Category: Australia
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Old Grandchester Road 4WD Track
Great for a day trip, Old Grandchester Road offers up a fun area to test out your 4WD and practice skills. A few weeks ago I had a fantastic opportunity to test out the capabilities of Herc, as well as my own driving, with an awesome group of girls who welcomed a newbie with open…
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Woolooga Rodeo
Venturing out to the inaugural Woolooga Rodeo and Festival. Coming from New Zealand, rodeos and A&P shows don’t have anything close to the same recognition or presence that they have here in Australia. Growing up, my dad introduced me to a few of the classic Aussie bushman tales, back when they were on VHS and…
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Hiking Mt Walsh
About an hour and a half from Hervey Bay, or 15 minutes from Biggenden is Mt Walsh National Park. Here is one of the sketchy-est and most fun hikes that can be found in the area. Following the National Park Rd you wind your way through farm land and curious cows. This is a dirt…
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Wildlife: K’gari
There is a wide variety of wildlife on Fraser. Here’s some to look out for while you’re there.
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Getting to the Island: Things to think about
Getting to K’gari requires a little preparation. For information on options and potential costs have a look here.
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How to get to the Bay
Optional ways to get to Hervey Bay. Driving Hervey Bay lies approximately 3.5-4 hours north of Brisbane. Take the Bruce Highway north through Gympie to Maryborough before taking the turn off for Hervey Bay just after the gas station. Half an hour from Maryborough sits Hervey Bay on the coast. Roads are well signposted and…
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Outdoor Activities
Hervey Bay may seem like a quiet seaside town but it has plenty to offer. Here are some of the different activities and places to check out while you’re there. 1. Urangan Pier This historic pier is the longest to grace the coastline of Hervey Bay. At around a kilometre long the pier extends out…
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Places of Interest
The places to stop in and see while you are exploring K’gari! Pure white silica sand meets fresh rainwater to create this incredible 1.2km long lake. The clear blue of the water is irresistible to swim in year round (though is a touch chilly in the winter), and the fine silica sand beach is a…
