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Getting to Hervey Bay
Hervey Bay is just an easy 3 5 hour drive north of Brisbane along the Bruce Highway (1), turn off at Maryborough or Torbanlea
From the south, the Bay is about 4 hours from Rockhampton, or 75 minutes from Bundaberg. Qantaslink flies into Hervey Bay from Brisbane daily* Jetstar flies into Hervey Bay from Sydney 4 days* a week & may increase in peak season Virgin flies Hervey Bay & Sydney daily*.
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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, an award-winning jewellery studio in Urangan focused on making jewellery with a difference. Their exclusive designs are locally inspired and locally made, featuring ethically mined Australian gemstones and recycled precious metals 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. Stunning gemstone collections featuring Australian sapphires, Australian opals, South Sea pearls, diamonds and more, mean they have
something for every taste and budget. Everything is carefully handcrafted, from design sketch to final stone setting, right here in their Hervey Bay workshop. You can even peek inside the workshop and watch their team of six jewellers hard at work. Need a ring resized or want the ultimate experience of creating a unique custom design? Their expert team specialises in custommade jewellery, as well as jewellery repairs and restoration. A portion of every sale is donated towards environmental causes, meaning your purchase helps to protect and preserve our beautiful planet for future generations. For jewellery you can feel good about wearing, go and check them out Located at 32 King St, near the Urangan pier, shop hours are Mon-Fri from 9:00am - 4:30pm and Saturdays from 9:00am - 12:30pm
K’gari (Fraser Island)
• 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
ISLAND
ISLAND
URANGAN BOAT HARBOUR
RIVER HEADS BARGE
GREAT SANDY NATIONAL PARK WANGOOLBA CREEK
Sandy Cape Lighthouse
Sandy Cape
To access the Island
When coming from the south through Maryborough, turn at the roundabout on Hervey Bay - Maryborough road onto Booral road & follow the signs to River Heads. When coming from the north, leave Howard along the Howard - Torbanlea road to the roundabout, then turn onto Booral road & follow signs to River Heads. High clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles are required as the island consists entirely of sand. All-wheel-drive vehicles and caravans are not recommended. Vehicle access is by barge (ferry) only. QPWS vehicle access and camping permits are required before you enter. Traditional owners the Butchulla people, have a long and ongoing relationship with K’gari (Fraser Island). In order to acknowledge the important connection to country of the Butchulla people, the Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing’s (NPRSR) and Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) urges visitors to treat the country they are travelling through with respect and care. Butchulla people want their messages of care and respect for the land to reach all people visiting the island. As visitors explore K'gari (Fraser Island), they will see signs carrying a ‘welcome to country’ message from the Butchulla
K’gari is paradise
•Known for thousands of years as K’gari, or Paradise
•The island is just south of the Great Barrier Reef
•The island is about 120 kilometres long and ranges between 22 km at its widest point to 5 km wide.
•Captain James Cook first noted the island in 1770 and presumed it to be part of the mainland and named it the Great Sandy Peninsula.
•Matthew Flinders came ashore over 200 years ago at Sandy Cape.
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A British ship captain
•Captain William Edwardson navigated the passage from Tin Can Bay to Hervey Bay, determining that the Great Sandy Peninsula was an Island and not apart of the main land
•A new name was given to the island in 1836 after the survivors of a shipwreck of the ‘Stirling Castle’ found their way ashore and the death of Captain James Fraser while on the island.
•In 1863 the first Kauri logs were punted to the mills at Maryborough and Dundathu.
