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Hervey
Bay with its golden beaches and some of the best fishing in Australia is about
300 kilometres north of Brisbane, which is the capital of Queensland here in
Australia. The major
industry in the area is Tourism. Hervey Bay or " The Bay " as it is affectionately known as by
the locals
is well known as one of Australia's best natural holiday
destinations, with a reputation as a safe and relaxing aquatic playground. Just
across the bay is the unique wilderness area of Fraser Island - acclaimed as the
largest sand island in the world. It offers visitors a splendid natural vista,
which includes beautiful beaches, spectacular coloured sand cliffs, dense
rainforest and shifting sand dunes. The island also supports a variety of
wildlife. Fraser Island is known for the Rain Forests, sand-filtered lakes and
creeks, which support a variety of beautiful vegetation and the natural appeal
of the area. The island is accessible only by water or air. Island
transport is exclusively four-wheel drive, with hire vehicles and tours readily
available. The Bay (Hervey Bay) is known as the recreational fishing capital of
Queensland and the Whale Watching Capital of the World so there is
something here for every one. The Hervey Bay area provides a smorgasbord
of fish that live and breed in the rivers and protected waterways of
this area. The southern end of the Great Barrier Reef extends into our
waters and the significant coral growth areas extend the fish range to
include most tropical species such as Estuary Cod, Mulloway, Snapper,
Coral Trout, Bream, Sweetlip, Trevally and a wide range of pelagic fish
such as Tuna, Mackerel, Cobia and even Marlin. Hervey Bay
offers a spectacular myriad of natural and man-made attractions and activities.
This haven, which began as a number of seaside villages, boasts miles of golden
beaches, which gently roll into the bay’s calm waters sheltered behind Fraser
Island. Water sports are a popular past time in Hervey Bay, with ample
facilities provided for swimming, fishing, diving, sailing and boating of all
sorts. Other popular features include the boat harbour and marina, an extensive
foreshore bike path, a local flying fox colony, an ideal fishing pier, the
botanical gardens, a large number of fine dining restaurants and a host of
entertaining attractions and activities. Hervey Bay also offers many beautiful
and historic outlying townships, including Burrum Heads, Toogoom, Howard,
Torbanlea and River Heads. Due to Hervey Bay's growing popularity, the Fraser
Coast is a hive of activity and offers year round attractions and events with
something to suit most interests. The beauty of the Fraser Coast is that it
still offers the intimacy and friendliness that many larger destinations seem to
have lost. The relaxed atmosphere and abundant attractions Hervey Bay has to
offer is complimented by the all year round climate that is an overall package
and recipe one could call Paradise. The annual migration of Humpback Whales from Antarctica to the warm waters off Queensland brings many of the magnificent whales into the sheltered waters of Platypus bay, on the western side of Fraser Island. After calving in the warm waters of the Great Barrier Reef, many pods of whales retreat to Platypus Bay to relax and play before returning to the rich feeding grounds of the Antarctic. There are more Whales that come here to Hervey Bay and stay longer than any other place basically in the World, and I feel that is because of the natural bay and calm waters created by Fraser Island. Celebrating the return of the Humpback Whales each year, Hervey Bay stages a Whale Festival for two weeks every August. An aquatic carnival, including an illuminated procession of floats, is the highlight of this fun-filled fortnight. There is a large fleet of boats available for your trip out to see the whales, fishing or just a pleasure cruise on the calm waters we are accustomed to all year round.
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