People waving at humpback whale,Hervey Bay.
Queensland

The perfect Aussie island for a whale watching scream fest

It caused one man to drop his camera,and it brought a woman to tears. Whale watching changes you.

  • byJane Richards
Hervey Bay.
Adventure holidays

Guide at a glance:Hervey Bay

Lee Atkinson visits a family holiday spot that is one of the best places to see humpback whales.

Illustration:Michael Mucci.
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Once more to the breach,dear friends

Watching Australia's whales migrate has grown into a $260 million industry.

  • byJane E. Fraser
Fairytale setting ... Peppers Pier Resort.
Hotel reviews

Peppers Pier Resort,Hervey Bay review:Wallowing in idyllic nothingness

Nicole Bittar enjoys a Queensland holiday fairytale while escaping the southern winter.

Old whaling harpoon at the marina,Hervey Bay
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Hervey Bay - Places to See

<b>Hervey Bay</b><br><b>Popular resort town and main access point to Fraser Island.</b><br>Hervey Bay is a well-frequented holiday destination,a huge retirement centre,and the most popular access point to Fraser Island. Essentially a string of associated villages - Urangan,Torquay,Scarness,Pialba and Point Vernon - it stretches along the bay in a series of small shopping centres and a seemingly endless run of holiday units,motels,caravan parks and flats.

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Hervey Bay - Culture and History

<b>Hervey Bay</b><br><b>Popular resort town and main access point to Fraser Island.</b><br>Hervey Bay is a well-frequented holiday destination,a huge retirement centre,and the most popular access point to Fraser Island. Essentially a string of associated villages - Urangan,Torquay,Scarness,Pialba and Point Vernon - it stretches along the bay in a series of small shopping centres and a seemingly endless run of holiday units,motels,caravan parks and flats.

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Hervey Bay - Eat

<b>Hervey Bay</b><br><b>Popular resort town and main access point to Fraser Island.</b><br>Hervey Bay is a well-frequented holiday destination,a huge retirement centre,and the most popular access point to Fraser Island. Essentially a string of associated villages - Urangan,Torquay,Scarness,Pialba and Point Vernon - it stretches along the bay in a series of small shopping centres and a seemingly endless run of holiday units,motels,caravan parks and flats.

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Hervey Bay - Sleep

<b>Hervey Bay</b><br><b>Popular resort town and main access point to Fraser Island.</b><br>Hervey Bay is a well-frequented holiday destination,a huge retirement centre,and the most popular access point to Fraser Island. Essentially a string of associated villages - Urangan,Torquay,Scarness,Pialba and Point Vernon - it stretches along the bay in a series of small shopping centres and a seemingly endless run of holiday units,motels,caravan parks and flats.