Hervey Bay Off The Beaten Path

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Frazer Island
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Greybilby 24 reviews
Lake McKenzie on Frazer Island

is lying east and parallel to Hervey Bay, the largest Sandisland with 124km and 166 hectares of sand, laced ith fresh water streams and an astonishing and diverse flora and fauna.
the Island is declared World Heritage and under strict protection.
Barges operate daily from Hervey Bay to Moon Point and Kingfisher Resort.

Written Mar 6, 2006

Website: http://www.boxatrix.com/fraser/barge.htm

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Toogoom
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Toogoom, 20 min drive from Pialba, is really on the fringes of Hervey Bay. A friend has this weekender at Toogoom, which he occasionly rents out. Forty years ago fathers went fishing here with their sons here. Nothing much has changed. Toogoom has 1 shop and a bar/restaurant. Its a fantastic spot to wind the clock back and relive the 60's.

Written Oct 22, 2005

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Kangaroos on the Beach
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You will need a acar a 4wd even better. Its Woodgate a little beach town nestled between Hervey bay and Bundaberg. You can drive down with 4wd and camp on the beach there are kangaroos around and other Aussie marsupials. Look out for the Dugong if you are real lucky when swimming but don't get to close they are protected. Woodgate has pristine beach and national park walkers paradise. Take provisions for camping and a mobile phone check for coverage. Amazing array of beautiful flowers and wildlife. Quiet,laid back and peaceful.

Written Sep 19, 2005

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Brooklyn House Entrance
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Historical House

The grounds of Brooklyn House are like a big park. The Mansion is almost hidden by all the trees and shrubs surrounding it. In fact, when you first drive up, the only thing you see is this entrance

Written Jul 12, 2004

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Brooklyn House
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Historical House

Brooklyn House is a lovely old 86 sq historical mansion, located in the village of Howard.
This beautifully restored Queenslander offers guided tours and Devonshire Teas.
Howard is located on the Bruce Highway, 15 minutes north of Maryborough, and aproximately 30 minutes from Hervey Bay.

The tour and tea cost - $6.

Updated Jul 12, 2004

Phone: (07) 4129 4943

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Botanical Gardens
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Botanical Gardens

Not very many visitors to this city think about spending some time at the botanical gardens.. Which is a real shame, as they really are lovely.
This is possibly due to the fact that the gardens are not in the main part of town, but slightly out of the mainstream area.

Updated Oct 13, 2003

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Toogoom
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Sunset

Toogoom is a small township a few miles north of Hervey Bay... just take care not to blink, or you may miss it.. lol..
There is a lovely hotel/resturant right on the beach, with an indoor/outdoor eating area.
You can wine and dine, or just enjoy a beer,
and the tranquil setting. And enjoy a beautiful sunset.

Updated Jul 16, 2003

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2 Day Trip to Fraser Island
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Off to Fraser Island for 2 days on 4WD. most of the customers are backpackers and travellers.

Written Nov 5, 2005

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Passionfruit Flowers

I mean the fruit variety.. 'Passionfruit' grows here in abundance.. I have a side fence completely covered in the vine, and the flowers it produces are simply beautiful.

Written Mar 31, 2004

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Botanical Gardens
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Pond

The gardens have many ponds, and with that, you see many types of water fowl, ducks, and other water loving birds.

Updated Oct 13, 2003

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