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Everyone's welcome at The Boat Club Cinemas showing the latest movies. Big Screens, big sound, big comfy chairs, awesome popcorn including caramel flavour, big choc-tops, easy free parking, licensed bar, take club cafe food, coffee and drinks into the cinemas. Everyone's welcome! Each theatre is also available for private hire. Please contact the Boat Club Cinema for details.
Hervey Bay QLD
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Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
Experience this incredible world-class dive site on the Fraser Coast. The 127-metre heavy-lift former navy ship involved in 26 major operations will spend the rest of its life in the waters between the Fraser Coast and Bundaberg as a dive site. The dive site will cater for divers of all levels and abilities. The upper rear decks of the ship are anticipated to be in water shallower than 18 metres, while the internal tank deck is likely to be 25 metres, appealing to advanced and technical divers. Ex-HMAS Tobruk will become a 'sister wreck' to ex-HMAS Brisbane, which was sunk off the Sunshine Coast 11 years ago. Call Hervey Bay Dive Centre or visit their website to book an ex-HMAS Tobruk dive tour with their expert local team.
Hervey Bay QLD
0.3 km away
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Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks
Located right on the beautiful foreshores of Hervey Bay you will find Reefworld Aquarium in Urangan. This iconic tourist attraction established in 1979 and has captivated and amazed locals and visitors from around the world with their unique displays of marine life. Reefworld Aquarium is an all-natural aquarium, using only sand filtered seawater and natural sunlight. There are very few all-natural aquariums in the world, making Reefworld quite unique. Adults and children of all ages can participate in feeding some marine life. Green sea turtles, sharks and large reef fish, are all fed daily. You can experience firsthand what marine life feels like at our touch tank, throughout the day.
Hervey Bay QLD
0.6 km away
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Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
Dayman Park offers barbeque and picnic facilities, a playground with climbing net in the lower section adjacent to the Waterfront Restaurant and Reefworld Aquarium. The upper section of Dayman Park offers great views of K'gari (formerly Fraser Island), the marina and the Great Sandy Strait. It is in the upper section where you will find the Mathew Flinders Memorial and the Krait Memorial overlooking the Great Sandy Strait.
Hervey Bay QLD
0.6 km away
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Amusement and Theme Parks
Located right on the beautiful foreshores of Hervey Bay you will find Reefworld Aquarium in Urangan. This iconic tourist attraction was established in 1979 and has been operating for well over 40 years. Reefworld Aquarium is an all-natural aquarium, using only sand filtered sea water and natural sunlight. There are very few all-natural aquariums in the world, making Reefworld quite unique. Reefworld Aquarium is a fabulous attraction that the whole family can enjoy visiting whilst on their next holiday. It is home to many different marine creatures including Green Sea Turtles, colourful tropical fish, and large reef fish. Hidden in the tanks customers will find tubeworms, crabs, shrimp, and starfish. Adults and children of all ages can participate in feeding our marine life. The Green Sea turtles, Sharks & large reef fish, are all fed daily. You can experience firsthand what marine life feels like at our touch tank, throughout the day. Make sure you bring your camera so you can capture the natural beauty of the living reef. There is a wide range of memorabilia at Reefworld Aquarium that you may wish to purchase after you have enjoyed your day out admiring and taking part in everything there is to see and do here
Hervey Bay QLD
0.7 km away
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Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
A must-see attraction at Queensland's Fraser Coast is Hervey Bay's famous and historic Urangan Pier - it's one of the longest in Australia. It stretches for almost one kilometre into the ocean. A walk to the end will reward with spectacular views of Hervey Bay and the chance to see schools of fish, stingrays or pods of dolphins just metres out to sea. Another must-do is fishing off the Pier. It is one of the best fishing spots for people of all ages and is the perfect place to catch whiting, one of Hervey Bay's most sought-after fish. Picnic or enjoy fish and chips by the beach in the parkland around the pier and explore the Urangan precinct with its boutique shops, alfresco dining, resorts and clubs. Pier Park is a starting point for the links corridor, a landscaped environmental walk and cycle corridor along the former rail line which once connected the Pier with Pialba's Central Business District. The water next to the pier is one of the Bay's best locations for windsurfing or kite surfing, with surfing conditions suitable for beginners to experts.
Hervey Bay QLD
1.4 km away
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Parks and Gardens
Situated on 26 hectares in Elizabeth Street, Urangan, the Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens display plants of the Wide Bay and Great Sandy Strait regions. It incorporates the Orchid House, with a collection of around 20,000 orchids. Facilities include seating, toilets, tables, shelters and barbecues. The Bush Chapel provides an open-air cathedral surrounded by rainforest trees for weddings. Natural bushes, formal gardens and wetlands merge together to provide an environmental delight Areas of interest include the Japanese Bridge, Bush Tucker Garden, Aboriginal Bush Tucker Garden and the Woodland/Wetlands area. The Bush Chapel provides an open-air cathedral surrounded by rainforest trees for your special day.