•Red Satinay was used around the world, including sidings on the Suez Canal and the docks in London. It was also used locally on the Urangan Jetty, with the bark left intact for protection against marine borers
•Marloo was shipwrecked on Orchid Beach in 1914
•Maheno beached north of Happy Valley in 1935
•Sand mining leases were first granted in 1950 and continued until 1977 by the High Court of Australia
•A fine layer of decomposing vegetation seals the basins formed by the sand dunes and creates its many perched lakes, as much as 70 metres above sea level
I fly 7000 miles non stop
Black-tailed godwit they are the only birds known to fly more than 7,000 miles nonstop with no breaks for water or sleep. They leave Alaska in October and head straight for the Ocean. Although they are land birds, and cannot fish or rest on the sea. Many of them are young, and have never done this before. No other bird can do what they do. A disturbance is classified as any action that interrupts the breeding, feeding or resting of shorebirds. You can prevent shorebird disturbance by keeping domestic animals under control and well away from them. Every time shorebirds are forced to take flight, they burn vital energy that they need for travel. Avoid driving or operating all forms of vehicles near these species.
K’gari was renamed Fraser Island after a British ship captain, James Fraser and his wife Eliza, were stranded on the island after their ship, The Stirling Castle struck a coral reef north of the island in 1836. Many survivors escaped onto the island. Captain Fraser never made it off the island. Controversy surrounds his death. Eliza, a Scottish woman, managed to integrate into the indigenous society and survived for many weeks among them, until she was eventually rescued near Lake Cootharaba on Noosa North Shore. Eliza chose to publish her accounts of the shipwreck upon returning to England. The captain’s wife accused the Aboriginal people of murdering him. While other surviving crew members stated that the captain died from natural causes. To this day, his death is still a source of myth and legend. Eliza enjoyed much sympathy. This began to wane, however, when her accounts of the ordeal became more random and increasingly embellished. She became a minor media celebrity, and her story grew even wilder. In 1976 Australian adventure drama film, ‘Eliza Fraser’, starring Susannah York, Trevor Howard, Noel Ferrier & John Castle was the first Australian film with a big-budget. In 1947, Sidney Nolan created a series of paintings, “Nolan’s Eliza Fraser". One of the works was reproduced on the cover of the important Australian novel ‘A Fringe of Leaves’, written by Patrick White. Also using the Fraser name was The Fraser Commando School (FCS). Between October 1943 & August 1945 it functioned as an important part of Australia’s Special Operations programme during World War II. The site is located on the west side of K’gari about 1.6km south of Kingsher Bay Resort and Village. Most of the main camp site is located north of Beerilbee Creek. All building materials and stores were transported by army barges from the Urangan pier. In all, a total of 909 students where train by the time FCS ceased 1945. Pronounced "gurri", the World Heritage Committee formally renamed the heritage-listed island on 19th Sept 2021, by the then Queensland Labor Government.
Travel through with respect and care
Traditional owners the Butchulla people, have a long and ongoing relationship with K’gari (Fraser Island). In order to acknowledge the important connection to country of the Butchulla people, the Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing’s (NPRSR) and Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) urges visitors to treat the country they are travelling through with respect and care
Black-tailed godwit.
Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum
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215 Brisbane Road, Gympie QLD 4570
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Steaming Day: 1st Monday each month (via booking)
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Museum Markets at Lake Alford (duck ponds)
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Contact the café at the museum on 07 5482 3995 for market/tour bookings. or: info@gympiegoldmuseum.com.au
The annual 1770 Festival
Join the Celebration at the 1770 Festival! The festival takes place on the 23rd – 25th May 2025 at Agnes Water & Town of 1770. The 1770 Festival is a time for the community & the Gooreng Gooreng to come together, reecting on the historic landing of Lt. James Cook and his crew in 1770. This annual event, rst held in 1992, celebrates connection, culture, and the shared stories of this remarkable region. Enjoy live music, cultural presentations, workshops, delicious food, and family-friendly activities in one of Australia's most breathtaking coastal locations—the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Beyond the festival, immerse yourself in all that Agnes Water and 1770 have to offer. Relax on stunning beaches, go surng or kayaking, enjoy the sunsetting over 1770, or explore scenic walking trails. Whether you're here for the festival or a longer stay, this is an experience not to be missed.
