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Hervey Bay is just an easy three and a half hour drive North of Brisbane along the Bruce Highway (1), turn off at Maryborough or Torbanlea Travelling south, the Bay is about four hours from Rockhampton, or seventy-five minutes from Bundaberg. Qantaslink offers flights into Hervey Bay, only from Brisbane everyday. SALES: 07
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Fraser Island was used by Europeans as a major disembarkation point for new settlers heading to the Maryborough region. Logging commenced in 1860 of predominantly Satinay, Kauri Pine, Brush Box, Cypress, Blackbutt and Tallowood. With the timber industry came bullocks, horses, sawmills, homes, a school and a jetty.
Fuel, supplies & phone
Fuel (not autogas), restaurants or takeaway food outlets, shops with gas and ice are generally open 8 am–5 pm at all the towns. EFTPOS is available in some places. Mobile phone coverage is intermittent on K'gari. Public telephones require coins and are located at: Eurong, Happy Valley, Kingfisher Bay Central Station. Medical Assist–Ambulance at Happy Valley for Emergencies call 000. There is no pharmacy or resident doctor on the island. Bring adequate supplies of prescription drugs you need. Be aware that urgent medical help is not always available; it can be hours away.
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• Largest sand island in the world
• 124km long, 163,000 hectares in size
• Comprises rainforest, beaches, sand dunes, 40 lakes and lagoons.
• Purest dingo population in Australia
Accessible via air,
• 4WD, barges, boat
• Most amenities available on the island
DRIVE TIMES
Hervey Bay to River Heads: 20min
Maryborough to River Heads: 45min
Wangoolba Creek to Eurong: 1hr
Kingfisher Bay to Eurong: 1hr
Rainbow Beach to Inskip Point: 10min
Hook Point to Eurong: 1hr
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Be very careful when crossing Eli, Wyuna and Coongul Creeks. Large volumes of water create steep creek banks. Never attempt to cross Wathumba Creek or Moon Point estuaries. Before crossing any creek, walk through it, if safe, to check the depth of water and softness of sand. Never stop your vehicle midstream; your vehicle may sink or stall.
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Mary Valley Rattler Gympie ......................................................................Ticketson sale
03 April - 23 May 2020
03 April Meet the MELBOURNE CUP at the Rattler!
10 April Good Friday – Classic Rattler Run, 10am – 1pm
11 April Easter Sat - Classic Rattler Run, 9am - 12pm & 1:30 - 4:30pm
12April Easter Sunday – All Stations Train, 10am – 1:30pm
13 April Easter Monday – 10am – 1pm.
17 April DOUBLE STEAM AT DUSK, 5pm to 8pm – First Departure. 5:30pm to 8:30pm – Second Departure.
25 April Traditional ANZAC Lunch & TROOP Train, 1pm - 4pm
04 May SCONE TIME The Rattler Recipe Comp! 10am - 12pm
23 May AROUND THE WORLD AT THE RATTLER, International culinary journey, 5pm - 10pm 10 Tozer St Gympie. Ph: 5482 2750
The Isis Club turns 100 Childers, Bundaberg Area .Some Free & Ticketed Entry. 17 - 19 April 2020
The Isis Club turns 100 this April and is celebrating with a host of activities. Friday 17th Bingo, eyes down at 9am. Special prize of $100 dollars if you call bingo on the full card on your age. Friday 17th 5.30pm smorgasbord dinner $25 per head, raffles, free entertainment and special members draw. Saturday 18th 10am till 4pm - Isis Eat Street on our lawns. Food vans, free barefoot bowls, entertainment by Mark Lavender. Sunday 19th 8.30am Breakfast $20 p.p. Isis Bowlers bowls tournament starting at 1pm, Sunday night smorgasbord 5.30pm till 8pm. Everyone welcome 46 Churchill St, Childers, QLD. Ph: 0484 629 424
1770 Festival in 2020
Town of 1770, Gladstone Area .....Some Free & Ticketed 6 -
31 May 2020
Main 1770 Festival is 22 - 24 May 2020
The 1770 Festival in May 2020 marks 250 years since the visit by Lt Cook, so to commemorate all things about our past, visit the Town of 1770 and Agnes Water area during this 26-days. There will be Cook's landing re-enactment on the 1770 Foreshore; indigenous performances; Street Parade of themed floats, live music, fireworks, kids amusements, another fun Vanilla Slice War, food, retail and lifestyle stalls, fashion parade, interactive demonstrations and workshops for all ages. Captain Cook Dr, Seventeen Seventy. Ph: 4974 570
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Burnett Heads, Bundaberg Area......................Ticket $55 per person.
