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Nanango , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Autumn Park is situated on the corner of Drayton and Cairns Street, Nanango, and is the most recently built recreational park in Nanango.
The Nanango Shire Council established it in February/March 1997 on the site of the old saleyard. The first stockyards built belonged to Jacob Goode. They were located between his |
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Woodgate , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| The Woodgate section of Burrum Coast National Park conserves essential habitat for wildlife of the coastal vegetation communities. It starts with a boardwalk experience through a melaleuca (tea tree) swamp. This part is wheelchair accessible and offers a very enjoyable 20-minute return experience for visitors with rest |
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Woodgate , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| The Woodgate section of Burrum Coast National Park conserves essential habitat for wildlife of the coastal vegetation communities. It starts with a boardwalk experience through a melaleuca (tea tree) swamp. This part is wheelchair accessible and offers a very enjoyable 20-minute return experience for visitors with rest |
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Bargara , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Woongarra Marine Park in the Bundaberg region offers some of Queenslands most accessible shore diving including this site at Barolin Rocks. The rocky coastline provides you with plenty of colourful hard and soft corals to explore only a few metres from the shore.
Small to medium size species of reef fish, rays and so |
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Fraser Island , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| No visit to Fraser Island is complete without visiting Central Station, which was the centre of forestry operations on the island until the 1960s. There are historic displays, old machinery and buildings, but the gem for bushwalkers is via a small access route through the surrounding rainforest to the well-constructed |
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Benarkin , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Here, on the Blackbutt Range, you can see majestic hoop pines rise above dense subtropical rainforest. Pines planted in the 1920s thrive near blue gum and ironbark forests.
At Benarkin picnic area, leave the D'Aguilar Highway for a 13 kilometre forest drive leading to two camping areas. From Clancy's, walk the dog (o |
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Kilkivan , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| The Bicentennial National Trial, over 5,000 kilometres from Healesville in Victoria to Cooktown in Queensland, is the longest marked route of its kind in the world; the 107-kilometre section through Kilkivan Shire mainly follows the forest ridges along the coastal ranges to the west of the highly populated plains of th |
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Kingaroy , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| The South Burnett is a bird watchers dream; possessing a diverse array of habitats, the South Burnett hosts a variety of birds that even the most avid bird watcher aspires to see.
The diversity of habitats from dry rainforest and hoop pine forests, to expansive water masses, open woodlands and soft vine scrub will |
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Hervey Bay , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Hervey Bay and its environs offer abundant and diverse birdwatching opportunities with over 250 species identified.
Every year thousands of migratory shorebirds visit Hervey Bay and the Great Sandy Strait from destinations as far away as Japan, Alaska and Siberia. The sand and mudflats are important feeding grounds f |
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Murgon , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| A distinctive landmark near Murgon, a flat-topped ridge shaped like an upturned boat, gives its name to Boat Mountain Conservation Park. Rising to a height of 589 metres, Boat Mountain offers panoramic views across the South Burnett countryside. The surrounding landscape forms a tapestry that changes as crops ripen. Th |
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Maryborough , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Bottlebrush Arts and Crafts is a co-operative which aims to promote the work of local artists and crafts people through their gallery. The gallery displays and sells hand-crafted goods including pottery, sculpture, paintings, historical photos, needlework, china painting, dolls woodwork, folk art, handmade soaps and c |
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Rules Beach , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Nestled on the Coral Coast between Baffle and Deepwater creeks, Broadwater National Park is a quiet retreat for self-sufficient campers. Foredunes covered by casuarina woodlands are just one example of the diverse coastal vegetation protected here. Between June and October you may see migrating whales breaching out at |
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Bundaberg , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Bundy Kegs is located in the Schmeider’s Cooperage Complex, here you can see coopers making American Oak barrels for wines and spirits. Be tempted to enjoy the free wine tastings in the cellar door where Queensland made grape and fruit wines are featured. Large selections of souvenirs are available, plus crafts made b |
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Bundaberg , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Burrum Coast National Park is a showcase of protected coastal lowland vegetation types: cabbage palms (especially in the Woodgate section), paperbark swamps and mangroves. The Kinkuna section features a narrow picturesque beach, low coastal dunes, tea-coloured waterways and flat sandy plains. Explore the Woodgate secti |
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Nanango , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Located on the corner of Drayton and Gold Streets, Nanango, the Butter Factory Park includes a playground, bike road safety training circuit, public toilet with wheelchair access, tables and water.
The Butter Factory Park is across the creek from Nanango's historic Butter Factory which opened in 1905, until the last b |
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Monto , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Towering, ochre-coloured sandstone cliffs, gorges, caves and amazing walks are just some of the attractions of Cania Gorge National Park. Find out about the park's wildlife, vegetation and history at the main picnic area beside pretty Three Moon Creek. Bushwalkers can choose from walks of varying length and difficulty. |
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Bargara , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Cochrane Artificial Reef in Woongarra Marine Park offers a variety of sites just off the coast from Bargara, Elliot Heads or Riverview in the Bundaberg region.
Explore the 33 metre wreck 'Ceratadus II' (Sand Dredge), two Mohawk aircraft, King Air aircraft, water tower and a huge concrete modules, pipes and other struc |
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Lady Elliot Island , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| The Coral Gardens at Lady Elliot Island on the Great Barrier Reef is a very interesting shore dive with a maximum depth of around 12 metres. The gardens were damaged by a cyclone in 1992 but have recovered remarkably since then. This is an extremely good night dive site with all types of marine life. Night dwellers lik |
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Wondai , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Coronation Park is part of Wondai's attractive streetscaping. Situated in the centre of Wondai Central Business District, the Park is well utilised by both residents and visitors. There are gardens, covered picnic tables, benches, a public toilet (with disabled access), a bus shelter and a covered pavilion area. Enjo |
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Bundaberg , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| The Whaling Wall, measuring six stories tall, is a fantastic marine-life wall mural on one of Bundaberg's highest buildings in the town centre. A local landmark, it offers great photographic opportunities from several locations in the Central Business District. Check it out on your way through town or wander past if yo |
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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.