Goomeri Pumpkin Festival
Goomeri, Gympie Area......................................................Free Event. 23, 24 & 25 May 2025*
During the weekend festival, join the famous Pumpkin Roll down Policeman’s Hill. Wander through the many market stalls or enjoy a picnic lunch with the delicious food on offer There are many competitions, including the largest pumpkin, pumpkin shot put, best-decorated pumpkin, pumpkin pull, whip-cracking competition, pumpkin pageant and pumpkin bowls. This event is for the whole family with heaps of roving entertainment, cooking demo’s, street parade, live music, wine & cheese nights, polo, craft sessions and gala dinner. Burnett Highway, Goomeri QLD, 4601. Ph: 0484 629 424
The Festival Village is back in 2025, bigger, bolder, and tastier than ever 2025 promises to be a four-day culinary extravaganza with more long lunches, an impressive line up of restaurant events, sundowner beach events and a host of new features in the Festival Village, from live entertainment to pop-up dining experiences. Our Restaurant Program has just dropped and it’s serving up something special in 2025 - think intimate chef’s tables, long lunches by the sea, and exclusive collaborations in unforgettable locations. Claude Batten Drive, Noosa Heads QLD, 4567. E: info@noosaeatdrink.com
Over 4 days, on the last weekend in July each year, Childers is transformed into an action-packed entertainment hub, concluding with Sunday's incredible markets which is a highway filled with over 300 stallholders where you can pick up vintage treasures, sample local produce, admire handmade gems and local arts & craft. Celebrity artists and live music from every genre and decade. There is dance, culture, street performers and carnival rides. Free & ticketed events around Childers including ‘Opera by the Lake’. Churchill St, Childers QLD, 4660. Ph:1300 883 699
Mitchell Creek Rock N Blues Festival
Kandanga, Gympie Area.............................................Ticketed Event. 19, 20 & 21 September 2025*
The music festival is hosted on a private 100 acre property up in Noosa Hinterland's. Escape for an adventure-filled weekend of rock blues and roots music. Enjoy FREE camping, and 2 x alternating stages offering you non-stop music. It is a disability friendly event. With a designated area including disability friendly facilities and access to performance venues, as well as a reserved camping area with disability friendly hot showers and toilets right near the main entry to the event arena.
Lot 3 Mitchell Creek Rd, Upper Kandanga QLD, 4570. Ph: 07 3227 0200
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Attractions & activities
• Whale watching (July to November)
• Tour to K’gari (Fraser Island)
• Goodgames - introducing people to the joy of table top games
• Visit the markets
• Dolphin spotting (all year)
• Take a bus tour of local attractions
• Hervey Bay Historical Museum - Bigger than it looks
• Try a game of tennis, a round of golf or lawn bowls
• Visit the regions art galleries & Hinkler Hall of Aviation
• Explore 10 acres of nursery & park lands at Bamboo Land
• Visit Australia largest publicly owned orchid collection
• Take a walk along the pier or try a spot of fishing
• See a blockbuster at BigScreen Cinema and Cafe Hervey Bay
• Be cool at Game On Bowling, it’s air conditioned
• Pinball Planet - largest arcade between Brisbane & Townsville
• Meet the animals at the Fraser Coast Wildlife Sanctuary
• Swim and enjoy a barbecue along the Esplanade
• Wander around historic Dayman Park Lookout
• Bicycle or walk along the Esplanade
• Try your putting skills at the Mini Golf Hervey Bay
• Visit the Botanical Gardens and Orchid House Hervey Bay
• Get your geek on at Play Back Gympie
• Discover the magic of Mary Poppins at the Story Bank
Queens Rd. & Esplanade, Scarness
• Visit the Pink Cow at Australian Cottage Crafts
• Jump on board & see the sights with Great Ocean Helicopters
Step back into Hervey Bay’s past
www.herveybaymuseum.com.au
HEAD BACK IN TIME AT THE VILLAGE
A treasure trove of history & memorabiliaexpect to take at least two hours to see it. Be amazed at the size of our Village with 27 buildings housing 37 displays.
