Attractions around Hervey Bay
Explore 51 attractions, restaurants, shops around Hervey Bay
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Freedom Whale Watch
Great Sandy Straits Marina, 17 Buccaneer Drive, Hervey Bay, Queensland 4655 Australia
Freedom III is a comfortable 58ft power catamaran which operates ¾ day whale watch cruises from July to October each year and departing from the Great Sandy Straits Marina in Urangan Harbour, Hervey Bay. Departing at 9:30 and returning after 4pm allows you plenty of time with the awe-inspiring humpback whales in Platypus Bay. The cruise along pristine Fraser Island’s western beaches can offer sightings of dingoes, schooling fish and numerous sea birds. Expert commentary by our knowledgeable skipper will keep you entertained. Home-baked morning tea, tropical buffet lunch as well as fruit and cheese platters for the return trip are all included as well as tea, coffee & filtered water all day. With maximum passenger numbers of 45 and three levels of viewing your whale watch experience will be memorable, informative and uncrowded. Freedom III can also be hired for private day charters or overnight trips on the Great Sandy Strait.
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Blue Dolphin Marine Tours
Berth B5, Buccaneer Drive Great Sandy Straits Marina, Urangan, Hervey Bay, Queensland 4655 Australia
Whales, Dolphins and Champagne! Be one of the few, not the many to experience our Exclusive Full Day Whale Watching Tours. For an up close and personal experience that you will never forget, see the magnificent humpback whale from the uncrowded deck of Blue Dolphin. As one of the smallest vessels and a luxury sailing catamaran, you will experience the trip of a lifetime. See the whales eye to eye and listen as your skipper shares his 30+ years experience working with marine mammals.
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Tasman Venture - Day Tours
Buccaneer Drive Great Sandy Straits Marina, Hervey Bay, Queensland 4655 Australia
Tasman Venture offers Hervey Bay's premier whale watching and Fraser Island experience, departing from Hervey Bay on Queensland's Fraser Coast. On Hervey Bay's ultimate whale watching experience, let the humpbacks amaze you with their close encounters and spectacular breaching. Travelling with Tasman Venture guarantees you a fast, comfortable journey, giving you more time with the whales. Be one of the few to see the untouched and unique side of the stunning World Heritage listed Fraser Island, on Tasman Venture's Remote Fraser Island tour. This is no ordinary Fraser Island tour - get away from the chaos and the crowds, forget the rigid timetables and rushing from place to place. With Tasman Venture you can experience the hidden and most remote parts of Fraser Island in a comfortable and relaxing way. Explore the island while bush walking, snorkelling, fishing, stand up paddle boarding, kayaking and swimming. The luxurious 20m catamaran offers clear viewing decks, underwater viewing windows and a unique water level viewing platform for the ultimate up close and personal experience. Our friendly, experienced and accredited staff will ensure you have an amazing experience you will never forget.
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Whalesong Cruises
Great Sandy Straits Marina 17 Buccaneer Dr Shop 2, Great Sandy Straits Marina, Urangan, Hervey Bay, Queensland 4655 Australia
Hervey Bay’s premium mid-sized whale watching and charter boat, with a strong focus on ecological practices, sustainability, education and enjoyment! Whalesong Cruises offers cruises all year round on a modern, luxury and environmentally friendly boat. Experience a taste of Fraser Island on our Fraser Island Beach + BBQ Cruise or enjoy fresh local seafood & variety of non seafood items as the sun sets on our Hervey Bay Sunset Cruise. Then from late-June join us for a Whale Search Cruise or guaranteed Whale Watch experience from mid-July in the waters between K'gari (Fraser Island) and the mainland - the best place in the world to view Humpback Whales. Whalesong has a water level viewing area, enclosed luxurious cabin, open air viewing on two levels with extra wide decks and wheelchair friendly access. The entire Whalesong team is dedicated to providing an exceptional customer experience. Viewing and seating available so everyone is right where the action is. Low passenger numbers.
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Esplanade
From Great Sandy Straits to the Park, Hervey Bay, Queensland 4655 Australia
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Pacific Whale Foundation Eco-Adventures Australia
Shop 1, Great Sandy Straits Marina, Buccaneer Drive,, Urangan, Hervey Bay, Queensland 4655 Australia
Hervey Bay's Ultimate Whalewatch. Cruise with the experts at Pacific Whale Foundation Eco-Adventures Australia on the only whalewatch based on over 35 years of whale research in Hervey Bay. Three departures daily at 7:00am, 11:00am and 2:30pm. Your Ultimate Whalewatch includes: - Expert commentary from Certified Marine Naturalists - Underwater hydrophones to listen to live whale songs - Small group experience with excellent photo opportunities - Sightings guaranteed from 16th of July to October 9th - Drinks, snacks and souvenirs available onboard - FREE Pacific Whale Foundation Australia full-colour Whalewatch Guide. Check in is 30 minutes prior to the cruise at our Ocean Store located at Shop 1, Great Sandy Straits Marina, Buccaneer Drive, Urangan.
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Fraser Coast Jetski Tours
Hervey Bay, Queensland Australia
Adrenaline pumping Jetski Tours of the Great Sandy Straits and the Fraser Island Coastline. Enjoy the action of jetskiing while taking in some of the most breathtaking scenery you have ever seen. See the amazing marine life such as turtles, dolphins, dugongs, fish, rays, whales and much more!
