Experience Hervey Bay at Its Finest

Hervey Bay indeed offers a number of things to do such as year round sailing, swimming, diving, fishing and water sports. Sure, a day in this memorable place will never be dull. So if you’re planning to visit, then here are the top tourist attractions you need to visit.

1. Roy Rufus Artificial Reef Dive Site

Roy Rufus is the largest artificial reef in the southern hemisphere. It was created in 1968 by using the sinking old sea vessels, car bodies and concrete blocks. Located at the off coast between Hervey Bay and Fraser Island, this reef is a dwelling place for fishes.

If you’re planning to go here, then you will get a chance to see masses of coral trout, scorpion fish, king fish and gropers that gather near the wreckage. In addition to that, you will also have the chance to observe other marine life like sea snakes, wobbegongs, turtles and sometimes, dugong.

2. Fraser Coast Discovery Sphere

It’s time to be inspired by the uniqueness of Fraser Island while exploring the world of humpback whales at the Fraser Coast Discovery Sphere in Hervey Bay. Be fascinated with the interactive displays and interpretive panels that showcase the remarkable beauty and diversity of Great Sandy Biosphere.

The centre highlights their full sized procreation of a whale skeleton and an immersive “underwater encounter” with humpback whales. They also let their visitors take part in a theatrical experience that makes them see a world beyond the extraordinary imagery of Great Sandy Strait and Fraser Island.

3. M & K Model Railways

M & K Model Railways guarantees that all young ones and even those young at hearts will be delighted with their activities. You’ll surely enjoy your mini-travel as you pass by the replica of German buildings and to the ‘dom’ in Hamburg. You’ll also have the time of your life in their wonderland full of revolving tea cups, ice skating ring, carnival rides, dodgem cars and so much more!

But that’s not all! They have waterfalls, cable cars and windmills to entertain the tourists too. So to make this all experience realistic, they added fire engines, sawmill in operation, a cuckoo bird calling and church bells.

4. Hervey Bay Historical Village and Museum

Hervey Bay Historical Village and Museum showcases 21 historical building that houses over 12,000 exhibits all the way from Fraser Coast and Wide Bay area. Their displays include the Goodwood Railway Station, fully-furnished slab cottage built in 1898, horse drawn buggies shed and cane harvesting machinery.

This village comes alive every Sunday when volunteers would dress up in period clothes and re-enact old time crafts. This is such an advantage as you get to see a blacksmith making a horseshoe and partake in treadling a 100 year old wood lathe. To make your journey worthwhile, you will have the chance to create your very own wooden goblet.

5. Whale Watching

Of course, whale watching in Hervey Bay, Australia should be on top of your list. As said earlier, this tourist destination is popular for being the playground of these majestic creatures from mid July to early November. This place provides a calm habitat that’s safe for the whales. For that, they’re able to put on breathtaking shows for their admirers.

To celebrate the return of these creatures each year, Hervey Bay arranges a Whale Festival. This festivity includes an illuminated procession of floats, aquatic carnival and the Blessing of the Fleet. Be sure you book your travel on within the months stated above to fully enjoy the whole experience.

There are indeed hundreds of activities you could do in Hervey Bay — from discovering the life undersea to their historical villages. Surely you and your family will have the time of your life in this place. So if you’re excited to partake in this wonderful journey, it’s time you choose the best holiday accommodation Hervey Bay Bay so that every moment spent is worthwhile.

Rabins Sharma Lamichhane

Rabins Sharma Lamichhane is senior ICT professional who talks about #it, #cloud, #servers, #software, and #innovation. Rabins is also the first initiator of Digital Nepal. Facebook: rabinsxp Instagram: rabinsxp

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