Our new Maritime display is now open. Also newly opened is our special K’Gari (Fraser Island) display, featuring the Caterpillar tractor & Jinker used for log moving from 1935 ‘til 1994.
TREADLE the 100-year-old lathe & help make your own wooden souvenir. Be apart of the corn-shelling demonstration or help make your own souvenir piece of sisal rope, again using 100-year-old machinery.
The Historical Village & Museum is open all school & public holidays except Good Friday & Christmas Day. Tour groups are always welcome.
Multi Award winning Tourist Attraction. Winner of Australia Day 2024 Community Group of the year.
Contact the museum on 4128 4804
Email: webmaster@herveybaymuseum.com.au
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social & tutored workshops. Join Friends of the Gallery to stay connected with newsletters & early bird invitations to special events/exhibitions. See our website for details if you would like to become a member of the Hervey Bay Art Society.
Mini Golf Hervey Bay
Easy to learn, easy to play, and exciting for all ages, Mini Golf Hervey Bay is one of best spots on the Fraser Coast to have some fun with family and friends.
Located on the corner of Bideford and Truro Streets in Torquay, the venue features an 18-hole course, a fully licensed café and bar with refreshing drinks and lots of tasty snacks on the menu, plus off-street parking.
Mini Golf Hervey Bay caters for special events like children’s birthday parties, corporate events and team building days, ofce parties, Christmas parties, community group get togethers, plus every other occasion in between!
The 3300sqm course has a relaxed atmosphere with a surrounding lake, landscaped humps and hollows, water features and sand traps to keep players on their toes.
The venue is open seven days a week and guests can play under lights at night or during the day under the shade of colourful umbrellas.
Clubs, balls and score sheets are all in included in the entry price. All you need to bring is your sense of fun and adventure!
There is no age limit, however children under 15 must be supervised by an adult.
Visit the website @ minigolfherveybay.com.au for opening times, prices or to make a booking.
raffle tickets.
About Hinkler Hall of Aviation
The Hinkler Hall of Aviation is an aviation adventure experience based in Bundaberg. More than a museum, it celebrates the pioneer solo aviator Bert Hinkler and the wonders of innovation, spirit and adventure. Step inside a soaring exhibition hall featuring interactive exhibits, ight simulator, the Globe Theatre and ve full sized replica aircraft. Climb into the Avro Baby bi-plane replica and email a photo of yourself as a ying ace to your family and friends. See the history of Bert Hinkler and the world through his personal effects, documents and letters of the time. The powerful archival footage and historic photos bring the story to life. Brick by brick, Bert's English home, Mon Repos, was moved to Bundaberg from Southampton in 1983 by Hinkler House Memorial Museum and Research Association. Named after Mon Repos beach near Bundaberg, the location of his early aviation experiments, the house links Bert Hinkler's professional endeavours with his personal life. Hinkler Hall of Aviation and Hinkler House 'Mon Repos' are set in the picturesque tropical surrounds of the Bundaberg Botanic Gardens. Also, home to Fairymead House's Sugar Museum. Built in 1890, this grand local homestead houses local sugar industry memorabilia, exploring the development of the local sugar industry from its earliest days. Ride on the coal-red steam train and explore the gardens precinct before stopping for lunch or coffee in the trendy, sophisticated and relaxed setting of Café 1928.
Tabletop Tournaments Board games
Magic The Gathering Models Paints
Magic The Gathering Models Paints
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ENJOY ENDLESS ADVENTURE
Camping
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Horse Riding
1660 acres with over 60 gentle mannered horses for all ages & levels of experience
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Accommodation
Single, double & family rooms. Breakfast offered if booked in advance. You can also book a range of day activities. Contact us for more info.
