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Are you interested in Australian History?
Visit Matthew Flinders Lookout just a few kilometers north of the great Sandy Straits Marina at Urangan.
Flinders explored and mapped the Bay in the "Norfolk" in 1799. There is a memorial to Matt who played an important role in putting Australia on the map literally. He was a great naval explorer and map maker and he did much to chart our coast line during a monumental voyage in 1801-3. Not only that, he chose "Australia" as the place name to describe our continent. He didn't just dream that name up. It had been known as "Terra Australis" on maps drawn up to that period.
I’m particularly glad to have visited this Lookout. I was delighted to find a memorial to Matt planted by students from the local high school. They have planted trees – “Flindersia australis” with the common name “Crows Ash”. I was aware of the common name but had not realized that it was named after our hero, Matt.
Co-sited at Flinders Lookout are memorials to allied soldiers who lost their lives in maritime expeditions Jaywick and Rimau (1943 & 1944) against Japanese shipping in Singapore during WWII.
Drive or, better still, walk or cycle along the coastal pathway to visit the Lookout.
photo 1: Lookout
photo 2: "Norfolk" plaque
photo 3: Flindersia australis plaque
photo 4: Flindersia australis tree
photo 5: Jaywick and Rimau Memorial
Updated Sep 23, 2010
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Vic Hislop's Great White Shark Expo is full of memoribila collected by this self styled shark expert.
His exhibition includes the world's largest known shark jaw on display!
Some people might find Vic's views on hunting sharks a bit controversial.
Updated May 29, 2008
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Humpback whales frequent Hervey Bay from from mid July until early November each year and Hervey Bay Whale Watch run daily tours from 8am to 12 noon and again at 1pm to 5pm.
On the day that I went out, the sea was so rough that even the fishing fleet didn't bother going out. Needless to say there were a few sick landlubbers but I managed to hold my breakfast down.
So I ended up spending a bit of time staying down wind of some sick sailors which was a bit tricky everytime the boat changed direction chasing whales... and it was worth every cent just to see these magnificent mammals!
Updated May 29, 2008
Website: http://www.herveybaywhalewatch.com.au/
Fraser Island has self guided tours taking in all aspects of the island. Meals are included and the tours are available overnight or daily. I fed freshwater turtles, swam in pure clear water and encounted massive forests. the commnetary along the tour was great, so much history. There are guided walking tours available which take in incredible landscape.
Written May 12, 2007
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Whale Watching tours start july to November every year. Meals and commnetary included. These tours are very personal ,you really do get great photos and thewhales are giants and beautiful. Once in a lifetime experience.
Written May 12, 2007
Address: Marina ,Boat Harbour Drive,Urangan
Website: www.frasercoastholidays.com.au
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The Botanical Gardens have a lovely 'Wedding Chapel' set among the trees. It is not a building, but a lovely paved area, with an Alter, and natural surroundings. The gardens also provide the perfect setting for photographs of your special day.
Updated Oct 14, 2006
Address: Elizabeth St. Hervey Bay
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on the beach, gazing sunsets and sunrise, down by Urangan Pier or Ferry Docks to Frazer Island. enjoy the quiet and natures gift.
but of course Hervey Bay has much more to offer.considering the place as Whale Watch Capital of the World and the Gateway to the magnificent Frazer Island.
Hervey Bay is a very popular holiday destination, with its safe beaches, relaxed lifestyle and ideal climate and wildlife galore.
Updated Sep 30, 2006
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Krystal Klear is a 40 foot glass-bottom coral viewing boat, that runs half-day tours.
This five hour tour provides coral viewing and reef snorkeling in the safe waters of Hervey Bay. Enjoy feeding the fish, turtle viewing and the occasional dolphin sighting.
Swim in the cool, calm waters of Round Island. A lovely barbecue lunch is included.
Updated Jun 15, 2006
Address: From the Marina
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Relax while the sun disappears beyond the horizon, or behind the swaying palm trees. A lovely time to be by the beach, or pretty much anywhere else in Hervey Bay.. Ofcoarse, it's always nicer if you share this with someone special..
Updated Jun 15, 2006
Address: The Esplanade
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Round Island is the closest of all the Islands. It is quite small, and people often go and have a picnic or bbq there.
It is also a good fishing spot, for those who like to throw in the occasional line.
Krystal Clear Coral viewing and snorkling tours, also stop here for their bbq lunches, which makes for a really nice day.
Updated Jun 15, 2006
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Q: We are looking into a week long trip soon with sons aged 10 and 15. They really want to fly somewhere and am trying to keep to a...
A: Hervey Bay is a nice place for a quiet family holiday - maybe too quiet for a 15yo? You can go whale watching and go for a day trip to Fraser...
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Hervey Bay... "Just another day in Paradise" Hervey Bay is one of Queensland's best natural holiday destinations.. with 40 kilometers of beautiful beaches, a relaxed and easy atmosphere, and a fun......
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Hervey Bay is situated on the Fraser Coast, and is a popular point from which to visit nearby Fraser Island. Hervey Bay is also a great place to go whale watching, during the whales migration further...
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Hervey Bay is the capital fror whale watching from July -November yearly. Whales come alongside boats and into the bay daily during migration. The climate here is compatible to the Caribbean beautiful...
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Though I lived in nearby Maryborough for my first 17 years, before shifting permanently to Brisbane, I had never seen the whales at Hervey Bay. But then back in the 60,s,nobody else had either. On a...
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We stayed in Hervey Bay for a couple of nights so we could go whale watching and take a trip out to Fraser Island. To cut costs we stayed in a cabin in a caravan park. Nothing at all wrong with that....
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