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The biggest tourism drawcard to the area is Whale Watching. In the period between late July and October every year, Hervey Bay is visited by 100's of Humpback Whales as they pass through to their breeding grounds in The Whitsundays. Cruises are plentiful in the Hervey Bay region for an opportunity to see these magnificent creatures putting on there annual displays.

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Hervey Bay is one of the most ideal spots for young families on the East Coast of Australia, as the area is screened from the ocean by Fraser Island and is devoid of surf. Being 123 klms. long, Fraser is the largest sand island in the world. Visitors to the area should pay a visit to The Historical Village and Museum for a really interesting couple of hours. Urangan has a couple of interesting attractions. Vic Heslop's Great White Shark Show is on The Esplanade, and Neptunes Reef World is close by. Well South of The Tropic of Capricorn the climate is ideal for family holidays all year round.

If its a whale watching trip you are looking for during the season then
Hervey Bay is the whale watching centre of Queensland. Be there at the right time and you will be enthrawled with the action provided by these mammoths of the ocean..

Comfort Inn.

For a holiday, Comfort Inn Fraser Gateway offers affordable, clean and comfortable, centrally located Hervey Bay accommodation. Whale watching season is from July to November and the largest sand island in the world Fraser Island is just off the coast. Or enjoy Hervey Bay's long beaches, tourist shops, local cafes and pubs. When organising day tours this Hervey Bay accommodation has expert staff that will happily recommend and advise on a tour that suits your needs. Tours pick up guests from the hotel reception and breakfast can be ordered before departure. In the afternoon after your enjoyable day in nature's playground, relax by our pool in our lush tropical setting.

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Fishing is a serious pursuit in Hervey Bay, and there are several small jetties, and one almost a kilometre long that enable the "landlubbers' to keep their feet on dry land, as opposed to casting off in a boat.For the Arts and Crafts enthusiasts, the weekly markets are open on Sundays throughout the year, and another popular attraction is The Miniature Railway Village set in gardens.

Fraser Island.

Camping is very popular on the Island, and permits are required from The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Office. There are 2 commercial Camp Sites on the Island ,one at Cathedral Beach ,and the other at Dilli Village which is closed for maintenance until 31 Jan 2008. You can find several other camps that are Government Developed, in areas throughout the Island.Lake McKenzie and Lake Boomanjin are very popular.

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Hervey Bay Timeshare Resorts.

With its sub tropical temperatures, Hervey Bay is one of the East Coast's most popular holiday destinations and also one of Australia's most popular timeshare hotspots. With temperatures averaging between 21 and 29 degrees (Celsius), the climate creates a year-round playground for outdoor enjoyment. As such, many avid recreational enthusiasts decide to purchase timeshares at one of Hervey Bay's exclusive resorts. Ownership gives you with annual prepaid lodging, which means you'll have more time to enjoy Hervey Bay's more serious pursuits like diving, fishing and whale watching.