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General Information
Population: 50,000 +
Situated at the southern end of Hervey Bay, the City of Hervey Bay ("the Bay") is the ideal fishing destination. Being protected from the prevailing south east winds by World Heritage listed Fraser Island there is always somewhere that the keen angler can find to cast a line.
The Bay enjoys a weather style that is "perfect one day and better the next", with most days being in the better category. This City is unique in that most types of recreational angling enjoyed by anglers are available within a very short distance. Big Game Fishing, Sport fishing, Reef Fishing, Fly fishing, General Boating or just plain dangling a line to name but a few, are available all year round.
How to get here
Situated some 300 km from Brisbane, a 31/2 hour leisurely drive up the Bruce Highway from Brisbane turning off at MARYBOROUGH will have you in the "Bay". If coming from the north turn off at Howard or Torbanlea. Airlines operate into Hervey Bay daily with a 40 minute flight from Brisbane and direct jet flights from Sydney and Melbourne. Coaches arrive daily from both the north and south.
Fishing Facilities
All facilities to allow you to enjoy the fishing experience are located in the Bay. Numerous tackle shops, boat yards, ice, fuel - you name it, it is available. There are a number of Boat ramps situated along the foreshore. The ramp at the Boat Harbour is an all weather all tide ramp with disabled persons access.
Accommodation
All styles of accommodation are catered for. From 4 1/2 star resorts to back packer hostels, camping areas and many caravan parks, some of which are situated on the beautiful tree-lined foreshore.
Shopping Facilities
Being a regional city Hervey Bay has three shopping malls with department stores and large grocery stores, as well as numerous strip shopping centres. There are many shops to suit all tastes, especially for those members of the party who do not go fishing.
Entertainment
After that hard but enjoyable days fishing there are any number of establishments in which to relax. Restaurants, cinemas, night clubs, hotels, sporting clubs with dining facilities; or just go fishing again.
Can't Go Fishing?
If on the odd day you cannot go fishing try a 4 wheel drive tour (either your own or hired) of World Heritage Fraser Island, visit the aquarium, visit the Heritage City Maryborough, go fishing in one of the impoundment’s in the area (Lake Lenthall, Boondoomba Dam, Bjelke Petersen Dam) or just laze around for the day as you will need the energy to go fishing the next day.
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