Hervey Bay QLD
1.5 km away
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Natural Attractions
The most popular dive site in Hervey Bay is the Roy Rufus Artificial Reef. Located off the eastern side of Big Woody Island, this large artificial reef was started in 1968 and covers a wide area in depths to 18 metres. Scattered across the site are car bodies, tyres, concrete pipes, two barges and four ships. The barges and ships offer the most rewarding diving, and fortunately, three of them (Otter, Pelican and Lass O’Gowrie) are positioned closed together and can be explored on the one dive. Limited penetration is available, but with the wrecks covered in corals and a great variety of marine life to be seen on and around the ships, you don’t need to venture into darken rooms. Exploring the artificial reef divers will encounter wobbegongs, stingrays, turtles, gropers, sea snakes and a great range of reef fish and invertebrates. Stonefish and scorpionfish are common, so watch where you place your hands. Like all dive sites in Hervey Bay the Roy Rufus Artificial Reef is affected by tidal currents, so can only be dived on the high tide, and the bay doesn’t have good visibility, averaging 5 metres, and rarely more than 10 metres.
Hervey Bay QLD
5.6 km away
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Parks and Gardens
Walk, cycle, skateboard, scoot or rollerblade along Hervey Bays Recreation Pathways along either 15 kilometres of coastal paths or 14 kilometres along the links corridor which follows an old rail line. The links corridor is part of a long term plan to continue the pathway all the way to Maryborough, a distance of 32 kilometres along the disused rail line which ran from Urangan Pier to Maryborough. You can tackle the coastal pathway along the Esplanade in one go or you can break it up into smaller trips from precinct to precinct. Experiences along the Trail include beaches, parks, botanic gardens, playgrounds, piers, swimming, fishing, shopping, dining and glimpses into local and aboriginal history. The paths along the Trails are shared and cyclists are required to give way.
Hervey Bay QLD
5.7 km away
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Natural Attractions
In 2009, the Great Sandy region was awarded Biosphere Reserve status by UNESCO, the global organisation that also awards World Heritage Listings. The decision gives world-wide recognition to the Fraser Coast region, neighbouring Gympie area and the Bundaberg coastline and puts it in the same class as the Galapagos Islands, the Central Amazon, the Everglades and Uluru. The concept of the UNESCO's Man and Biospheres program is to protect natural resources while using them at the same time - or balancing conservation and sustainable development. What makes the Great Sandy Biosphere so special? Major breeding site for endangered marine turtles, oldest and largest unconsolidated sand mass in the world, 7558 recorded species of fauna and flora, declared Dugong sanctuary, RAMSAR wetlands - internationally declared feeding ground for migratory birds, critical habitat for rare and endangered species, best observable ancient dune chronological sequencing, world's largest and highest perched dune lakes, whale sanctuary and major transitory point for humpback whales on their annual southern migration.
Great Sandy Strait QLD
6.1 km away
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Shopping and Markets
Fisho's Tackle World Hervey Bay is a Hervey Bay icon that has been operating for over 40 years and has established itself as the premier fishing tackle store on the Fraser Coast. Hervey Bay is quite unique as there is a distinct cross over between northern and southern species and anglers are literally spoilt for choice. Whether heading offshore chasing big pelagics and reef fish, exploring their vast and expansive estuary systems or enjoying the picturesque sweetwater lakes, then a visit to Fisho's will always ensure that you are armed with the best local advice and the equipment to give you the best chance of success. The staff at Fisho's, with their countless combined years of local experience are all experts in their field as when they're not working in the store they're out on the water exploring and chasing all manner of species, specialising in everything from fresh to saltwater. Regardless of whether you're a complete novice, part time fisherman with limited success or a seasoned angler the team at Fisho's can advise you on all the right gear, techniques and locations to catch your target species. Fisho's stocks a huge range of gear, at very competitive prices, to cater for any situation and carry all the major brands, as well as offering a complete in house service and repair department.
Hervey Bay QLD
6.4 km away
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Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
Freedom Park is in the historical heart of Hervey Bay. The Pialba War Memorial, unveiled in 1921 to commemorate the men from the district who served in World War I, forms the centre of a memorial complex that includes the former Pialba railway station building, Shire Council hall and a dramatic life-size statue of an Australian light horseman from the famous charge at the Battle of Beersheba in 1917. The war memorial at Freedom Park was designed by the Fraser Coast’s most famous architect, P.O.E. Hawkes
Hervey Bay QLD
7.2 km away
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
Hervey Bay Regional Gallery (HBRG) is a public gallery located on Butchulla Country in the heart of Hervey Bay's civic precinct. HBRG features a curated programme hosting national touring exhibitions alongside their own internally curated shows, focusing on hyper-local themes with a universal meaning for contemporary audiences, local and visiting alike. The home of HBRG Shop, the Butchulla Seasonal Garden and HBRG Art Walk.