23 May 2020
Creator of “Australiana” highest selling single in Australian recording history. Dinner & Show Doors open at 6:30pm. Lighthouse Hotel, 66 Zunker St, Burnett Heads. Ph: 4159 4202
THE Mary Valley Rattler has been back on track since October 2018. Over that time thousands of visitors have experienced a heritage rail journey, enjoyed a meal at the Platform No 1 Cafe or joined a special event at the station or on board. It’s full steam ahead for the Rattler with added services and exciting special event trains planned during the coming months
The Mary Valley Rattler historic Gympie Station is open daily
Located just off the Bruce Highway, it is a great stopping point heading north or south. The station has been beautifully restored and houses a cafe, retail shop and heritage display. Trains now depart the Gympie Station six days a week. The Rattler Tasting Train carries passengers on a culinary journey through the fertile Mary Valley Region and includes a tasting plate of local
fare on board the RM76 railmotor.
Thursdays, the Red Rocket RM76 railmotor heads out to Amamoor for the Rattler Picnic Train experience where you can enjoy a picnic in the historic town and watch the train turn on the heritage turntable. Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays hop on board a lovingly restored carriage and steam your way along the heritage Mary Valley Line
The guest experience volunteers share stories of the history of the Gympie and Mary Valley region as you wind your way around corners, across bridges and through the townships of the Valley Sundays at the Station offer a Breakfast and Lunch Buffet in the Platform No. 1 Café to enjoy before or after your All Stations journey. For more information and to book your Mary Valley Rattler experience, head to maryvalleyrattler com au
Mix it with the local wildlife
A dedicated band of volunteers run the Fraser Coast Wildlife Sanctuary at 31 Mungar Road Maryborough.
At the sanctuary you can pat a kangaroo, howl with the dingoes, laugh with the kookaburras and much more. Sally the Little Corella will greet you and you can even interact with the dingoes. Other activities include kangaroo and wallaby feeding, where you can see joey’s in their mothers pouches.
Admire their colourful Australian birds in the free flight aviary, or be entertained by the cockatoos antics.
Learn about snakes, their eating habits, habitat, and if you're game, wrap Gorgeous the Black Headed Python around your neck. Their canteen provides morning and afternoon teas, as well as light lunches. Hot and cold drinks are available. A range of souvenirs, as well as local artists wildlife painting are on sale. Take advantage of their barbecue facilities and enjoy a family picnic with a difference. For more information phone 4122 2080 or visit frasercoastwildlifesanctuary.org.au
Open year-round with an ever-changing display of weird & wonderful plants including the exotic Vanilla Orchid from which the Vanilla Bean is grown, magnificent brightly-coloured Cattleyas, Dendrobiums, Stanhopea and Bulbophyllums with their peculiar smells & twitching flower parts. These beautiful specimens are displayed amid foliage plants including the mysterious Bat Plant, colourful Anthuriums, carnivorous Pitcher Plants & rambling Hoyas.
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A world of unique treasures awaits
Looking for a locally-made memento of your trip to the Fraser Coast or a unique gift to bring back to family and friends?
You can’t go any further than World Treasure Designs, a jewellery studio in Urangan focused on making jewellery with a difference. Their exclusive designs are locally inspired and locally made, featuring Australian gemstones and sustainably sourced metals. Everything is carefully handcrafted, from design sketch to final stone setting, right here in their Hervey Bay workshop
Inspired by the abundant marine life of our beautiful Fraser Coast, World Treasure’s unique Ocean Collection features humpback whales, dolphins, sea turtles, sharks, rays and more. Several of the designs feature Nala, Hervey Bay’s very own and much loved iconic humpback whale. Recognizable by her distinctive tail,
Nala has been sighted in the Bay for over 20 years now and her life journey is celebrated throughout the range of jewellery. With three tradequalified jewellers, designers and specialty setters on premises, the workshop also specialises in custom handmade jewellery, special orders and jewellery and watch repairs
A special commitment to the environment is shown through the use of recycled precious metals, ecofriendly packaging and their new solar-powered workshop
A portion of every sale is donated towards environmental causes meaning your purchase helps to protect and preserve our beautiful planet for future generations This is jewellery you can feel good about wearing Located at 32 King St, near the Urangan pier, shop hours are Mon-Fri from 9:30 am - 4:00 pm and Saturdays from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Fraser
HowardCountryMarket
1st Saturday of the month 7am to 12pm (except January)
Over 120 stalls, lots of variety, fruit & veg, bric a brac, plants, gifts, arts & crafts, jewellery Canteen open and much more Off street parking & Museum open
On the oval: Steley St, Howard
All stall holders please ring 4129 0996 or Email info@howardcommunitycentre.org.au
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Visit the local Markets
A trip to the region is not complete unless you visit the local markets. Satisfy your need for retail therapy at the plentiful markets in the region. You will find a multitude of good old fashioned Australian made produce, arts and crafts, bric-a-brac, jewellery, tools, clothing, gadgets, gifts and much more direct from the craftsperson, at Fraser Coast’s well managed markets. AND STAY FOR A WHILE!