A dedicated band of volunteers run the Fraser Coast Wildlife Sanctuary at 31 Mungar Rd Maryborough. At the sanctuary ou can pat a kangaroo, howl with the dingoes, laugh with e kookaburras and much more. Sally the Little Corella will greet you and you can even interact with the dingoes. Other ivities include kangaroo and wallaby feeding, where you an see joey's in their mothers pouches. Admire their olourful Australian birds, 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. 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 about visiting or becoming a volunteer Phone - 4122 2080 or Visit - frasercoastwildlifesancy.org.au
Visit the iconic Urangan Pier
At the Urangan end of the Esplanade sits Hervey Bay's Urangan Pier. A stunning 868-meter-long structure that extends into the pristine waters of the Great Sandy Straight. The Pier is an iconic link to Hervey Bay's past. Built in the early 1900's as a deep-water facility for the export of sugar, timber, and coal, it was a vital link between land and sea, railway lines & shipping lanes.
Today, the Pier is known for offering a perfect spot for fishing, observing marine and bird life, or just a great place for a walk. It's fully lit, so you can enjoy it day or night, but going at dusk will allow you to take in one of Hervey Bay's breathtaking sunsets.
Visitors can also enjoy the vibrant Pier Precinct, with markets on Wednesday and Saturday mornings. Visit the Hervey Bay Hat Co., enjoy a coffee from the Hatch, a haircut at Hervey Bay Barbers, or grab a bite at Migaloos Seafood & Ice-Creamery, Sundaes at the Pier Ice-cream Café, Kelz Bakery, or RJ's Beach Cafe. It's an ideal spot for a relaxing time and a must-visit destination in Hervey Bay
destination for the sunsmart & fashion
Howard Country Market
Well managed markets
NO PUBLIC SEATING AVAILABLE
On the oval: Steley St, Howard
All stall holders please ring 4129 0996 or email info@howardcommunitycentre.org.au
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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 & much more direct from the craftsperson, at Fraser Coast’s well managed markets. Why not stay a while?
Markets
Koala Markets Koala
•Hamburgers •Steak Burgers •Hot Dogs
•Sandwiches •Cold Drinks •Tea & Coffee
•Mango Slushies •Dog Wash
•All the fun of a fair •Wheelchair Accessible
•100 plus sites •New stall holders wanted
Markets at the Pier
Hervey Bay Uniting Church
Everyone is Welcome at any one of our Sunday Services
7:30am at Burrum Heads Community Church (46 Howard Street, Burrum Heads)
9:30am at Hervey Bay Uniting Church (56 Exeter Street, Torquay)
Good Friday service at 8am
9:30am at Howard Uniting Church (28 Coal Street, Howard)
Good Friday service at 8:30am
To grow in the love of God, to make disciples & to show His love in all we do.
Ph: (07) 4125 5233
The true story of Easter
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 course - eat 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
Washing of the Feet Passion of the Cross Taize Vigil Dawn Service - Scarness Stage Morning Service with Holy Communion Family Communion Service with kids talk
Instead of refined sugar, use organic agave nectar, raw cane sugar or locally grown raw honey. Eliminate soft drinks from your diet. They provide zero nutritional benefits. Drink a lot of purified water. Avoid "energy drinks" and store bought "fruit flavoured" juices.
Try to eat only all-natural organic sweets containing natural sugars no more than 3 times per week. Relieve sugar cravings by eating fresh fruit.
Try cleansing your colon regularly with a high quality oxygen-based colon cleanser to reduce the acidic environment in the bowel and also the excessive fermentation of sugars. Make your own soft drinks using equal parts fruit juice and water. Drink unsweetened herbal tea with lemon, lime or fresh mint to add flavour.
