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  Hervey Bay | Home - Queensland Bookings
Hervey Bay offers not only golden beaches lining the sheltered waters of the Great Sandy Straits, but also is the Whale Watching capital of the world and gateway to World Heritage Fraser Island.
Hervey Bay is a dynamic coastal resort town approximately 300 kilometers north of Brisbane.
As Hervey Bay is a favorite holiday destination a wide range of accommodation is available.
www.herveybay.au.com   (331 words)

  
  Hervey Bay, Queensland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
City population is approximately 52,000 (2006 estimates), with the city covering an area of 2,356 square kilometres, under the administrative control of the Hervey Bay City Council.
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.
With the recent expansion of Hervey Bay airport and direct flights from Sydney and Brisbane, the numer of visitors (and permanent residents) is set to continue to increase.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hervey_Bay,_Queensland   (362 words)

  
 Retirement Villages - Golden Shores Hervey Bay Queensland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Hervey Bay is also central to the Southern Great Barrier Reef at the delightful Lady Elliot Island; the heritage and history of Maryborough; and the unspoiled beauty of the South Burnett.
Hervey Bay has gained recognition as the Whale Watching Capital of the World with the majestic Humpback whales stopping in to relax in the region's calm waters on their yearly migration south, from mid July to November.
Hervey Bay is also blessed with a public reserve esplanade stretching the whole length of the Bay.
www.goldenshores.com.au /hervey_bay.html   (409 words)

  
 Tourist Queensland - Hervey Bay   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Hervey Bay, as well as boasting some of the prettiest and most user friendly beaches in Queensland, also offers first class dining and affordable accomodation.
Their calves are with them, and the stop over at the Bay provides the calves with time to develop a protective layer of blubber that'll come in handy when they follow their mothers into cold Antarctic waters.
Hervey Bay is the large area of sea protected by Fraser Island between Maryborough and Bundaberg, but it is also the name of the thriving city that has grown up on its shore.
touristqueensland.com /hervey-bay.html   (814 words)

  
 Hervey Bay - Queensland - Australia - Travel - smh.com.au
Hervey Bay is a well-frequented holiday destination, a huge retirement centre, and the most popular access point to Fraser Island.
Hervey Bay was originally part of a cattle station, the Toogoom Run, which was settled in 1854.
In 1896 the Bay was connected to Maryborough by railway and in 1917 (progress wasn't exactly rapid) the Urangan Pier was completed and Urangan became an important port for the export of sugar.
www.smh.com.au /news/Queensland/Hervey-Bay/2005/02/17/1108500203391.html   (1440 words)

  
 Hervey Bay Accommodation - Queensland Australia
Hervey Bay has gained international recognition as one of the best locations to view a great variety of marine life especially the majestic humpback whales as they make their yearly migration south, through the region's calm waters, from August to November.
Hervey Bay is also a major departure point to Fraser Island with a variety of escorted tours to Fraser Island and The Great Barrier Reef, departing daily.
The waters of the Bay are protected by Fraser Island and offer visitors a perfect safe swimming environment as well as the opportunity to enjoy a variety of water sports including kayaking, Yachting, diving, water and jet skiing, wind surfing and snorkelling.
www.herveybayaccommodation.net   (293 words)

  
 Hervey Bay
Hervey Bay (pronounced ‘Harvey Bay’) was named by Captain James Cook during his discovery voyage along the east coast of Australia in 1770.
The city of Hervey Bay now is a favourite holiday destination for many Australians and is becoming internationally famous for its excellent tourist facilities and its attractions including Fraser Island and the whale watching experience that enthrals during the mid July to early November period every year.
The humpbacks have made Hervey Bay their own, and as one of the most active and acrobatic of species they provide an awesome sight with their antics, including spectacular displays of breaching, tail flapping and pectoral slapping.
www.bayshores.com.au /html/hervey_bay.html   (607 words)

  
 Hervey Bay Home page
Hervey Bay is a dynamic coastal centre approximately 300 kilometres north of Brisbane, Queensland's capital city.
Hervey Bay is renowned for its natural features and environment including calm waters, beaches, the annual whale
Hervey Bay has a relaxed lifestyle and more recently has established a strong reputation for economic growth and
www.herveybay.qld.gov.au   (106 words)

  
 Education Hervey Bay :: About Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia
Hervey Bay is one of the calmest and safest cities in Australia offering a beautiful outdoor environment and easy access to world famous eco-tourism areas.
Hervey Bay is located only three and a half hours easy drive (approximately 300 kilometres) from Brisbane, Queensland’s capital city.
Hervey Bay City is also close to the many attractions of the Sunshine Coast, the Heritage City of Maryborough, the South Burnett as well as Bundaberg and the Coral Isles.
www.edherveybay.org /herveybay.htm   (459 words)

