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Bundaberg , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Bundaberg's first railway station, built in 1881 as an outlet for the Mt Perry railway bringing copper from the mines, is now preserved as a proper museum. Located some 500 metres from its original site, the museum houses a wide variety of railway items past and present.
The museum is a haven for train buffs. It incl |
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Bundaberg , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Hinkler Glider Museum is home to a life size replica of Bert Hinklers 1912 Glider and also the wing section of the original glider which inspired it all. Built by the Bundaberg Lions Club in the late 1970s, this glider represents the creative and innovative mind Bert Hinkler possessed. The museum also outlines Bert H |
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Bundaberg , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| This museum is a tribute to one of Australia’s greatest pioneer aviators Squadron Leader Bert Hinkler AFC DSM who was born in Bundaberg Queensland, in 1892.
Hinkler House or “Mon Repos” as Hinkler called it, was dismantled by a group of volunteers from Bundaberg in Southampton England in 1982, shipped to Australia and |
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Bargara , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Hoffman's Rocks is a colourful dive in Woongarra Marine Park which can be accessed from Bargara. A feature of the dive is split bommie - two large submerged rocks with a swim through and small cave.
Diver's will be treated to seeing resting turtles, bull rays, groupers and wobbegong sharks. There is a vast array of |
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Town Of Seventeen Seventy , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Joseph Banks Conservation Park in the town of 1770, just north of Agnes Water, is a monument to the first Queensland landing by Lieutenant James Cook and botanist Joseph Banks. The rocky headland juts north into the sea, with ocean to the east and quiet estuarine waters to the west. Visit the rock cairn marking Cook’s |
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Kilkivan , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Kilkivan Forest Reserve, known locally as Mudlo Gap, protects one of the area’s few remaining stands of native hoop pine rainforest. Tall hoop pines once covered much of the coastal ranges. The reserve is near the site of Queensland's first gold discovery - at Kilkivan township in 1852. Go for the short, scenic drive t |
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Kingaroy , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Rotary Park is located on the eastern side of Kingaroy. Travel east along Haly Street until the lights at Fisher Street. The park is just through the lights on the right. In December 1978 the Kingaroy Rotary Club donated a fountain to Kingaroy town and district to celebrate 30 years of Rotary in Kingaroy. The fountain |
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Bundaberg , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Kinkuna National Park preserves a wilderness area of coastal vegetation and wide, unspoilt beaches, just 30 kilometres south of Bundaberg. Part of the Burrum Coast National Park which also incorporates both Woodgate and Burrum River National Park, Kinkuna is part of the Great Sandy Region, of which Fraser Island is bes |
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Bundaberg , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Lady Musgrave Island on the Great Barrier Reef is accessible from either Bundaberg or the Town of 1770. This 44 acre coral cay sits in a lagoon of approximately 3,000 acres with 14 world class dive sites: Manta Ray & Entrance Bombies, Napoleon's Wall and The Drop-off to name a few.
Snorkel the shallows or dive coral |
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Nanango , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Located on the D'Aguilar Highway on the south side of the township of Nanango, Lions Park is a lovely stop. The facilities include toilets, barbecue, playground, shelter and tables. This park is alongside Tipperary Flat, which is a tribute to the Pioneer Days. The Peanut Wagon is also located nearby. |
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Childers , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Vintner's Secret is a boutique vineyard nestled in the fertile Isis District only two kilometres from the historic township of Childers. It grows both red and white grape varieties and produces award-wines that are sold from a cellar door located on the picturesque property. Open seven days a week from 10.00 a.m. to |
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Childers , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Vintner's Secret is a boutique vineyard nestled in the fertile Isis District only two kilometres from the historic township of Childers. It grows both red and white grape varieties and produces award-wines that are sold from a cellar door located on the picturesque property. Open seven days a week from 10.00 a.m. to |
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Monto , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Waratah Vineyard at Mungungo is 10 minutes from Monto. Waratah Vineyard was the first commercial wine grape vineyard in the district, the first vines being planted in 1998. Today Waratah Vineyard boasts 3.2 Hectares (eight acres) of vines, with the production of wines at the calbre of Shiraz, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Blac |
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Maryborough , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| In Wongi State Forest and Forest Reserve, beautiful waterholes fringed by paperbarks and rushes are surrounded by eucalypt forest and exotic pine plantations. In the heart is Lake Lenthall, which provides the water supply for Hervey Bay. Camp under shady eucalypt trees at Wongi recreation area. Enjoy a picnic by the wa |
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Fraser Coast and Hervey Bay
Tours & Attractions
Whalesong Cruises
Let Whalesong Cruises take you to the area where you will get the closest encounters with whales that you will get anywhere in Australia.
MI Helicopters
MI Helicopters offers tours, transfers, scenic flights and lunch packages to suit all your requirements.
Whale, Fishing & Dive Charters
For Whale Watch, Fishing & Dive Charters come aboard Freedom III a luxurious 58ft catamaran owned and operated by a friendly and experienced couple who have lived in the Fraser Coast region for over 24 years.