The regions best seafood
Maddigans seafood has large variety of only the freshest local available fresh & cooked, seafood to choose from cold drinks & confectionary available, open 7days pecialis in Australian Ocean King Prawn Company s es local & wild caught king prawns which have an international . Open 5days reputation for being the highest quality prawns
Boat Harbour Fisheries is a seafood wholesaler that is open to the public for prawns, oysters, crabs, scallops, mussels, local fish & much more. Open 6days See their adverts for further information
Wild-caught king prawns sustainably fished under MSC certification, scallops, champagne lobster, bugs & fish fillets. Local seafood at wholesale prices.
1 Toogoom Beach Convenience Store & Takeaway Open 7 Days Mon-Sun: 6.30am - 7pm 1/6 Jeppesen Road, Toogoom 4655 Australia Post CPA Ph 4128 0825
River Heads
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For little birds to hide
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 a noted bird-watch area and visitors come from around the world and interstate just to see them. You will feel good to know you have done your bit. Birdwatchers meet regularly.
Enquiries: John Knight Ph: 4125 2372
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For the historically minded
Mary Ann Steam Train operates Thursday (market day) and last Sunday of each month
Maryborough, named after the wife of Governor Fitzroy, was settled 1847. It was a major immigration port into Australia and is one of Queensland’s oldest cities. It 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
A historic coal mining town
Howard is situated beside the Bruce Highway, about 34km north west of Hervey Bay and 20km north of Maryborough. William Howard travelled through the area in 1857 to go on and discover the rich Isis scrub (Childers). He later owned mining leases in the area. At one stage about 25% of Queensland coal was raised in the district. Citrus growing soon took over from timber getting as the district's second industry after coal. Lenthalls Dam off the Bruce Highway near Howard is a fishing and boating paradise. It's a great place for the whole family and worthwhile if you are keen on freshwater fishing. A fishing permit is required. The area which has Picnic Races are a must to see annually in October. The 6 furlong race track at Torbanlea was first created in 1890 as a half mile track that had no rails, dodging trees and stumps along the way. The local climate recognised as Australia's most liveable, it provides a relaxed atmosphere and a welcoming community spirit that’s perfect for newcomers.
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Childers, a rural town, is 60 km west of Hervey Bay and on the Bruce Highway north-west of Maryborough. There are 23 buildings in Churchill Street that are listed on the Queensland Heritage Register. The towns Visitor Centre is located in the Palace Building which was destroyed by a fire in 2000 and subsequently rebuilt in honour of the 15 backpackers who died in the fire upstairs. A single A4 Heritage walk sheet which combines a map of the town (most of the historic buildings are located on Churchill Street) is available to pick up & upstairs is an Art Gallery. Trees that line the main street or Bruce Hwy are Brazilian Leopard Trees. As a National Trust Town, it provides opportunities for visitors to explore the regions interesting past. It’s well worth a stop in whilst travelling on your way
One-of-a-kind experience
Visit the Bundaberg Brewed Drinks Barrel for a one-of-akind experience. You will sample every one of their brews through a fun and informative guided Tastings & then select 6 of your favourites for a mix-it-yourself take home pack. Take a self-guided walk through the Gallery to learn about how they craft and bottle their brews, including the iconic Bundaberg Ginger Beer. You’ll play ‘guess the avour’ with the smellography wall, learn more about the real ingredients used in their brews, All Bundaberg Ginger Beer, Diet Ginger Beer and Spiced Ginger Beer is brewed over 3 days using locally grown ginger and cane sugar. Unlock the secret to the great taste and see the brewery in action via our 360 degree cameras. Please allow 45 minutes - 1 hour for the full experience. You must arrive 10 minutes prior to your booking time, arriving after the booking has started will require rescheduling. All bookings for Under 18's require the presence of an adult. Tasting sessions are limited to 18 people max.
If you require a larger group booking, please call their team on 07 4154 5480 to arrange a custom session. Browse the great range of merchandise to take home as a memento of your visit. The full range of Brews is also available for purchase. Share your love for the brew with the range of Bundaberg Merchandise. It’s the perfect gift idea and is now available for delivery Australia-wide or click & collect for Bundaberg locals. Order online or call 07 4154 5480 to order and pay for your purchase.