  
 Tour Hervey Bay - Queensland - Cheap Flights, Accomodation, Car Hire   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Hervey Bay is also a major access point for Lady Elliot Island, first of the Islands of The Great Barrier Reef, with flights running several times a day.
Deep blue Hervey Bay is an ideal family spot: a playground for cavorting humpback whales, a major access point for Fraser Island and Lady Elliot Island, the first coral cay of the Great Barrier Reef, and a mecca for boat-lovers and fishing enthusiasts.
Deep-blue Hervey Bay is an ideal family spot: a playground for cavorting humpback whales, a major access point for Fraser Island and Lady Elliott Island, the first coral cay of the Great Barrier Reef, and a mecca for boat-lovers and fishing enthusiasts.
webjet.com /australia/queensland/fraser-coast-south-burnett/hervey-bay   (999 words)

  
 Hervey Bay in Queensland
Hervey Bay is situated on the Fraser Coast, and is a popular point from which to visit nearby Fraser Island.
Hervey Bay is also a great place to go whale watching, during the whales migration further north and south between July and November.
Hervey Bay is an attractive place, with its many beaches backed by pretty parkland and greenery.
www.ciaodarling.com /sunshinecoast/herveybay/default.htm   (426 words)

  
 Hervey Bay | Queensland | Australia
Hervey Bay is generally considered to be a place among the best in the world for whale watching, a number of factors contribute to this.
The Hervey Bay marine park is located in sheltered waters behind Fraser Island, and protected from the major prevailing winds.
Most Whale watching venues only provide the opportunity to view migrating whales, however whale watching in Hervey bay provides the opportunity to study whales when such activities as mating, Calving, breaching, spy hopping and interacting with whale watchers on boats is prevalent.
www.qldtravel.com.au /hervey-bay.html   (503 words)

  
 Hervey Bay - Queensland - Australia - Travel - smh.com.au
It is one of the ironies of history that Flinders, who returned to the area in 1802 on his historic circumnavigation of the Australia, did not located the Fraser Island Straits on either of his voyages.
In 1896 the Bay was connected to Maryborough by railway and in 1917 (progress wasn't exactly rapid) the Urangan Pier was completed and Urangan became an important port for the export of sugar.
Also departing from Hervey Bay Boat Harbour, at Urangan, is a passenger service bound for the Kingfisher Bay Resort on Fraser Island.
smh.com.au /news/Queensland/Hervey-Bay/2005/02/17/1108500203391.html   (1440 words)

  
 Holiday Hervey Bay - Hervey Bay’s premier tourist and visitor information directory
Hervey Bay (pronounced “Harvey Bay”) offers fantastic eco experiences for the World Heritage Listed Fraser Island, the wonderful Great Sandy Straits, and the close-up encounters with the majestic hump back whales from July to November annually.
Hervey Bay has also gained recognition as the Whale Watching Capital of the World – with the majestic Humpback whales stopping in to relax in the region’s calm waters, on their yearly migration south, from mid July to November.
Resorts are emerging on the Hervey Bay landscape as the area grows in stature as a preferred holiday destination.
www.holidayherveybay.com   (2194 words)

  
 Hervey Bay - Queensland
Hervey Bay is regarded as the whale watch capital of the world and gateway to the magnificent heritage listed Fraser Island.
Hervey Bay is situated about 300km north of Brisbane on the Fraser Coast in South East Queensland, Australia.
Hervey Bay has over 60km of coastline and enjoys a wonderful climate averaging 22 degrees in Winter and 29 degrees in Summer.
www.boxatrix.com /hervey.htm   (161 words)

  
 hervey bay whale watching - sunzine - queensland australia
An encounter with humpback whales on the waters of Hervey Bay is unforgettable.
These majestic creatures have made Hervey Bay a regular stop on their annual migration to Antarctica after giving birth in the warm waters of north Queensland.
The humpbacks have made Hervey Bay their own, and as one of the most active and acrobatic of species they provide an awesome sight with their antics, including spectacular displays of breaching, tail flapping and pectoral fin slapping.
www.sunzine.net /frasercoast/hervey-bay-whale-watching.html   (488 words)

  
 Queensland Coast Holidays - Hervey Bay, Australia - Apartment Accommodation on The Sunshine Coast
Hervey Bay is a wildlife mecca – from the humpback whales sighted between July and November; to turtles, dolphins and dugongs.
Mantra Hervey Bay is perfectly positioned to take advantage of the best of the amenities and activities that Hervey Bay has to offer.
Peppers Pier Resort Hervey Bay is a five level deluxe resort offering a selection of one, two and three bedroom apartment accommodation, each featuring premium facilities and unrestricted water views of the bay and Fraser Island.
www.qldcoastholidays.com /accommodation_hervey_bay.html   (289 words)

  
 2006 Whale Watching Season Hervey Bay Queensland Australia
Hervey Bay is now one of the worlds premier location for whale watching.
Come and see these majestic giants on their annual migration, as they call into Platypus Bay for their resting time and to recoup their energy and to allow for their young to gather strength for the return journey south, to there feeding grounds.
The warm shallow waters of Hervey Bay are sheltered from any ocean swell by Fraser Island, the largest sand island in the world and offers lake-like conditions.
www.whale-watching.com.au /index.htm   (308 words)

