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Our area
Hervey Bay was named after Lord of the Admiralty,
Augustus Hervey, by Captain James Cook in 1770. Hervey
Bay offers a host of activities and attractions, and is
probably best known as the whale watch capital of the
world.
Once a series of townships rich in coal, sugar and other
primary industries, the Bay is now a cohesive city of around
50,000, with modern shopping precincts, tourism
accommodation, and burgeoning business.
Getting to Hervey Bay
The city of Hervey Bay is located a comfortable three and a
half hour drive or 45 minute flight north of Brisbane,
Queensland's capital city. With the extension of the Hervey
Bay Airport completed, Jetstar and Virgin Blue now fly
directly to Hervey Bay from Sydney.
Climate and environment
Hervey Bay has a great sub-tropical climate, with summer
(January) maximum average temperature of 29 degrees Celsius
and a winter (July) maximum average of 22 degrees Celsius.
Hervey Bay's abundance of natural assets includes the
Great
Sandy Strait, World Heritage listed Fraser Island,
the Bay and the wetlands. It boasts a quality of life that
balances work and pleasure, and is a clean, safe city that
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Destination
Hervey Bay is renowned as a "must do" destination for
backpackers and is the main access point to Fraser Island
and the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Recognised as the Whale
Watch Capital of the World, Hervey Bay is home to majestic
humpback whales from July to early November. In total,
approximately 1.4 million overnight visitors come to this
region each year.
 Lifestyle
It's the reason most people give for moving to Hervey
Bay and the reason they give for staying. And it's
remarkable how so many different people give that same
answer. Young couples, growing families, older couples
establishing small businesses, retirees - all are captivated
by Hervey Bay's enchanting mix of natural attractions,
idyllic climate, relaxed pace, modern facilities, first
class educational opportunities, exciting tourism ventures
and friendly people. All of this is within easy reach of
Brisbane, the Gold and Sunshine Coasts, Fraser Island and
Central Queensland.
Hervey Bay has truly come of age, maintaining its youthful,
natural good looks but offering the attractions of a mature,
established city. Continued strong growth has seen Hervey
Bay's population skyrocket from only 30,000 in 1991 to
approximately 50,000 in 2005. Trends show this growth rate -
one of Australia's highest - will continue. Hervey Bay City
Council has focused on planning for growth, with intensive
town planning, exciting urban designs and upgraded
infrastructure.
Economic growth is matching population growth, particularly
in tourism, service industries, retailing and light
industries. A spate of multi-million dollar commercial,
residential and resort developments are either underway or
in the pipeline.
(Source: Hervey Bay City Council)
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