Located in Queensland, Australia, Hervey Bay Airport serves the city of the same name, and lies a few hours north of Brisbane. Primarily known for its unique whale watching activities, Hervey Bay also has plenty of other things to get excited about. Close by to the city is Fraser Island, which has become a favourite for many tourists who visit Hervey Bay.
Landing and renting a car from Hervey Bay Airport makes it that much easier for you to explore the city and venture further out, visiting other places in the area.
The most popular activity in Hervey Bay, one which all of the tourists flock to the city to take part in, is whale watching. On Platypus Island in the north of the city, it's highly recommended that you do so. Seeing whales in the wild is a rare thing, so the whales at Hervey Bay are especially interesting to keep an eye on.
The nearby Torquay Beach is also worth a visit; with its beautiful sandy views, a great seafront and plenty of restful spots to kick back. Renting a car at Hervey Bay Airport means that these places are just a stone's throw away.
Nearby to Hervey Bay is the largest island in Queensland, Fraser Island, which is definitely worth heading for a day trip. Fraser Island offers a number of great activities that you can take part in - from fishing to sailing. If you want to just head somewhere, kick back, relax and unwind then Fraser Island's amazing beaches will allow you to do just that.
When the bustle of the city gets too much and all you want to do is get away from it all, then you should definitely check out the local surroundings when you visit Hervey Bay.
