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Things to do in Hervey Bay
Take a drive along Tourist Drive 12

Discover historic Howard and Torbanlea.

How about a Scenic Flight over the Bay and Fraser Island?

Adventure
Go-karts, giant waterslide, minigolf, skydive, helicopter and fixed wing scenic flights, microlights, jetski.

Arkarra Lagoons and Balinese Teagardens - Dundowran Beach.
One visit to the Bay's magnificent Arkarra Lagoons and Balinese Teagardens won't be enough! Escape to a 30 acre nature lover's world of subtropical lagoons, gardens and meandering walking trails. Hand feed fish, turtles, ducks, swans and other Australian native birds in the wild. Dine in one of the authentic Balinese thatched huts (BYO) for breakfast, lunch, morning and afternoon tea from 7.30am daily.

Botanic Gardens
Visit the Gardens and Orchid House and walk through the tropical forests or beautiful gardens. Bring a picnic lunch!

Fishing
Fish from the Urangan Pier, extending 720m into the bay. Charters are available for offshore fishing trips or gamefishing.

Fraser Island
Expeditions to Fraser Island - hire your own four-wheel drive or take a fully guided tour. More information on the island and ferry times.

Glass-bottom boat
Coral viewing and snorkelling on the reef from Queensland’s largest glass-bottom boat, including a barbecue on a deserted island.

Hervey Bay Historical Village & Museum
13 Zephyr Street, Scarness. Tel. (07) 4128 4804
Open Friday & Saturday 1pm ‘til 4.30pm. Sunday 10.30am ‘til 4.30pm.
• Interactive Demonstrations on Sundays, 1pm ‘til 3pm.
• Blacksmith, Woodturning, Corn Shelling, Rope Making.
• 19 historic buildings. 8000 exhibits. Free BBQ facilities. Hot Water.
• Groups welcome. Call Yvonne on 4124 5257 or Margaret on 4124 4791
• Expect to take at least 2 hours to tour the Village. More information on the website!

Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Displaying the work of local artists.

Indigenous Tours
Visit Scrub Hill Community Farm and enjoy a unique cultural experience with a fully guided tour where you can taste 'bush tucker' and learn about Australia's original inhabitants.

M & K Model Railroads
See and hear a fully working miniature village. A truly unique experience!
Viewing of Village by appointment only. Souvenirs, Tea, Coffee, Cold drinks and Biscuits available.
Cnr. Hastings Street and Old Maryborough Road. Pialba.

Reefworld Dayman Park, Pulgul Street. Urangan.
Swim with the sharks! Pay once and spend the day with us... Entry prices include a full day pass. This allows to you to come and go as many times througout the day as you like.
FEEDING TIMES – 11AM Turtle Feeding .... 2PM Shark Feeding
Feeding time is a hands on experience for all.

The Esplanade
Hire a bike and cycle the picturesque 16km Esplanade.

Whale watching tours
Take a half-day, a full-day and dawn tours on a variety of vessels. Departs the Urangan Boat Harbour daily between May and November.
Community Markets

Koala Markets
2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays.
Arts, crafts, local produce, entertainment.
9:00am - 11:00am
Kruger Court, Urangan
Phone: (07) 4128 9305

Burrum Heads Markets
2nd Saturday of month
9:00am - 11:00am
Phone: (07) 4129 5984

Howard Markets
1st Saturday of month.
Arts, crafts, local produce, children's activities.
9:00am - 11:00am
Phone: (07) 4129 4277
Phone: (07) 4129 5984

Nikenbah Animal Refuge
1st and 3rd Sunday
Starts 8:00am

Arkarra Lagoons and Balinese Teagardens

Whale Watching, Hervey Bay