Queensland Tourist Region
The Big Whale in Hervey Bay is a wood and stainless teel sculpture of a blue whale, breaching out of the ground. The 22-tonne sculpture, taking 400 hours of carving, is made from 10 tonnes of local red ironback to create the main body. A further 12 tonnes of marine grade stainless steel forms the … Read more
The Fraser Island Barge at River Heads is one of two locations to catch a vehicle barge across to Fraser Island. River Heads is between Hervey Bay and Maryborough and is across from the western coast of Fraser Island. The barge heads to the jetty at Kingfisher Bay where the western resort is located.
Maryborough Visitor Information Centre is located at Maryborough’s Town Hall. Information about Maryborough, the local area, and the Fraser Coast region can be found and provided by the helpful staff. Address: 388 Kent St, Maryborough, Queensland. Website: https://greatershepparton.com.au/visitors/vic Phone: 1800 214 789 Email: tourismmb@visitfrasercoast.com Nearby Brown Signs Cherry Tree Lane – a bronze statue of Pamela … Read more
The Big Fighting Whiting is a promotional big thing at the Historical Village in Hervey Bay. It was donated to Hervey Bay in 1974 when the town was known as the Town of the Fighting Whiting. In 1995, the Fighting Whiting became the subject of a prank. The big whiting was completely covered with Colmalco … Read more
Gatakers Bay is on Point Vernon in Hervey Bay and is the northern end of the Hervey Bay Esplanade Trail. The Hervey Bay Esplanade Trail is a 16km walk following the coastline between Gatakers Bay and Dayman Park at Urangan Harbour. The walk can be extended 1km further continuing west on to Parraweena Park. Fishermen … Read more
Black Stump Park is on Point Vernon in Hervey Bay, near to one of the best sunset spots in the area. Less than 200m from Gataker’s Bay where there is a boat ramp, it is the spot to come to if you want facilities while family is boating or after coming back from boating. The … Read more
Esa Park is a great park away from the hustle and bustle of other Hervey Bay foreshore parks. The park is somewhat simple yet it boasts all the facilities and features to ensure a wonderful family day. There are several sheltered picnic areas and free BBQs. The playground has a climbing spider-web, swings, and spring … Read more
The Gables is a small park on the western side of Point Vernon in Hervey Bay with picnic tables, BBQs and toilets. It is a lovely and quite location for relaxing and enjoying the sea breeze. There is sand at the beach, however, the coastline at this part of Hervey Bay is rocky. The sand … Read more
The Pines is a foreshore park at Harvey Bay at the western end of the bay. It is different to many of the parks along the Hervey Bay foreshore in that it is rocky with less sand. The playground is great, one of the best along the foreshore with the exception of Adventure Side further … Read more
Scarness Park is on the Hervey Bay foreshore trail, with all the facilities to enjoy the bay’s beautiful views and beach. Whether you come here passing through along the trail or especially for some recreational time with friends and family, Scarness Park is a great spot to go. There is green grass areas to spread … Read more