Hervey Bay QLD
7.3 km away
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Entertainment Venues
Hervey Bay – gateway to Fraser Island, famous for sunshine, beaches, and dolphins delighting tourists. But let's be real: sometimes the best holiday moments happen indoors, away from the sand and surf. Enter Timezone Hervey Bay, your trump card when the weather turns, the kids need a break from beach mode, or you're simply craving a different kind of fun that brings everyone together. Picture this: you've spent the morning exploring all that's best and brightest of nature, and now it's time to switch gears. Step inside and discover 80+ arcade icons, redemption games, and immersive VR experiences that transport you from coastal paradise to virtual adventures. Challenge your crew to beat your high score or lose yourself in the satisfying feeling of Powertickets adding up. Then there's the Winner's Vault – stocked with incredible prizes. Here's why families keep coming back: Timezone Hervey Bay creates those genuine connection moments that holidaymakers crave. Grandparents become kids again. Teens actually engage. Little ones squeal with delight. It's the kind of quality time that makes a holiday truly matter. Located close to Stockland Hervey Bay shopping centre near Maccas and KFC, Timezone Hervey Bay is perfectly positioned for a quick detour or an all-afternoon adventure. Come make some noise, rack up some wins, and create the stories you'll be retelling long after the tan fades.
Hervey Bay QLD
7.4 km away
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Sports and Recreation Facilities
Over the years, the Seafront Oval has played host to a variety of events, from festivals to charity cricket matches and everything in between. The 2.77acre site boasts a full-sized sports field. Additional facilities include an undercover stage, public toilets, a sheltered picnic table, barbeque, a skate ramp and a basketball half-court. The Seafront Oval can be found on the Esplanade, Pialba. Situated right next to Seafront Oval is their all-abilities playground which features accessible amenities block located next to the playground, sheltered barbecue and picnic areas, an accessible drinking fountain, disabled car parking, rubberised soft-fall and concrete surfacing. The playground features a wheelchair-accessible carousel, a range of swings (including a basket swing and swings with supportive seating), a look-out, a kick-about area, a custom-designed shipwreck, an elevated sand table, an interactive musical turtle with sounds, a hand pump, totems marking the Southern Cross, a vortex maze (including explanatory panels, tactile poles and a movement-activated sound installation)
Hervey Bay QLD
7.5 km away
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Natural Attractions
When it comes to soul-stirring, up close interactions with Humpback Whales, there's no place like Hervey Bay. The stunning intimacy of these gentle giants will truly take your breath away, leaving you with amazing memories and even better pictures. The Fraser Coast is one of the few places in the world that is now also offering an immersive Humpback Whale experience. Unlike Whale Watching in the open ocean, where the whales simply pass by en route north or south, the whales stay in Hervey Bay, using time to rest, play and socialise. You can experience the incredible Humpbacks up close and personal from July to mid-October each year.
Hervey Bay QLD
7.9 km away
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Agritourism
The Nikenbah Markets are held at the Hervey Bay Animal Refuge on the first, third and fifth Sundays of each month. Items for sale at these very popular Markets include arts and crafts, fresh produce, trash and treasure, cakes and jams and much more. The Nikenbah Markets are held to raise much need funds to care for the animals at the Hervey Bay Animal Refuge.
Hervey Bay QLD
11 km away
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Natural Attractions
The Fraser Coast offers a great range of birdwatching opportunities with over 250 species identified. Every year thousands of migratory shorebirds visit Hervey Bay and the Great Sandy Strait from destinations as far away as Japan, Alaska and Siberia. The sand and mudflats are important feeding grounds for nearly 20 different species of long distance flyers. The range of habitats within close proximity of Hervey Bay will ensure that even the keenest birdwatcher will be amazed at the variety of bird life. Their waterways are home to many species, from the striking black and white jabiru, and the graceful silver-grey brolga, to the distinctive brahminy kite with its deep chestnut wings and white head, neck and breast of the amazing comb-crested jacana that seemingly walks on water thanks to its incredibly long toes. The undergrowth below trees can be protection for so many of those little jewels of nature that live on insects, small fruit and grass-seeds, and are always an enjoyment to observe. Those who visit Hervey Bay are indeed fortunate to experience such diverse habitats suitable for a range of different bird species.
