Spend some time over the weekend in Hervey Bay with your children. It’s the best little holiday you can have as a family and let us tell you how to go about it.
Where is Hervey Bay?
Hervey Bay is located about 290 km away from Brisbane and is a natural harbour that rests between Queensland and Fraser Island. The seas are sheltered thanks to the island and are shallow and flat making the beaches ideal for small children.
How to Get There
If you are driving in from Brisbane it’s about 3.5 hours and from the Sunshine Coast, it’s about 2.5 hours. You can also fly into the regional airport as there are flights from Sydney and Brisbane daily.
Places to Stay
There are many a great Hervey Bay hotel that you can stay in, like Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa that is great for the whole family. There are also plenty of Airbnbs and camping spots you can stay at.
What to See and Do
There’s so much to see and do in Hervey Bay from whale watching to fishing, tours of Fraser Island, visiting marketplaces and learning all about the history spanning as far back as the mid-1800s. you can also take the children out to the water parks and aquariums as well as the Fraser Coast Wildlife Sanctuary.