Great places to stay Lakes fauna retreat
There is friendly accommodation to suit all needs. Indulge yourself in the warm hospitality of great places to stay. From cosy guest houses to motels and cabins, to self contained suites or caravans. Whether you are escaping with your lover, on a family stay or just a break with a friend, you’ll find a warm welcome every time at Fraser Coast and its surrounding areas.
Sanctuary Lakes Fauna Retreat is a unique holiday destination like no other in Hervey Bay
Our 36 private individual, lakefront villas are surrounded by 10 acres of lush tropical nature reserve, teeming with wildlife. With our picturesque landscape, if peace and serenity is what you are after then this is the place for you Each villa is self-contained with a balcony overlooking our beautiful lake, providing the perfect setting for your family holiday or quiet getaway. Sanctuary Lakes Fauna Retreat in Hervey Bay is the perfect destination for your fun and relaxing family holiday
Just 300 metres from the beach and close to shops, restaurants, and other conveniences. Within the resort you will find facilities including BBQ’s, swimming pool, and a fully-equipped laundry. As our name suggests, Sanctuary Lakes Fauna Retreat hosts a variety of wildlife including wild ducks, water hens, Kookaburras, turtles and plenty more. The kids will have fun seeing how many different animals they can discover (don’t get too close though)
If you like to drop a line in, there are plenty of great spots close by off the beach or Urangan Pier. We have to tell you though, it may not be that relaxing as you probably won’t have to wait too long to get a bite. Fishing charters and Whale watching tours are also available and we are happy to help you with booking a fishing or whale adventure Ph. 4125 4445
Accommodation Guide
CARAVANS & CAMPING
BIG 4 Point Vernon Holiday Park
Bundaberg East Tourist Park
Burrum Heads Caravan Park
Burrum River Caravan Park
Fraser Coast RV Park
Fraser Lodge Caravan Park
Hervey Bay Caravan Park
Hillcrest Holiday Park
Lazy Acres
NRMA Woodgate Beach Hol. Pk.
Palms Caravan Park
Beachside Tourist Park
Poona Palms Caravan Park
Scarness Beachfront Tourist Park
Shelly Beach Caravan Park
Torquay Beachfront Tourist Park
Windmill Caravan Park
Akama Resort
Point Vernon
Bundaberg
Burrum Heads
Howard
River Heads
Toquay
Urangan
Burrum Heads
Torquay
Woodgate
Torquay
Pialba
Poona
Scarness
Torquay
Torquay
Urangan
MOTELS & RESORTS
Alexander Beachfront Apartments
Arlia Sands Apartments
B&B on SunriseTinana
Bay Hideaway Resort
Beachfront Motor Inn
Best Western Ambassador Motor Lodge
Blue Shades Motel
Buzers
Coconut Palms on The Bay
Charlton
Eden By The Bay
Flora Alba
Fraser Gateway Comfort Inn
Gin Gin Motor Inn
Hervey Bay Colonial Lodge
Hervey Bay Hotel Resort
Hervey Bay Motel
Jade Water Apartments
La Mer Luxury Apartments
Lamington Hotel Motel
Main Street Motel
Ocean Spa & Resort
Pialba Motor Inn
Quarterdecks Retreat
Ramada Resort
Sanctuary Lakes Fauna Retreat
Shelly Bay Resort
Sleepy Lagoon Motel
Silver Sands Apartments
Sunrise Units
The Bay Apartments
The Beach Motel
Torquay Terrace B&B
Urangan Motor Inn
Whale Cove
White Crest Luxury Appartments
Beachcamp ECO Retreat
Urangan
Shelly Beach
Torquay
Tinana
Eli Waters
Pialba
Pialba
Maryborough
Torquay
Scarness
Shelly Beach
Scarness
Maryborough
Pialba
Gin Gin
Torquay
Pialba
Urangan
Torquay
Torquay
Maryborough
Pialba
Urangan
Pialba
Urangan
Urangan
Urangan
Torquay
Tin Can Bay
Hervey Bay
Urangan
Scarness
Torquay
Torquay
Urangan
Urangan
Torquay
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Choosing accommodation
Resorts & Motels
Are definitely the most commonly known type of accommodation. While it is commonly accepted they are expensive, the truth is resorts and motels can be a less expensive option. When looking for a resort and motel it may be best to contact them directly to compare deals, rates, packages and availability
Apartment rentals
If you’re staying for a longer period, looking for a rental is a good choice. With a rental you have most or all the amenities at a competitive price.
Experiencing online abuse?
Advice is available for parents of young as well as adults who may be experiencing online abuse.
Some examples of cyberbullying include:
• hurtful or abusive messages
• creating fake accounts in someone ’ s name to trick or humiliate
• spreading nasty rumours or lies about someone
• sharing photos of someone to make fun of them or humiliate
What to do: Resist the urge to respond to any hate targeted at you online, it usually just makes it worse.
