Things to Do in Fraser Coast

The unusual, the quirky and eclectic are amongst 7000 items of military and colonial memorabilia, which form displays of exceptional quality at the Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum. The museum… houses a VC awarded to Lieutenant (later Major) Herbert James, 4th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment for gallantry at Gully Ravine, Cape Helles, Gallipoli on June 28 and July 3, 1915. It is one of only 39 VC’s for the Gallipoli campaign and the only one in Australia outside the Australian War Memorial.

Be inspired by Maryborough’s growing tourist attraction and walk the Mural Trail, telling the quirky and serious stories of the city’s colourful past from the time when it was Queensland’s major… industrial city building naval ships, sugar mills and railway rolling stock. Launched in 2015, the trail now has 37 large scale murals and installations adorning buildings in the city’s Central Business District. Start your journey in Kent Street at the Maryborough Visitor Information Centre in City Hall and collect a trail map and while there learn about the baking of the historic Peace Cake and how the trail began.

Experience the diverse landscapes of the world’s largest sand island, K’gari (Fraser Island), for a fun and relaxing adventure with K’gari Explorer Tours. Appealing to all types of travellers –… singles, couples, families and small groups, there are one and multi-day tours on offer, departing daily from Hervey Bay or Rainbow Beach. Discover the island’s pristine environment, and immerse yourself in the World Heritage-listed surrounds as your experienced guide navigates the sand tracks and shares the island’s history. Explore K’gari’s top attractions, such as the crystal clear Lake McKenzie, Eli Creek, Maheno Shipwreck, and ancient sub-tropical rainforests.

Blue Dolphin Marine Tours is Hervey Bay’s longest running and only award winning sailing tour operator. They have been offering their tours since July of 1997. The “Blue Dolphin” is a modern,… luxurious and very well appointed sailing catamaran. Launched in May of 2011, she is 11.6 metres long, has plenty of shaded seating areas and wide flat decks. Perfectly suited to their eco-friendly tours. They offer three different products; the morning Dolphin Tour, the evening Champagne Sunset Sail and their exclusive Full Day Whale Watch allowing guests a choice all year round of a quality tour on the waters of Hervey Bay.