Fraser Coast Attractions
Agnes Water & Town of 1770
Agnes Water - discover the history of Captain Cook and the crew of the Endeavour at the Miriam Vale Shire Museum.
Town of Seventeen Seventy - Great Barrier Reef day trips and fishing charters depart from here. Take a drive out to Round Hill Head for a magnificent panorama north to Bustard Head and relaxig walking trails and decked lookouts.
Bundaberg & Beaches
Bundaberg Rum Distillery - the birthplace of Bundaberg Rum. Take a tour, see the bear, learn the history and sample the product.
Schmeider’s Cooperage and Craft Centre - see the artisans’ demonstrations and displays of barrel making, wood turning, glass blowing, pottery and other crafts and take in the aroma at Crystal Creations.
Tropical Wines - sharpen up your taste buds for a sensation of wines made from a variety of fruit (no grapes)
Hinkler House Memorial Museum - marvel at the life and accomplishments of internationally famous pioneer aviator Bert Hinkler. The museum is house in his original Southhampton hone
Fairymead House Sugar Museum - Learn about the growth of the regions sugar industry over the years in this exquisite heritage house. Visit the historical museum
Bundaberg Railway Museum - get the feel of the railways of yesteryear in an original 1881 railway station building or take a ride on the botanic Gardens Railway
Mystery Craters - is a unique, fascination and interesting geological phenomenon as they are a series of craters in various sizes which have been discovered in a group on a rock formation which in itself is a puzzle. The gardens surrounding the craters host a replica of a Tyrannosaurus Rex dinosaur.
Mon Repos Turtle Rookery - is the largest and most accessible Loggerhead Turtle Rookery on the Australian Mainland. Each year from November to March, turtles come ashore and nest, followed six to eight weeks later by the emergence of baby 'hatchling' from their sandy nests.
The Southern Great Barrier Reef - is your first jumping off point travelling north to see one of the wonders of the natural world. Featuring the coral isles of Lady Musgrave and Lady Elliot Island.
Bundaberg video tour - please click here
Hervey Bay
Hervey Bay has beautiful beaches, calm stinger-free waters and, from late July to early November, the best whale-watching experience found anywhere in the Australia. Bordered by 40 kilometres of pristine beaches, Hervey Bay offers access to islands, adventure, wildlife and a beautiful safe aquatic playground for visitors to the Fraser Coast.
Hervey Bay City, boasting one of the fastest growing populations in Australia, is renowned for its Whale Watching and as the gateway to World Heritage-listed Fraser Island. The foreshore of the City offers fourteen kilometres of shared pedestrian, wheelchair and bicycle pathways.
Whale Watching - late July to early November and dolphin spotting all year
The Esplanade - hire a bicycle and ride part of the 16km Esplanade or grab a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants, cafes and internet cafes along the Esplanade
Urangan Pier - walk the length of the historic pier for a wider view of the bay
Botanic Gardens - visit their beautiful orchid display
Local Attractions - historic museum, shell museum, art gallery, aquarium, craft shops
Fraser Island - is the largest sand island in the world. Just a taste of this World Heritage listed paradise will leave you feeling charmed and captivated. Fraser Island is a unique natural environment - the largest sand island in the world and the only place on the planet where rainforest grows on sand. Fraser Island's abundant pristine fresh water lakes and crystal clear creeks are great spots to view unique flora and fauna and also provide a welcome oasis on hot summer days. Scenic four wheel drive circuits and walking tracks take in some of the largest of the lakes, cool and peaceful rainforests of towering satinay and brush box trees, some over a thousand years old, contrast with swampy wetlands, heath lands full of wild flowers and coastal stands of Pandanus palms.
Hervey Bay video tour - please click here
