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The following is a list of possible tours and trips, compiled subjectively according to our own experience. Prices may and probably will change, so the stated figures shall just give an idea.
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Sandy island, 123*15 km, covered by rain forest; listed World Heritage.
www.dkd.net/fraser/
With your own 4WD: The ferry leaves at the boat ramp in River Heads where you also get the needed official license.
| Fees: | 4WD entry permit $30 4WD camping permit $3.85 / person / night or $15.40 / family / night |
| Fly & Drive Air Fraser Island Hervey Bay Airport PO Box 7121 Urangan Qld 4655 Toll Free: 1800 247992 Tel. 07 4125 3600 Fax 07 4125 3605 www.airfraserisland.com.au | Spectacular: flight with 4-seated airplane from Hervey Bay Airport, touch down on the beach. 4WD-hire directly on Fraser Island A$ 115 / person (min. 2 persons) Also possible with over night stay (hotel or camping). Whale watching |
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Various providers, e.g. with M.V. Islander ($ 70 / person)
Whale Connections
449 Esplanade
Hervey Bay, Qld 4655
Toll Free: 1800 683 368
Tel. 07 4125 1700
Fax 07 4125 1800
www.whalewatch.com.au
Whale watching season: July - November
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1 ½ hours drive north of Hervey Bay
BUNDABERG DISTILLERY
Tel 07 4131 2900
Fax 07 4131 2966
www.bundabergrum.com.au
Directions:
In Bundaberg follow the main road through the City Centre. Follow the road signs to Bargara until you see the signs of the Rum Distillery.
Visit the Rum Distillery (incl. tasting! Make sure to wear closed shoes, it’s compulsory.)
| 10 am – 3 pm, Monday - Friday 10 am – 2 pm, Saturday - Sunday | Tour prices: Adults: $9.90 Concession: $7.70 children 5-17 years: $4.40 children up to 5 years: FREE |
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190 km or 2 ½ hours drive south of Hervey Bay. Through Maryborough and along Bruce Highway.
Northern most town of the Sunshine Coast.
www.noosa-heads.net
Swanky bathing resort, good surf, expensive shops, excellent restaurants.
A must: Ice-cream from the Copenhagen booth on Hastings Street.
Possible to make it as a day tour, preferably plan an overnight stay.
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A 3-day trip takes you through Queensland's burgeoning wine growing areas of the South Burnett and Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Be sure to explore all the charms of cellar doors, vineyard restaurants and gourmet food.
This and many other tour recommondations on www.driveqld.com.au
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On the way to or from Brisbane or on a trip to Noosa Heads don't miss Eumundi Markets.
WEDNESDAYS 8am- 1:30pm
SATURDAYS 6:30am - 2pm
Located 20 km west of Noosa Heads, take Eumundi exit from Bruce highway.
www.eumundimarkets.com.au
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