HERVEY BAY

Fraser Coast Region

Hervey Bay lies on the Fraser Coast approximately 290 kilometres (180 miles) or 3.5 hours highway drive north of the state capital, Brisbane

• The local economy relies on tourism which is based primarily around whale watching in Platypus Bay to the north, ferry access to Fraser Island.
• Due to the large amount of retirees in the area, it's also known as "Heavens Waiting Room".