19 days in Hervey Bay Itinerary

With the largest population in the Fraser Coast Region, Hervey Bay is a hub of activity.

Attractions like Dolphin & Whale Watching and Mon Repos Turtle Encounter make great kid-friendly stops. Visit Cooloola Recreation Area and Burrum Heads Beach for some beach relaxation. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Hervey Bay: Fraser Island (Central Station Rainforest & Wanggoolba Creek), Bundaberg (The Barrel, Hinkler Hall of Aviation, &more) and Barnacles Dolphin Centre (in Tin Can Bay). The adventure continues: get engrossed in the history at Hervey Bay Historical Village & Museum, zoom along the surf with a waterskiing or jet-skiing adventure, learn about all things military at Maryborough Military & Colonial Museum, and have fun and explore at Fraser Coast Discovery Sphere.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, read our Hervey Bay sightseeing planning site.

Expect a daytime high around 34°C in December, and nighttime lows around 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.