Hervey Bay is a large town located on the southern coast of the Australian state of Queensland. The town is a noted centre for whale watching, amongst other activities, as well as serving as the gateway to Fraser Island and the southern Great Barrier Reef. Its offshore protection provides beaches almost free from waves.
History of Hervey Bay
The bay was originally named "Hervey's Bay" by Captain Cook (in the Admiralty copy of his journal) when he passed there on 21 May 1770, after naval officer The Hon. Augustus Hervey.
Adventure Travel & Tours in Hervey Bay
Adventure Travel represents over 1,000 hostels, hotels, tour companies & attractions across Australia that we can book for you often at a discouted rate. At Adventure Travel we also operate a number of our own tours.
Currency used in Hervey Bay
In Hervey Bay the standard currency used is the Australia Dollar. The Australia dollar comes in denominations of 5c ,10c ,20c ,50c ,$1 & 2$ coins, and $5, $10, $20, $50 & $100 notes. Most bars, restaurants, backpacker hostels, shops and Adventure Tour desks in Hervey Bay all take credit card, eftpos and cash. There is several cash machines in Hervey Bay all which dispense the Australia Dollar currency. To check the Australian dollar exchange rate against a foreign currency then click here.
Backpacker Hostel Accommodation & Hotels in Hervey Bay
In Hervey Bay there is a number of Backpacker Hostels and Hotels where we can pre - book your accommodation. If you are looking for a budget hostel bed the click here or if you are looking for more luxurious accommodation then click here.
Discounted Travel Insurance
Adventure Travel offers a range of Backpacker Insurance policies at heavily discounted rates. We understand that you are on a budget and prefer to save your money to backpack around the world.
Security in Hervey Bay
Hervey Bay in Australia is a very safe place to travel with 1,000's of visitors touring through Hervey Bay every year. This is a popular destination for sailing enthusiasts, sunlovers, families and backpackers. To check any foreign office information on Australia you can click here.
Weather in Hervey Bay
The weather in Hervey Bay is seasonal with 2 distinctive seasons : May - Oct (Dry Season), Nov - April (Green Season) To get more information on the weather in Hervey Bay, Australia, then click here.
Things to see and do in HerveyBay
Most tourists passing through HerveyBay will go and see FraserIsland (the world's largest sand island).
Vick Hislop, crusader of the baby whales, has a museum of dead sharks.
Whale-watching – Humpback whales migrate through the waters between August and October.
Tours / Packages Related To: Hervey Bay
Half Day Fraser Island Sailing Adventure Sail this untouched piece of paradise enjoying the abundant wildlife, including dolphins, dugongs, turtles, fish and bird life. Enjoy the thrill of boom netting through clean clear waters; visit surrounding Islands for your own piece of paradise. Enjoy commentary, experiences, and on board music....
From $85 AUD
Hervey Bay Whale Watch aboard Quick Cat II Commercial whale watching in Australia began the day Brian and Jill Perry discovered whales in the calm pristine waters of Hervey Bay on the Fraser Coast of Queensland. Since that fateful day 23 years ago over a million people have been whale watching in Hervey Bay. Brian & Jill ...
From $110 AUD
Whale Watching Cruise, Fraser Island Humpback whales book their holidays in Hervey Bay from August to October. During this time about a thousand humpbacks spend anywhere from a day or two to two weeks relaxing and nurturing their calves in the sheltered lee of Fraser Island. Because the whales are taking time out from their migratio...
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Hervey Bay Whale Watch with That's Awesome Commercial whale watching in Australia began the day Brian and Jill Perry discovered whales in the calm pristine waters of Hervey Bay on the Fraser Coast of Queensland. Since that fateful day 23 years ago over a million people have been whale watching in Hervey Bay. Brian & Jil...
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Whales & Fraser Island - 1 day Superpass Experience the best of both worlds with your Whale Watch + Fraser Island SUPERPASS... Your ticket to be amazed on a ½ day adventure with the whales aboard Quick Cat II or that's Awesome one day... and dazzled by the sheer beauty of Fraser Island on an exclusive 4WD tour the ne...
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Beauty Spots Tour, Fraser Island On this beautiful day out, you’ll meet like-minded travellers, visit the top natural attractions and cool off in watering holes - and all in the air-conditioned comfort of our custom-designed, four-wheel-drive coaches. Discover: Central Station and Wanggoolba ...
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1 Day Fraser Explorer Adventure Do Fraser in one fun-filled day with an experienced local guide and see the best the island has to offer. Tour Highlights: Take a swim in a crystal clear waters of Lake McKenzie or just relax on its dazzling white beaches. ...
