Don’t miss the art, photography and sculpture displays at the library which is free of charge.

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A little about Hervey Bay

This picturesque town was originally founded by Captain James Cook in 1770 and is named after Cook’s boss, Lord Augustus Hervey, who was an admiral of The Blue. At the time they did not know that Fraser Island was a separate land.

In the 1980s, Hervey bay was a major transportation point for the Port of of Maryborough which boosted the transportation of sugar cane in the region. The rail line ran from Aldershot to Takura, from Nikenbah to Pialba and Urangan.

The neighboring towns in the area include Maryborough, Bundaberg, Woodgate and Childrers which is a one-hour’s  drive from Hervey bay.

 The Fraser coast region is not only popular  as a beach destination but is also home to a healthy growth of sugar cane. Each year, Hervey Bay, Maryborough and Bundaberg have a plentiful harvest of sugar cane giving the economy and job industry in Fraser Coast a tremendous boost.

All this history makes hervey bay a great place for an education holiday as well. Families are seen all year around staying at some of the best resort hervey bay, so that they can learn a little more about what hervey bay has to offer and its history than laze around on the beach.

Once a fishing village, in 1984, Hervey bay earned the status of being called a city due to its growth continuously in business, tourism and the economy. Once called a seaside village is now called a city. Due to the popularity of the city several business entities and franchise started setting up their shops and business here with plenty of shopping centers and attractions, around to make it a fully-fledged tourist destination.

Apart from tourist visiting this area, many residents too have relocated their homes and business to this wonderful city. Apart from being a good tourist destination hervey bay was also voted as a good city to move to by families as the people relocating to this place was alarmingly high.

Fraser Island and Hervey bay is known as the whale capital in Australia. Therefore it is not surprising as to why so many tourist flock here and so many want to relocate and build a new life and a future for themselves in this places due to its pleasant lifestyle and unspoilt beaches and wonderful sites.  I don’t think Captain Cook ever realized that his discovery will be a ‘gold-mine’ in the future.

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Things you can do in Hervey bay

The picturesque city of hervey bay is a popular place that has been attracting tourist for years. There are plenty of activities to attract people of all ages with activities on land or water. Fraser Island just a little off hervey bay is known as the whale watching capital of Australia and the World Heritage site. This place that was simply a fishing village before it was given prominence as a city, brags of endless beaches with some great tourist attractions with activities for everyone. The weather has made this city a wonderful place to enjoy the water sports as well as enjoy a great holiday with sun, sand and surf through the year.

The beach at hervey bay is great for visitors to swim, sail, surf, sea kayak and water ski as well as other water sports and recreation. Other than the water sports activities there are other attractions such as theatres, art galleries, clubs, botanical gardens, annual events, picnics, whale watching cruises and large choice of eateries.  Also with Fraser Island situated very close by, there are some great wonderful sights to see with natural attractions and a variety of holiday accommodation hervey bay. The night owls can look forward to a night out with the numerous night clubs and pubs.  You can either choose to rest and relax or have an action packed holiday with activities planned each day for your enjoyment. If you love the adventure then you can get your Adeline rush in the form of Ski diving and sea kayaking.

Anglers do have a great opportunity at hervey bay where they can fish from the beach shore or charter a boat for deep sea fishing. 

There is also lots of fun for the kids and those who are not so young at heart, in the form of reef world, shell displays and marine life shows such as shark shows. There are some nice markets that come alive on Fridays selling quaint creations at the Whale watch terminal on Urangan Marina.

Don’t forget to take the whale watching cruise, it will take you up close and personal with these gentle giants of the sea and you will get to see some spectacular pursuits of the whales in their natural habitat.

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A wonderful fishing destination

Hervey bay has a good reputation as being one of Australia’s best destinations for fishing and thereby attracting a lot of fisherman to the area apart from the local tourists. These fishermen can look forward to a great, clean and enjoyable fishing experience that cannot be compared. Here is a look at some of the reasons that hervey bay is a great fishing destination.

The climate - Hervey bay is a popular fishing destination is because of its weather and climate, it is almost perfect for a perfect fishing holiday and promises a great catch.

The geography – Hervey bay is surrounded by islands, like round island, Fraser Island and Woody Island ,just to name a few that are located closely.

