Hervey Bay Hervey Bay is the departure point to Fraser Island and the Great Barrier Reef.  It’s also known as the whale watch capital of the world.  This town is quiet, safe, residential and along the ocean’s coastline.  We only stayed here for one night before leaving early on a ferry to Fraser Island. This is where we pick up the rental suv required to drive on Fraser Island.  Hervey Bay has a large population of retirees.  The houses are oneRead more