I am after a bit of help as to what we can do in Hervey Bay late August this year as well as the whale watching.
My wife and i are passing thru and can only stay about 3 days.
Thank you in advance as i have been given some great help from this site.
Russell 5458
Bill B said
05:42 PM Jul 31, 2015
Trip to Fraser Island either in your vehicle if a 4WD or on a commercial tour.
first timer said
05:55 PM Jul 31, 2015
Ditto from me too. You won't be disappointed especially if you've got a 4wd, can I suggest you book a fishermans cottage for 2 or 3 nights as they are cheaper and you have your own cooking facilities. If you go over go froms Inskip point as the ferry is cheaper and the trip each way is only about 10 to 15 minutes.
Cheers
Ashley
Long Weekend said
06:12 PM Jul 31, 2015
For a day trip to Fraser Island suggest the commercial tour. They pick you up at the front gate of the caravan park, take you to the barge at River Heads. The barge also takes vehicles across. You can have a coffee or beer on the barge. On return the bus drops you back at the caravan park gate.
Cost last October was $68 which also included a good sized lunch at the 'Sand Bar.' On our first trip a nice morning tea was set out; on the second trip we had to ask at the coffee shop while the third time we had to ask at the bar and make our own coffee/tea! I think if there is a large group then morning tea will be set out.
A 4WD 'bus' tour around the island costs extra. If the tides are right another good tour is through the mangroves by canoe.
The whale watching is completely different to the Fraser Island trip and we never went on one having seen them out of Merimbula several times. They leave from Uranga - which also has a nice club - the Boat Club. The dining room overlooks the boat harbour/marina.
The RSL Club at Pialba also has great meals.
Murray
Cruising Cruze said
07:25 PM Jul 31, 2015
Hi Russel
As a local for more than 23 years I totally agree with Murray
As we only live a stone trow away from the Boat Club I can recommend the Clubs Caravan Park
what is realy just across the main entrance to the club less than 20 meters I think
also the club has some nice wheels as well and can arrange any trip you want to do around the Bay
The Caravan park can book you to any of the whale watch boats ( they even have there own )
By the time you get to the Bay give us a call we can always have a cuppa some were at the harbour
I send you my phone number by private message
Regards John
Dougwe said
07:37 PM Jul 31, 2015
How, Russel,
I agree with above comments but would like to add a small warning.
There is a black cat that gets around the bay and can cause major problems, so don't let the black cat cross your path
-- Edited by Dougwe on Friday 31st of July 2015 07:39:06 PM
Cruising Cruze said
09:54 PM Jul 31, 2015
Hi Doug
I was just telling Ken ( Dun Wurkun ) yesterday of your event here in Hervey Bay
And yes just blame the cat , It will do for me but not for Marjoleine "I tell you that for free"
So you be better behave next time you come around She just told me
Cheers Marjoleine & John
RUSSELL-5458 said
10:20 AM Aug 1, 2015
Thank you to all who have helped with advice.
Hopefully i will catch up with John for that cuppa.
Russell &Rhonda
RUSSELL-5458 said
02:40 PM Aug 1, 2015
Thank you for the reply and phone number.
We will be in contact but just another matter where is a good place their to get a feed of scallops at Hervey bay?
Russell
Cruising Cruze said
04:52 PM Aug 1, 2015
Hi Russel
When you camp at the Harbour Caravan Park
You only have to cros the road to get them
A army of people working there to clean the gritters
Cheers John
ken thomas said
08:13 PM Aug 1, 2015
Agree with all the comments and coffee with cruisn cruse was also good,
Doug I did see the black cat but was ok with me
I am after a bit of help as to what we can do in Hervey Bay late August this year as well as the whale watching.
My wife and i are passing thru and can only stay about 3 days.
Thank you in advance as i have been given some great help from this site.
Russell 5458
Ditto from me too. You won't be disappointed especially if you've got a 4wd, can I suggest you book a fishermans cottage for 2 or 3 nights as they are cheaper and you have your own cooking facilities. If you go over go froms Inskip point as the ferry is cheaper and the trip each way is only about 10 to 15 minutes.
Cheers
Ashley
Cost last October was $68 which also included a good sized lunch at the 'Sand Bar.' On our first trip a nice morning tea was set out; on the second trip we had to ask at the coffee shop while the third time we had to ask at the bar and make our own coffee/tea! I think if there is a large group then morning tea will be set out.
A 4WD 'bus' tour around the island costs extra. If the tides are right another good tour is through the mangroves by canoe.
The whale watching is completely different to the Fraser Island trip and we never went on one having seen them out of Merimbula several times. They leave from Uranga - which also has a nice club - the Boat Club. The dining room overlooks the boat harbour/marina.
The RSL Club at Pialba also has great meals.
Murray
Hi Russel
As a local for more than 23 years I totally agree with Murray
As we only live a stone trow away from the Boat Club I can recommend the Clubs Caravan Park
what is realy just across the main entrance to the club less than 20 meters I think
also the club has some nice wheels as well and can arrange any trip you want to do around the Bay
The Caravan park can book you to any of the whale watch boats ( they even have there own )
By the time you get to the Bay give us a call we can always have a cuppa some were at the harbour
I send you my phone number by private message
Regards John
How, Russel,
I agree with above comments but would like to add a small warning.
There is a black cat that gets around the bay and can cause major problems, so don't let the black cat cross your path
-- Edited by Dougwe on Friday 31st of July 2015 07:39:06 PM
Hi Doug
I was just telling Ken ( Dun Wurkun ) yesterday of your event here in Hervey Bay
And yes just blame the cat , It will do for me but not for Marjoleine "I tell you that for free"
So you be better behave next time you come around She just told me
Cheers Marjoleine & John
Hopefully i will catch up with John for that cuppa.
Russell &Rhonda
Thank you for the reply and phone number.
We will be in contact but just another matter where is a good place their to get a feed of scallops at Hervey bay?
Russell
Hi Russel
When you camp at the Harbour Caravan Park
You only have to cros the road to get them
A army of people working there to clean the gritters
Cheers John
Doug I did see the black cat but was ok with me
ken
Thanks Ken
The next beer we have together will be on us
Doug still wont believe me it is a good cat
don't tell my wife i told you that
Cheers John