With easy access to island paradises, safe, family friendly ocean activities of all types, the best whale watching to be had anywhere, and a host of other fun attractions, Hervey Bay provides an idyllic place to live, work and play.

Just a scenic 3 ½ hour drive north of Brisbane (45 minutes by air), Hervey Bay is an easily accessible destination with a population approaching 50,000 residents.

The city has a wonderful sub tropical climate with temperatures generally ranging from 14 to 23 degrees celsius in winter and 22 to 29 degrees celsius in summer. Rainfall is low with many more fine days than other Queensland holiday centres.

Lying parallel to Hervey Bay on its eastern side is world heritage listed Fraser Island the world's largest sand island with its beautiful natural beaches, rain forests and fresh water lakes.

Its reputation as the Whale Watch Capital of the world is enhanced by a pristine marine environment and expansive sheltered waters where Humpback Whales rest and play on their return journey to Antarctic waters.

Hervey Bay offers terrific facilities for recreation as well as business that include fishing, cycling, restaurant dining, cinemas, beaches, clubs, shopping centres and sporting facilities catering for people of all ages.

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