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Fraser Island , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| In the great tradition of many Australian place names, 75 Mile Beach on Fraser Island, was so named because it is approximately 75 miles long. Due to the constant movement of sea and sand, it's not always exactly 75 miles long, but then, ‘75.173 Mile Beach’ just wouldn't have had the same ring to it.
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Maryborough , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Once a favourite spot for aboriginal corroborees, the area is now a beautiful park, centred on the Ululah Lagoon. In 1852, the first land sales were held for the new town here, in a simple slab hut. Horse-drawn scoops were used to clear the lagoon to form Maryborough’s first water supply in 1859. The lagoon is now sur |
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Kingaroy , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Apex Park is the site of the first public hospital in Kingaroy and was developed by the Apex Club in the mid 1960's. The large trees that remain today are the plantings from the hospital grounds. A resident of the area donated the steam engine in the centre of the park.
There is a memorial in the park in the memory of |
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Nanango , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Arabesque Winery is a boutique vineyard and winery located on the edge of Nanango, in the South Burnett region, South East Queensland. All of the wines are made from local South Burnett premium grapes, giving the wines a distinctive regional character.
Arabesque Winery is located about two hours drive North West of B |
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Maryborough , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Brennan and Geraghty's Store, with adjoining residence and cottage, was acquired by the National Trust of Queensland in 1975 due to its historical commercial significance.
The large timber grocery store with masonry facade was operated by two generations of the same family for 101 years. The store was opened in April |
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South Kolan , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Visiting the Mystery Craters is a journey of discovery! Halfway between Bundaberg and Gin Gin is Australia's most baffling phenomenon. Since their discovery in 1971, the origins of the 35 oddly shaped craters have remained the subject of controversy. The mottled mixture of sandstone and ochre stain have been the subje |
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Maryborough , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Featured on Maryborough's Walk and Drive Tour - In 1853 Edmund Uhr built a home for his family on this Maryborough site however the house was destroyed by fire in 1889. During rebuilding a headstone marking the grave of two of the Uhr children was unearthed. Completed in 1891 this building was for many years a boarding |
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Hervey Bay , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Explore 'Roy Rufus' in Hervey Bay, the largest artificial reef in the southern hemisphere created through the sinking of old ships, concrete blocks and car bodies since 1968. Located off the coast between Hervey Bay & Fraser Island, the reef is home to masses of fish such as gropers, coral trout, kingfish and scorpionf |
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Maryborough , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| The first Saint Pauls Anglican Church was built at the original township in 1853 and the slab construction was moved here in 1856. A large wooden church was built in 1866 with the current brick building being consecrated in 1879.
The colours of the 47th Infantry Wide Bay Regiment are prominently displayed in the churc |
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Maryborough , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| P O E Hawkes designed Maryborough's St Paul's Memorial Hall. Construction was completed in 1921 by a local contractor W.E. Ferguson at a cost of 5980 pounds. The hall is dedicated to the Glory of God and the Memory of those who fell in the Great War. The hall is used for many community events including Orchid display |
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Hervey Bay , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Salt Cafe... an indulgence of the senses! Take one unbeatable beachfront location, add superb food from the freshest ingredients available, balance with friendly service and the best Vittoria coffee... and you have Salt Cafe, the delectably stylish face of al fresco dining in Hervey Bay.
Salt Cafe is casual, coastal |
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Childers , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Get up close and personal and meet the world’s most venomous snakes who call Australia home at Snakes Downunder. Your host Ian Jenkins has been handling snakes for over 40 years. Through the presentations it is hoped that you will come to understand a little more about these native reptiles and their place in the envi |
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Kingaroy , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Come and enjoy the taste of the South Burnett all in one location. They offer exclusive tastings of Kingaroy Cheese and of course their home made fudge. Barambah, Kingsley Grove and Bellbird wines are featured along with a wide range of local and modern Australian products in their Cellar Door. Savour a light lunch and |
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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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Fraser Island , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| The Cathedrals on Fraser Island are coloured sand cliffs that have been sculptured by the wind and rain blowing in off the Pacific Ocean. The colours - red, brown, yellow and orange - are spectacular and are best viewed in the early morning light. The size of the cliff faces are a reminder of exactly how large the sand |
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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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Hervey Bay , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| From mid July to early November, Hervey Bay has become famous as the playground of the majestic humpback whales on their return to the Antarctic.
Hervey Bay is preferred for its calm and safe whale watching conditions, where the whales put on a spectacular display for their admirers. A variety of vessels offer whale |
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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.