Fishing locations – Fishing can be done wither on the Urangan Pier or charter a boat and enjoy some deep sea fishing in sandy straits.

Catch of the day – If you have never had a hervey bay experience before, then apart from the great water and fishing conditions there are some amazing catches that can be experiences. There is trout, emperor and snapper that can be caught in shallow waters, On the other hand if you charter a boat and go out deep sea fishing you are likely to catch parrotfish, pearl peach and sweetlip and other fish that is caught in the ocean’s of hervey bey, and can make a delicious meal. The fish you catch can be cooked the way you like it at any hervey bay resorts, it is only a matter of asking the resort to oblige.

Fishing tours – If you are unable to get your hands on a charter boat then the fishing tour is a great way to enjoy this great activity. These vessels will take their passengers to some of the great fishing spots and all you need is to bring along your fishing gear. The vessel’s crews are expert and can guide even the most inexperienced fisherman. You are guaranteed to have your total money’s worth on these tours as it guarantees a great time. These fishing tours can be a day tour or a half day tour. If you wish they can even organize a tour for a couple of days if you are with you mates on a fishing holiday.

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A great opportunity to watch the Humpback whales

The Humpback whale can be regularly seen in the waters of southern Queensland. During the winter the humpback whales migrate from Antarctica to the warm waters of Queensland where they can feed, breed and frolic and enjoy the shady waters of Fraser Island.

There are several humpback whales that make an appearance in Fraser Island from July to November where they then begin their migration with their new born calves. Fraser Island has gained a lot of popularity in recent years due to its main attraction, the whales, where tourist and naturalist and other wild life enthusiasts’ religiously return to watch these magnificent creatures year after year. Those who are looking for a never before seen experience with humpback whales can look forward to a spectacular show, it’s like the whales know that all eyes on them and they give the best of their performance to their onlookers in the form of some if their acrobatics such as breaching and tail flapping.

The whale watching tour boats will take their guests as close as possible to these giants and their frolicking playground in the waters of Fraser Island. These tours can guarantee you spotting as many whales as possible during the tour. There are many companies that operate whale watching tours at very competitive prices. There are professional vessels that are used to take as many passengers as possible, even upto a 100 passengers at a time. There are a few vessels that are equipped with a sound system so that guest can hear the whales sing and offer education material. The tour guide would usually provide a commentary about the whales so that even the most inexperienced traveler can later recollect his experience with much accuracy.

Guest travelling to hervey bay and wanting to take a whale tour can inquire about it from either herveybay motels and other accommodation options in the area as these accommodation can arrange a whale watching tour based on your requirements, ie. Whether you prefer a day tour or a half day tour.

In recent times many whale watching tour operators have cautioned guests about touching the whales as they can sometimes come as close as that to the vessel. This rule is to make sure that the whales are preserved in their natural habitat and keep coming back to the waters of hervey bay each year. Other marine species that could also be spotted along with the whales include dolphins, dugong and turtles.

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All you need to know about Fraser Island

Fraser Island is a part of the Fraser Coast region with a unique formation of sand and rainforest, making it a grand combination for tourist and the local Aussies to explore. The character of Fraser Island is influenced greatly by its European history and aboriginal heritage, its presence which can still be seen in the form of coloured sand cliffs, unique fresh water lakes, fauna, flora and the wildlife.

Fraser Island is a place that is rich in European history and history has seen it develop into many phase and stages, it is said that Fraser Island is still developing and the island spans to around 124 kilometers and covering a area of 163,000 hectares. The combination of the aboriginal and European origins makes Fraser Island a rare place on the Coastline, for tourists. Eventhough you explore the entire island, just a brief encounter with the island can leave you mesmerized and charmed, so that you keep coming back for more. Fraser Island has many tourists that return year after year to spend some time in their idyllic holiday destination.

If you are planning to visit Fraser Island for your next holiday, make sure to make reservations at one of the hervey bay hotels, in order to avoid disappointment. You can always fly in on a cheap flight so that you can spend more time at Fraser Island without incurring expenses over your budget, instead you can spend the extra few days at a very reasonable holiday accommodation option and enjoy the unspoilt stretch of the beach and the most wonderful experience Fraser Island in Hervey bay has to offer.

