Fraser Island is the world's largest sand island, stretching over 120km. Panoramic viewpoints include Indian Head, a rocky outcrop on the island's easternmost tip, and the Cathedrals, a cliff famous for sculpted ribbons of coloured sand.

It's a camping and ecotourism destination, with beaches and swimming sites at Lake McKenzie, Lake Wabby, Eli Creek, Wanggoolba Creek and other freshwater pools. You can take a 4WD trip along 75 mile beach, spot a dingo and learn the secrets of the Maheno Shipwreck.

You could spend the day relaxing at the Kingfisher Bay Eco Resort or Eurong Beach Resort or take a ranger guided nature walk, lounge by the lagoon pool or take an aerial tour of this World Famous Heritage listed island. Or for something different experience a unique landing on the beach after an aerial tour of the island with Air Fraser.

This is located just a short flight away Lady Elliott Island is where the coral reef is alive and the island is teeming with life. Take a day-trip or stay a few days - fly in, fly out is the only way to get to the island and it is a short flight from Hervey Bay.

The island is eco-certified, is known as the home of the manta ray and boasts the clearest waters on the Great Barrier Reef. With a diverse range of wildlife you can snorkel, dive take a guided walk or a glass bottom boat tour or just sit back and enjoy the peaceful surrounds and unwind.

Naturally, because we are on the beach, water sports are a much sort after pass time.

Take a jet ski tour over to Fraser Island, master the stand up paddle board, try an eclipse paddle walker or take a swim at the patrolled (during Surf Life Saver season) beach at Torquay (just across the road from the Charlton).

The Urangan Pier is a historic pier located a short walk along the Esplanade. It is a former deep-water cargo-handling facility originally built to facilitate the export of sugar, timber and coal and is a must see attraction.

The historic 100+ year old Pier is one of the longest in Australia and stretches for 1.1 km from shore to the end. It’s a great fishing spot and a perfect place to catch whiting!

Particularly during the warmer months, this is a must for big and little children alike! Make a splash and learn about sustainable water use.

The park features a special area for under fives (Totside) and a board rider wave machine pool. There is a coffee shop and takeaway shop on site.

Experience the excitement of lure and fly fishing in one of Australia's most spectacular fishing environments - whether it's off-shore deep water fishing, reef fishing or river and creek fishing, this is the place to be!

From Trevally, Queenfish, Kingfish, Snapper to Tuna and Mackerel as well as Barramundi and Salmon. Whiting and Flathead can be caught from the beaches and piers in the area.

There's no better starting point to immerse yourself in the beauty of the Fraser Coast region.

Discover Hervey Bay’s personal relationship with the majestic humpback whale, be inspired by the uniqueness of World Heritage listed Fraser Island and Great Sandy Straits.

View the amazing living coral displays and marine life, touch the turtles and feed the fish. Relax with lunch on the balcony of the absolute waterfront restaurant.

Or for those wanting an adrenalin rush - swim with the sharks!

Popular for horse riding, this 1,600 acre property caters for all ages and levels of experience, with over 60 gentle-mannered horses to choose from.

You are also able to go water skiing, wake boarding, tube riding or parasailing on the resorts’ own lake.

With more than 30 restaurants and several friendly clubs, Hervey Bay is a gourmet’s diners delight offering a wide range of dining options.

Local produce and treasures can be found at Local Markets held weekly throughout Hervey Bay and Maryborough.

Discover the Bays early days including a 1800's era country house and convenience store stocked with knick-knacks that serve as a reminder of how much things have changed.

Visitors have the chance to see various old-world arts and crafts such as blacksmithing and woodturning being demonstrated or learn the art of traditional rope making techniques.