Hervey Bay QLD
14 km away
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Natural Attractions
There are many different aspects to K'gari (formerly Fraser Island), but the awe-inspiring beauty of Lake McKenzie makes it a must-see natural site on the island. It is a ‘perched’ lake, which means it contains only rainwater, no groundwater, is not fed by streams and does not flow to the ocean. The sand and organic matter at the base of the lake form an impervious layer, preventing rainwater from draining away. The sand here is pure, white silica and is not only beautiful to look at but feels beautifully soft to walk on. The sand acts as a filter, giving the water its clarity and helping to make the water so pure it can support very little life. The blues and greens of the lake are endlessly fascinating and it's well worth getting up early to look across it in the soft light of dawn. There are great hikers camping facilities here and toilets and cold showers nearby.
K'gari QLD
22 km away
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Natural Attractions
The Valley of the Giants is on the K'gari (formerly Fraser Island) Great Walk and you can camp in this lush rainforest in the central dunes. After a day on the K'gari Great Walk, you'll enjoy the chance to relax and take in the beauty of this place. If you can, plan an extra night here so you can explore the hidden 1000-year-old treasures of this rainforest. A 12.4 kilometre return side trail takes you deep into the heart of this amazing forest where you'll see massive tallowwood and satinay trees. The Valley of the Giants is 16.2 kilometres north of Lake Wabby walkers' camp, 13.1 kilometres south of Lake Garawongera walkers' camp and 7.8 kilometres from a minor K'gari Great Walk access track at the southern section of the Winnam camping area in Beach camping zone 3. The K'gari Great Walk is generally open from 1 March to 31 October each year. At other times, fire danger may be too great to allow walkers through. The dates depend on environmental conditions and will vary each year. Be sure to always check park alerts for the latest information.
K'gari QLD
24 km away
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Natural Attractions
The Toogoom Bike Trails is a fabulous trail network established by a group of passionate locals with over 40 kilometres of trails to suit the beginner right through to the expert rider. The network includes a skills park, Joey trail, and shelter shed to keep the kids happy and the adults who don't ride some shelter. There are toilets and showers available to the public, and at the beach end of Toogoom road there are two cafés that are available for a post ride coffee, beer or snack.
Hervey Bay QLD
25 km away
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Natural Attractions
The Pile Valley circuit is a four-kilometre circuit that will take you to another world where giant K'gari (formerly Fraser Island) Satinay (hardwood) trees will tower over you having watched over this space for centuries. During the late 1800s and early 1900s, borer-resistant timber was popular for wharves and jetties from Australia to London. The significance of the Pile Valley was recognised when it was declared a beauty spot in 1937. The return route is through the sun-dappled rainforest and hoop pine plantation back to the day-use area. This Park is part of the K'gari World Heritage Area, famed for its exceptional natural beauty, outstanding examples of coastal dune landform development and evolutionary history. From the Central Station day-use area, take the Wanggoolba Creek boardwalk for about 100 metres to the turn-off to Pile Valley. Allow for around two hours of walking time. The circuit has the same start and finish spot, but travellers don't return along the same path. Access to the circuit is via 4WD.
K'gari QLD
25 km away
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Landmarks and Buildings
Originally established as a forestry camp when there was logging on World Heritage-listed K'gari (formerly Fraser Island), Central Station's beautiful rainforest area houses a display explaining the development of the island and its various flora and fauna. The camping area is fenced for dingo safety and set in the rainforest. There is an area for tents and trailers and a separate area for walkers to camp at the western end of the camping main camping area. Facilities include coin-operated hot showers, flushing toilets, wheelchair access and washing-up facilities. The nearby day-use area has a public phone and access to short walks. Rubbish bins are provided at the camping area entrance. There is also a wealth of information on display along with picnic areas. Central Station has a short boardwalk around Wanggoolba Creek and through the beautiful K'gari rainforest. This is also the starting point for some other walks such as the Basin Lake Walk.
K'gari QLD
25 km away
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Natural Attractions
The Lake Birrabeen day-use area is on the Southern Lakes scenic drive, 6.6 kilometres south of the Central Station day-use area and 21 kilometres north of the eastern beach at Dilli Village. The Southern Lakes scenic drive is not accessible for trailers. Take a break from the Southern Lakes scenic drive and stretch your legs at this quiet picnic area overlooking the tranquil waters of Lake Birrabeen. Enjoy a picnic in the shade of tall scribbly gum, blackbutt and bloodwoods and then take the short path to the lakeshore. Lay out a towel on the white sandy beach and then slip into the cool blue water. If you’ve got a canoe or kayak, this is a great lake to explore.
K'gari QLD
28 km away
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