Getting there

Fraser Island can be accessed by an aircraft, vessel, passenger launches, private boats and commercial tours.

There are charter flights that operate from Hervey bey and Marybourough, while helicopters operate from Kingfisher Bay Resort.

If you are travelling by land, you should obtain a permit for your vehicle and they should be visibly displayed on your vehicle. It is very important that cars, vans and camper vehicles do obtain the required permits to proceed to Fraser Island in order to avoid disappointment of restricted entry.

Fraser Island is a great place for the whole family to enjoy a very relaxing holiday. 

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Attractions at a great beach destination

Hervey bay is one of Australia’s best holiday destinations. Apart from having a great atmosphere here are a few reasons that people are drawn to hervey bay year after year.

Discovery trails

There are over 18 Fraser coast discovery trails that tourist can choose from. These trails are designed so that tourists get to see some of the best and famous attractions in the region.

Fishing

Fishing is a very popular activity with both the young and old. Anglers from all over Australia can be seen here on weekend trips or spending their summer holidays here. Fishing can be done on the Urangan Pier which extends about 720m to the bay area and there is room for everyone here a well. If you prefer to fish from a boat or move on to deep sea fishing then there are charters available to take you game fishing or offshore fishing.

The Esplanade

This is where all the action happens. You can rollerblade, bike or take a nice walk in the evenings along the Hervey bay esplanade which is very active by day and promises a beautiful view at sunset. The path stretches from Urangan Harbour to the western side of the city to Gatakers Bay.

Accommodation with a view

There are accommodation options for everyone in hervey bay. It caters to diverse taste and fancies of its guests. There are motels, hotels, resorts, bed and breakfasts, caravan parks and hervey bay apartments, all at a very reasonable price and wonderful facilities.

The local markets

There are community markets that see some great stuff from fresh produce, arts and crafts to little trinkets to take back home. These markets are usually held over the weekend and can last until Sunday evening. The local community market is a great place for the whole family to meet the locals and socialize, creating life-long relationships.

Whale watching tours

This is the main attraction in hervey bay. It is known as the whale watching capital in Australia. Tourist and locals can choose from a variety of tours ranging from day tours to half day tours. These whale watching trips promises guest an up close and personal experience with the whales, an experience they would never have dreamed of.

Indigenous tours

There are some very unusual tours to the Scrub Hill community farm, where guest can learn about Australian’s aborigines’ and their culture.

Herb farm and cottage crafts

Tourist get an opportunity to see some of the locally produced arts and crafts such as pottery, wooden toys, spinning, weaving, patchwork, aboriginal art, jewellery, paining and many more, There is a variety of potted herb plants that are sold at the cottage herb nursery as well. 

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Fun things for children at Hervey Bay

Like adults kids like to have fun when they are on holiday as well and hervey bay is the best place for everyone of all ages to have a memorable holiday. Often it is rare for holiday destinations to focus mostly on their younger guests. However, hervey bey is a great place for children and here is a look at some of activities that children can enjoy while they on holiday in hervey bay,

·         Take a steam train ride on the replica of Queensland’s first steam engine. There is also a miniature steam train where you can take a fun ride. Check with the authorities as to when you can take a ride on the Mary Ann and the miniature trains as it can be a whole lot of fun for the entire family.

·         Visit the Mary Poppins stature in Richmond Street in Maryborough which is the hometown of P L Travers, the author of one of Disney’s most celebrated classics “Mary Poppins”. You can take pictures with a life size statue of this famous Nanny. During the holidays there are parades and festivities where children are encouraged to dress up and take part in the annual Mary Poppins festival. 

·         River cruises are becoming increasingly popular in the hervey bey, where children can have the ride of their life on the historic Mary River.

·         Fishing can be great fun and there are so many safe and good spots to take your children fishing whether it’s their first time or a regular there are some great fishing spots for you and your little angler.

·         Nature tours are a great source of fun for children. There are glass bottom boat rides where you can view the beautiful corals, day trips to the sandy straits marina, snorkeling the reef, dolphin and whale watching and spotting turtles can keep your child exited for a very long time. Usually if you plan to take on day trips or cruises, there are some very convenient hervey bay accommodation options available close to the beach.

