Hervey Bay

Australia’s whale watching capital offers idyllic coastal lifestyle

Located just 3.5 hours drive from Brisbane, Hervey Bay is the largest city on the Fraser Coast and is renowned as the whale-watching capital of Australia.

The city has a direct ferry service to Fraser Island and is a popular tourist destination year-round due to its temperate climate and natural beauty.

The climate also makes the city attractive to retirees, offering a number of resort-style residential complexes and other retirement options.

For families there is a variety of education options include state, private and Catholic. The area also provides higher education options with a tafe and university campus.

The pristine beaches are suited to anyone who enjoys an active lifestyle with all water sports catered for and with a shared bike/walking track running along the coast.

Other local features include the Urangan Pier which stretches almost a kilometre out to sea and the marina for shopping and dining.

Located just 3.5 hours drive from Brisbane, Hervey Bay is the largest city on the Fraser Coast and is renowned as the whale-watching capital of Australia. The city has a direct ferry service to Fraser Island and is a popular tourist destination year-round due to its temperate climate and natural beauty. The climate also makes the city attractive to retirees, offering a number of resort-style residential complexes and other retirement options. For families there is a variety of education options include state, private and Catholic. The area also provides higher education options with a tafe and university campus. The pristine beaches are suited to anyone who enjoys an active lifestyle with all water sports catered for and with a shared bike/walking track running along the coast. Other local features include the Urangan Pier which stretches almost a kilometre out to sea and the marina for shopping and dining.