Explore Hervey Bay: The Whale-Watching Capital of Australia

Experience these beasts of the ocean up close and personal with an adventure out into the ocean or watch them migrate through the majestic waters from dry land. Hervey Bay on the Fraser Coast is also filled with a plethora of other adventures to explore as you’re travelling around the region in your Dollar rental car, so get ready for the ultimate journey around Queensland’s eastern coastline! 

It’s Whale-Watching Galore at Hervey Bay

Located on the traditional lands of the Butchulla people, Hervey Bay has a long and treasured history of connection between the land and the ocean that expands beyond it. While the bay is filled with a range of incredible sea creatures of all kinds, it’s the humpback whales that will steal the show when you’re visiting the city. These majestic animals migrate past Hervey Bay from June to November each year, so if you’re looking for an experience with these mammoth creatures make sure to line your travels up accordingly. Accredited as a Whale Heritage Site, you just know you’re in for a treat here when it comes to whale-watching. There are a few ways to get up close to the whales, so if you’re looking for a cruise where you can settle down and watch the creatures swim past, check out the Spirit of Hervey Bay tour. This large boat will deliver you straight to the whales’ playground, with five levels and panoramic views across the vessel allowing you to catch the best glimpse of these incredible creatures as they frolic in the water. Another way to experience these amazing animals is by swimming alongside them. Head along on a tour with the Hervey Bay Dive Centre for your chance to get in the water next to the ocean’s most majestic creature. This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. 

Settle Down by the Water

For as many incredible experiences with whales as there are around Hervey Bay, there are also plenty of other kinds of adventures to explore while you’re passing through the area. Discover the region around the coastline by parking your Dollar rental car and getting out on foot. Hervey Bay’s heritage Urangan Pier doesn’t only offer you a slice of history to wander along, but also some of the most incredible views in the region. Stroll down this kilometre-long pier and take in the glistening ocean as it surrounds and stretches beyond the bay for seemingly forever. If you’re wanting to extend your walk and discover more sensational coastal views, continue your stroll from the esplanade toward Point Vernon. This is the perfect way to get a taste of the spectacular Queensland ocean that surrounds the glistening beaches. For when you’re wanting to relax by the water and enjoy the oceanic views with a drink in hand, check out beachside restaurant Enzo’s On The Beach. The picture-perfect views don’t stop coming here, and neither do the delicious meals and drinks.  

Jump Aboard a Day Trip to K’gari

Elevate your adventures by joining a day trip tour to K’gari, such as the Tasman Venture tour, and you’ll have the opportunity to explore even more of the region that surrounds Hervey Bay. You’ll even be taken on a trip to the most remote parts of the island that you otherwise wouldn’t be able to reach, opening you up to a coastal world of untouched beauty with the helpful commentary of an expert guide. Formerly known as Fraser Island, K’gari is a wonderland of bush, ocean and creatures, and you’ll get to experience it all on this day trip with bushwalking, snorkelling, swimming, cruising and kayaking. The raw beauty of the remote west coast of this island will deliver a side to Australia you didn’t know existed. Better yet, the waters that surround K’gari are some of the humpback whales’ favourite to play and frolic in, so if you’re visiting at the right time, you might even catch sight of these majestic creatures performing acrobats in the water. The crystal-clear water allows you to see the whales perfectly as they cruise around this natural waterpark. Not only that, but you might even catch sight of some other incredible Australian sea creatures as you’re floating around the sparkling waters of this postcard-like region. 

Hervey Bay on Queensland’s south coast is a wonderland of aquatic adventures. From whale-watching to cruising above the turquoise waters, there are plenty of sensational activities to explore around this region as you’re traveling around in your Dollar rental car.