Screenshot evidence: Before you block or delete, make sure you screenshot. If you’ve seen or been the target of mean or nasty stuff online, your immediate reaction might be to make it disappear, but it’s really important you keep evidence of it
Report and block: Most social media services, games and apps have a function that makes it easy to report and block online bullying. You can find reporting links for social media, apps, games and websites in the eSafety guide
Talk to someone: Cyberbullying can make you feel isolated and like everyone is out to get you, but that’s not the case
Make sure you talk to people you trust
Report it to eSafety: If you have trouble getting the content removed and you are under 18, you can report it at www esafety gov au/report/cyberbullying
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Easter: More than chocolate
The Easter festival, the oldest and most important festival in the Christian calendar, culminates in the celebration that is Easter Sunday, which today is a time when most of us get together with our families, share a meal and - of courseeat lots of chocolate!
Most people know that it was on this day that Jesus was said to come to life after being crucified, visiting his friends and followers once more. At Easter time Christians remember the last week of Jesus' life, or ‘Holy Week'. It signals the end of Lent, the traditional time of fasting in the Christian calendar. Easter is the day when we celebrate Jesus Christ rising from the dead. Jesus is the Son of God and heroically gave His life to die for our sins.
On the third day after He died -- the day we now celebrate as Easter Sunday -- His friends went to His grave, and found that He had risen from the dead. They saw an angel who told them, “Don't be afraid! I know you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He isn't here! He has been raised from the dead, just as He said it would happen." Jesus rose from the dead on Easter Sunday; now He offers to you the gift of eternal life and forgiveness of sins.
This is the true story of Easter, and how it can change your life. Christians today often commemorate Good Friday by attending a service, where Jesus' last hours on earth are retraced. As Good Friday is seen as a day of mourning, services are very solemn; churches are left unadorned with flowers or similar decorations, and in some churches pictures and statues are covered over.
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Delicious healthy & balanced
Asian food is one of the most delicious types of cuisine available to enjoy today. The wonderful thing about this food is that it tastes so good. Visit any of these restaurants and enjoy this mouth-watering cuisine. Other great aspects about Asian cooking are the healthy benefits this food offers. Very often vegetables are balanced with entrees and fried dishes come with steamed dishes or soups.
The majority of people believe that Asian cuisine is healthy and well balanced. The different types of Asian food that we love to enjoy include the following: crab, cabbage, carrots, duck, tofu, cucumber, bean sprouts, bamboo, eggs, chicken, beef, glutinous rice, mushrooms, ginger, watercress and sesame oil. So visit one of our local restaurants as advertised in our guide today!
River & sandy beaches
Visit peaceful secluded beaches at Burrum Heads. The modern group of shops in Burrum Heads can supply most of your needs. Accessing the waterways is easy with several boat ramps to choose from
With the Isis, Gregory, and the Cherwell rivers flowing into the Burrum River catchment system, they all hold good stocks of fish and crabs in all areas.
Enjoy a quiet stroll along the endless sandy beaches, collect fascinating shells or just sit and watch the pelicans or some of the other 90 species of bird life that inhabit the area. Burrum Heads experiences a major influx of visitors each year as they return to enjoy the peace and tranquillity
• Comb-Crested Jacana ‘Garnets Lagoons’ Hervey Bay
LEAVE IT FOR OUR WILDLIFE
Welcoming entrance gardens beside Boat Harbour Drive, immaculate mowed parks and play grounds, are a credit to all involved, but special effort should be made to provide suitable habitat where our beautiful little birds such as Fairywrens, Finches and Scrubwrens etc, could be enjoyed also. They all require prickly, tangled undergrowth, (such as Lantana), for protection from introduced cats & foxes and their other natural predators, also well suitable grasses for seed for at least three species of Finch.
So property owners & council employees, before you slash, mow or spray any area that is not required as a lawn or garden, just visualise how interesting it could be to have a patch, that may look just a little untidy to some people, but will be suitable for little birds to hide, nest and feed in.
You can place a sign displaying "left for Wildlife" to show it is a planned section – not just an untidy area. Maybe a bird-bath nearby where you can expect to see little birds safely drink and bathe. Wonderful relaxation without a lot of maintenance! Hervey Bay is noted bird-watch area and visitors come from around the world and interstate just to see them.