  
 Tour Hervey Bay - Queensland - Cheap Flights, Accomodation, Car Hire   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Hervey Bay is also a major access point for Lady Elliot Island, first of the Islands of The Great Barrier Reef, with flights running several times a day.
Deep blue Hervey Bay is an ideal family spot: a playground for cavorting humpback whales, a major access point for Fraser Island and Lady Elliot Island, the first coral cay of the Great Barrier Reef, and a mecca for boat-lovers and fishing enthusiasts.
Deep-blue Hervey Bay is an ideal family spot: a playground for cavorting humpback whales, a major access point for Fraser Island and Lady Elliott Island, the first coral cay of the Great Barrier Reef, and a mecca for boat-lovers and fishing enthusiasts.
www.webjet.com /australia/queensland/fraser-coast-south-burnett/hervey-bay   (999 words)

  
 About Hervey Bay, in south east Queensland, Australia
Hervey Bay is a famous whale watching resort, gateway to Fraser Island, center of many attractions, and popular holiday destination.
Hervey Bay is considered one of the best places in the world to view humpbacks which visit its waters between July and November each year (with best viewing probably between August and October).
Hervey Bay also has an abundance of tourist attractions and exciting beaches like Torquay Beach, making it a year-round favourite holiday destination.
dkd.net /herveybay   (792 words)

  
 Whale Watching Tours Hervey Bay | Queensland Bookings Disclaimer - Queensland Bookings
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www.whalewatchingherveybay.com.au /disclaimer.php   (512 words)

  
 Best Western Ambassador Motor Lodge, Hervey Bay Queensland
Hervey Bay is the gateway to World Heritage Listed Fraser Island.
The humpback whales use Hervey Bays calm waters to rest and recuperate between August and October and tours begin at the property.
Hervey Bay is only 3.5 hours drive north from Brisbane and is a wonderful relaxing location where nature abounds.
www.travelforecaster.com /hotelinfo/hervey_bay/ql/australia/4863   (250 words)

  
 Hervey Bay, Queensland Information
The bay was named by Captain Cook (in the Admiralty copy of his journal) when he passed there on 21 May 1770, after naval officer The Hon.
The city is situated on the shores of the South Pacific Ocean, and is only a short distance from Fraser Island, the world's largest sand island.
Until recent years, Hervey Bay was a string of small townships stretching along the coast.
www.bookrags.com /wiki/Hervey_Bay,_Queensland   (222 words)

  
 Volunteer Marine Rescue Hervey Bay - VMR 466
Our operational area covers all of Hervey Bay and extends North from the Breaksea Light Buoy (approximately 20 nautical miles from the northern tip of Fraser Island), Southwest to Woodgate and South to Boonlye Point, approximately mid-way down the Great Sandy Straits.
Hervey Bay is reputed as being one of the best "Whale Watching" areas in Australia.
Hervey Bay is blessed with a public reserve esplanade stretching the whole length of the Bay.
vmr.herveybay.info   (419 words)

  
 Bundaberg and Hervey Bay, Queensland - Luxury Australia
Alexander Luxury Apartments - Hervey Bay - Perfectly located on the Esplanade in a peaceful and picturesque setting with magic views of the Bay and opposite a clean sandy beach with safe swimming.
The Bay Apartments - Hervey Bay - Imagine the sun rise across crystal clear waters and breathing in the freedom of a glorious day.
Peppers Pier Resort Hervey Bay will combine the elements of the laid back lifestyle of the bay with the style and service of Peppers, whilst featuring captivating views over the ocean and the Urangan Pier.
www.luxuryaustralia.com.au /qld_14.shtml   (819 words)

  
 Volante III - Hervey Bay Whale Watching
Playing in the warm, sheltered waters of Hervey Bay with their calves is what the humpback whales like doing best.
Migrating north to the warmer Queensland waters in winter, the humpback whales stop in at Hervey Bay to play with their new calves and enjoy the warm climate.
Visit Hervey Bay during August, September and October, board Volante III and be prepared for the ultimate whale watching experience.
www.seedownunder.com.au /destination/queensland/fraser-coast/hervey-bay/hervey-bay-whale-watch/opp/volante-3/index.html   (314 words)

  
 Hervey Bay, Queensland at AllExperts
City population is 43,298 (Census 2001), with the city covering an area of 2,356 square kilometres, under the administrative control of the Hervey Bay City Council.
Rapid population growth can, in a large part, be attributed to the sea change phenomenon, with large numbers of retirees seeking a relaxed coastal lifestyle.
Hervey Bay has two sister cities, according to the Australian Sister Cities Association.
en.allexperts.com /e/h/he/hervey_bay,_queensland.htm   (325 words)

  
 2006 Whale Watching Season Hervey Bay Queensland Australia
Hervey Bay is now one of the worlds premier location for whale watching.
Come and see these majestic giants on their annual migration, as they call into Platypus Bay for their resting time and to recoup their energy and to allow for their young to gather strength for the return journey south, to there feeding grounds.
The warm shallow waters of Hervey Bay are sheltered from any ocean swell by Fraser Island, the largest sand island in the world and offers lake-like conditions.
whale-watching.com.au   (308 words)

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