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Whale Watching Tour- ex Hervey Bay Experience the trip of a life time aboard the NEW Tasman Venture viewing the spectacular Humpback Whales. The Tasman Venture is favoured particularly by photographers because of its clear viewing decks and unrivalled record of 'close encounters'. The fast speed of the Tasman Venture means th...
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Whales & Fraser Island Adventure Tour Experience the best of both worlds with your Whale Watch + Fraser Island SUPERPASS... Your ticket to be amazed on a ½ day adventure with the whales aboard Cuick Cat II or that's Awesome one day... and dazzled by the sheer beauty of Fraser Island on an exclusive 4WD tour the next...
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2 Day Fraser Island Cool Dingo Tour 2 Day Fraser Island Backpacker Tour - 4WD and adventure tour on the largest sand island in the world. Look for the cool dingos - Swim in Lake McKenzie with its white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters...The cruise to Fraser takes around 45 minutes. Your Cool Dingo ranger-guide will meet you at t...
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2 day Fraser Explorer Adventure Two full days of fun and adventure on Fraser Island, led by an experienced local guide who'll take you to see the very best the island has to offer.Tour highlights: Swim in Lake McKenzie, the island's most beautiful lake with its cl...
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Whales & Fraser Island Adventure Tour Experience the best of both worlds with your Whale Watch + Fraser Island SUPERPASS... Your ticket to be amazed on a ½ day adventure with the whales aboard Cuick Cat II or that's Awesome one day... and dazzled by the sheer beauty of Fraser Island on an exclusive 4WD tour the next...
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3 Day Fraser Island Cool Dingo Tour Keep an eye out for dingoes! Whilst exploring Fraser Islands pristine rainforests. Take a dip in Lake McKenzie, float down Eli Creek a fast-flowing freshwater creek... You'll need to have a day-pack ready when you check in at the boat harbour, as your first 4WD adventure begins as soon you...
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8 or 10 day Cairns to Brisbane Backpacker Flexi Touring This itinerary includes transport (no guide will travel on the coach, but you will be met by hostel staff at each stop and transferred to your accommodation), accommodation, activities (operated by local guides who are experts in their area) and selected meals. Everything is pre-booked for you and y...
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10 day Byron, Gold Coast or Brisbane to Cairns Day 1 to 4: Hervey Bay, Fraser Island & Capricorn CoastDay 5 to 7: Airlie Beach & Whitsunday's Day 8 & 9: Cairns & Great Barrier ReefDay 10: Cairns Day 1 to 4: Byron Bay, Gold Coast or Brisbane to Fraser IslandTravel north through Southeast Queensland & the Sunshin...
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Express Rail Adventure (Brisbane to Cairns) This package is the ideal way to see Australia's East Coast on a budget whilst meeting other like minded travelers. All our transport is on scheduled services of the national rail network, to ensure a comfortable ride between highlights. In each location you are looked after by local tour guides...
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Airlie Beach to Sydney Backpacker Tour When it comes to dazzling natural attractions, golden beaches and pristine waterways, Australia’s East Coast has the lot. You’ll be visiting some of these on your journey north over the next 11 days, culminating in a Whitsundays Sailing Adventure through an island paradise. With pl...
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Sydney to Airlie Beach Backpacker Tour When it comes to dazzling natural attractions, golden beaches and pristine waterways, Australia’s East Coast has the lot. You’ll be visiting some of these on your journey north over the next 11 days, culminating in a Whitsundays Sailing Adventure through an island paradise. With pl...
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Gold Coast to Cairns Backpacker Tour When it comes to dazzling natural attractions, golden beaches and pristine waterways, Australia’s East Coast has the lot. You’ll be visiting the major highlights on your journey north over the next 11 days, culminating in an evening aboriginal cultural experience tailor-made exclus...
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12 day Byron Bay or Brisbane to Cairns Tour Day 1 to 4: Hervey Bay, Fraser Island & Capricorn CoastDay 5 to 7: Airlie Beach & Whitsunday's Day 8 & 9: Cairns & Great Barrier ReefDay 10 &11: Cape Tribulation & Daintree National ParkDay 12: END Cairns Day 1 to 4: Byron Bay, Gold Coast or Brisbane to Fraser Isla...
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12 Days East Coast Explorer Cairns to Sydney Discover Australia’s eastern coast on AAT Kings’ East Coast Discovery. Enjoy a 4WD tour on Fraser Island, Byron Bay, Daydream Island, Atherton Tablelands, the Great Barrier Reef & CairnsDay 1: Arrive CairnsOn arrival in Cairns you will be transferred to your hotel. Make the most of y...
