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Hervey Bay

People waving at humpback whale, Hervey Bay.

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.

  • by Jane Richards
Hervey Bay.

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.

Once more to the breach, dear friends

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

  • by Jane E. Fraser
Fairytale setting ... Peppers Pier Resort.

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

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.

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.

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.