Introducing Hervey Bay
As the main jumping-off point for Fraser Island, Hervey Bay emits an energetic, youthful vibe. It’s usually packed with backpackers starting or returning from self-drive safaris or day trips in trucks that look equipped to traverse the moon. At night the bars and restaurants are filled with enthusiastic 20- and 30-somethings comparing war stories about dingo spotting and sand traps while simultaneously dipping sushi into soy sauce and proudly scratching angry red mozzie bites (proof they’ve really ‘done the island’).
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Hervey Bay is more than just another entrance to Fraser Island, however. Set on an idyllic 10km stretch of golden sand, the town is populated not only by affable locals, but also by magnificent humpback whales. This spectacular sight, complemented by sublime swimming, fishing and other water-related activities, lures Queensland families by the campervan-load. It seems many have been coming for so long they’ve not bothered to leave and the town has a healthy percentage of retirees among its permanent population.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: 14/15 Days East Coast Australia - Whitsundays, Fraser Island & Sydney
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14/15 Days East Coast Australia - Whitsundays, Fraser Island & Sydney
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