·         Take a fun camel ride along the beach, kids will love this one.

·         The Fraser library will be having story times for kids of all ages. There are special events organized during the school holiday season.

There are plenty more activities and attractions to keep your children occupied. 

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The best beach destination accommodation options

There are several types of accommodation in the city of Hervey bay, it only depends on what your requirement is. Some of the types of accommodation options that are available at hervey bey area are as follows.

• Motels
• Apartments and self contained apartment units
• Flats
• Backpackers hostels
• Family hostels
• Holidays homes
• Hotels
• Resorts
• Caravan parks
• Bed and breakfast places and
• Room only establishments.

It all depends on your budget and requirement, but there are plenty of cheap accommodation hervey bay for the thrifty traveler, who would rather spend on the duration of the stay rather than spend more on the place of stay. This is entirely due to the fact that hervey bay is a beach destination and visitors and tourist hardly spend time indoors as there is plenty to keep them outdoors, and they only use their accommodation for a brief rest during the day and night. The facilities that each accommodation option provides, is unique and caters to families and individuals alike. There are basic amenities such as the pool, daily cleaning and changing of linen and toiletries and the unique feature of almost all these accommodation options are that they are all located very close to the beach so that you only need to step out of your accommodation to walk to the beach. These accommodations also offer a very unique view from each of their rooms. Most of them overlook the water and some even give guest a great view of Fraser Island. Motels range from around five star to four star facilities, which makes it an ideal accommodation if you are in hervey bay for a convention or a business trip but it can also be used for a family stay as well. Apartments and self contained accommodation options are very reasonable and are ideal for a family as it provides some great facilities such a kitchenette, refrigerator, microwave and your very own laundry facilities is ideal when travelling with a large family or with children. Flats, Backpacker and family hostels are also a very good accommodation option if you are a soul traveller and are looking for some very cheap rates. Holiday homes, hotels and resorts are all great if you are looking for style, class and luxury. Caravan parks make for a really unique holiday but make sure that you do reserve a place early as this type of accommodation get’s plucked up earlier on during the holiday season. Bed and breakfast or a room only accommodation is ideal if you are exploring the city of hervey bay and the rest of the region. This accommodation is cheap given the fact that you leave your lodging early morning to explore and come back at night to get some rest, before you start off the next morning.

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Moving to Hervey Bay

Most people like the atmosphere and the lifestyle in hervey bay and decide to move there permanently with their families. Hervey bay has one of the most reliable real estate markets and is rarely influenced by market trends as opposed to the rest of Australia.

So who are these people that move to hervey bay? They are mostly retirees and older couples. They come here for the quietness, the lovely atmosphere, the beach and the relaxed lifestyle. Eventhough the real estate market in this areas sees many ‘curve balls’ its mostly stable.

The prices of homes and property are relatively cheaper than the rest of the states and people moving here having sold their existing properties know that the cost of housing and living is far cheaper than elsewhere.

The supply of property to meet sudden demands are evenly matched, with real estate companies keeping a close eye on the requirements of their clients, there is always a property or a home available to suit the exact requirements of the buyers. There is a choice between newly constructed homes, old homes and refurbished homes, giving people a variety of homes to choose from at a competitive price.

Usually potential buyers will fly in or drive down to hervey bay and check out the property first before they settle on a final figure and house hunt for the perfect and affordable permanent accommodation option in the form of the house or an apartment. Many of these accommodation hervey bay overlook the water and could even extend its view up to Fraser Island and home owners in this area know only too well how great would it be to wake up to such a pleasant view each morning.

If you one of those people who would like to move to hervey bay permanently then its best to look around for a good real estate agent who will give you a good deal at a very strategic location. There are several real estate agents who compile a list of potentials properties for their clients, which is quite helpful to a buyer who will not want to waste his time looking at properties that are not upto his requirements. These real estate agents can make the perfect match between the house and the buyer and eventhough there is a initial fee involved with the real estate agent, it’s all worth it as you will not have to feel hassled or stressed. These real estate agents will take care of all the paper work, approvals, valuations  and other requirements you may need before you move in, and thereafter all you need to do is proceed with the relocation and move into your new home.

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