• Male Variegated Fairywren
• Photos supplied courtesy of John Knight
• White Cheeked Honey Eater Kingfisher Bay
• Jacky Winter ‘Burrum Paradise’ Hervey Bay (Burrum)
• Brolgas ‘Garliets Lagoons’ Hervey Bay
• Koala ‘Woodland Park’ Hervey Bay
Golden Shores
A Abbey Ct 3E
Acacia St 6B
Adair Ct 4D
Adam Ct 4H
Alana Ct 3H
Alice St 6D
Alma Ct 3I
Alpsea Av 4J
Amanda Ct 32F
Amee Dr 3H
Amstal Ave 1G
Anchorage Ct 5B
Andrea Ct 3F
Andrew St 5E
Andrews Dr 3C
Ann St 6H
Anne St 3D
Aplin St 6B
Aqualine Dr 6A
Archer Dr 4B
Areca Dr 4E
Arlington Crt 4D
Arthur St 4I
Arwon Cl 5B
Austin Ct 5B
Awinya Ct 1C
B Baird Dr 4E
Bakery L 6D
Balmoral Ct 2D
Bamboo St 6A
Bangalow Ct 3E
Banbury Wy 1B
Banks Ct 5H
Banksia Pk Dr 4E
Banksia St 5B
Barilba St 4F
Barker St 6A
Barnstaple St 5H
Barron Ct 1H
Barry St 5F
Bass Ct 1B
Bauhinia Dr 3E
Baunfiend Ct 1C
Bay Bvd 2H
Bay Dr 4D
Bayley Ct 1C
Bayridge Heights 1E
Bayrise Dr 3H
Bayswater Dr 1C
Bayview Tce 3C
Beagle Ave 1E
Beck Rd 1I
Beckwith St 5G
Bell St 6B
Bellero St 4H
Belsgrave Wy 1C
Benson Cl 3D
Bergin Ct 3G
Berna Ct 5B
Beth St 3F
Beulah St 5I
Bideford St 5G
Birch Ct 3F
Birkdale St 1H
Birrabeen Av 4E
Blackall Ct 3H
Bloodwood Ct 3F
BT.HBR.DR.2C,5D,5F
Boleyn Pl 4G
Boongala Wy 5F
Booral Rd 1I
Bottlebrush St 2F
Boundary Rd 3F
Bounty St 3A
Bowerbird Av 3B
Bradman Wy 3H
Brampton Ct 3E
Bream St 2E
Brighton St 5B
Brolga Ct 2B
Bronte Pl 1B
Bronton Wy 4B
Brooke St 5H
Bryant St 6D
Buccaneer Dr 4J
Bunker Av 2C
Bunya Ct 2A
Burnett Ct 2A
Burralong Dr 2G
Burrum St 4I
BURRUM HEADS RD
2A, 2B
Burton Ct 5B
Bushlark Av 3B
Butcherbird Cl 3B
Buvusi St 1E
Byron St 4E
C Caddy Av 2C
Calla Wy 1H
Cambridge Wy 1C
Cameron Ct 5B
Campbell St 5G
Capri Ct 6B
Caringa St 4I
Carlisle Ct 3E
Carlton St 6B
Carrick Wy 2G
Carrie Ct 5G
Cassandra Cr 3H
Cassia Av 4E
Cassowary St 1F
Casuarina Ct 4E
Caswell Ct 4H
Cathy Pl 3H
Cato Ct 4H
Cattleya Ct 5H
Cedar Cr 3F
Central Av 4D
Chancellor Dr 2C
Chani Cl 2H
Chank Cl 5B
Chantilly St 2I
Charles St 6D
Charleville St 6B
Chelsea Ct 1B
Cherry St 2B
Christensen St 1C,2D,1B
Churchill St 5H
Cicada Lane 2H
Citrus Dr 1A
Clarke St 5D
Cleo Ct 4H
Clint St 4I
Clipper St 5B
Cliveden Av 4C
Coastbay C 6A
Cochrane Ct 5G
Cocos Ct 3E
Cod St 3F
Collare Ct 3H
Colyton St 4F
Carlo St 5D
Commie Ct 1C
Conock St 3H
Conondale Ct 4H
Conventry Ct 1B
Cooks Rd 1B
Cooloola Cr 4I
Coral St 5I
Coral Tree St 3F
Corella St 1E
Cordelia Ct 4I
Corfield St 6B
Corser St 6B
Coventry Ct 2C
Craig Cr 4E
Crescent St 4J
Cromdale Ct 3E
Crystal Ct 3H
Cullen Av 5G
Cumberland Ct 6A
Cunningham St 5H
Cupania Wy 3F
Currrawong Ct 3B
Cypress St 6H
D Daintree Dr 3H
Dalbaya Ct 2H
Darby Ct 3C
Dartmouth St 5G
Davis Dr 4D
Daydream Ct 4E
Dayman St 4I
Dean Ct 3D
Debra Ct 3H
Delmo Ct 3D
Deloraine Av 3I
Delta Wy 5B
Denmans Cp Rd 6F
Diamond Ct 6B
Diana Pl 3H
Don Adams Dr 1H
Doolong Rd 1C,2D
Doolong Sth Rd 2F
Doss Ct 1C
Dougan St 6A
Dove Wy 3B
Dover St 3C
Down St 5E
Driftwood Ct 2H
Drummond St 3I
Drury L 2A
Duke Ct 1B
Dundee Dr 2E
Durham Ct 3E
E Earl St Vincint Ct 3A
Earls Ct 6A
East St 5E
Eastwood Ct 4H
Eaton St 6A
Eddie Ct 5B
Eden Wy 6B
Edith St 4H
Edward St 4I
Edwin St 4J
Elaine Ct 4E
Elanora Ct 1G
Eley Ct 3C
Elgin Ct 1C
Eli Creek Rd 4A
Elizabeth St 3H
Ellengowan St 1H
Elliot Ct 2A
Elm Ct 3E
Emma Ct 3I
Endeavour Wy 3B
Endleion Wy 1B
Enice Ct 6B
Eric St 6H
Esplanade 6E
Eucalyptus Ct 2B
Eugenia Wy 4F
Eurong Av 4D
Eyre Ct 1B
Exeter St 4F
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Fantail Wy 3B
Camel Ct 5B Continued on page 44.
