48 hours in Hervey Bay
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Australian Travel Photography and Writing - 1 per 24hrs and QueenslandEndless sandy beaches, a pier from here to forever and its very own whale festival; Qld’s Hervey Bay is a resort town growing faster than you can say “tail slap”.
Humpback whale
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Great Sandy Straits Marina Resort – A popular resort with a 25 metre pool, two tennis courts and one, two and three bedroom apartments. Each has a private balcony where you can keep watch as boats come and go while you sip on a glass. www.greatsandystraits.com.au
Peppers Pier Resort – The new kid on the block offers luxurious lodgings for couples, groups and families. Fives stars, with unrestricted views of the glorious bay, pier and World Heritage-Listed Fraser Island. http://www.peppers.com.au/Pier-Resort
Delfinos Resort – Opposite the main swimming beach, Delfinos is family friendly and offers motel rooms through to spacious three bedroom apartments. A little easier on the purse strings and an excellent booking service provided. www.delfinos.com.au
Delfinos Resort – Hervey Bay
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Hervey Bay Boat Club – Superbly appointed and overlooking the marina, it’s a top spot to spend a few hours. Built in a nautical theme, the club provides a beaut dining and entertainment experience. Excellent gourmet coffee shop. www.boatclub.com.au
Torquay Hotel – An inviting pub right on the Esplanade, this place is abuzz each evening with outdoor dining a specialty. Laidback and welcoming. Nice outdoor heaters, too. Ph: 07 4125 2266
Torquay Hotel – Hervey Bay
Hoolihans Irish Restaurant & Bar – With traditional Irish fare and a mix of Aussie tucker thrown in for good measure, this place prides itself on being open 11am till late 8 days a week. Live music Friday & Saturday nights. Ph: 07 4194 0099
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Whale Watching – The yellow catamaran Spirit of Hervey Bay is the ideal platform to eyeball migrating humpback whales as they frolic in the protected waters of Hervey Bay. An entertaining half-day adventure cruise will leave you mesmerised and euphoric. Highly recommended. www.spiritofherveybay.com
Spirit of Hervey Bay
Celebrate The Whales – The Hervey Bay Whale Festival marks the return of the whales with the flavours, sights and sounds of the Food, Wine and Jazz Fiesta and Hot August Night Fire Event being major highlights. Kicks off in August. www.herveybaywhalefestival.com.au
Illuminated Street Parade – Hervey Bay Whale Festival
720 Metre Stroll – A hand-in-hand stroll with your mate along the Urangan Pier at sunset is bound to soothe the soul. Have your camera at the ready and snap a few memorable shots as the sky lights up. Great spot to wet a line.
Urangan Pier
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Copyright Darren Stones 2007
Rany Lutz
Hey! Nice travelogue, Darren.
Anne van Alkemade
oh wow, I wanna go there!!!
Jessica Shipard
Wow thats a blast from the past! I used to live across the road from the beach in Torquey (next door to The Pirates Cave), went whale watching ALL THE TIME, and I made a lanturn like that when I was a kid. I also love the boat club and the blessing of the fleet! So many good memories. You have taken some wonderful pics!
Cheryl Ridge
We were up at Hervey Bay last year (not for whale season though).
Stayed at Delfinos and ate a meal at the Torquay Hotel.
Both good :-)
Christian Knowles
Sound’s fun.
Vonney
You sold me! Am planning my 2008 vacation at Hervey’s Bay
right after Tasmania, NSW, The UK and other places from my
RedBubble travels.