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Morning cruise with a focus on discovering our resident dolphins, dugongs & turtles. Also have some fun in the water with our exclusive aqua mat or a boom net. Morning tea included.
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QUICK ROAD QUIZ
Which merging vehicle is required to give way?
Vehicle A (white) must give way as there is a broken line between the vehicles and vehicle A is making a lane change into the lane that vehicle B (yellow) is travelling in.
Answer: A - Vehicle A
As there is no broken line between the two vehicles merging into a single line of trafc, vehicle B (yellow) must give way to vehicle A (white). In this instance, the vehicle behind must give way to the vehicle that is ahead.
Answer: B - Vehicle B
Whether you are turning to the left or right or going straight ahead, you must use your left indicator when you exit a single lane or multi-lane roundabout, unless it is impractical to do so. Answer: A - True Must you indicate when you exit a roundabout?
a motorcycle lane lter between
or slow moving vehicles going the same way?
You're only allowed to lane lter in Queensland if you hold an open licence for the motorcycle you are riding (not a provisional or learner licence), your speed when ltering is 30km/h or less & it's safe to do so. It is not permitted to lane lter in a school zone Answer: A - Yes
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20% reduction in rego costs
The reduction applies to new registrations and renewals for eligible vehicles that expire in the 12 month period between 16 September 2024 and 15 September 2025. Every payment you make during the 12-month period will be eligible for the reduction - it doesn't matter whether your registration term is 1, 3, 6 or 12 months.
The 20% reduction applies to:
Light vehicles*, including cars, light commercial vehicles, motorcycles and trailers. All motorised caravans and motorhomes. (no weight limits) All special interest & farm plate vehicles, conditionally registered vehicles, dealer plate registration fees and all vehicle purposes of use for light vehicles – such as private, commercial, dealer, taxi.
*Vehicles that weigh under 4.5 tonnes
Have more than 1 vehicle?
All eligible vehicle registrations in your name will receive the reduction.
Does your vehicle already have a concession?
Eligible vehicles will still receive a discount on their vehicle's registration. First, they take the standard registration fee and trafc improvement fee (TIF) and reduce it by 20%. Then, apply the relevant concession to the new discounted standard registration fee component.
Note: concessions don't apply to the TIF
The reduction does not apply to:
Heavy vehicles that weigh over 4.5 tonnes* (go to the National Transport Commission for more information), recreational and commercial boats.*Vehicle weight is either gross vehicle mass (GVM) or aggregated trailer mass (ATM)
Don't risk your tow
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 cars handbook for the maximum weights allowed
* Rear view - make sure you can see behind the caravan using the cars 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 cars 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 manufacturers 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 cars 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 to be 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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A housing loan checklist
What you will need when applying for a home loan
INCOME
Two recent pay slips, or a letter conrming your employment and income
Income from investments, including investment properties
ASSETS
Bank statements
Savings and investment history statements
Evidence of funds available for the purchase, such as term deposit certicates.
CREDIT HISTORY
Credit score
Credit card statements
Details of outstanding debts, such as credit card or loan balances and repayment amounts
PROPERTY DOCUMENTATION
Contract of sale or offer of acceptance for the property
Council rates notice
Evidence of your deposit
Statutory declaration for any nancial gifts or funds contributed
PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION
Passport, driver's license, birth certicate, utility bill, or rates notice.
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Our beautiful master planned community ticks all the boxes for active over 50's and grey nomads with a passion for living the Good Life. Whether It be a true tree change, like-minded community living, golf, fishing, boating or hitting the road for your next adventure, Good Life Fraser Coast is the ultimate lifestyle choice. I encourage you to visit and see for yourself this unique over 50's living like no other in Queensland. Book a Private Tour today, you will not be disappointed!
With just one trip per day & no rushing back for more passengers, the day belongs to you and the whales
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