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Unique
& historical architecture
Maryborough is just an easy 20 minute drive from Hervey Bay and is commonly referred to as the Heritage City. Its streets are lined with beautifully restored Queenslanders and civic buildings and it’s well worth a visit for the historically minded, or the camera buff with plenty of unique and historical architecture to photograph. Stroll through the historical Wharf Street precinct, offering a glimpse into life in a busy immigration port. Some of the historical attractions include: The Military and Colonial Museum, the old Post Office Hotel and Criterion Hotel, Customs House Interpretive Centre, Bond Store Museum and Customs Residence Cellar Door
Ghosts from 19th Century
The whole of Maryborough's wharf precinct is a cultural treasure. Ghosts from the 19th Century seem to frequent the Customs House in Maryborough's Wharf Street.
Strange things have been known to happen there all the time, you'll hear noises in the middle of the night. From the 1840's to well after 1900, Maryborough and Sydney were the only two ports on Australia's East coast permitted to accept and process immigrants.
More than 30,000 peopleScots, Danes, Germans, Kanakas (Fiji and Vanuatu islanders) and others, passed through Maryborough on their way to a new life. Until 1842, little was known about the Maryborough region. Cook, Flinders and Oxley had charted the coastline but the arrival of E.T. Aldridge and his party in 1848 was the catalyst for the rapid growth of a village, a port for wool and other primary produce and the establishment of a sawmill on the northern bank of the Mary River.
The Wharf precinct still has many of its original buildings.
Historical buildings at Childers
The Township of Childers is the southern most township of South East Queensland and three and a half hour journey from Brisbane. This town offers views overlooking thousands of hectares of vivid green sugarcane and avocado farms. Visitors can step back in history when they visit the town’s many historical buildings, some buildings dating back to Queensland’s early pioneering days Childers offers a relaxed country atmosphere. Nearby is beautiful Woodgate Beach and National Park, offering an unspoilt coastal playground for visitors seeking peace and quiet
WOODGATE
16km of white sandy beach
Woodgate Beach is situated along 16 kilometres of breathtaking coastline approximately 350 kilometres north of Brisbane. The tourist park itself is located on the Esplanade and is nestled between a stunning white sandy beach and 23,000 hectares of National Park. Our unique position makes NRMA Woodgate Beach Holiday Park one of the most popular holiday destinations on the Fraser Coast. The park caters for those wishing to enjoy a tranquil beachside holiday where you can relax, unwind and experience nature at its best.
The park is a sanctuary for holiday makers and wildlife alike! As you stroll through the 9 acres of landscaped grounds you'll discover an abundance of flora and fauna including kangaroos, black cockatoos, lorikeets, poincianas, bougainvillea, eucalypts, pine trees etc. The beach is protected by Fraser Island providing safe swimming in the calm ocean waters all year round. Enjoy the stunning sunrises or watch the moon rise over the ocean in the evening. Fall to sleep each night listening to the sound of the waves gently lapping against the shore.
A small portion of Woodgate’s 16km stretch of white sandy beach
Where the reef begins
Best known for its iconic rum and turtles, Bundaberg is one of the gems of the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Our region is bursting with flavour boasting locally produced drinks and home-grown food from its rich soil. Adventure here begins on land and extends to the sea, the reef and beyond. Start your escape by exploring our coastal gems, lakes gorges and rural landscape before heading to our shores where hundreds of sea turtles return to the beach each year to nest. Later on their hatchlings will begin their journey to the ocean. Early November – late March.
The waters of the Coral Coast are a proven snorkelling, fishing and diving paradise follow suit, and take the plunge. In Bundaberg you will find a vibrant and creative city centre - be sure to take in an exhibition at the Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery, Sample the thriving restaurant and café scene. Don't miss Botanical gardens attractions, Bundaberg Rum Distillery has educational guided tours & tastings at the headquarters for a stalwart Australian brand of rum, Hills St, Bundaberg East.
