Hervey Bay

There’s no need to follow the crowds to Bali or Greece, because Queensland’s got its very own piece of paradise – and by paradise, we’re talking about Hervey Bay. Dubbed the whale-watching capital of Australia, Hervey Bay offers endless adventures, both on land and at sea. 

It’s also the gateway to World Heritage-listed K’gari (formerly Fraser Island), the largest sand island on Earth, just a swift 40-minute ferry ride away. Alternatively, you can take a 40-minute flight to Lady Elliot Island, where you can swim with manta rays and turtles in their natural habitat. Find all the best things to do in Hervey Bay here.