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Whale watching, K'gari 4WD adventures, fishing, diving the reefs, beaches and more across the Fraser Coast.

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4WD on K'gari (formerly Fraser Island)4WD the UNESCO World Heritage-listed K'gari (formerly Fraser Island) — the world's largest sand island. Drive 75 Mile Beach, visit crystal lakes, and explore rainforest tracks. Hire options available from Hervey Bay and Rainbow Beach.
Beaches on the Fraser CoastFrom Hervey Bay's calm, sheltered esplanade beaches to K'gari's legendary 75 Mile Beach highway, the Fraser Coast offers one of Queensland's most diverse coastal experiences — family-friendly, wildlife-rich and strikingly beautiful.
Boating & Sailing on the Fraser CoastSail the sheltered waters of the Great Sandy Strait, cruise the western shores of K'gari, and encounter dolphins, dugongs, and humpback whales. The Fraser Coast is Queensland's most rewarding boating destination.
Camping & Caravanning on the Fraser CoastCamp on K'gari's World Heritage beaches, park up beside Hervey Bay's foreshore, or find a quiet riverside spot in the hinterland — the Fraser Coast has a camping or caravanning option for every style of traveller.
Dining & Food on the Fraser CoastDiscover the Fraser Coast's vibrant food scene — from prized Hervey Bay scallops and waterfront seafood restaurants to sunset dining cruises, island-inspired menus on K'gari, and heritage cafés in Maryborough.
Diving & ReefsExplore world-class dive sites off Hervey Bay — including the ex-HMAS Tobruk wreck and Roy Rufus Artificial Reef — plus snorkelling and diving at Lady Elliot Island on the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Year-round access, all experience level
Fishing on the Fraser CoastThe Fraser Coast is one of Australia's most diverse fisheries, where northern and southern species overlap. Fish K'gari's beaches, the Great Sandy Strait, Mary River estuaries or offshore game-fishing grounds — year-round action awaits.
Fraser Coast Heritage & Military GuideTrace the Fraser Coast’s story from Maryborough’s Military Trail and Gallipoli to Armistice Memorial to the Maheno wreck on K’gari, plus hands‑on heritage in Hervey Bay.
Markets on the Fraser CoastThe Fraser Coast hosts markets year-round — from Maryborough's weekly Thursday heritage bazaar to Hervey Bay's waterfront weekend stalls. Fresh produce, handmade craft, gourmet food and live entertainment await.
Nature & Wildlife on the Fraser CoastThe Fraser Coast is one of Australia's great wildlife destinations — from humpback whales in Hervey Bay (July–November) to dingoes on K'gari, 300+ bird species, dugongs in the Great Sandy Strait, and manta rays at Lady Elliot Island.
Walking & Rail TrailsWalk the Fraser Coast's best trails — from the 90 km K'gari Great Walk through World Heritage rainforests and lakes, to the scenic Mary to Bay Rail Trail linking Hervey Bay and Maryborough.
Whale Watching Hervey BayHervey Bay is Australia's Whale Watch Capital and the world's first Whale Heritage Site. Watch humpback whales rest, play and nurse calves in the sheltered waters of Platypus Bay, July to October.

Nature's Calendar

When to see the Fraser Coast's great wildlife moments. In June: Dugongs & Dolphins, Manta Ray Season.

Phenomenon	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
Dugongs & DolphinsThe Great Sandy Strait is home to dugongs and dolphins year-round — one of the most important dugong habitats in the world.
Turtle Hatchling SeasonTiny turtle hatchlings emerge and dash for the sea from January to April — a magical end to the nesting cycle.
Manta Ray SeasonReef manta rays gather around Lady Elliot Island on the Southern Great Barrier Reef from May to September.
Humpback Whale MigrationThousands of humpback whales rest in the sheltered waters of Hervey Bay on their southern migration — the calving and playground season runs July to November.
Wildflower SeasonHeath and wallum wildflowers bloom across the Great Sandy region from August to October, carpeting the national parks in colour.
Migratory ShorebirdsTens of thousands of migratory shorebirds feed on the Great Sandy Strait flats from September to April after flying from the Arctic.
Coral SpawningAfter the November full moon the Southern Great Barrier Reef erupts in a synchronised coral spawn — an underwater snowstorm of new life.
Loggerhead Turtle NestingLoggerhead and green turtles haul up onto Fraser Coast and K'gari beaches to nest through the warm months, November to February.

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