Visit the home of Australia's Iconic Rum
Since 1888 when the Bundaberg Distillery was born, Bundaberg Rum and its home in Bundaberg has played a significant role in Australian culture. The Bundaberg Rum Distillery, Australia’s most-awarded rum distillery, opened the doors to a new $8.5million Visitor Experience in August 2016, showcasing over 130 years of rich Australian spirit. Recently voted Australia’s best Brewery, Winery or Distillery Experience at the 2018 Australian Tourism Awards, the Bundaberg Rum Visitor Experience is an attraction to tick off your bucket list.
The Museum Experience
Inside the Museum's self-guided tour, six 75,000 litre oak vats, that have previously matured thousands of litres of Bundaberg's finest rums, have been emptied and rebuilt, allowing visitors to walk through them in a unique sensory experience that showcases the proud and rich history behind Australia's favourite rum.
The Distillery Experience
Get the full Bundaberg Rum experience; first by making your way through the immersive Bundaberg Rum Museum, and then meet up with one of the expert Distillery guides where you’ll continue the journey deep into the rich and golden heart of the fully operational Bundaberg Rum Distillery.
Blend Your Own Rum
Experience
In an Australian first for a rum distillery, visitors now have the opportunity to craft their own personalised Bundaberg Rum blend from a selection of premium rums that have never before been released to the general public. During the experience, participants will spend time with expert rum blending guides who will teach the group the art of tasting rum straight from the barrel. These premium rums have been aged in small oak barrels that have previously matured P ort, Sherry, Bourbon and Scotch to give each blend of rum a unique flavour
For more information on the Bundaberg Rum Visitor Experience visit www.bundabergrum.com.au/distillery or call 07 4131 2999
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New Moon First Quarter Full Moon Last Quarter
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Know your vessels limits
Boating in Queensland you're responsible for making sure the vessel is safe, properly equipped and maintained and operated in a safe manner. This includes loading its vessel limits, people, cargo and stores, and making sure the vessel is adequate for the waters you intend to use it.
•Be a responsible skipper, before you head out on the water follow these simple tips:
•Check that your boat is in good condition
•Have the required safety equipment on board, in good condition and easily accessible.
•Tell someone you know where you are going & when you intend to return
•Have the right marine licence and know how to handle the boat
•Know how to use your marine radio
•Check the weather before you go out.
•Know the rules of the sea-road and follow them
•Lifejacket - wear it! If it’s not on, it can’t save you
Hervey Bay Boat Ramp Locations
Urangan (Jetty Rd)
Torquay (Bideford St)
Scarness (Frank St)
Point Vernon (Confield St)
Urangan Boat Harbour
Hervey Bay
Hervey Bay
Gatakers Bay
River Heads (River Heads Rd) Susan River
Howard (Bruce Hwy) Burrum River
Toogoom (Toogoom Rd) Beelbi Creek
Howard (Pacific Haven Crt)
Burrum Heads (Ross St)
Burrum Heads (Burrum Hds Rd)
Buxton (Power St)
Walkers Pt (Manly Smith Dr)
Woodgate (First Ave)
Burrum River (N. Bank)
Burrum River (S. Bank)
Burrum River (S. Bank)
Burrum River (N. Bank)
Woodgate
Woodgate (N) Check
Car fuel saving tips
$ $ $
1. Drive economically
Around town, you’ll use less fuel if you: Drive smoothly and try to maintain a steady speed. Manual, change up through the gears as soon as practical. Automatic, ease back slightly on the accelerator once at speed. Avoid peak hour and other heavy traffic where possible. Avoid engine idling for long periods.
On the freeway, you’ll use less fuel if you:
Reduce speed - you can reduce your fuel consumption by as much as 25% by taking 20 km/h off your speed.
Use cruise control if you’ve got it.
Use your car’s air conditioner sparingly.
Keep windows up and use the ventilation system when travelling over about 50 km/h, if your car doesn’t have air conditioning. If your car’s transmission has power and economy modes, use the economy mode to ensure the transmission up-shifts earlier. This also helps reduce wear and tear on your car’s brakes, tyres and the other mechanical parts. Saves on running costs too.
2. Service your car regularly
Keep the engine correctly tuned. Keep filters in good condition. Keep the fuel and ignition systems in good working order. Regularly change the engine oil using the correct grade of oil.
3. Inflate tyres correctly
Check your tyre pressure once a week, when the tyres are cold. Keep tyres inflated to a pressure slightly higher than that stated in the vehicle handbook, find the tyre pressure on the tyre placard, which is typically inside the glove box, on the driver’s door or on the fuel filler flap. Setting the tyre pressure slightly higher will aid in fuel economy and safer handling.
4. Check the wheel alignment
Ensure the wheel alignment is correctly set and the brakes aren’t dragging, as increase rolling resistance will use more fuel.
5. Check your load
If you can, reduce the amount of gear in your car. Things like golf clubs and toolboxes add unnecessary weight, which in turn increases fuel consumption.
