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- Australasia
- Australia
- Queensland
- Fraser Coast
Fraser Coast
One of Queensland's fastest growing regions, the Fraser Coast is
best-known as the home of Fraser Island and the Great Barrier Reef,
two of Queensland's World Heritage Sites, and is the capital of
whale watching in Australia where visitors can experience the sheer
beauty and majesty of the giant humpback whale. Boasting a rich and
diverse natural beauty, the Fraser Coast region encompasses the
areas of Fraser Island, Maryborough, Hervey Bay, Gympie, Cooloola,
Tiaro, and the Great Sandy Strait. Prospectors should take a trip
back in time and visit the old gold mining town of Gympie, where
gold-diggers flocked and saved Queensland from its severe economic
depression in 1867. Visitors can also admire the beautiful colonial
architecture of the charming Victorian town of Maryborough and
stroll around a Heritage Market (Thursdays), visit the Mount Walsh
National Park, watch loggerhead turtles hatching on Mon Repos Beach
from January to March, feed the dolphins breakfast in Tin Can Bay
or simply relax with a good book on the stunning stretches of sandy
white beaches and top up your tan. The World Heritage Site of
Fraser Island is by far the region's most popular attraction. The
largest sand island in the world, Fraser Island's pristine
freshwater lakes and creeks are the perfect place for nature lovers
to escape for a bit of peace and quiet, while the verdant
rainforests are juxtaposed with swampy wetlands and the coastal
strands of Pandanus palms. Keen fishermen should take a trip to
Hervey Bay where monsters like garfish and marlin can be hooked, as
well as red emperor, barramundi and mangrove jack. Hervey bay is
also the best place to view the awesome humpback whales as they
make their annual migration south from July to November. With
endless activities and a good range of natural and man-made
attractions to visit, it's not surprising the Fraser Coast is
becoming one of Australia's premier holiday destinations.
Information & Facts
Language
English is the official language of Australia.
Money
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is divided into 100 cents. Banks and
bureaux de change exchange most foreign currencies. Travellers
cheques are also welcome everywhere, but banks take a small
commission and it is better to take cheques in major currencies
(e.g. US dollars or Euros) to avoid additional charges. Credit
cards are widely accepted and ATMs are freely available throughout
the country. Banking hours are generally 9.30am to 4pm Monday to
Thursday, and 9.30am to 5pm on Friday, but some banks offer
extended hours and some are open on Saturday mornings.