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Rainbow Beach , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| The Inskip Peninsula Recreation Area separates open ocean surf from the sheltered estuary waters of Tin Can Bay and the Great Sandy Strait. This is a wetland of international importance. The sand spit is clad in casuarina, cypress pine and other coastal vegetation, providing a great habitat for birds. The beaches and m |
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Maryborough , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| J E Brown commenced business as a provisions and victuals merchant in 1857 in Richmond Street. In 1879 J E Brown had this two-storey brick warehouse built and was designed by a local architect James Buchanan. In later years, the premises were used for dances, balls, boxing tournaments, a restaurant, and currently hous |
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Monto , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Lake Cania is situated north of the Cania Gorge National Park about 11 kilometres from the Cania Gorge Picnic Area. The lake sits on the banks of Three Moon Creek which is a tributary of the Burnett River. The lake has a capacity of 88,500 megaliters and is constructed from earth and rockfill that reach over 44 metres |
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Fraser Island , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| There are many different aspects to Fraser Island, but the awe-inspiring beauty of Lake McKenzie makes it probably the most visited natural site on the island. It is a ‘perched’ lake, which means it contains only rainwater, no groundwater, is not fed by streams and does not flow to the ocean. The sand and organic matte |
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Fraser Island , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Lake Wabby is relatively close to the ocean side of Fraser Island and unlike the other lakes, it supports several varieties of fish. It is known as both a window lake and a barrage lake. Window lakes form when the ground level falls below the water table. Barrage lakes form when a sand blow blocks the waters of a natur |
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Fraser Island , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| The Maheno, the most famous of the Fraser Island wrecks, was driven ashore just north of Happy Valley during a cyclone in 1935. Once a well-known trans-Tasman liner, the Maheno was bound for a Japanese wrecking yard when she met her stormy end. Today the hull lies slowly deteriorating in the harsh salt environment, ab |
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Maidenwell , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Maidenwell Astronomical Observatory is open to the public for stargazing at its best.
Located 28 kilometres east of the Bunya Mountains in the rural town of Maidenwell - the most popular astronomy and stargazing centre in Queensland.
On a cloud-free moonless night the visitor can stargaze to their heart's content as |
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Maryborough , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Step back in time as you enter Mary Delicious and find memories from your childhood. Mary Delicious specialises in Fudge and Confectionery, as well as a Milk Bar, Ice-cream parlour. The delicious fudge is made on site and comes in an impressive array of flavours to tempt the taste buds, including Irish Dream, Maltese |
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Maryborough , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| The Maryborough Post Office opened in 1866 and is the oldest surviving masonry Post Office in Queensland. In those early days, attached to the top of the tower, was a wooden pole holding a Time Ball which was lowered each day at 1.00 p.m. The tower was extended in 1879 for better visibility and to house a clock with fo |
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Maryborough , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Built in 1882, the heritage listed Maryborough Railway Station features a Victorian design. The stationmaster’s residence has much of the character of larger Queensland houses of that era. The railway complex also houses the Whistlestop Museum, which documents Maryborough’s impressive rail history.
The first sod for t |
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Maryborough , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Featured on Maryborough's Walk and Drive Tour - Maryborough State High School became amalgamated in 1974; prior to this it was a split school with Kent Street separating them.
The former Boys Grammar School was built in 1881. It is a two storey Victorian Gothic design with decorated bargeboards and verandah valences. |
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Maryborough , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Featured on the Maryborough Heritage City Walk and Drive Tour - The first Maryborough sugar to be manufactured was in 1864 when John Buhot demonstrated sugar making using cane grown from John Eatons plantation Rose Hill Estate. The Maryborough Sugar Factory began in 1886 as a juice mill in the Island Plantation area. |
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Maryborough , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Maryborough's Glory Hole is now a featured part of the Ululah Lagoon. It is believed to have been built as early as the 1880s. The Glory Hole is of a rare design and outdates any other work in Australia by 80 years, making it historically significant as an engineering work of art. |
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Maryborough , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| The beginning of the First World War saw the Royal Australian Navy begin the process of updating its armoury. They presented the three guns, located in Queens Park overlooking the Mary River, as a gift to the City of Maryborough. The three guns were relocated to this position in 1914. |
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Kingaroy , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Mount Wooroolin lookout is located just over four kilometres west of Kingaroy along Haly Street; the Kingaroy Shire Council developed it in 1988 as a bicentennial project. Council maintains the lookout and its surrounds. There is a grassed area available for picnics with tables and wood barbecues. Visitors are advised |
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Kingaroy , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Visit the beautiful historical buildings set amongst tranquil gardens at Artists Cottage. Mayovale Gallery will present for you the highlights of a co-operative of 13 local talented artists. As you wander around the grounds you can visit the studios of resident artists and enjoy the delights of local produce in the ol |
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Bundaberg , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Next time you're in the Bundaberg area, add a little interest to your trip with a visit to The Bundaberg Barrel. From the unique spilled ginger beer flooring to bubbles in the entrance door of the tour, the barrel showcases Bundaberg Brewed Drink's most famous product - Bundaberg Ginger Beer. The interactive tour tells |
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Kingaroy , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| The Peanut Van, for the last 40 years, has supplied some of the world's best and freshest peanuts to their drive-by customers.
After being cooked using special recipes, peanuts are then packed in their own unique packets to be sold exclusively in the Peanut Van. Using only 100 percent Aussie Hi Oleic peanuts, The Pea |
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Maryborough , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Walkers built their first ships for the Government in 1887. They were the "Bonito, Stingaree, Pumba, Bream and the Dolphin". This memorial was built to represent the bow of a ship and was dedicated in 1993. It features the names of ships built for The Royal Australian Navy by Walkers Shipyards from 1940 to 1974 during |
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Rainbow Beach , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Wolf Rock consists of five interconnecting granite pinnacles rising from 40 metres aligned on a north-south axis. The southern pinnacle reaches 19 metres, the next two break the surface, the northern pinnacles are at 11 and 16 metres. The terrain varies; the eastern sheer walls drop to 35 metres; the western side has a |
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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.