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Hervey Bay Dive Centre
The Boat Club Marina 1 Jetty Street, Urangan, Hervey Bay, Queensland 4655 Australia
The Hervey Bay Dive Centre is the region's premier PADI dive training centre, whale swim, dive tour and charter operator who specialises on providing dive tours to the ex HMAS TOBRUK Wreck and the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Owned and operated by a local family with years of experience in the marine industry. The centre prides itself on providing a bespoke personal experience supported by our passionate and professional crew and a strong environmental approach. The centre provides the only dedicated swim with whales tour departing from Hervey Bay from July - October.
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Fraser Experience Tours
2/28 Southern Cross Circuit, Hervey Bay, Queensland 4655 Australia
Award winning Fraser Experience Tours are the small group specialists offering guided tours of World Heritage listed Fraser Island. Choose from 1 day and 2 day guided tours with guaranteed small group sizes providing personalised service from our experienced and friendly guides. Our tours visit many of Fraser’s ‘must dos’ including Lake McKenzie, freshwater creeks, the famous 75 mile beach, ancient rainforests, the maheno Shipwreck and the coloured sands. Tours include all national park fees, transfers, meals and beverages. Let us make your Fraser Island Experience unforgettable!
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Urangan Pier
Cnr The Esplanade and Pier Streets Great Sandy Strait, Urangan, Hervey Bay, Queensland 4655 Australia
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Unique Fraser
1/53 Old Maryborough Road, Pialba, Hervey Bay, Queensland 4655 Australia
Unique Fraser specialises in small groups, big adventure! Fully guided 1 day tours. We visit more locations than any other day tour company. We offer small groups of 6 + guide, morning/afternoon tea freshly prepared lunch + beer and champagne. We are the ONLY 1 day tour to visit Indian Head and Champagne Pools. YOU DRIVE WE GUIDE Tours. 2 Day Tag-Along Tours on Fraser Island. Have the experience of driving a 4 x 4 on sand while still enjoying the knowledge and experience of our guides. Visit all the world famous locations, get spoilt by having the guide organise and cook all of your meals and be amazed at the beauty of World Heritage Listed Fraser Island.
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Hervey Bay Whale Watch
Great Sandy Straits Marina Urangan, Hervey Bay, QLD, 4655 17 Buccaneer Dr Great Sandy Straits Marina, Urangan, Hervey Bay, Queensland 4655 Australia
Hervey Bay Whale Watch is a family run business in Hervey Bay for over 30 years. Hervey Bay Whale Watch operate two half day Whale Watch cruises daily during Whale Season (mid July - Oct) on board Quick Cat II – a purpose built Whale Watching vessel. Quick Cat II has 5 viewing decks on 3 different levels to ensure uncrowded and unobstructed viewing. Quick Cat II also has wheelchair & pram access around the entire main deck. Take advantage of our exclusive 'Whales & Lunch @ Fraser' package. Enjoy a Morning Whale Watch cruise aboard Quick Cat II and then disembark at Kingfisher Bay Resort, Fraser Island for the Afternoon. Enjoy a delicious lunch (included) at the SandBar Bistro and then relax on the beautiful beaches of Fraser Island. Only an extra $40.00 on top of your Whale Watch. Join our friendly & experienced crew to ensure an experience of a lifetime watching our Humpback Whales up close & personal in the waters of Hervey Bay – the #1 place in Australia for Whale Watching.
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Spirit of Hervey Bay
Buccaneer Drive Whale Bay Marina, Urangan, Hervey Bay, Queensland 4655 Australia
The Spirit of Hervey Bay is a luxurious, fast power catamaran that gets you to the whales playground in minimal time for maximum time spent interacting with the whales. The speed allows the team to cruise from pod to pod (group of whales) and view the most active whales in the Bay. The Spirit also has heaps of room to keep you warm inside whilst we travel to and from the whales, but still allows for spectacular views of our lovely bay through the large windows.With five levels of viewing decks, including our fantastic underwater viewing rooms which place you below the waterline to view the whales in their underwater playground and the amazing waterline viewing platform for those extra close encounters. The Spirit offers the most viewing area of any boat with no crowding and everyone has a front row seat.Our best value cruise also includes a morning or afternoon tea of cakes, cinnamon buns, biscuits, tea, coffee, hot chocolate and juice and on our 3/4 day cruise you also receive a cold buffet lunch with cold meats and fresh salads. Other freebies include a souvenir whale DVD, free wifi and courtesy pickups from touristaccommodation. You can’t get better than that.The Spirit is a locally-owned company operating in Hervey Bay waters for the past 26 years. Our expert commentary of the whales and Fraser Island offers a unique insight into the whales antics and migration pattern with a bit of Aussie larrikin thrown in. The crew are all locals who have lived in the area for more than 15 years which gives them vast knowledge of not only the whales, but also Hervey Bay and surrounding areas.So do not miss out on seeing these gentle giants in the “best place in the world” to view humpback whales aboard the “best value cruise in the bay. See you aboard the Spirit.
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Wetside Water Park
The Esplanade Main Street, Hervey Bay, Queensland 4655 Australia
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Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens
Elizabeth St, Urangan, Hervey Bay, Queensland 4655 Australia