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10 or 12 day Cairns to Brisbane Backpacker Flexi Touring This itinerary includes transport (no guide will travel on the coach, but you will be met by hostel staff at each stop and transferred to your accommodation), accommodation, activities (operated by local guides who are experts in their area) and selected meals. Everything is pre-booked for you and y...
From $1095 AUD
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12, 14 or 16 day Cairns to Sydney Backpacker Flexi Touring This package is the ideal way to see Australia on a budget whilst meeting other likeminded travellers. All our transport is on scheduled services of the national deluxe coach network, to ensure a comfortable ride between highlights. In each location you are looked after by local tour guides that kno...
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12 day Gold Coast or Brisbane to Cairns Tour Day 1 to 4: Hervey Bay, Fraser Island & Capricorn CoastDay 5 to 7: Airlie Beach & Whitsunday's Day 8 & 9: Cairns & Great Barrier ReefDay 10 &11: Cape Tribulation & Daintree National ParkDay 12: END Cairns Day 1 to 4: Byron Bay, Gold Coast or Brisbane to Fraser Isla...
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Queensland Rail Adventure (Brisbane to Cairns) The Queensland Rail Adventure is the ideal way to see Australia's East Coast on a budget whilst meeting other like minded travelers. All our transport is on scheduled services of the national rail network, to ensure a comfortable ride between highlights. In each location you are looked after by ...
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14 day Sydney to Cairns Adventure Tour Day 1 to 4: Surf Camp, Byron Bay & Gold Coast** Day 5 to 8: Hervey Bay, Fraser Island & Capricorn CoastDay 9 to 11: Airlie Beach & Whitsunday's Day 12 to 13: Cairns & Great Barrier ReefDay 14: END Cairns Day 1 to 4: Surf Camp, Byron Bay & Gold Coast** The fun begins wit...
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14 day Express Rail Adventure (Sydney to Cairns) This package is the ideal way to see Australia's East Coast on a budget whilst meeting other like minded travelers. All our transport is on scheduled services of the national rail network, to ensure a comfortable ride between highlights. In each location you are looked after by local tour guides...
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Cairns to Sydney Backpacker Tour When it comes to dazzling natural attractions, golden beaches and pristine waterways, Australia’s East Coast has the lot. You’ll be visiting some of these on your journey south over the next 15 days, kicking off your tour with an adventure to the World Heritage Daintree Region.&nbs...
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16 or 18 day Cairns to Sydney Backpacker Flexi Touring This package is the ideal way to see Australia on a budget whilst meeting other likeminded travellers. All our transport is on scheduled services of the national deluxe coach network, to ensure a comfortable ride between highlights. In each location you are looked after by local tour guides th...
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16 Day Sydney to Cairns Tour (Incl. Cape Trib) Day 1 to 4: Surf Camp, Byron Bay & Gold Coast** Day 5 to 8: Hervey Bay, Fraser Island & Capricorn CoastDay 9 to 11: Airlie Beach & Whitsunday's Day 12 to 13: Cairns & Great Barrier ReefDay 14 to 15: Cape Tribulation & Daintree National ParkDay ...
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Alice Springs to Sydney Adventure Tour From the heart of the Red Centre to the golden coast this adventure allows you to experience two very different sides of Australia. You’ll combine rich red outback dust with white sandy beaches; wicked coastal nightlife and massive clear night stars! This is one very cool adventure...
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Sydney to Alice Springs Adventure Tour From cosmopolitan cities to the rugged outback; and the golden beaches to the tropical rainforests, you’ll be seeing all this and more over the next 25 days! Combine these fabulous sights from Sydney to Alice Springs with two awesome crew and fellow travellers who will become life-long friends...
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Sydney to Darwin Adventure Tour From cosmopolitan cities to the rugged outback; and the golden beaches to the tropical rainforests, you’ll be seeing all this and more over the next 25 days! Combine these fabulous sights from Sydney to Darwin with two awesome crew and fellow travellers who will become life-long friends and yo...
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Greyhound Bus Pass - Hervey Bay With this mini-traveller ticket you have 45 days to complete your travel from Sydney, Melbourne or Cairns to Hervey Bay. It offers you a short stay trip in one-direction between these locations. You can hop on and off as many times as you like over your 45 days. Also available to depart from Hervey ...
From $214 AUD
Greyhound Bus Pass - Brisbane or Hervey Bay With this mini-traveller ticket you have 45 days to complete your travel between Hervey Bay and Brisbane. It offers you a short stay trip in one-direction between these two locations. You can hop on and off as many times as you like over your 45 days. This pass also includes a return journey be...
