Hervey Bay is perfectly situated on a north-facing shore that serves as the gateway to World Heritage listed Fraser Island. Located just 300km, or a 3-and-a-half hour drive, north of Brisbane, Hervey Bay is also easily accessed by air – a 45 minute flight from Brisbane and a 90 minute flight from Sydney.

The climate here is balmy and outdoor-friendly with average temperatures ranging between 22 C and 29 C.

It’s no surprise then that all forms of boating and water-based pursuits are so popular here. Combine this with a laidback, easy-going lifestyle and it’s also little wonder that Hervey Bay is booming.

Explore World Heritage-listed Fraser Island, with ancient rainforests, freshwater lakes and flowing streams, just some of Mother Nature’s treats on the world’s largest sand island. Head to Seventy Five Mile Beach, where you will discover a registered beach highway, complete with landing strip and a shipwreck to explore.

Visit Fraser Island to be dwarfed by the ancient, gravity defying rainforests growing out of only sand and to explore the freshwater lakes and spectacularsand formations of one of the most incredible islands on earth.

World Heritage-listed Fraser Island has the absolute best that one island can offer – cool towering rainforests to walk through; over 100 freshwater lakes to swim including the iconic Lake McKenzie and Lake Wabby, huge sand blows to climb, and an amazing 120km beach highway, complete with the Maheno shipwreck and cliffs of stunning coloured sands.

Unforgettable island eco-adventures include cruises to discover the untouched beauty of the remote western side and guided or self-drive tours.

Though surrounded by untamed wilderness and rugged terrain, Fraser Island boasts luxurious, relaxing and natural accommodation experiences.