External attachments ie: roof racks will increase wind resistance and fuel use. If possible remove them when not in use; and when you are using them, load carefully to minimise wind resistance.
12 Point Vehicle Maintenance Checklist
* Air Filters
* Brakes
* Coolant
* Drive Axle Boots
* Drive Belts
* Oil Level
* Power-Steering Fluid
* Rotate Tyres
* Spark Plugs
* Timing Belts
* Tyre Pressure
* Transmission Fluid
Brake, exhaust & more
Is your car in need of a scheduled service, brake work, new shocks or a replacement muffler? When you have your car inspected and repaired, it’s important that it’s not only checked and worked on by an experienced and qualified mechanic but that you get the right advice and quality auto products.
At Hervey Bay Brake & Exhaust, we’ve developed a strong reputation among local car owners for providing our customers with the same service standards that we’d expect to receive ourselves. Our qualified mechanics are experienced and customer-focused, our products are selected to ensure all customers have a great range of high-quality automotive parts to select from, and we’re well-known for over 20 years here in the bay for providing customers with the right advice for their automotive needs.
Unlike other brake and exhaust centers, we’re not part of a major international conglomerate, we’re a locally owned family business that’s proud to be a member of the A1 Exhausts Group – Australia’s Premier Exhaust Specialists. That means we’re able to give our valued customers further peace of mind with the very best products, deals and warranties in the industry.
Along with exhaust systems, including performance exhausts, 4×4 exhausts, extractors, catalytic converters and more, we also specialize in brakes and suspension, provide mechanical repairs and offer a wide range of tow bars, A frames to suit motorhomes and more.
Roundabout quiz
Who gives way at a roundabout?
Some people think you should give way to vehicles approaching from the right on a roundabout, but:
First, make sure you have a tow bar that is up to the job! If you can afford it, it's worth paying for a professional installation. Make sure you're familiar with any laws that apply, especially if you are travelling abroad. In particular, make sure you know the speed limits.
In some countries you need a separate warning light fitted in the car to show that the caravan direction indicator lights are working.
* Coping with the load - are the engine, brakes, tyres and suspension up to the job?
* Trailer or tow bar weights - check your car's handbook for the maximum weights allowed.
* Rear view - make sure you can see behind the caravan using the car's mirrors. Extending side mirrors can be fitted to most cars.
* Check tyre pressures - unless you are towing a light, unladen trailer, the car tyres should be inflated to full load pressures (check your car's handbook). Check the caravan tyre pressures are correct too.
* Headlight set up - check the aim with the caravan attached, and have it adjusted if necessary. Many cars these days have an adjuster on the dashboard.
* Caravan lights - the extra load on the flasher circuit may cause the indicators to flash too slowly, so you may need a heavy duty flasher unit. Check brake, side and number plate lights.
* Loading the caravan - refer to the manufacturer's recommendations. As a general rule, distribute the weight with the heaviest items as near as possible to the caravan axle. Secure all heavy items so they can't move. Car manufacturers usually specify an optimum noseweight for a caravan when loaded. If necessary, move the load to get as close as possible to the recommended noseweight and do not exceed it.
* Engine - don't put unnecessary strain on the engine by trying to tow an unsuitably heavy load. The extra load on an engine when towing may mean that the cooling system is no longer adequate - you may be able to have modified cooling system components (a larger radiator, etc.) fitted to cope with this problem if you tow regularly
* Suspension - Towing puts extra strain on a car's suspension components and can affect the handling of a car. Heavy duty rear suspension components are available for most cars to enable to cope with towing.
* Reversing - There are some very simple rules to follow. It may seem a difficult concept to grasp at first, but instead of being able to turn your car steering wheel in the direction that you want your trailer/caravan to go, you must turn it in the opposite direction. It might take a little time to master this technique, especially when reversing round a corner When reversing in a straight line, the easiest way to remember what to do is to steer towards the towing mirror in which the trailer or caravan appears.
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Ingenia resort living
Ingenia Lifestyle Hervey Bay – a work-free zone of beaches, bushland, and resort living for over 50s right here in Hervey Bay. Creating a luxurious master-planned community for you in peaceful surroundings tucked away from the hustle and bustle, yet surprisingly close to everything.
Ingenia Lifestyle Hervey Bay is a boutique oasis of contemporary living with a unique range of architect-designed homes soon to be released. Big enough for a lively atmosphere, small enough for a relaxed ambience.
Ingenia Lifestyle Hervey Bay is a contemporary resort offering a perfect combination of beautiful new homes surrounded by subtropical gardens. A downsizing dream with plenty of space, plenty of company, and plenty to do – you’ll find a vast array of choices await.
Unlike other retirement communities, Ingenia has no stamp duty when you buy, no exit fees if you ever decide to sell – and you’ll keep 100% of any capital gain.
So start planning the next chapter of your life. Stage one and two selling fast.
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